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Jul
6th

FEATURE: Peugeot’s ‘Mu’ urban mobility solution

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Peugeot in the UK has launched its 'Mu' mobility rental scheme as a pilot led by two dealerships in London and Bristol. The scheme has already debuted in continental Europe and is designed to offer a flexible 'mobility solution' to urban dwellers, as well as promote the Peugeot brand and its products to potential customers. Full story...
Jul
6th

NETHERLANDS: Spyker refutes China GT2 claims

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Spyker has poured cold water on suggestions it is to launch a road version of its GT2 model for the Chinese market Full story...
Jul
6th

Buffett-backed Chinese carmaker BYD starts production in Russia

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MOSCOW (Bloomberg) -- BYD Co., the Chinese automaker partly owned by billionaire Warren Buffett, started assembling cars in Russia, BYD's local partner TagAZ said. Full story...
Jul
6th

GERMANY: Mercedes H1 car sales up 15%

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Mercedes-Benz had its best June ever last month with passenger car sales up 13% year on year to 113,300 units. First half sales were up 15% to 556,700 vehicles. Full story...
Jul
6th

JAPAN: Mitsubishi “considering” third Thailand site

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Mitsubishi has not ruled out the construction of a third factory in Thailand, although it is keeping its cards close to its chest. Full story...
Jul
6th

Renault’s DeZir concept previews new styling strategy

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Renault is breaking away from the angular styling favored by its former design chief, Patrick Le Quement. The automaker will show a concept car that highlight's the brand's more emotional design at the Paris auto show in October. Full story...
Jul
6th

UK car sales rise despite end of scrappage scheme

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New-car registrations in Britain rose 10.8 percent in June to 195,226 vehicles, their 12th successive monthly increase, SMMT said on Tuesday. Full story...
Jul
6th

Nissan’s 1st hybrid aims to almost double mileage

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Nissan Motor Co. said it aims to nearly double the mileage on its first hybrid car developed in-house compared with the gasoline-engine version, while keeping costs down with a simple, single-motor system. Japan's No. Full story...
Jul
6th

Nissan’s 1st hybrid aims to almost double mileage

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Nissan Motor Co. said it aims to nearly double the mileage on its first hybrid car developed in-house compared with the gasoline-engine version, while keeping costs down with a simple, single-motor system. Japan's No. Full story...
Jul
6th

INDIA: Ford sends first Figos to South Africa

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Ford India has sent its first shipment of 1,200 Figo models to South Africa. The 1.4-litre petrol and diesel versions of the previous generation European Fiesta-based model will reach dealers in the middle of this month. Full story...
Jul
6th

NASCAR Canadian Tire: Photos of DJ Kennington’s spectacular win at St. Eustache

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DJ Kennington waited until the last minute and passed Scott Steckly just prior to taking the white flag at the Lucas Oil National 250 -- just moments after Steckly had taken the lead away from Kerry Micks -- and picked up the victory at Autodrome St. Eustache last weekend. Full story...
Jul
6th

2010 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Review

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No, the fantastic event that is the Targa Newfoundland has not found a new home. If ever it did, I would sell a kidney and my liver (I can stop drinking whenever I want!) for an opportunity to participate in this gentleman's and woman's rallye extravaganza-galore event. So, if any manufacturer out there is looking for a driver... and a kidney, here I am. Full story...
Jul
6th

The 100% electric Citroen Survolt taken to the track

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Prior to making its first world appearance at Le Mans, France in a few days the fully electric, racing version of the Citroen Survolt was taken to the track for the first time. Full story...
Jul
6th

F1: Ferrari’s full blown diffuser yet to come – report

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The Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team will only get its real blown rear diffuser up and running at a forthcoming grand prix. Full story...
Jul
6th

Historic cars in action at Goodwood’s Festival of Speed

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Each year, the park of the Goodwood castle in Great Britain becomes the scene of the prestigious Festival of Speed. Full story...
Jul
6th

Aston Martin Unveiled a New V8 Vantage Special Edition

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Gaydon, Warwickshire - Aston Martin has unveiled a new motorsport-inspired special edition; the V8 Vantage N420 which brings a new dimension of sporting prowess and dynamic ability to the V8 Vantage range. Full story...
Jul
6th

June 2010 sales

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Well, June 2010 has already become part of history and for everyone concerned, that's a good thing. Why for everyone? Simple, those that have had a great first half of 2010 are looking forward to the next six months and those that have done very poorly, are hoping that the next half-dozen months will be better. See? Full story...
Jul
6th

F1: Korean GP organisers insist completion of race track is on schedule

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Korea Auto Valley Operation (KAVO) has issued a press release on Tuesday that reaffirms that completion of the Korea International Circuit (KIC) is on schedule. Full story...
Jul
6th

Spyker Has Paid Off GM For The Saab Brand

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Zeewolde, the Netherlands - Spyker Cars N.V., manufacturer of premium automobiles under the Saab and Spyker brands, today confirmed it has paid the second and final instalment of the purchase price for Saab Automobile AB (''Saab'') to General Motors (''GM''). Full story...
Jul
6th

Canadian Rally: Pat Richard wins the Rallye Baie des Chaleurs

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The 45 teams entered for the 33rd Edition of the Rallye Baie des Chaleurs, third round of the Canadian Rally Championship, will have to mind their wounds when they return home from their Gaspe Peninsula trip. Full story...
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