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Boston Approves Ford Transit Connect Taxi
Boston Approves Ford Transit Connect Taxi

30 Apr 2010, 07:17 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The first city in the US to approve Ford's new Transit Connect for taxi use is Boston. The decision was made after the city found the car to be "the closest thing to a purpose-built vehicl...

 
2011 Ford Fiesta to Get the Funkmaster Flex Touch
2011 Ford Fiesta to Get the Funkmaster Flex Touch

30 Apr 2010, 07:16 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The success registered by the all-new Fiesta is making Ford’s small car the tuners’ favorite. Now, the Fiesta is going to pass through the hands of celebrity customize Funkmaster Flex an...

 
Ad Campaign Shows the "Human Face" of Toyota
Ad Campaign Shows the "Human Face" of Toyota

29 Apr 2010, 14:37 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Toyota Motor Europe has launched a 20 million euro ($26.3 million) TV, print and online media campaign featuring employees talking about their commitment to quality and safety. The action will cover...

 
Chrysler Nassau, the Name of the 2011 Sebring
Chrysler Nassau, the Name of the 2011 Sebring

29 Apr 2010, 14:25 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As you already know, when Fiat's Sergio Marchionne took charge of Chrysler, he announced he means business and an overhaul of Chysler's operations is to follow. Among the models targeted f...

 
Audi to Enter Three R15 TDIs in 1000-km of Spa-Francorchamps
Audi to Enter Three R15 TDIs in 1000-km of Spa-Francorchamps

29 Apr 2010, 13:45 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Audi today confirmed that it will enter three R15 TDI cars in the upcoming 1000-kilometer race at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium), scheduled for May 9, this being the last and most important rehearsal o...

 
Chinese ZAP Alias EV to Be Manufactured by Jonway
Chinese ZAP Alias EV to Be Manufactured by Jonway

29 Apr 2010, 13:55 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American electric vehicle provider ZAP announced today it has selected Zhejiang Jonway Automobile to manufacture its Alias electric sports car in China. The decision to accelerate volume production ...

 
Classic MINI Gets New OE Parts from XPart
Classic MINI Gets New OE Parts from XPart

29 Apr 2010, 12:51 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Xpart, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Logistics Services UK Limited, announced today it has introduced a range of new front and rear bumpers as well as bonnet bars for the Classic MINI. The supplier sa...

 
World Premiere of the All-New Hyundai Elantra/Avante
World Premiere of the All-New Hyundai Elantra/Avante

29 Apr 2010, 12:50 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Hyundai has unveiled the 2011 Elantra (known as the Avante in South Korea) at the Busan Motor Show in its home country. This is the fifth generation of the popular compact car, Hyundai’s best-...

 
Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera at Expo 2010 Shanghai
Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera at Expo 2010 Shanghai

29 Apr 2010, 12:14 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As the main sponsor of Bologna city’s stand at Expo 2010 Shanghai, Automobili Lamborghini will also be showcasing the newly launched Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera, as a symbol of Bologna&rsqu...

 
Renault Kangoo Van Maxi and Trafic Phase 3 UK Pricing Released
Renault Kangoo Van Maxi and Trafic Phase 3 UK Pricing Released

29 Apr 2010, 12:12 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Renault Van’s British division announced today pricing and specification for the new long wheelbase Kangoo Van Maxi, as well as for the facelifted version of the Trafic Phase 3. Both new range...

 
50th Anniversary Ford Falcon invasion
50th Anniversary Ford Falcon invasion

29 Apr 2010, 10:51 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As Ford's Falcon model enters its second half century on existence, the American manufacturer is gearing up for a frantic Falcon summer, with no less than 6 special models dedicated to the occa...

 
First Ever Series Production Motorcycle Sold for 86,200 Pounds
First Ever Series Production Motorcycle Sold for 86,200 Pounds

29 Apr 2010, 10:16 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The first ever self-powered two-wheeled vehicle that reached series production is the Hildebrand & Wolfmuller in 1894. One ‘barn find’ example has recently been sold at a Bonhams auc...

 
Ford Figo, Now with Bluetooth
Ford Figo, Now with Bluetooth

29 Apr 2010, 09:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After in early-April American manufacturer Ford announced it has broke the 10,000 orders mark, it has now come up with a solution to reward all the confidence Indian buyers invested in the car. Ford...

 
Volvo Recalls 2,500 XC90 SUVs for Potential Fire Risk
Volvo Recalls 2,500 XC90 SUVs for Potential Fire Risk

29 Apr 2010, 08:33 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Volvo USA has recalled almost 2,500 XC90 SUV due to a faulty fuel line that could lead to a fire in the right front wheel housing, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA...

 
Opel City Car to Have an Electric Version
Opel City Car to Have an Electric Version

29 Apr 2010, 07:57 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The upcoming Opel/Vauxhall city car, which is scheduled to enter the market in late 2012, will have its design finalized by the end of May 2010, as autocar reports, citing Nick Reilly, the Head of G...

 
500 HP Upgrade for the BMW 135i Coupe
500 HP Upgrade for the BMW 135i Coupe

29 Apr 2010, 07:55 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / The BMW 135i is the most powerful of the 1 Series range, with 306 horsepower squeezed out of a 3.0-liter biturbo straight-six cylinder engine. It’s as close as you can get to an M-model, at le...

 
Aussie Mazda3 Gets Added Value in 2010
Aussie Mazda3 Gets Added Value in 2010

29 Apr 2010, 07:49 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Mazda’s Australian division announced yesterday the Mazda3 model is to receive a host of equipment upgrades and price reductions, gaining safety and added value. Firstly, the Mazda3 Neo adds s...

 
Team PUMA Revs Up for the 2010 Gumball 3000 Rally
Team PUMA Revs Up for the 2010 Gumball 3000 Rally

29 Apr 2010, 07:34 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Sport lifestyle brand PUMA will be sponsoring the Gumball 3000 Rally for the third time this year, hosting three cars at the event. The rally kicks-off May 1 in London and will end in New York City ...

 
Alfa Romeo Giulietta UK Pricing Revealed
Alfa Romeo Giulietta UK Pricing Revealed

29 Apr 2010, 07:20 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Alfa Romeo has announced the UK pricing for its centenary model, the new Giulietta compact. The Giulietta range starts at 16,995 pounds OTR (for the120 hp petrol engine) and goes up to 24,495 OTR...

 
Toyota Sequoia Recall Official
Toyota Sequoia Recall Official

29 Apr 2010, 07:11 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we told you yesterday, Japanese manufacturer Toyota was expected to announce the recall of 2003 model year Sequoia SUVs, to fix a glitch in the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system. Unlike yest...