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Aug
10th

NASCAR: Kevin Conway’s sponsor denies rumours of his removal or not

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Due to difficult times in the economy, in general, and NASCAR, in particular; driver performance is critical. Full story...
Aug
10th

Tornado-Resistant Truck Built by A.R.E. for the ‘Storm Chasers’!

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Being a storm chaser is a demanding life involving lot's of travelling, but not always in the best conditions. Sometimes, you have to travel through 160 km/h winds and protect yourself - and your equipment - from softball-size hail! But that seems easier to do when you're at the wheel of the A.R.E. TWISTEX Probe. Full story...
Aug
10th

Video of an amazing Ferrari Formula 1 simulator

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Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, in Tübingen, Germany, transformed an industrial robot arm into a Formula 1 simulator. Full story...
Aug
10th

WRC: Dani Sordo changes co-driver in hope to keep his seat at Citroen

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At a time where his seat is under scrutiny, Spaniard World Championship Rally driver Dani Sordo has decided to try something different in order to improve his results: he changed his co-driver. Full story...
Aug
9th

Visteon’s second-quarter losses widen on charges, revenues rise 24%

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Auto parts maker Visteon, which is still operating under bankruptcy protection, posted a net loss of $201 million on revenue of $1.9 billion, compared to a net loss of $112 million on revenue of $1.5 billion in the same period last year. Full story...
Aug
9th

Skip Barber Racing School offers lifetime access for $295,000:

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The Skip Barber Racing School is offering a lifetime pass to its various driver-training and racing programs. The cost: $295,000. Full story...
Aug
9th

Skip Barber school offers lifetime access for $295,000:

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The Skip Barber Racing School is offering a lifetime pass to its various driver-training and racing programs. The cost: $295,000. Full story...
Aug
9th

Marchionne defends lean inventory, dealership cuts

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About 80 percent of Chrysler Group's 2,315 dealerships are profitable, the highest level since 2003, CEO Sergio Marchionne says. Full story...
Aug
9th

In a spy shot, new VW sedan appears bigger than the Camry

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Although the car is camouflaged, a spy photograph of the new mid-sized Volkswagen offers a pretty good idea of its size and styling. The photo was snapped this past weekend out West. Full story...
Aug
9th

A redesigned Corvette is in Chevrolet’s future, and we take a look at the M3 coupe, in News Brake for Monday, Aug. 9:

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In today's News Brake: A redesigned Corvette is in Chevrolet's future, we wrap up this weekend's racing scene, and a look at the M3 coupe . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Aug
9th

2010 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: These Equinoxes are nice little utes. I'll say it again: This by far is the best small SUV to come out of General Motors, ever. It looks terrific to my eye, and I like the interior, too. Full story...
Aug
9th

Honda recalls 428,000 models in North America to fix ignition switch

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Honda is recalling more than 428,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada because of a defect that could cause the cars to roll away if they are parked incorrectly. Full story...
Aug
9th

Jerry Flint, longtime auto journalist and critic, dead at 79

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Jerry Flint, a longtime automotive journalist and one of the industry's staunchest critics, died Aug. 7 in Hudson, N.Y., of a stroke. He was 79. Born in Detroit, Flint covered the automotive industry for 52 years. Full story...
Aug
9th

VW may add small car or SUV to U.S. plant:

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Volkswagen may build a small car or an SUV at its new U.S. plant in Tennessee, in addition to the mid-sized sedan that goes into production there next year. Full story...
Aug
9th

Audi starts Facebook petition for the TT RS:

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Audi of America is doing what it can to convince its German bosses to send the TT RS our way. Full story...
Aug
9th

Japanese automakers scramble to lower cost of exports as yen rises

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Toyota, the world's largest automaker, and domestic rivals are scrambling to combat the surging yen, which is up at least 3 percent against each of the world's 16 major currencies in 2010. Full story...
Aug
9th

RUSSIA: Ministry proposes ‘assembly regime’ changes

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Russia's industry and trade ministry wants to tighten conditions for foreign carmakers producing vehicles in Russia under the 'industry assembly regime', Kommersant business daily reported Monday citing a copy of a document outlining the ministry's proposals. Full story...
Aug
9th

China’s new car market cooled further in July

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China's passenger-car sales to dealerships increased at the slowest pace since March 2009, with weaker consumer sentiment crimping demand. Wholesale deliveries of cars, sport-utility vehicles and multipurpose vehicles increased 13. Full story...
Aug
9th

FRANCE: GM pays symbolic EUR1 for Strasbourg plant

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General Motors has confirmed it has paid a symbolic EUR1 (US$1.32) for the automatic transmission plant in Strasbourg. Full story...
Aug
9th

GERMANY: China sales boost BMW numbers

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The BMW brand increased sales by 12% in July on the back of soaring demand in China. Full story...
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