French manufacturer Michelin won't be installing its tires on any old vehicle. No sir! The manufacturer will be equipping the latest generation of NASA lunar vehicles, and not only with tires, but rather with a tire/wheel combo built from composite material by the Michelin research centres in Europe in North America. The tire/wheel package will improve the mobility of the lunar missions, with or without crew, planned for the next decade.
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A1 Team France has made the surprise announcement that Nicolas Prost will be racing in next weekend's A1GP Gauteng, South Africa instead of Loic Duval.
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Maybach will introduce a new, even swankier version of its 57S and 62S sedans at the Geneva Auto Show. The manufacturer is going back to its roots, using the name Zeppelin associated with the sedans of its glory days in the 1930s. The return of the name is obviously an attempt to re-establish the car's pedigree, as it's struggling against the formidable Rolls-Royce Phantom.
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Toyota is showing attendees of the Chicago Auto Show a refreshed Tundra pickup model set for sale in the 2010 model year. For 2010, the Tundra will feature new standard features, a new V8 engine, and enhanced value across its lineup.
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Auto manufacturer Mitsubishi will premier its i MiEV concept at the 79th edition of the Geneva International Auto Show from March 3 to 15, 2009, at the Palexpo conference and demonstration complex in Geneva. The small, electric vehicle is currently being tested, and the manufacturer is studying its feasibility. Shoppers, however, will only get their first glimpse on March 5 when the Auto Show opens its doors to the general public.
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The 2009 Atlantic Championship will feature a $1 million prize to the series champion as part of $3 million in prize money, series officials announced.
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Vitantonio Liuzzi set the quickest time at practice this evening at the Losail International Circuit for the first ever Speedcar Series night event this weekend. He was followed very closely by Jean Alesi and Gianni Morbidelli.
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Swedish tradition puts form over function. Scandinavians have indeed become masters in the art of drawing attractive shapes with sometimes questionable utility. That's exactly the impression I got from the 2009 Volvo XC90 R-Design. This big SUV, which used to be renowned for its comfort and solid feel on the road, has shifted to a sportier-looking mold.
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Saab says their 9-3X is the 'smart all-rounder' for outdoor enthusiasts- and that said enthusiasts will get to see the new model next month. Wearing Saab's 'X' badge means a higher-than-average level of capability on all terrains and a focus on delivering the sort of all-weather, all-road confidence required of active families that play outside.
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This week, Acura silenced a number of critics who question some of its cars. Often criticized for the lack of power in the TSX, Acura is now bestowing upon it an optional 3.5-litre, 280-hp V6 stemming from the TL. What's more, the SH-AWD version will inherit a manual transmission.
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Toyota is showing attendees of the Chicago Auto Show a refreshed Tundra pickup model set for sale in the 2010 model year. For 2010, the Tundra will feature new standard features, a new V8 engine, and enhanced value across its lineup.
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The Corvette Stingray is back for an encore performance, but unfortunately for enthusiasts it's only in the movies.
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Performance loving Acura customers bought the sporty TSX sedan because of its nimbleness and responsiveness. But many wanted more oomph than the standard 201 hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder i-VTEC engine provided.
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Performance loving Acura customers bought the sporty TSX sedan because of its nimbleness and responsiveness. But many wanted more oomph than the standard 201 hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder i-VTEC engine provided.
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For Maybach's latest limited edition, the ultra-luxury carmaker revives another nameplate from its past.
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A teaser image of the Nissan Qazana concept, which makes its world debut at the Geneva motor show, was released on Wednesday.
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Toyota uncovered a freshened 2010 Tundra on Wednesday at the Chicago auto show. Among the improvements are a new Platinum package, updated appearance and new 4.6-liter V8 engine option.
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