Fiat, Chrysler Start Alliance Negotiations
20 Jan 2009, 10:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Struggling American automaker Chrysler is now in negotiations with Italian company Fiat to form an alliance that could help the US-based firm revamp the production line according to the initial plan...
Aston Martin Says It May Leave Its Bank Covenants
20 Jan 2009, 10:45 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Even if Aston Martin claims it faces no immediate financial problems being better placed than its rivals as the chairman of the company reported, its actions are a little bit contradictory to their ...
BMW Sauber Reveal new F1.09
20 Jan 2009, 10:10 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / BMW Sauber have launched their 2009 challenger, the F1.09, in Valencia, Spain. They are the 6th team to launch their 2009-spec car this month, following car launches from Ferrari, McLaren, Toyota, R...
Ford Thunderbird Sold For $600,000 at Scottsdale Auction
20 Jan 2009, 10:06 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Since we have spoken about Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona earlier and the vehicles to go under the hammer, we couldn't possibly spare you from the pleasure of finding out the re...
Audi A4 Is Germany's Most Popular Premium Car in 2008
20 Jan 2009, 09:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Despite the global economic downturn that made most automakers dream about bankruptcy, Audi reports strong sales in Germany and Western Europe and proudly says that A4 is Germany's most success...
Valentino Rossi Takes Monster Deal from Hopkins
20 Jan 2009, 09:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Valentino Rossi has secured yet another sponsorship deal ahead of his new MotoGP campaign in 2009. The Italian is due to hit another jackpot these days, as Italian reports show that Monster energy d...
MINI One Clubman Set for Geneva, Priced at £13,290
20 Jan 2009, 09:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Most people think that MINI's models are the best cars to be bought during recession times so BMW's brand aims to take full advantage of this matter using a new, cheaper and lower-spec car...
Top Gear Most Asked Question "Who Is The Stig" Answered
20 Jan 2009, 09:05 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Mysteries have always fascinated humankind and once the secret is revealed, the matter becomes less popular. We don't know whether the Stig faces the same unfortunate fate now that his identity...
Alonso Praises Retired Ron Dennis
20 Jan 2009, 09:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ron Dennis' retirement from Formula 1 did not go unnoticed for former McLaren driver and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. Although the two parted ways after only one year of working wit...
2010 Ford Focus to Reach 40 MPG
20 Jan 2009, 08:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Giving the current market conditions (economic recession, high petrol prices and all similar stuff) there's no wonder that automakers turn their eyes to small-displacement models, particularly ...
Briatore Denies Retirement Rumors
20 Jan 2009, 08:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Flavio Briatore dismissed rumors linking him to a retirement from Formula 1 at the end of 2010. The Renault boss insisted he is in for the long run and has no intention of leaving his team or the sp...
Briatore: BMW Are to Blame for Early KERS
20 Jan 2009, 08:15 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Flavio Briatore blames BMW Sauber for not agreeing with the other constructors on the postponement of the Kinetic Energy Recovery System. The Renault boss insisted that using KERS this season is ill...
Porsche Confirms Mandatory Offer for Scania
20 Jan 2009, 08:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following the increase to above 50 percent in Volkswagen shares, Porsche today confirmed it made the mandatory offer for Swedish truck manufacturer Scania but denies it is interesting in acquiring s...
Renault: Using KERS Will Lead to Accidents
20 Jan 2009, 07:44 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Renault have joined Ferrari in expressing fears that the Kinetic Energy Recovery System is both unsafe and expensive. The problem with the new technology is the fact that it is based on an electrica...
Ferrari Use Illegal Exhaust System?
19 Jan 2009, 15:57 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari might have to return their car back into the garage less than a week after its official launch on January 12th. And it's not because it has failed a crash test or anything – like ...
Volkswagen to Bring Polo in the US
19 Jan 2009, 15:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There's no wonder that Americans are more interested then ever in small-displacement vehicles given the high petrol prices and the massive economic downturn the US market experienced. In this c...
GM Loves Non-US Markets, Opens Paint Shop in Egypt
19 Jan 2009, 15:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While its United States division faces the toughest period in history, General Motors continues to expand its business overseas with a new paint shop, this time opened in Egypt. The whole investment...
2009 P-WRC Entry List Announced
19 Jan 2009, 15:54 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Only one month to go until the closing of all entries for this year's edition of the Production Car World Rally Championship, the series features some rather interesting names so far. Among the...
Chrysler Receives $1.5 Billion from the US Department of Treasury
19 Jan 2009, 15:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / US-based automaker Chrysler announced on January 16 that it has received access for up to $1.5 billion in loans from the US Department of Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program, also known as...
Dennis: Hamilton Knew About My Retirement
19 Jan 2009, 14:59 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ron Dennis revealed that he has informed Lewis Hamilton that he is to step down as team principal for McLaren Mercedes team. He said the two had a discussion in late 2008, when Dennis told his prote...