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Mazda RX-7 Still on Track
Mazda RX-7 Still on Track

13 Feb 2009, 10:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / With the economic recession slashing sales all around the world and with most automakers going short on cash, discontinuing models that are not even close to meeting the current market demands seems...

 
BMW 5 Series GT Official Unveiling
BMW 5 Series GT Official Unveiling

13 Feb 2009, 11:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / For all those of you who thought than BMW's life as a company will end with Chris Bangles' sudden departure, the German car maker prepared a treat, as the new BMW 5 series GT was officiall...

 
Valentino Rossi Promotes Monster Energy Drinks
Valentino Rossi Promotes Monster Energy Drinks

13 Feb 2009, 10:38 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / You certainly need a lot of energy in order to become a champion in motorcycle racing and Valentino Rossi now shows us one way to get it. The 6-time MotoGP champion has joined the Monster Army to...

 
Solberg Fastest in Norway SS1 with 8-Year-Old Xsara
Solberg Fastest in Norway SS1 with 8-Year-Old Xsara

13 Feb 2009, 10:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Petter Solberg managed to gain the leading position in the opening stage of Rally Norway, setting the fastest time during the night-time 1.92 kilometer Super Special. Following Subaru's withdra...

 
Volkwagen and Toshiba Join Forces for an Electric Vehicle
Volkwagen and Toshiba Join Forces for an Electric Vehicle

13 Feb 2009, 10:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Germans and the Japanese will join forces once again in an attempt to take over the world... Well, not the real world, but the electric drive units one. Volkswagen and Toshiba have signed a lett...

 
Chevy-Based Autobots from Transformers 2 Debut at Chicago
Chevy-Based Autobots from Transformers 2 Debut at Chicago

13 Feb 2009, 10:13 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Although it has not yet been launched, the so-much expected blockbuster “Transformers 2: The Revenge of the Fallen” already haunts the minds of the curious fans. And because there are st...

 
Mitsubishi Says No to 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show
Mitsubishi Says No to 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show

13 Feb 2009, 09:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Unfortunately for all people involved or, at least interested, in the automotive world, the economic recession is not only about cutting production, firing employees or bankruptcy. It also means som...

 
Nissan Wants You to Look Closer
Nissan Wants You to Look Closer

13 Feb 2009, 08:59 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Crisis may be winning the fight, but no car manufacturer will go down without its fair share of kicking and screaming. And as the only battle they can still win remains the one with us, the custome...

 
smart fortwo Gets Parking Discount in New York
smart fortwo Gets Parking Discount in New York

13 Feb 2009, 08:55 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / The more we think, the more we realize parking fees should be given according to the size of the car. It's not fair to pay the same amount as an SUV owner, let's say, if you happen to have...

 
Toyota Confirms New North American Production Cuts
Toyota Confirms New North American Production Cuts

13 Feb 2009, 08:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / And the story continues... Unfortunately for both automotive sector and for the North American industry, Toyota today confirmed a couple of new cost-cutting measure, pointing to the same over-discus...

 
Kia Supplier Sewon "Now Hiring" Sign Draws Thousands
Kia Supplier Sewon "Now Hiring" Sign Draws Thousands

13 Feb 2009, 08:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Sewon America, the LaGrange, Georgia based major parts supplier for Kia Motors, is doing something not very often seen these days in the American automotive industry. The company is accepting applic...

 
Mercedes-Benz USA Chooses Yigal Azrouel for the Fall 2009 Collection
Mercedes-Benz USA Chooses Yigal Azrouel for the Fall 2009 Collection

13 Feb 2009, 08:13 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Since luxury cars go hand in hand with trendy clothes, Mercedes-Benz USA continues to support the fashion community through its "Mercedes-Benz Presents" program. For this specific aim, the...

 
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Blush Announced
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Blush Announced

13 Feb 2009, 08:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen Beetle has always been a fairly appealing model, with steady sales in various regions of the world. Because of that, every single limited edition that may come out seems to be particularl...

 
Nav Devices Can Tell You Where Cops Are
Nav Devices Can Tell You Where Cops Are

12 Feb 2009, 20:14 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / You probably know that GPS systems are every useful devices that can tell you the right way when you don’t know the route but now it appears that they can also help you avoid speeding tickets....

 
Kangoo Be Bop-To Bop or Not to Bop
Kangoo Be Bop-To Bop or Not to Bop

12 Feb 2009, 20:10 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we reported approximately two weeks ago, French manufacturer Renault is issuing a new version, or should we say, a more fun-loving one, of the plain and simple Kangoo. Technical details included,...

 
UK Police Want to Stop Stolen Cars with X-Net
UK Police Want to Stop Stolen Cars with X-Net

12 Feb 2009, 20:03 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Carjackers might soon say “Goodbye” to their jobs as the British police are now testing a new device able to stop any car they want. The device called X-Net is a spiked web which wrap...

 
Meet the World's Fastest Limo Driver
Meet the World's Fastest Limo Driver

12 Feb 2009, 16:55 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / A businessman from Indiana and a limousine driver have jointly developed what they and an obscure organization called the “World Record Academy” say it's the world's fastest st...

 
Cessna Believes Detroit Automakers Should Have a Private Jet
Cessna Believes Detroit Automakers Should Have a Private Jet

12 Feb 2009, 17:03 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / During these days of global recession, companies that are purchasing a private jet have been highly criticized. You probably remember how much criticism the Detroit automakers have attracted when th...

 
Loeb Reckons Struggling Day 1 in Rally Norway
Loeb Reckons Struggling Day 1 in Rally Norway

12 Feb 2009, 16:50 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Tomorrow morning, reigning champion and championship leader Sebastien Loeb will start his quest for a first ever win on snow inside the World Rally Championship, in Norway. The Frenchman admitted it...

 
Interior Supplier Sues Chrysler and Demands $110M in Damages
Interior Supplier Sues Chrysler and Demands $110M in Damages

12 Feb 2009, 16:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Faurecia Interior Systems Inc. filed a lawsuit against American automaker Chrysler, requesting around $110 million in damages, according to Crain's Detroit Business. The lawsuit filed Monday in...