banner The latest auto news, reviews, prices, product and vehicle releases. Auto News 5

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed

Do not miss the latest Auto News !

Jan
13th

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster uncovered

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
We've seen the spy shots, we've seen the pictures of the car's folding hard top, now we get to see the 2012 SLK in all its glory. Full story...
Jan
13th

WRC: New Ford Fiesta RS World Rally Car revealed (+ photos)

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Ford's all-new Fiesta RS World Rally Car was revealed in its 2011-specification today when the company unveiled the colour scheme that will adorn the car in the 2011 FIA World Rally Championship. Full story...
Jan
13th

Dubai 24H: Lamborghini takes pole position

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Although Porsche have dominated previous editions of the Dunlop 24 Hours of Dubai, this year Lamborghini caused a major upset in qualifying to take pole position, and second place on the grid, for the race which gets underway at 2pm on Friday. Full story...
Jan
13th

NASCAR tightens restrictor plate rule for Daytona open Cup test

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
NASCAR officials have announced reducing the size of the restrictor plate on engines from 30/32 inch to 29/32 inch for the upcoming open test at Daytona International Speedway next week. Full story...
Jan
13th

F1: Bernie Ecclestone says no Formula 1 Grand Prix for Rome

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone sent a letter to Rome mayor Gianni Alemanno telling him that the capital of Italy will not host a Grand Prix. Full story...
Jan
13th

F1: Lotus Renault GP unveils new colour design (+photos)

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
The newly named Lotus Renault GP team, né Renault, has unveiled the new black-and-gold colour scheme on Thursday at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham. Full story...
Jan
13th

Dakar: Nasser Al-Attiyah increases the gap in front

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Nasser Al-Attiyah (Volkswagen) extended his lead in front of Dakar rally overall classification after stage 10, won by his team mate Giniel de Villiers. Full story...
Jan
12th

Gilles: New Chrysler has embraced can-do spirit

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne has brought a sense of mission to Chrysler that wasn't there under some of Chrysler's previous owners, Ralph Gilles, head of design at Chrysler Group and president of Dodge brand, said today. Full story...
Jan
12th

Ford to hire tech experts, sees big profits in more in-car technology

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Ford will hire 750 salaried engineers, software architecture designers and other technology experts this year as part of its effort to bring new vehicles and new technology to market. Full story...
Jan
12th

New Mercedes SLK revealed

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Third generation of Mercedes’ folding metal hardtop SLK roadster breaks cover.


Full story...
Jan
12th

Delphi’s O’Neal laments automakers’ pulling electronics in-house

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Delphi Holding CEO Rodney O'Neal said today that he's making a business case with the automakers -- including General Motors Co. -- to buy electronic parts from suppliers for their electric vehicles. Full story...
Jan
12th

Browning: VW will focus on its core U.S. products

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Volkswagen AG does not plan to expand its U.S. vehicle lineup beyond what it has announced while it focuses more on the quality of its core products. Full story...
Jan
12th

Chrysler smooths out production forecasts

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Chrysler Group used to drive suppliers nuts by falling far short of its production forecasts. But that was then. Full story...
Jan
12th

ANALYSIS: South African auto sector looks to build on positive 2010

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
South Africa's auto industry is anticipating further growth to its automotive sector in 2011 after a year of steady improvement and rising sales in 2010. Full story...
Jan
12th

Barrett-Jackson to auction commemorative Z06 Corvette for museum fundraiser:

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
In honor of the Chevrolet Corvette's inaugural appearance and victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans some 50 years ago, Chevrolet built a special 2011 Corvette Z06 wearing the same paint scheme--Arctic White paint, blue stripes and the number "3"--to... Full story...
Jan
12th

AutoNation’s Jackson praises death of production push

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
The practice of building too many vehicles and pushing them on dealers and consumers almost killed the domestic auto industry and should never be repeated, the head of the nation's largest dealership group said today. Mike Jackson, AutoNation Inc. Full story...
Jan
12th

Dana to pay Toyota $25 million for truck frame warranty claims

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Automotive supplier Dana agreed to pay $25 million to a North American subsidiary of Toyota as part of a settlement for warranty claims. Dana said Wednesday it plans to take a fourth-quarter charge as a result of the payment. Full story...
Jan
12th

Auto lobby concerned about California plan on 2017-25 mpg standards

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Concerns are growing in the auto industry that California is developing 2017-25 fuel economy standards outside a national framework, potentially jeopardizing future car sales and raising companies' compliance costs. Full story...
Jan
12th

Chrysler: Global sales hit 1.6M, breakeven point falls

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Chrysler said global sales in 2010 rose to 1.6 million cars and trucks and that the company can now turn a profit with fewer deliveries. Chrysler needs to sell about 1.5 million vehicles annually to break even on an operating basis, down from 1. Full story...
Jan
12th

Chryslers become Lancias, and Volvo demonstrates electric-car safety, an AW daily video for Jan. 12:

Stay connected Subscribe to our RSS feed
Kia previews a new Rio, BMW considers building more cars in the States, Chrysler minivans to get a nine-speed transmission and IndyCar moves to double-file restarts. Full story...
Hosted by CifTech Hosting.