UK New-Car Market Up 11.5 Percent in April
7 May 2010, 10:37 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / New-car sales in the United Kingdom rose 11.5 percent in April 2010 compared to April 2009. The market continued to grow for a 10th consecutive month fueled by cheaper credit and an improved economy...
Stronach Exits Magna, Shares Skyrocket
7 May 2010, 10:36 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In what is one of the most exciting news of the day for the financial markets, Frank Stronach, founder of Magna International, the largest North American supplier, is giving up his control over the ...
Best British Rider to Win a Yamaha Bike
7 May 2010, 10:24 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is offering a new Yamaha motorcycle for the rider who can beat the rest in a series of tests of riding skill. The IAM is using the competition to promote it...
Hamilton Fastest in Barcelona First Practice
7 May 2010, 10:22 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time of the first practice session for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Hamilton’s team mate, Jenson Button, set the second-fastest time of ...
Scania to Rehire 500 Employees in Europe
7 May 2010, 10:10 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Scania has announced that it expects to rehire around 500 employees at its European production units. Until June 30, Scania will rehire 25 percent of the fixed term temporary employees whose contrac...
Subaru Legacy is Japan’s Safest Car
7 May 2010, 09:41 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After receiving the Grand Prix 09/10 award in Japan’s New Car Assessment Programme (JNCAP), the 2010 Subaru Legacy has been officially named ‘Japan’s safest car’, the manufac...
Mercedes-Benz Establishes Bus Joint-Venture in Uzbekistan
7 May 2010, 09:25 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Daimler AG has expanded its bus business by signing an agreement for establishing a 51:49 bus joint venture with Uzavtosanoat in Uzbekistan. The JV sill assemble and sell coaches, intercity busse...
Solberg Leads Rally New Zealand at the Start of Day Two
7 May 2010, 09:26 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Petter Solberg will start day two of Rally New Zealand in the lead, after a dramatic debut of round five of the World Rally Championship on the stages north of host city Auckland. Sebastien Loeb,...
Mercedes Benz Autopilot Test... Pilot
7 May 2010, 09:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As the technologies incorporated into vehicles become more and more advanced, it is only natural that at one time humans will be overwhelmed. Apparently, that time is already here, at least in the c...
2010 Vauxhall Car Art Boot Fair Lineup Announced
7 May 2010, 09:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Now in its sixth year, the Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair announces its full line up of artists, fashion designers and performers, who will get together on June 6 at The Old Truman Brewery. This year&rs...
Opel Releases Corsa Dedicated to Germany's National Football Team
7 May 2010, 08:49 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Opel has released a limited edition version of its Corsa supermini dedicated to the German national soccer team. Germany has qualified for the final tournament of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Af...
GMC Expands the Sierra Denali HD range
7 May 2010, 08:28 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / GMC will expand the 2011 Sierra Denali HD range, with the exclusive line now available in both 2500 (3/4 ton) and 3500 series (1 ton) versions. The new Sierra Denali HDs are the range toppers of...
Avis Looks into Dollar Thrifty's Books
7 May 2010, 08:27 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After yesterday rumor came Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group has given Avis Budget Group access to its books in the hope of a better buy offer, confirmation came today from the parties involved. &...
Jeep Tiki Hunt Finds Wrangler Islander Winners
7 May 2010, 09:11 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The "Jeep Wrangler Islander Tiki Hunt" contest, which began April 1st, saw three people winning a limited-edition 2010 Jeep Wrangler Islander the past week. The Jeep Tiki Hunt was the seco...
New Motorexpo event to Take Place in L.A.
7 May 2010, 08:00 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / A new automotive show will be born in the U.S., as the Los Angeles Motorexpo will debut on May 10, at the Bank of America Plaza in downtown Los Angeles. The event features some of the most presti...
Schumacher Relaxed Despite Media Critics
7 May 2010, 07:59 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Michael Schumacher declared he is not affected by the critics in the media, insisting he is not motivated to succeed in Formula One by the approval of pundits and headline-writers. The German admitt...
Toyota Hydrogen Car, Priced at $50,000
7 May 2010, 08:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With the hybrid models in its line-up performing as good as they've always did, despite the quality problems Toyota faced recently, the carmaker is already looking ahead and plans the future ge...
Citroen Driver Training for Young Arsenal Players
7 May 2010, 07:46 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / British professional football clubs seem to be getting more and more involved in the road safety initiatives for children lately. After Kumho Tyres and Manchester United partnered to offer kids the...
Wayne State University Launches EV Degree Programs
7 May 2010, 07:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The advent of the electric vehicles and its related fields of expertise has prompted the Wayne State University in Detroit to introduce what will the United States' first ever degree program in...
Renault and Michelin Debut CO2 Cutting Campaign
7 May 2010, 07:24 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Reducing the CO2 emissions and improving road safety doesn’t only depend on sophisticated technologies. Sometimes it’s the little things that can enhance the level of safety and eco-frie...