Any prolonged strike and big wage rises in South Africa's auto industry could tempt global carmakers to switch to lower-cost locations, though the country's leading status on the continent appears secure.
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British motorsport publication says that Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli starts today to test its new Formula 1 tires at Mugello in Italy.
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Former journalist and former director of the USF1 team Peter Windsor has admitted the American team should have considered racing Toyota's 2010 package this season rather than close its doors.
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Former Grand Prix driver Hans-Joachim Stuck has left hospital after recovering from head surgery.
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MISSISSAUGA - Starting in September, Porsche will offer three new individualization options that further increase the sportiness of the Panamera range. These include a Powerkit for the Panamera Turbo, which raises engine output by 40 hp to 540 hp, a Sport Design Package and new 20-inch Panamera Sport wheels.
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It was announced yesterday that the inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix will be held during Labor Day weekend 2011, September 2-4 as well as improvements to the circuit layout to allow for more fan attractions.
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There aren't many vehicles left on the road that enjoy the cult status that the Wrangler has. Like it or not, the classic Jeep has a loyal following and is the reason why Jeep has become a household name.
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The 2010 ASN Canada FIA Karting Championships, presented by Canadian Tire, will take place this weekend on the brand new Mont-Tremblant karting racetrack.
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The Texas Motor Speedway, through a press conference to be held Tuesday August 17, will make some major announcement regarding both NASCAR and IndyCar events for 2011.
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Stock-Car Montreal, the event organizing body of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge, announced that it has once again added an admission-free "Discovery Day" on Friday August 27 to its NASCAR Nationwide race weekend program.
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Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner is concerned that Formula 1's forthcoming rounds at Spa-Francorchamps and Monza could be tough challenges for the 2010 Red Bull car.
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Veteran F1 driver Nick Heidfeld started Tuesday the first tests of the new Pirelli tires destined to Formula 1.
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Many of you carnuts out there are probably familiar with Dr. Ferdinand Anton Ernst "Ferry" Porsche's famous line: "I couldn't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself". I had also heard it but given my age, I was never able to drive any one of his earliest creations. Woe is me as I could only evaluate late-model Porsches but, that was until now...
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An exceptional event took place on August 15th as part of the 60th Pebble Beach Concours d'Élégance, in California. Not one but 12 of the 16 Jaguar XK-SS produced in 1957 were brought together for a unique display. According to experts, there has never been that many copies of the XK-SS in the same place at the same time... except of course, at the assembly plant that gave birth to them!
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An all-new Morgan isn't something you see everyday! But the minor British automaker, who celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, has just taken the wraps off a new high-performance coupe last Sunday, August 15, at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Élégance in California.
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The first time Australian Marcos Ambrose met Richard Petty he said he was intimidated by the "King".
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The latest track car from Lotus is the Exos Type 125, an F1-lookalike single seater with a price tag of a cool CDN $1.2 millions.
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COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO: I used this vehicle over the weekend to make a day-trip to move some cargo up North. And the EX35 met my hauling needs. The back seats easily fold flat with the push of a button on either side of the cargo area.
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A new model lineup, new styling, competitive pricing and strong dealer body are combining to make Buick the fastest-growing brand in the country.
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GM has completed the paperwork for an initial public offering and timing of its filing with the U.S. securities regulators now rests with the board of the automaker, a source familiar with the situation said.
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