Weekly Roundup: 26.01.2009 – 30.01.2009
1 Feb 2009, 11:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since the economic recession has not passed yet, the whole week was often dotted with news related to struggling automakers or cost-cutting measures applied by companies fighting against the economi...
Ladies Are Kindly Asked to Stop Cell Use while Driving
31 Jan 2009, 15:03 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Although I am not totally against speaking on the cell when behind the wheel, I strongly believe this should be kept only for emergency situations. I am fully aware of the fact that we're livin...
BMW 3 Series M Sport Package Out for Grabs in the US
30 Jan 2009, 16:15 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The M Sport Package for the BMW 3 Series facelift is now available for order. Even if the waiting period could extend up to one month, at least for orders placed until March. We are sure all you Bim...
Porsche Is Pessimistic, Forecasts Poor Sales
30 Jan 2009, 16:11 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / The good news that the German automaker got a museum is, however, darkened by the seemingly poor sales Porsche scored in the past six months (August 1-January 31). After taking a look at the deve...
Loeb Extends Lead, Aava Crashes Out of Rally Ireland
30 Jan 2009, 15:51 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Aava's adventure in Rally Ireland received a great blow during the last stage of the afternoon, SS6, as the Estonian lost control of his car and got stuck in the ditch. That left Sebastien Loeb...
Volkswagen Cuts 400 Jobs in South Africa
30 Jan 2009, 15:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The economic instability seems to be a never ending pool of stories, whether they are good or bad. But, mostly, bad. As is the news for 400 South African Volkswagen workers, who will soon join thous...
Alonso Attends Funeral of Karting Mentor's Father
30 Jan 2009, 15:29 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso returned to Spain earlier this week, but it wasn't a pleasant visit. Having been announced by former rally champion Carlos Sainz of the death of Josep Marco, the 2-time world ch...
Nissan GT-R "Launch Control" Gets Reprogrammed
30 Jan 2009, 15:27 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / Rumors upon rumors have kept appearing in the last several months about Nissan GT-R's transmission problems. Allegedly, the advertised 0-60 mph times of the car are unachievable without either ...
Dodge See-Saw Above Colorado River's Canyon
30 Jan 2009, 15:21 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Here's a stunt you should never attempt it alone without professional support! In fact, it wasn't quite a stunt rather what we could call a failed suicide attempt that brought even more tr...
The First Mercedes Showroom Turns 100
30 Jan 2009, 15:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / January 1, 1909 is considered the official founding day of the Berlin sales and service outlet of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG). The same year, four other company-owned sales and service outlet...
Loeb Takes Control Over Rally Ireland
30 Jan 2009, 14:35 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sebastien Loeb has taken over the lead of Rally Ireland following the Special Stage 4 at Glenboy. The reigning world champion mastered the elements during the 4th stage of the Irish event and finish...
Car Gets €21,000 Parking Ticket
30 Jan 2009, 14:41 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Certainly odd situations happen all the time but this is no reason to issue ridiculous tickets people will only laugh at. According to Austrian Times, a car left in a short-stay parking for two y...
Renault: KERS Likely by Melbourne
30 Jan 2009, 14:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / While working on their car's aerodynamic performances for 2009, Renault have been given a boost regarding the development of the Kinetic Energy Recovery System. According to technical director ...
Honda Profits Drop 90% in Q3
30 Jan 2009, 14:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Honda has posted its Q3 financial report and things are looking really scary. The company's operating profit dropped 63 percent in 2008's last quarter and the net profit in practically non...
Amanda Bynes Sued over 2007 Fender Bender
30 Jan 2009, 14:18 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Some celebrities have a problem with drinking an driving, others with speeding while exceptions like Amanda Bynes don't seem to be made for getting behind the wheel. A recent article on TMZ ...
Mike Gascoyne Is Suing Force India
30 Jan 2009, 13:58 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Vijay Mallya's Force India is facing lawsuit following the layoff of former Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoyne in November 2008, according to autosport.com site. Gascoyne was forced to end h...
Mr Floyd Mayweather, Keep Your Mouth and Garage Shut
30 Jan 2009, 13:30 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / For some people, being incredibly rich entitles you to say everything crosses your mind even if that's dirty language. Common sense says your money have no importance when you make a fool of yo...
Daimler AG-Beiqi Foton Motor Joint Venture
30 Jan 2009, 13:17 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Daimler AG and Beiqi Foton Motor signed a letter of intent to form an equal share joint venture to produce medium and heavy-duty trucks in China. The joint venture will benefit from Daimler’s ...
Medal System Could Have Reigned 3 NEW F1 Champions
30 Jan 2009, 11:51 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Despite its president not agreeing much with the Ecclestone-acclaimed medal system, the International Automobile Federation decided to publish an interesting report on how the new system would have ...
Volvo Announced Pricing for 2010 XC60
30 Jan 2009, 11:43 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The new Volvo XC60 will be up for sale in the U.S. this March, for a starting price of $37,200. For the United States, only gasoline engines will be available. The standard options for all versions ...