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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
BMW Celebrates 80 Years at Techno Classica
31 Mar 2009, 09:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Techno Classica event in Essen, the largest classic car show in the world for veteran, vintage and classic cars, set to open its doors on April 1st, will be the host of BMW's 80 anniversary...
The New Hyundai Tiburon Comes in 2011
31 Mar 2009, 08:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The successor of the current generation Hyundai Tiburon (known in Europe as the Hyundai Coupe) was confirmed as arriving in 2011 by John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America CEO. In an interview with auto...
Canada Rejects GM, Chrysler Plans, Refuses to Provide Support
31 Mar 2009, 08:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / What could possible be worse than this? General Motors and Chrysler are already on thin ice, with bankruptcy knocking on their doors ever since the fourth quarter of 2008, so they are desperately lo...
GM's Restructuring Plan Is...?
31 Mar 2009, 07:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / ...what? It is the second, or perhaps the third (we lost count), restructuring plan forced upon or put in place by GM, an unwilling participant in the economic turmoil set in motion by the financial...
Force India Consider Bruno Senna for 2010
31 Mar 2009, 07:21 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although he had plenty of options to renew his drivers' lineup for 2009, Force India's Vijay Mallya went for stability when deciding to keep veteran Giancarlo Fisichella and Adrian Sutil f...
China on Track to Become World's Largest Car Manufacturer
31 Mar 2009, 07:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Keeping the same production output during these troubled times is a more than difficult task but even so, China is still aiming to become the world's largest automaker by the end of this year. ...
Virgin - Brawn Deal to Expire after the Malaysian Grand Prix
31 Mar 2009, 06:44 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Virgin Group's sponsorship deal with Brawn GP is due to expire shortly after the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend. As shown by a report from SportsPro, the financial deal between the two compa...
Rick Wagoner to Get $20M Retirement Pay
31 Mar 2009, 06:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As we told you yesterday, Detroit, or the upper management at least, was shook yesterday by the news that Rick Wagoner, General Motors CEO, will no longer hold his position, as the Obama administrat...
Confirmed: Volkswagen Returns to Golf Nameplate in the US
31 Mar 2009, 06:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen of America today confirmed recent rumors claiming that it intends to return to the Golf nameplate in the United States, a badge that attracted millions of buyers in Europe. In essence, Vo...