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Pirelli Shows Spa Francochamps Experience in 3D
Pirelli Shows Spa Francochamps Experience in 3D

30 Aug 2012, 10:34 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Pirelli has just released a video in which they explain how, where and by how much their tires are put to the test around the demanding Belgian Grand Prix circuit, at Spa Francochamps. The video sho...

 
UK’s Aging Cars Are 7 Years Old On Average
UK’s Aging Cars Are 7 Years Old On Average

30 Aug 2012, 10:22 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The dramatic economic downturn faced by Europe (and the rest of the world) since 2008 onward has affected all countries on the continent. Even a highly-developed state, like the UK, has been feeling...

 
Skoda Will Build Rapid in Russia from 2014
Skoda Will Build Rapid in Russia from 2014

30 Aug 2012, 08:59 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Czech carmaker Skoda believes Russia to be a very important market for their future growth strategy. This year alone, their sales there grew by 41.5 percent to 54,700 vehicles, a considerable chunk ...

 
French Adventurers in Citroen C-Zero Close to Completing World Trip
French Adventurers in Citroen C-Zero Close to Completing World Trip

29 Aug 2012, 15:13 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Two French men with a spirit of adventure, decided to take a kei-car-based Citroen C-Zero around the world. Last time we checked, Xavie Degon and Guy Antonin were making their way through China, aft...

 
Formula E Green Racing Series Gets Licensed by FIA
Formula E Green Racing Series Gets Licensed by FIA

29 Aug 2012, 14:52 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / In these times of ever-increasing environmental awareness, it was only a matter of time before somebody would get the great idea of starting a racing series which would try to be like Formula 1, but...

 
Dany Bahar Sues DRB Hicom for $11-Million
Dany Bahar Sues DRB Hicom for $11-Million

28 Aug 2012, 15:49 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / As we had previously reported, former Lotus CEO, Dany Bahar, has sued parent company DRB Hicom for “wrongful termination” of his contract and is now asking for $10.6- (£6.7-) milli...

 
Chevrolet Spark Facelift Revealed Ahead of Paris Debut
Chevrolet Spark Facelift Revealed Ahead of Paris Debut

28 Aug 2012, 14:50 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Trax SUV will not be the only Chevrolet shown in Paris next month, as the Spark has just gotten a facelift and is not afraid to show it in front of a big crowd. The design is the same as the US-...

 
Believable Ferrari California Replica from Germany
Believable Ferrari California Replica from Germany

28 Aug 2012, 12:35 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Most people avoid replicas of modern cars because they are rarely up to the visual standard of the actual car, let alone the technical and performance sides of the matter. However, FGP from Germany,...

 
DTM - Ralf Schumacher Snags Four Pit Crew Members - Literally
DTM - Ralf Schumacher Snags Four Pit Crew Members - Literally

28 Aug 2012, 11:51 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Being part of a pit crew is a really demanding job, both physically and mentally. You have to keep your concentration at all time, while also staying fit, in order to perform your task as quickly an...

 
One-Off Kia Cee’d Becomes Mid-Engined
One-Off Kia Cee’d Becomes Mid-Engined

28 Aug 2012, 07:59 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Kia Cee’d is a rather bland and unassuming-looking thing - a trait which has made it very popular with people who don’t really want to be seen or noticed. Its lines are decently-prop...

 
Saab 9-5 Looks Stunning at IKEA
Saab 9-5 Looks Stunning at IKEA

28 Aug 2012, 07:29 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The old Saab 9-5 was produced between 1997 and 2010, making way for a very limited production run of the all-new 9-5. In its 13 year history, it received numerous updates to try to keep it competiti...

 
Skoda Sells 72,600 Cars in July in China
Skoda Sells 72,600 Cars in July in China

27 Aug 2012, 11:26 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Skoda is already established as one of the better manufacturers in Europe, where its history and tradition are blended very well with the VW Group philosophy, with the resulting cars being even bett...

 
Dani Pedrosa Grabs Brno Moto GP Win
Dani Pedrosa Grabs Brno Moto GP Win

27 Aug 2012, 08:07 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Spaniard Dani Pedrosa took the checkered flag first, at the latest Moto GP race, in Brno, the Czech Republic. He was followed in second place by another Spaniard, Jorge Lorenzo, and Brit Cal Crutchl...

 
Kia Confirms Euro-Style Hot-Hatchback - May Be Based on New Cee’d
Kia Confirms Euro-Style Hot-Hatchback - May Be Based on New Cee’d

26 Aug 2012, 12:53 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Kia (and Hyundai’s) ascent has been, to our eyes at least, one of the most impressive feats the industry has witnessed in modern times, reaching a level at which they now challenge the best, d...

 
Skoda Begins Production of Rapid at Mlada Boleslav Factory
Skoda Begins Production of Rapid at Mlada Boleslav Factory

24 Aug 2012, 15:44 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / The Skoda Rapid sedan has now officially entered production. It is being made at Skoda’s home factory, in the Czech town of Mlada Boleslav, as the manufacturer is getting ready for the Paris M...

 
Kia Working On Sporty and Convertible Version of the Soul
Kia Working On Sporty and Convertible Version of the Soul

24 Aug 2012, 10:02 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / When Kia first showed off the Track’ster concept, some people were expecting it to be some sort of preview for a sporty version of the Soul. Well it didn’t happen for the current incarna...

 
Skoda Announces Best July Sales Ever
Skoda Announces Best July Sales Ever

24 Aug 2012, 09:37 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / With over 72,600 vehicles delivered, Skoda achieved its best ever July sales figures, thanks to a 6% increase in demand. Cumulated figures for the first seven month of the year show an 8.1% increase...

 
BYD to Test EV Buses in Denmark
BYD to Test EV Buses in Denmark

23 Aug 2012, 13:51 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / With a lot of experience under their belt when it comes to all-electric city buses, with a reported 7 million kilometers (4.35 million miles) of total mileage, BYD is easily the largest and most imp...

 
Andrea Dovizioso to Take Rossi’s Place at Ducati
Andrea Dovizioso to Take Rossi’s Place at Ducati

23 Aug 2012, 13:10 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Now that we know that Valentino Rossi is definitely headed for Yamaha in 2013, alongside Jorge Lorenzo, we were wondering who was going to take his place at Ducati. Well, now we know that he will re...

 
Kia Pro_Cee’d Coming in Early 2013
Kia Pro_Cee’d Coming in Early 2013

23 Aug 2012, 10:39 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Hidden at the bottom of the press release about the new Cee’d Sportwagon, Kia has finally revealed when it’s going to start making the three-door version. Production of the new Pro_Ce...