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Drivers Don't Agree with Twilight Racing
Drivers Don't Agree with Twilight Racing

1 Apr 2009, 07:28 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Scheduling the opening races of the 2009 calendar later in the evening might do well for the European fans – due to the time zone – but most F1 drivers find the measure quite dangerous. ...

 
2010 Subaru Legacy Revealed
2010 Subaru Legacy Revealed

31 Mar 2009, 16:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Subaru of America has confirmed previous 2010 Legacy reports, which said the model would attend the 2009 New York Auto Show and promises the new vehicle packs both a punch and a restyled look. ...

 
How Dual-Clutch Transmissions Work
How Dual-Clutch Transmissions Work

31 Mar 2009, 17:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The automatic versus manual dispute regarding the transmission systems installed on a specific car has been going on for quite some time now, especially when a certain automaker came out with the &q...

 
Mitsubishi Gives Up on Indian Small Car
Mitsubishi Gives Up on Indian Small Car

31 Mar 2009, 14:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The lack of funds and decreasing demand (we would add the incredible forecasted success of the Nano) has forced Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi to give up its plans of producing a small compact car...

 
2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye Detailed
2009 Dodge Challenger SE Rallye Detailed

31 Mar 2009, 14:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As a well deserved brake from the automotive industry's bad-to-worse news, Chrysler brings into the public eye the new Dodge Challenger SE Rallye, a car which the company claims "delivers ...

 
Ford Will Offer Payment Protection
Ford Will Offer Payment Protection

31 Mar 2009, 13:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Following in the footsteps of Hyundai US and AutoNation, Ford Motor decided to introduce its own payment protection program for new car buyers who are unfortunate enough to get fired due to the mass...

 
Merkel Visits Opel, Govts Could Buy 29 Percent of the Company
Merkel Visits Opel, Govts Could Buy 29 Percent of the Company

31 Mar 2009, 13:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The German soap-opera Opel is currently involved in continued today with a new episode starring Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and a couple of other officials who visited the Insignia production s...

 
Fiat's CEO Goes to Detroit
Fiat's CEO Goes to Detroit

31 Mar 2009, 13:41 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The US governments request made to Chrysler to speed up its alliance process with Italian manufacturer and make it happen within 30 days has determined Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne to head for Detroit...

 
Ford Smiles, the Company Has Become Competitive
Ford Smiles, the Company Has Become Competitive

31 Mar 2009, 12:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors has just lost its CEO and it still screams for support. Chrysler has been given 30 days to continue negotiations with Fiat and decide on the restructuring plan it forwards to the gove...

 
PSA's Streiff Fired, Varin to Take His Place
PSA's Streiff Fired, Varin to Take His Place

31 Mar 2009, 12:25 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It looks like the economic crisis is now taking its toll on the executives that were, until now, in charge with the biggest manufacturers in the world or their country. After Wagoner was kindly push...

 
Abu Dhabi Denies Delay Reports
Abu Dhabi Denies Delay Reports

31 Mar 2009, 10:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following rumors that Abu Dhabi might miss out on this year's Formula One season as a result of some delays in the construction process of the Yas Marina circuit, the Abu Dhabi Motorsports Mana...

 
Stoner Feels Better Following Wrist Surgery
Stoner Feels Better Following Wrist Surgery

31 Mar 2009, 10:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Former champion Casey Stoner is showing the first signs of recovery following the wrist surgery he had on Thursday 30th of October last year, Ducati team manager Livio Suppo said today. Casey Stoner...

 
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 Official Photos, Details and Prices
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 Official Photos, Details and Prices

31 Mar 2009, 10:17 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After the official unveiling at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, the new Alfa Romeo 159 is finally here, as the manufacturer released the official photos and details of their new creation. The 159 will be...

 
Hamilton Hails Best Performance of Career in Australia
Hamilton Hails Best Performance of Career in Australia

31 Mar 2009, 10:10 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Lewis Hamilton undisputedly showed he is world champion material during the season opener in Australia, as he finished the race on the podium despite starting from 18th place on the grid. The reigni...

 
Chrysler to Continue "Normal" Operations for 30 More Days
Chrysler to Continue "Normal" Operations for 30 More Days

31 Mar 2009, 10:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The American soap-opera involving Chrysler and General Motors continues, this time with a statement from Chrysler LLC Chairman and CEO, Bob Nardelli. Just as expected, the whole statement is actuall...

 
Alonso Expects Competitive Car at Sepang
Alonso Expects Competitive Car at Sepang

31 Mar 2009, 10:07 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso believes Malaysia will show the true pace of his Renault R29 this year. Despite finishing 6th in the Australian Grand Prix (promoted to 5th following Trulli's 25-second penalty)...

 
Hummer Still on Hold
Hummer Still on Hold

31 Mar 2009, 10:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A final decision regarding the future of GM's Hummer brand has been postponed for at least "few weeks", as the company is trying to complete a sale, Autonews reported. "Our e...

 
The Auto Sector Must Make Sacrifices, Says White House Administration
The Auto Sector Must Make Sacrifices, Says White House Administration

31 Mar 2009, 09:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Following President's Obama efforts to help the automotive industry and ailing automakers get back on track, White House spokeswoman Nancy Pelosi issued a statement, emphasizing that she fully ...

 
Briatore Accuses Ross Brawn of Conflict of Interest
Briatore Accuses Ross Brawn of Conflict of Interest

31 Mar 2009, 09:16 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Another episode of the diffuser saga consumed itself yesterday, after Renault's boss Flavio Briatore accused Ross Brawn of “not being fair” when keeping the different interpretation...

 
Ford Reportedly Planning to Drop Fiesta RS
Ford Reportedly Planning to Drop Fiesta RS

31 Mar 2009, 09:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Yet another model that might bite the dust under the strong pressure of the economic recession... It may seem like American automaker Ford is planning to cancel the sporty hatchback Fiesta RS, citin...