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Jul
26th

Italy minister asks Fiat to preserve plants, report says

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Fiat should keep its pledge to boost Italian car production, a newspaper cited the labor minister as saying, after the company said last week it would move production of models such as the next Multipla minivan to Serbia. Full story...
Jul
26th

How Li Shufu turned Geely from target of criticism to Volvo’s likely new owner

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Geely founder and chairman Li Shufu succeeded in China by marketing "the world's cheapest car" to an emerging middle class in the country's inland cities. But his Geely model was mercilessly panned in America in 2007. Full story...
Jul
26th

BMW, Daimler to cooperate on car seat frames

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BMW AG and Daimler AG will jointly develop and purchase seat frames as part of a cooperation agreement designed to save costs, BMW said on Sunday. Full story...
Jul
26th

New Explorer’s message: Utility with mpg

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Ford Motor Co. initially will use only social media to advertise its redesigned 2011 Ford Explorer. Full story...
Jul
26th

Florida’s JM Lexus is painting luxury green

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Florida Lexus dealer Jim Dunn winced a few weeks ago when he had to write a check for $200,000 -- for light bulbs. But they are light bulbs with a mission. Dunn is installing energy-efficient LED bulbs throughout his 3. Full story...
Jul
26th

Former dealer crafted software to fit his car-retailing vision

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Dale Pollak's journey has taken him from Cadillac-GMC dealer to technology pioneer. He has written two books, earned a law degree and founded vAuto Inc., a software company that specializes in used-vehicle inventory management. Full story...
Jul
26th

At Tesla, no dealers? No problem

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As Tesla Motors seeks to fuel growth with the cash from its successful stock offering, it's moving into unexplored territory. The Silicon Valley electric car maker remains largely unknown to U.S. consumers. Full story...
Jul
26th

GM rebuilds credit, readies IPO

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General Motors Co.'s acquisition of subprime lender AmeriCredit Corp. for $3.5 billion later this year could be the first step toward creating a full-blown captive finance company. Full story...
Jul
26th

After 30 years, Fiat ready for U.S. return

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The Fiat brand returns to North America in December after an absence of nearly three decades. Depending on the source providing the information, Fiat wants to sell between 50,000 and 100,000 vehicles in North America in 2011. Full story...
Jul
26th

Chrysler’s product plan: Tweaks, then tidal wave

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Chrysler Group's product renaissance is a drama in two acts. First, the company is breathing new life into its existing lineup. Full story...
Jul
26th

MotoGP USA – Lorenzo wins, Pedrosa falls (Again), Rossi third, 2011 Lineups solidifying

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Starting fourth on the grid at Laguna Seca Raceway, flyweight (51kg) Dani Pedrosa (Honda) again won the drag race to the first corner, followed by Casey Stoner (Ducati) and Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha). Lorenzo grabbed second place on lap six as Stoner started to have tires issues that bugged him throughout the race. Full story...
Jul
26th

2011 Ford Explorer Preview

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Toronto, Ontario -- The new-generation Ford Explorer was revealed today simultaneously in 10 North American cities. Toronto was the lone Canadian event, and the honour went to illusionist, Greg Frewin, the current International Grand Champion of Magic. Full story...
Jul
26th

Le Mans: Lola launches 2011 cost-capped LMP2 car

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Lola Cars released details of the 2011 open cockpit LMP2 car. The Lola B11/40 will enable all privateer teams to compete in the new cost-capped LMP2 class using a proven endurance sports car product. Full story...
Jul
26th

Daimler wants more smarts

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Daimler AG, the company which holds and controls Mercedes-Benz, smart and Freigthliner, has just release a very nondescript release essentially saying that the smart line-up will be expanded to include a new or some new models. Full story...
Jul
26th

Porsche Is Stepping Up Its Research on Electric Sports Cars

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As part of the Stuttgart Model Region for Electromobility in early 2011, Porsche AG will begin e-mobility tests with three research cars based on the Porsche Boxster with all-electric drive. Full story...
Jul
26th

2010 Honda Fit Sport Review

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Wow, are things ever heating up in the small car category. Having driven the Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, Volkswagen Polo, Kia Rio, Hyundai Accent, Mazda2 as well as smart fortwo within the last two years and, most recently, the Ford Fiesta, I can tell you with certainty that if you plan to be in the market for a new subcompact vehicle in the next 12 to 18 months, you will have more to chew on than ever. Full story...
Jul
26th

F1: Scuderia Ferrari is fined but keeps championship points

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Following their controversial one-two result at the German Grand Prix, Ferrari have been fined US$100,000 by the FIA after race stewards deemed they had breached sporting regulations and the case has been referred to the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC). Full story...
Jul
26th

Contest: A Toro Rosso cap signed by the team drivers

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This is our fourth contest following the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. We are giving away a Toro Rosso cap signed by team drivers Sebastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari. Good luck to everyone and see you next week! Full story...
Jul
26th

Full Gallery : 2011 Ford Explorer

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Have you heard? Ford is unveiling their all-new Explorer this morning. No? We take it then, that you're not on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube... This is what we call a virtual launch thanks to social networking and expect many more in the future. Full story...
Jul
26th

Add 80 hp to your Panamera Turbo with the TECHART power kit

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Especially designed for the Porsche Panamera Turbo, TECHART makes the dream comes true. The TECHART power kit TA 070/T1 provides this extra boost whenever the driver needs is. The Porsche Panamera Turbo then gets 580 hp of pure driving pleasure. Full story...
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