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Feb
16th

F1: Lotus to race with Malaysian license in 2010

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A spokesman for the Lotus F1 Racing team has confirmed that the Norfolk based outfit will race with a Malaysian license in 2010. Full story...
Feb
16th

Le Mans: Video of the Audi R15 turbo diesel sportscar

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Audi has released a very nice video of their stunning R15 TDI Le Mans LMP1 sportscar. Full story...
Feb
16th

Ferrari Maserati Québec has a new President

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Ferrari Maserati Québec is pleased to announce the appointment of Umberto Bonfa as new President. Until recently, Mr. Bonfa has been the Ferrari Sales Manager at this facility and has proven himself to be the ideal candidate to take on this role. We are certain that his 16 years of experience in the automotive industry, his sales background and managerial skills will be an asset to the dealership. Full story...
Feb
16th

Wakefield Canada Inc. Top 50 Best employers in Canada!

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Toronto - Wakefield Canada Inc is pleased to be named among the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada. Ranking in the top half of the list again this year, Wakefield Canada has emerged as a Canadian business leader by grasping an opportunity for excellence in the automotive aftermarket. The study, now in its fifth year, is published in the Globe and Mail. Full story...
Feb
16th

Rally: ”Kimi Raikkonen effect” rockets WRC figures to record highs

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The start of the 2010 World Rally Championship season and the arrival of superstar driver Kimi Raikkonen have generated unprecedented online interest in the series around the globe. Full story...
Feb
16th

2011 Lotus Elise : New evolution body design incorporating new front clamshell

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The Lotus Elise revolutionised the sportscar market 14 years ago when the small lightweight agile 2-seat mid engine sportscar was introduced. By ensuring that the Elise stuck rigidly to Lotus' core values of performance through light weight, the Elise was able to produce supercar performance with city car economy. Full story...
Feb
16th

MINI E : BorgWarner’s New High-Voltage Cabin Heater

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MINI E cars equipped with a new generation of electric cabin heaters from BorgWarner BERU Systems are currently being tested in rental vehicles in the United States, Great Britain, Germany and other countries. Unlike diesel- or gasoline-powered vehicles, electric vehicles generate virtually no waste heat, and the battery does not radiate enough heat to warm the interior or defrost the windshield. Full story...
Feb
16th

F1: Driver line-up for second Jerez Formula 1 test session

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Eleven Formula 1 teams will gather at Circuit Jerez de la Frontera, southern Spain from February 17 to 20 for the winter's second test session. Full story...
Feb
16th

IRL: Gil De Ferran’s team merges with Luczo Dragon

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Steve Luczo and Jay Penske, co-owners of Luczo Dragon Racing, have welcomed a partner in former Indy 500 winner Gil de Ferran. Full story...
Feb
16th

2010 Toronto Autoshow: A tribute to the great Carroll Shelby

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Celebrities rarely live through their time with as much flair and significance as Caroll Shelby. The former race car driver, the first American to ever win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, also became known as the Father of the American muscle car. He is responsible for some of the most important and well-known automobile designs of the last century. Full story...
Feb
15th

Dealers will see more of NADA in 2010, Tonkin says

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Dealers who questioned whether the National Automobile Dealers Association was doing enough last year will see the dealer group up close in 2010, said Ed Tonkin, who today became NADA chairman. Full story...
Feb
15th

Alfa’s U.S. return looks likely for 2012, Marchionne says

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Fiat S.p.A.'s on-again, off-again plan to return Alfa Romeo to the United States is on again, this time with a target date of 2012. Full story...
Feb
15th

NADA: 2009 chairman calls for unity

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After a year that battered the US auto industry - the lowest new vehicle sales rate since World War II, near automaker liquidations and more than 2,000 dealership closures - it was time for the industry to come together, 2009 chairman John McEleney told thousands of dealers at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) convention in Orlando, Florida. Full story...
Feb
15th

Honda Civic Type R Mugen 200

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Special edition model boasts bodykit and limited slip differential


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Feb
15th

US: Toyota recalls Tacoma trucks for driveshaft check

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Toyota Motor Sales USA (TMS) has announced a voluntary safety recall to inspect the front drive shaft on some 2010 model year Tacoma 4WD trucks. Full story...
Feb
15th

JAPAN: Toyota reviewing electronic throttles – reports

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Toyota Motor has decided to conduct another review of electronic throttle control systems that have been linked with unintended acceleration problems in its cars, Japan's Yomiuri newspaper reported on Monday. Full story...
Feb
15th

Toyota at Geneva

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Revised RAV4 heads Japanese firm's assault on Swiss expo


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Feb
15th

JAPAN: Toyota chief to update on Prius recall

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Toyota Motor president Akio Toyoda will hold a briefing on Wednesday in Tokyo to update on the progress of the massive global recall that has tarnished the reputation of the world's largest automaker. Full story...
Feb
15th

US: Toyota mulls incentives, extended warranties

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Toyota Motor is considering increased incentives and an extended warranty program to combat consumer concerns about a deepening product safety crisis, a source briefed on still-developing plans has said on Sunday. Full story...
Feb
15th

SWEDEN: Saab secures EIB loan authorisation

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Saab has said formal approval by the European Investment Bank (EIB) of a EUR400m (US$544m) loan now means everything is in place to proceed with the takeover by Dutch luxury sportscar maker Spyker. Full story...
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