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Corvette Special Collection XXV, The Grand Finale....
Corvette Special Collection XXV, The Grand Finale....

12 Jun 2009, 11:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Following the rolling out of the 1,500,000 Corvette in late May and the announcing of prices for the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport yesterday, another Corvette event catches our eye. Only this time the n...

 
Ford to Show Chinese the Unique American Driving Style
Ford to Show Chinese the Unique American Driving Style

12 Jun 2009, 09:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford is trying a different approach when it comes to China, one of the largest automotive markets nowadays, despite the difficult economic environment car manufacturers encounter. While most compani...

 
Peugeot Clinches 3rd Consecutive Pole at Le Mans
Peugeot Clinches 3rd Consecutive Pole at Le Mans

12 Jun 2009, 06:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / French driver Stephane Sarrazin saved the day for Peugeot on Thursday, clinching pole position for the third time running in the Le Mans 24 Hours Race. The No 08 Peugeot 908 HDi set the pace from th...

 
Audi R15 TDI Tops First Practice at Le Mans
Audi R15 TDI Tops First Practice at Le Mans

11 Jun 2009, 09:33 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Audi started off this year's Le Mans 24 Hours Race in style, as the two R15 TDIs posted the quickest times during the 6-hour practice session on Wednesday. Last year's winning crew of Alla...

 
Peugeot Lodge Protest Against Audi R15 TDI Bodywork
Peugeot Lodge Protest Against Audi R15 TDI Bodywork

10 Jun 2009, 12:29 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / This year's 24 Hours of Le Mans has barely started and the controversy already made its way between rivals Audi and Peugeot. According to a press release issued by the latter, the French manufa...

 
Ford and Hydro-Quebec Join Forces for Electrification
Ford and Hydro-Quebec Join Forces for Electrification

10 Jun 2009, 06:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford continues its efforts aimed at the electric sector and yesterday joined forces with Hydro-Quebec, the largest electricity generator in Canada which is supposed to enhance the company's evo...

 
Ettore Bugatti’s Personal Car Up for Auction
Ettore Bugatti’s Personal Car Up for Auction

5 Jun 2009, 13:36 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Though the name speaks for itself, for those who never heard of Ettore Bugatti, he was an Italian automobile designer and manufacturer, founder of, as you might have already guessed, the Bugatti aut...

 
Pirelli Night Dragon Tire Contest Has Started
Pirelli Night Dragon Tire Contest Has Started

5 Jun 2009, 09:14 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Pirelli Night Dragon tires are dedicated to V-Twin cruisers, customs and choppers. If you happen to own a V-twin motorcycle, then you have the chance to win $4,000 worth of biker upgrades. T...

 
Goteborg to Host Volvo Adventure Finalists
Goteborg to Host Volvo Adventure Finalists

5 Jun 2009, 07:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Volvo Adventure, the worldwide environmental competition has found its finalist: 75 young students along with 25 teachers from ten different countries. They will be present in the Swedish city Go...

 
Hohenester Audi A4 Sets New World Record for Fastest Biogas Car
Hohenester Audi A4 Sets New World Record for Fastest Biogas Car

5 Jun 2009, 06:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Audi made history once again as a customized A4 especially converted to run on biogas managed to set a new world record for the fastest car powered by this type of fuel. The car was driven by Jurgen...

 
Steve McQueen's Scott Motorcycle Goes Under the Hammer
Steve McQueen's Scott Motorcycle Goes Under the Hammer

4 Jun 2009, 12:26 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Produced by the Scott Motorcycle Company, the Von Dutch 1929 Scott 596cc Super Squirrel Engine no. Y2373A is now auctioned by Antiquorum Auctioneers. As an example of one of the most technologica...

 
Toyota Prius Eyes 1100 Miles Journey on One Tank of Gas
Toyota Prius Eyes 1100 Miles Journey on One Tank of Gas

4 Jun 2009, 10:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We already know that Toyota Prius is a very advanced hybrid from the tons of press releases rolled out by the Japanese manufacturer, yet this means nothing for some of us. A Toyota dealership based ...

 
US Electric GrandPrix to Debut this July
US Electric GrandPrix to Debut this July

4 Jun 2009, 08:48 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The first international gathering of electric road-race bikes in the U.S. will take place on July 24-26, at the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. ...

 
Aston Martin Prepares for Le Mans Debut
Aston Martin Prepares for Le Mans Debut

4 Jun 2009, 08:12 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After the double victory at the 37th Nürburgring 24 hour race with the near production standard models, Aston Martin is now getting ready for its debut in the LMP1 class at Le Mans, scheduled ...

 
KTM/FMF to Offer ‘Fanatic’ Motocross Package
KTM/FMF to Offer ‘Fanatic’ Motocross Package

3 Jun 2009, 15:42 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The KTM/FMF Motocross Fanatic Paradise is an event dedicated to the motocross fans by the partnership between KTM, FMF and MX Sports Pro Racing. This is a KTM exclusive trackside seating area and...

 
Peugeot's Le Mans Line-Up Confirmed
Peugeot's Le Mans Line-Up Confirmed

3 Jun 2009, 15:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As the 24 Hours Le Mans race is quickly approaching, manufacturers which will attend the race started presenting their line-ups for the famous endurance event. French manufacturer Peugeot did so tod...

 
Lotus Opens Silverstone  Dealership
Lotus Opens Silverstone Dealership

3 Jun 2009, 14:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Sport car manufacturer Lotus has announced today its Silverstone dealership will be opened for business starting this weekend. To mark the opening, the British manufacturer will host a wide range of...

 
Audi and Tom Brady Teamed Up for Charity Purposes
Audi and Tom Brady Teamed Up for Charity Purposes

1 Jun 2009, 12:57 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Star quarterback Tom Brady joined Audi of America and Best Buddies International to support people with intellectual disabilities. Audi became the title sponsor and official vehicle of the Audi Best...

 
Hans Stuck’s Auto Union D-Type Goes Under the Hammer
Hans Stuck’s Auto Union D-Type Goes Under the Hammer

1 Jun 2009, 12:25 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The 1939 Auto Union D-type is one the rarest vintage cars in the world, so there is no wonder it is expected to fetch at least £5.5 million at the Quail Lodge Bonhams auction. One of Hitler...

 
Miller to Host Yamaha Champions Riding School
Miller to Host Yamaha Champions Riding School

1 Jun 2009, 09:07 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / What better place to take riding classes than Miller Motorsports Park and who would be more fitted to teach you if not well-known racing stars and champions? Yamaha Champions Riding School is openin...