Jean Todt to Step Down from FIA World Council Role
5 Feb 2009, 10:21 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jean Todt is set to leave the world of Formula 1 for good. After stepping down from his position as team director of Ferrari at the end of 2007, the Frenchman is also expected to officially retire a...
Carlsson Goodies for Geneva: S-Klasse Front Spoiler Lip and RS Coilover Kits
5 Feb 2009, 10:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As the 2009 Geneva Motor Show is quickly approaching, most companies are rushing to announce their latest goodies set to be showcased at the event. Beside the numerous new models we already heard ab...
Renault to Maintain French Operations
5 Feb 2009, 09:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / French manufacturer Renault today agreed to maintain operations in the local market, despite the high cost it has to pay compared to factories in other regions of the world. French President Nicolas...
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Isn't Coming to the US
5 Feb 2009, 09:46 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / The first pictures and details of the jaw-dropping, heart-pounding and evil-sounding Aston Martin V12 Vantage were released yesterday, weeks before its actual Geneva. After autoblog.com spoke with a...
smart fortwo Stars in “The Pink Panther 2”
5 Feb 2009, 09:43 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / For those who enjoyed the funny adventures of the Pink panther during their childhood, a truly smart surprise is awaiting for them with the launch of “The Pink Panther 2” to be released ...
Indian Mahindra Q3 Profits - 99 Percent Down
5 Feb 2009, 09:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Indian largest SUV and tractor manufacturer worked pro-bono in the third quarter, as the figures of their financial performance showed a 99 percent drop in profits. Net income in the three months en...
Mosley to Run for 5th Mandate, Dismisses Goodwin Bid
5 Feb 2009, 09:29 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Max Mosley is likely to run for a 5th consecutive mandate as president of the International Automobile Federation in late June. In an interview for British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, the 68-year...
AMG Laughs in the Face of Recession, Says 2008 Was the Best Year Ever
5 Feb 2009, 09:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Despite the fact that poor sales results are a common thing nowadays, taking into account the consequences of the economic crisis, it may seem like some automakers, or at least certain divisions, ha...
Gary Akin Steps Aside as Suzuki Sales Boss
5 Feb 2009, 09:15 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / It has almost become a fashionable trend among automakers' top executives to back off their management positions during the financial downturn. Thus, Gary Akin, vice president of sales with...
Bernd Schneider and Klaus Ludwig Take New Roles with AMG & Mercedes
5 Feb 2009, 09:10 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bernd Schneider might have retired from the DTM at the end of last season, but his collaboration with Mercedes-Benz will not come to an end very soon. Following the 17 years raced for the German man...
Porsche Sales Down, Cayenne Figures Up
5 Feb 2009, 09:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The US market brings no surprises in terms of sales reports. This was the case with all car manufacturers and subsidiaries, January 2009 saw Porsche AG continue to move in a difficult market environ...
2009 Mazda3 MPS Teaser Video
5 Feb 2009, 08:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda has just unveiled a brand new 2009 Mazda3 MPS teaser video showing the new model expected to be displayed at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. As you can see by yourself in the video published b...
PSA Delays Launch of Plug-in Hybrids
5 Feb 2009, 08:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The ever growing need to save money and cut costs could result in the delay of PSA's hybrid vehicles launch. The delay could take as long as two years, but will not interfere with the company&...
Hulkenberg Aims for F1 Debut in 2010
5 Feb 2009, 08:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / German rising star Nicolas Hulkenberg knows exactly what he wants from the season to come. And that is to convince Frank Williams – or any other team principal for that matter – that he ...
Porsche Design-Adidas Spring-Summer 2009 Collection
5 Feb 2009, 08:41 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Prepare your credit card, start the engine of your Porsche car and off you go: Porsche Design-Adidas spring/summer 2009 sport collection has just debuted in selected high-end stores, luxist.com has ...
Study: Drivers Spend an Average of 11 Seconds to Read an SMS
5 Feb 2009, 08:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Most drivers spend an average of 11 seconds with their eyes off-the-road to read a text message on their mobile phones, a study conducted by American automaker Ford revealed. The driving simulator s...
Dacia Concept Leaked Scan Photos Before Geneva
4 Feb 2009, 17:12 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / Over the past few days there have been some rumors speculating that Renault's low-cost brand, Dacia, will unveil a concept at this year's Geneva Motor Show. Since a Dacia SUV is expected t...
GAZ 51 Retro Hot Rod, the Russian Style
4 Feb 2009, 17:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Using a Cadillac Escalade's platform and the cab of an old 2.5 ton 4x2 pre-war truck, Russian Aleksey Chvokin and his Pemespiba (now called Grand Garage) team took it upon themselves to create...
Fiat to Idle Biggest Italian Plant for 2 Weeks
4 Feb 2009, 16:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just like many other automakers, Fiat is now planning to temporarily suspend its biggest Italian production facility in Mirafiori due to falling new car demand, Autonews informed today. But more imp...
The Apple in Saab
4 Feb 2009, 16:53 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Saab will soon be out of the General Motors Group and intends to use its newly re gained independence to become the “Apple of car brands”. Saab’s director of Global Brand and Sales...