If there is one automotive technology for which Dutchman Hub van Doorne became world famous, it is the continuously variable transmission.
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With its survival at stake, the auto show that takes place here in April will adopt a brave new format.
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With sales plummeting, and parent General Motors distracted by its home-market woes, Saab's best future is as a spun-off organization, dealers and company insiders said.
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Auto parts maker Contech LLC said on Friday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing a downturn in the automobile industry.
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General Motors could face a multibillion-dollar tax hit under its $13.4 billion federal bailout, a scenario the automaker faces just weeks before it must file a restructuring plan with the government.
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Crossover SUV shopping can be confusing enough to make those involved will themselves back to the station wagon era. What's reliable? What's safe? What's needed? What's not? Subaru's latest Forester has things taken care of when it comes to offering shoppers a 'safe bet'. Safety, reliability and value are all covered off here- in fact, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) says that it's the best new SUV under $35,000 in Canada this year.
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This week, Auto123.com features the following road tests the Volvo XC60 crossover, the first vehicle in the world equipped with a system designed to prevent low-speed collisions. The Mercedes-Benz B200 Turbo, a powerful, compact German model that's also surprisingly spacious. The Honda Pilot, the ideal solution for hauling around eight people in any road conditions. And check out the video filmed during our test drive of the Subaru Impreza WRX265, the version that rekindles the performance car image of the WRX.
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Launched for the 2004 model year, Cadillac is pulling the plug on its flagship XLR roadster. Using Corvette underpinnings and the luxury brand's 4.6-litre Northstar V8, the XLR never really sold in significant numbers--only 30 were sold in Canada in 2008--so its retirement won't be a big deal.
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To say the least, bad economic times are beginning to take their toll on a number of IndyCar series' teams and Conquest Racing has not been exempt but owner Eric Bachelart is adamant that the team will be there for 2009.
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British engineer Mike Gascoyne has commenced legal action against Force India following the former chief technical officer's dismissal late last year.
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One of the original founders of the McLaren Formula 1 team, former boss Edward Everett 'Teddy' Mayer, has died at the age of 73.
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To say the least, bad economic times are beginning to take their toll on a number of IndyCar series' teams and Conquest Racing has not been exempt but owner Eric Bachelart is adamant that the team will be there for 2009.
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Amid reports of early problems with Renault's 2009 car, the French team last week moved from the Portimao test to a British airfield.
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British engineer Mike Gascoyne has commenced legal action against Force India following the former chief technical officer's dismissal late last year.
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Terri Morgan, the wife of Blair who was seriously injured during the final practice session leading to the Montreal Supercross last fall gave us the latest update on Blair's condition.
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Rome's bid to host a formula one street race should not pose a threat to the future of the existing Italian grand prix at Monza.
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Rome's bid to host a formula one street race should not pose a threat to the future of the existing Italian grand prix at Monza.
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Amid reports of early problems with Renault's 2009 car, the French team last week moved from the Portimao test to a British airfield.
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Crossover SUV shopping can be confusing enough to make those involved will themselves back to the station wagon era. What's reliable? What's safe? What's needed? What's not? Subaru's latest Forester has things taken care of when it comes to offering shoppers a 'safe bet'. Safety, reliability and value are all covered off here- in fact, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) says that it's the best new SUV under $35,000 in Canada this year.
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Push dream car to the limit.
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