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Force India Reveals VJM03 for 2010! Photo Gallery
Force India have finally unveiled their 2010 Formula One challenger, one day before the second test of the season, at Jerez. The online launch of the VJM03 took place in the early hours of this morning, with the car clearly an evolution of last year's podium ... >> Read more
 
2011 Volvo S60 Official Details and Photos Released
With the 2010 Geneva Auto Show less than a month away, Swedish carmaker Volvo pulled the wraps off the long awaited Volvo S60, marking the carmaker's entry in the CD Premium car segment. The car will be presented, for the first time, at the aforementioned show ... >> Read more
 
Toyota Prius, Camry, Lexus HS Recall Official

Toyota Prius, Camry, Lexus HS Recall Official

RECALLS

As it usually happens, all the rumors an voices claiming Japanese carmaker Toyota will recall both the Prius and Lexus HS hybrids turned out to be true, following yesterday's official announcement of the voluntary recall. According to Toyota, 133,000 2010 model year Prius and 14,500 Lexus 2010 HS 250h need an update on the anti-lock brake system (ABS). Toyota's findings so far indicate the ABS, in normal operation, engages and disengages rapidly (many times per second) as the control system senses and reacts to tire slippage. In some of the vehicles affected, this caused inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of brakes on rough or slick road surfaces when the ABS is activated in an effort to maintain tire traction. “We’re committed to doing ... >> Read more

 
Ford Presents CNG Connect Taxi
Ford seems determined to offer alternative fuel options to several businesses out there. The automaker will unveil the all electric Transit Connect in order to help fleets reduce costs while "saving the planet". Alongside the EV Connect, Ford will also ... >> Read more
 
2010 Volvo China Open Money Prize Gets a Boost
This year’s Volvo China Open, scheduled to be held from April 15 to 18 at the Suzhou Jinji Lake International Golf Club, will get a boost in the prize money by adding another US$300,000 to the existing US$2.5 million. According to the Swedish carmaker, this makes ... >> Read more
 
MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 Goes to Australia
Australia received the 500th MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 edition. In 2009, MINI has released a special edition for its range-topping John Cooper Works model, the MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 - a tribute to both the brand's 1959 ... >> Read more
 
Red Bull Sees Kimi Raikkonen Option "Interesting"
Ever since Kimi Raikkonen was confirmed by Citroen Junior Team for the upcoming season of the World Rally Championship, people started asking questions about his potential return to Formula One. Quite odd, we might think, especially since the Finnish driver ... >> Read more
 
Fiat 500 Built in Mexico to Help Chrysler
Mexico will become a strategic location for Chrysler’s financial recovery, as the Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne told Reuters that the company could build 130,000 Fiat 500s in the country, through a $550 million investment. According to Reuters ... >> Read more
 
Hyundai Chairman Ordered to Pay $60M for Bad Management
Being chairman of a big automaker is not the safest, most lucrative job in the world, as Chung Mong-koo found out today, after the Seoul Central District court decided to make him pay $60 million in damages to the carmaker for losses he has caused by taking bad ... >> Read more
 
Iveco, Official Sponsor of Yamaha Racing Team
After it has been the premium supplier of the Fiat Yamaha MotoGP Team for two seasons, Iveco has been named ‘Official Sponsor’ of the world championship winning squad which includes riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo. The newly signed sponsorship ... >> Read more
 
Loeb, Sordo Will Have Equal Status at Citroen in 2010
Dani Sordo will no longer have to play the lieutenant role for Sebastien Loeb for the 2010 season of the World Rally Championship. At least it won't happen from the beginning of the season, as confirmed by Citroen World Rally Team's boss Olivier Quesnel. ... >> Read more
 
smart fortwo Edition Greystyle, New Clothes, Same Car
German carmaker Daimler previewed today yet another special edition of the smart fortwo, dubbed Edition Greystyle. In fact, as we got accustomed to by now, the same old smart fortwo, with new clothes and a few new accessories here and there. Meant to be a ... >> Read more
 
VW Polo V Body Kit by JE DESIGN
Leaving the SEATs aside for a while, the German tuners at JE DESIGN decided it was time to work on a Volkswagen again, this time choosing the Polo V. The latest upgrade program for the witty hatchback includes styling enhancements only, to the disappointment of ... >> Read more
 
Liuzzi Hails New Start with Force India
Vitantonio Liuzzi will start his first season as a full-time race driver in Formula One in 3 years, after being confirmed by Force India for the 2010 campaign. However, according to the 28-year old Italian racer, this is actually the first time he'll feel ... >> Read more
 
Flex Billing to Be Used for ChargePoint EV Charging Stations
As most people involved in creating an EV charging stations infrastructure are still figuring stuff out, Coulomb Technologies announced today it will start using the Flex Billing system. This will allow ChargePoint Network station owners worldwide to set pricing as ... >> Read more
 
Toyota Prius Recall Goes Global
After yesterday Japanese carmaker Toyota announced it will recall 133,000 2010 model year Prius and 14,500 Lexus 2010 HS 250h in the US, the carmaker announced earlier today the recall, as expected, to a global level and added a few more models to the recall. Thus, ... >> Read more
 
Ask.com Drops NASCAR
A change in the marketing department of Ask.com has put an end to a year-long contract between NASCAR and search engine provider, with immediate effect. After spending $15 million on its NASCAR sponsorships and activation, Ask.com found its contract with the ... >> Read more
 
Force India Trusts Drivers for Improved 2010 F1 Season
With their 2010 single-seater now out in the open, Force India can clearly state their objectives for the upcoming season of Formula One. Since up is the only way to go in the series, improving on their magnificent season last year is regarded as a must by all ... >> Read more
 
BMW Announces January Sales Growth
Since the start of 2010, vehicle sales have seriously gone up. BMW Group saw a strong increase in sales of 16.6%, as it managed to deliver 82,120 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce worldwide during the month of January. By comparison, BMW Group only delivered 70,419 last ... >> Read more
 
Fiat Signs 3-Year Deal with British Cycling
Fiat UK announced it has signed a three-year agreement with British Cycling, including the Great Britain Cycling and Para-Cycling Teams, becoming their official car supplier. Members of the British Cycling will therefore make use of the Fiat Bravo, Punto Evo and ... >> Read more
 
Nissan Juke Crossover to Debut on Wednesday
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BMW Group Awarded by The German Ministry of Economics and Technology
The German Ministry of Economics and Technology awarded BMW Group in the 2009 Best Innovator competition, with the special award for “Sustainable Innovation Management”. This was the sixth edition of the competition. BMW Group was recognized for its ... >> Read more
 
FIA Confirms Some Teams Could Miss the Opening 3 Rounds of 2010 F1
The recent reports that US Grand Prix Engineering and Campos Grand Prix might miss out on the first 3 events of the 2010 Formula One championship due to lack of finance has now been confirmed by the very president of the International Automobile Federation, Jean ... >> Read more
 
EU: No State Funds to Save Opel Factories
Since General Motors has already confirmed its decision to close the Antwerp plant and rumors are claiming that other facilities might have the same fate, countries hosting Opel plants are willing to do anything possible to save local jobs. And one way to do that seems ... >> Read more
 
2011 Hyundai Sonata Tops ALG Residual Value Index
Things have been really going well for Hyundai in America. The Korean car manufacturer managed to finish 2009 with bigger sales than in 2008, it launched a lot of new models and will continue to do so according to their “24/7 Version 2.0,” campaign ... >> Read more
 
Nissan's Q3 Net Income Reaches $480M
Japanese carmaker Nissan released today information regarding its financial performance in the third quarter of the 2009 fiscal year (ending March 31, 2010), with number showing a 45 billion yen ($480 million) net income. A better than expected result, says Nissan ... >> Read more
 
Yamaha Launches 2010 Access Initiative GRANT Schedule
The North American division of Yamaha announced it has GRANTed (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation's Trails) more than $80,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 through its OHV (off-highway vehicle) arm. Also, it has released the 2010 Access Initiative ... >> Read more
 
Ford Unveils the All-Electric Transit Connect
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Jean Todt Doesn't Agree with Budget Caps in F1
Although he was backed by Max Mosley for the presidential seat of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Jean Todt doesn't seem to have the same visions about the future of the sport as his predecessor. And one of the things the two don't agree on is the budget ... >> Read more
 
European Commission Approves Saab Loan Guarantee
The European Commission finally approved the Swedish state loan guarantees for Saab, which basically means that Spyker, the new owner of the Swedish brand, can now continue work on the restructuring plan. According to just-auto.com, "the EC has ruled 82.8% of ... >> Read more
 
Todt Insists Briatore Is Still Guilty
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Renault Setting Up Plant for Own Dealer Network in India
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Scion Announces tC RS 6.0 Prices
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2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Unveiled [Video]
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2011 Ford Mustang's New Engines: 1,267 Total Power
Three new powerplants will find their way under the hood of the 2011 Ford Mustang, with the promise of a total output of 1,267 horsepower. Taken one by one, the 2011 Mustang coupe and convertible will get a new 3.7l V6 engine, the Mustang GT will be implanted an ... >> Read more
 
Todt Will Leave FIA Presidency after One Mandate
Jean Todt may have been the one chosen by Max Mosley to succeed him at the helm of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), but the Frenchman has no plans to stay in that position longer than 2013. Meaning he only wants to be president of the ruling body for ... >> Read more
 
VW and Maxim Auction Off a GTI Hood for Haiti Relief
German carmaker Volkswagen recently partnered with Maxim magazine in order to bring their contribution to the Haiti relief efforts, by auctioning off a celebrity autographed 2010 GTI hood on eBay. During the 2010 Maxim Party, held the past weekend in Miami ... >> Read more
 
Hollywood Producers Start Work for F1 Documentary
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Opel CEO to Announce Revival Plan Today
Opel/Vauxhall CEO Nick Reilly will hold a press conference today at 11 o'clock CET to announce his new plans for the German brand and its British sister Vauxhall. Entitled "Plan for the Future", the announcement is expected to reveal the way the new board ... >> Read more
 
Piquet Jr. Confirmed for Daytona Opener
Nelson Piquet Jr. will make his NASCAR debut this weekend, during the season opening round of the Camping World Truck Series at Daytona International Speedway. Following his preparation round last weekend in the ARCA race (also held at the Daytona oval), the ... >> Read more