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Oct
13th

ITALY: Fiat September sales seen up 14.8%

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Fiat is expected to report car sales in western Europe of 106,1000 for September up 14.8% year on year, according to IHS Global Insight director Pierluigi Bellini. Full story...
Oct
13th

MOSCOW: Michelin targets Russian expansion

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Michelin is setting up a new unit to manage its expansion in Russia and other countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Full story...
Oct
13th

US: GM sales chief moving to insurer

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Former General Motors sales chief Mark LaNeve has been named chief marketing officer at insurer Allstate Corp. Full story...
Oct
13th

RUSSIA: Automakers seen building 3.5m units by 2015

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Russian carmakers are expected to produce 3.5m vehicles a year by 2015, Alexei Rakhmanov, director of the automobile and agricultural vehicles department of Russia's industry and trade ministry, said at a Public Chamber meeting on Monday. Full story...
Oct
13th

INDIA: Festival boosts September sales 21%

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Car sales in India rose 21% year on year in September for the eighth consecutive monthly rise, with industry officials expecting continued robust growth as the economy improves and consumer confidence grows. Full story...
Oct
13th

GERMANY: Magna-Opel deal ‘set for Thursday’

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General Motors expects to sign a deal on Thursday to sell 55% of its Opel-Vauxhall operation to Magna International and Russian partner Sberbank, according to German news agency reports. Full story...
Oct
13th

FEATURE: Honda on fuel cell learning curve with Clarity

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A radical move to bring the fuel cell car into mass-production is already yielding valuable fresh knowledge and expertise in specialist manufacturing techniques at Honda, writes Maurice Glover. Full story...
Oct
13th

2009 Honda Accord EX-L Review

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If you're over 50, you can't help but be amazed by the major evolution of the Honda Accord over the last 30 years or so. In 1976, the Accord was positioned as the largest car in the Japanese automaker's lineup... even though it was the size of a 2009 Civic and aimed at budget-minded consumers! Full story...
Oct
13th

F1: Nick Heidfeld frustrated with modest ‘image’

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Nick Heidfeld has expressed frustration that, while his teammate Robert Kubica has secured a seat with Renault, he is still working to find a place on the 2010 grid. Full story...
Oct
13th

F1: Rubens Barrichello signs 2010 Williams contract

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Multiple Brazilian media sources are reporting that Rubens Barrichello has now signed a contract to switch to the Williams team from 2010. Full story...
Oct
13th

F1: Promoter wants Scotland GP within 10 years

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Talks about Scotland joining an F1 calendar of the future are taking place and could result in Glasgow hosting a grand prix within ten years, according to Paul Morrison. Full story...
Oct
13th

F1: Bernie Ecclestone gives Donington another GP deadline

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Bernie Ecclestone has issued yet another deadline to Simon Gillett, despite the Donington boss breaching the contract to host next year's British grand prix by not coming up with the money for the track refurbishments in time. Full story...
Oct
13th

60 years since the trusteeship of the Volkswagenwerk was placed in German hands

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A memorandum summarizing the outcome of negotiations with the Federal Ministry of Economics dated October 8, 1949 and signed by Colonel Radclyffe marked the climax to the breathtaking course of developments at the Volkswagenwerk under British administration in the first four years after the war. Full story...
Oct
13th

New Chief Commercial Officer for Aston Martin

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Aston Martin is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael van der Sande into the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer. Based at the company's headquarters in Gaydon, United Kingdom. Van der Sande, 44 will report to Dr Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive Officer and will be part of the company's Executive Board of Management. Full story...
Oct
13th

F1: Felipe Massa returns behind the wheel of an F1 car (+ video)

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Monday morning, Felipe Massa was finally back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 single-seater at the Fiorano race track. Full story...
Oct
13th

F1: Rumour – Renault set to race new car livery?

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Renault could be set to race a dramatically altered livery at the last two grands prix of the 2009 season. Full story...
Oct
13th

Start Your Car with Your iPhone and Stay Warm All Winter

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VISTA, Calif., Directed Electronics, the leader in vehicle security and remote start, is proud to introduce the Viper SmartStart(TM), which allows users to start their car with the push of a button from their iPhone or iPod® touch. Full story...
Oct
13th

Volvo Cars tests new, unique safety technology in Copenhagen

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Recently, sharp-eyed citizens in Copenhagen have had the opportunity to get a sneak preview of the upcoming, sporty Volvo S60 - which won't be introduced to the world until next year. Full story...
Oct
13th

MotoGP: Two for the title, two for the win in Australia

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Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) narrowed the gap on his team-mate, as current leader Valentino Rossi finds himself a mere 18 points ahead of the young Spaniard with three races to go. Full story...
Oct
13th

Mustang the Pony Car giddy-ups into NASCAR Nationwide racing with Colin Braun

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Mustang, the iconic sporty car introduced in the 1960s has been launched into the NASCAR Nationwide series, with an unveiling at Roush Fenway Racing headquarters in Concord, NC. Full story...
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