Renault Z.E. (Zero Emission) Concept Shocks Goodwood Festival of Speed - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 6, 2009
GOODWOOD, England - July 6, 2009: While a succession of high-powered Renault race cars thrilled the vast, 135,000-strong crowd at Silverstone during the World Series by Renault weekend, the second largest motorsport event in the UK, a futuristic electric car was generating quite a buzz of its own at the Goodwood Festiv ... Continue reading
TECHART Launches Performance and Styling Upgrades for Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Jul 6, 2009
Combining low CO2 and low running costs with style and high performance, for new and existing vehicles OXFORDSHIRE, England - July 6, 2009: A range of tuning and styling options for the Cayenne Diesel has been introduced by TECHART, the German Porsche tuning company renowned for creating some of the worldâs finest ... Continue reading
GM Asset Sale Approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Jul 6, 2009
Approval marks another step toward the launch of an independent new GM NEW YORK - July 6, 2009: General Motors achieved another milestone in its reinvention last night when Judge Robert E. Gerber of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved the sale of substantially all of General Motors ... Continue reading
Formation of New Chrysler Group Board Is Completed
Jul 6, 2009
Nine-Member Board Brings Wide-Ranging Experience and Skills to Board's Mission to Advance Chrysler's Future Viability AUBURN HILL, MI - July 6, 2009: Chrysler Group LLC announced the appointment of additional members to its Board of Directors on Sunday, completing the nine-member Board that will provide oversight to th ... Continue reading
F1 Chief Bernie Ecclestone Expresses Admiration for Adolf Hitler
Jul 5, 2009
Is the cracked pot showing new cracks? AUTO CENTRAL - July 5, 2009: In an interview this weekend with the London Times, Bernie Ecclestone (president and CEO of Formula One Management) praised Adolf Hitler for getting things done, despite the atrocities committed by the Germans and Nazis, for which, Ecclestone believes, ... Continue reading
Glock and Load: Timo Takes the Camera - VIDEO STORY
Jul 4, 2009
COLOGNE - July 3, 2009: Timo Glock is one of the rising stars of Formula 1 and already has two podium finishes to his name since joining Panasonic Toyota Racing for the 2008 season. This year he has been a regular points scorer and finished third in Malaysia, but behind Timo there is a whole team working to deliver res ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Wins Comparative Test Done by Germany's Biggest Automotive Magazine - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 4, 2009
BERLIN - July 3, 2009: Shortly after its launch in Germany, the Toyota Prius has won a comparative test done by German Magazine AutoBild.The car has been rewarded for its space, hybrid technology and lower petrol consumption. Only a few months after having been in Japan in May this year, the new Toyota Prius, has alrea ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2009
BERLIN - July 3, 2009: For his exhibition "Come to my World" in Berlin, the famous artist Romero Britto chose a Bentley Continental GT as a canvas for his cheerful and vivid signature motifs. This is probably one of the most unusual Bentleys ever seen: a large, happy flower, little stars, squiggles and signs dance on t ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2009
Modena, July 2nd, 2009. Maserati open-top models have been the main attraction at two events paying tribute to Maserati's heritage that took place, within a few days, on different continents. They are the fourteenth edition of the prestigious international event "Vernasca Silver Flag", held in the hills near Piacenza, ... Continue reading
Porsche at the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Jul 3, 2009
LONDON - July 2, 2009: With an unbeaten record of 16 victories in the Le Mans 24 Hours race, the reputation of Porsche has been founded on success in the high speed, high pressure motor sport environment. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 917, the first Porsche to win Le Mans outright, and it is there ... Continue reading
Volvo Secures Record Truck Order in India
Jul 3, 2009
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Volvo Trucks in India has secured an order for 125 trucks. It is the company's largest order since being established in the country. Vijay Leasing Company in Hyderabad, India is the company purchasing 125 Volvo FM trucks. The trucks will be delivered in the summer of 2009 for use in coal and steel mi ... Continue reading
Mazda Refreshes Premacy for Japanese Market
Jul 3, 2009
Top-line 20Z grade even sportier; fuel economy gauge added as standard equipment on most model grades - HIROSHIMA - July 3, 2009: JapanâMazda Motor Corporation has announced upgrades to its Premacy (known as the Mazda5 in overseas markets) compact minivan in Japan. Popular due to its sporty styling and driving per ... Continue reading
Top 5 Summer Road Trip Tech Tips
Jul 2, 2009
AS TEMPERATURES CLIMB AND AMERICANS HIT THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND, MAKE SURE YOUR CAR, RV OR TOW VEHICLE IS TRAVEL-READY WITH THESE TIPS FROM RED LINE BENICIA, Calif., July 2 -- Research conducted by AAA shows that the July 4th weekend is consistently the busiest time of year for road travel in the United States, and 37.1 ... Continue reading
U.S. Automakers Look to Crossover Car Segment to Energize Sales - VIDEO STORY
Jul 2, 2009
DETROIT - July 2, 2009: As automobile manufacturers move through the reorganization process, companies are banking on the Crossover category to energize car sales and bring consumers back into showrooms. Due to its rising popularity, General Motors is expecting a growth of about 60% in this category by 2013. In fact, t ... Continue reading
25th Anniversary of Record-Setting Solar Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 1, 2009
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 1 -- Solar-powered cars are just now making news, but 25 years ago, solar pioneers Greg Johanson and Joel Davidson set a Guinness world record for the fastest "Solely Solar Powered Vehicle." On July 1, 1984 the Sunrunner achieved 24.7 mph in Bellflower California, and a final top speed of ... Continue reading
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