Robert Stempel, the first engineer to become CEO of GM and the former head of Opel, died on Saturday in Florida. He was 77. Stempel joined GM in 1958 as a detailer in the Oldsmobile chassis design department.
The days of visiting a BMW dealer to buy OEM parts and accessories are over! The German automaker today announced that it will start selling these items - from brake discs to car care products - directly to owners thanks to a new partnership with eBay.
As F1 tries to improve itself with better promotion, more overtaking and a glitzier 'show', Mark Webber has rued one element missing from today's era.
Istanbul Park moved closer to reaching a deal for a 2012 Turkish grand prix following a meeting with Bernie Ecclestone.
Lotus Renault's 2011 car has impressed leading designer Adrian Newey more than the latest single seater produced by Ferrari.
Stefano Domenicali has warned F1 to proceed with caution as its new chaotic formula leaves spectators dazzled.
Green Smoke, an electronic cigarette brand, announced that it will sponsor T.J. Bell in the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup race on Sunday, May 29th at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Since January 1 of this year, new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations are forcing automakers to do everything they can to ensure the overall fuel economy rating of their products drops to 35.5 mpg, or 6.62 L / 100 km, by model year 2016. This has obviously paved the way for the introduction of electric vehicles and the integration of fuel-saving technologies for cars, SUVs and trucks.
A new study from the University of Southern California on the physical effect of road pollution showed significant brain damage.
It's bigger. Never mind the fact that it no longer offers a V8 engine option, the Explorer has been upsized. Never mind the fact that it's now based on a unibody chassis instead of a ladder frame one, the new model is longer and wider than the outgoing one.
Seen as a visionary engineer by his peers, former GM CEO Robert Stempel has died at the age of 77 in Florida on Saturday.
According to the Japanese newspaper Nikkan Kogyo, the Subaru Tribeca and Mazda6 are about to be jettisoned by their respective automakers, because they aren't as successful as anticipated.
Volkswagen launched the original Golf GTI 35 years ago, and over the decades, this iconic hot hatch conquered the hearts of car enthusiasts and largely contributed to the automaker's success around the globe.
Belgian Formula 1 driver Jerome d'Ambrosio could lose his seat at Marussia Virgin Racing because his sponsors have not paid up.
This past weekend saw the much anticipated debut of the MINI WRC Team on the gravel stages of Sardinia. Here's a video showing some behind-the-scene action from MINI's maiden rally.
On May 4th, General Motors Co. quietly announced the end of production of their Cadillac STS model. The last STS rolled off the production line in Lansing Michigan last week.
It looks like "have at it, boys" ends at pit road after a NASCAR race is over.
Immediately after the Turkish Grand Prix, Eric Boullier, Team Principal and Managing Director of the Lotus Renault GP team, flew to Italy to see Robert Kubica. On returning to factory in Enstone, Boullier was optimistic and gave staff some positive news.
Best Buy, one of the largest consumer electronics chains in the world, is exploring the idea of selling electric vehicles (EV). Discussions with some of the startup manufacturers are underway.
On May 4th, General Motors Co. quietly announced the end of production of their Cadillac STS model. The last STS rolled off the production line in Lansing Michigan last week.
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