The Q7 is the large Audi for the sporty individualist - the high-performance SUV for sport, leisure, family and business. Now Audi has made it even more powerful and efficient, with a choice of three new V6 engines and an 8-speed tiptronic transmission.
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In a sense, the Toyota Avalon is a big, sophisticated car with the simple goal of bringing its owners a taste of the motoring high-life. With a focus on value, affordability and reliability, the Avalon takes a place in the Toyota product portfolio above the Camry as a large sedan with the markets most sought-after features, handsome styling and a busload of luxury.
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Despite a black flag, a troublesome transmission, and a run-in with teammate, Joey Logano in the pits, Kyle Busch overcame it all to win the NASCAR Nationwide race at Phoenix International Raceway.
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AJ Allmendinger was so excited to win his first NASCAR Sprint Cup pole he forgot that he knocked Scott Speed, the driver who took his place at Red Bull, off his first pole on Friday at Phoenix International Raceway.
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In Formula One, we're always talking about production, the design office and aero, but there are plenty of other departments that are just as important. They may not grab the headlines, but without them the team simply couldn't function.
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HRT team boss Colin Kolles has admitted he might appoint a Friday driver. Last month, we reported that Christian Klien and Giancarlo Fisichella were the leading candidates to drive during Friday free practice sessions for the new Spanish team.
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Penske's Will Power had a field day so far in Alabama after claiming his second consecutive pole position of the season with an overwhelming domination on the Barber Motorsports Park circuit.
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HRT team boss Colin Kolles has admitted he might appoint a Friday driver. Last month, we reported that Christian Klien and Giancarlo Fisichella were the leading candidates to drive during Friday free practice sessions for the new Spanish team.
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Team ORECA's Peugeot 908 set the best performance in qualifyings of the Castellet 8 Hours, first round of the 2010 Le Mans Series, just ahead of the factory Audi.
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Daimler Vans USA is expanding its Sprinter model line with the addition of a passenger van that seats up to 16 people. The van is designed for hotel shuttle service, paratransit and other applications.
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Ford Motor Co., profitable last year for the first time since 2005, is stepping up spending in fast- growing markets in South America and South Africa to help catch up to General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp.
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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: It might be a silly name, but EcoBoost really does give you V8 power--or close to it--with V6 economy, or close to that.
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Automotive News begins a new morning newscast on Monday, April 12. "First Shift," hosted by Jennifer Vuong, will be distributed by e-mail at about 8 a.m. Eastern time each weekday morning.
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The photos are nice, but we've been looking for video of the Ferrari 599 GTO. And we found some from the factory--but it's in Italian, not English. Sorry, no subtitles or anything. But the images are cool.
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General Motors Co.'s 2011 heavy-duty pickups will start at $28,960, including delivery, undercutting the Ford Super Duty's starting price by $35. Both automakers are releasing re-engineered heavy-duty pickups this year.
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Lawsuits against Toyota Motor Corp. related to unintended acceleration will be consolidated in a federal court in Santa Ana, Calif., a panel of judges said.
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Research In Motion Ltd., the maker of the BlackBerry phone, agreed to acquire QNX Software Systems from Harman International Industries Inc. to gain technology for wireless connections in cars.
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In today's News Brake, BMW opens the factory workshop to customers, the Camaro gets upgrades and classic muscle cars go on the auction block in San Diego ... But Wait, There's More!
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The sharp increase in incentives that helped U.S. sales of new vehicles in March failed to dampen values of used cars and trucks. ADESA Auction Inc.
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Auto-parts supplier BorgWarner Inc. acquired Spain's Dytech ENSA S.L. to bolster its portfolio of engine air-management components and help meet tighter vehicle emissions standards.
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