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From Pirelli

Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli published numbers, facts and stats about their first three seasons in Formula 1, and the last of the 2.6-litre normally aspirated V8s era.

2011-2013

• Total number of tires supplied from 2011 to 2013: 112,200. Of these, 93,600 have been for races and 18,600 for testing. Of the 93,600 race tires, 68,800 were slicks and 24,800 were rain tires. In 2013, the total number of tires supplied was 33,200.
• Total number of tires actually used in races: 72,200: of which 65,800 were slicks and 7,400 were rain tires. In 2013, the total number of slick tires used was 23,300 and the total number of rain tires used was 2,400.
• Total number of tires that were recycled: all 112,200.

Photo: Pirelli

Pit Stops (from 2011 to 2013)

• Total number of pit stops: 3,019 (of these, 58 were drive-through penalties and nine were stop and go penalties). In 2013 there were 951 pit stops: an average of 50.05 per race and 2.3 per driver.
• Highest number of pit stops in one race: 88 in the 2011 Hungarian Grand Prix (three of which were drive-through penalties).
• Lowest number of pit stops in one race: 24 in the 2012 United States Grand Prix and 2013 Italian Grand Prix.
• Fastest pit stop: 1.923s (Red Bull/Mark Webber in the 2013 United States Grand Prix)

Overtaking (from 2011 to 2013)

• Total number of overtaking manoeuvres: 3,274 (an average of 56 per race). In 2013 there were 985 overtaking manoeuvres.
• Highest number of overtaking manoeuvres in a dry race: 126 in the 2011 Turkish Grand Prix.
• Highest number of overtaking manoeuvres in a wet race: 147 in the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix.
• Lowest number of overtaking manoeuvres in a dry race: 12 in the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix.

Photo: WRi2

Circuits and races in 2013

• Circuits that subject the tire to the most energy per kilometre (lateral, braking, traction, etc.): Barcelona, Suzuka.
• Circuits that subject the tire to the most energy per kilometre (lateral, braking, traction, etc.): Monza, Montreal.
• Longest race of the year: Monaco, two hours, 17 minutes, 52.056 seconds.
• Shortest race of the year: Italy, 1 hour, 18 minutes, 33.352 seconds.
• Highest number of laps on each Pirelli compound: Hard - Rosberg (689); Medium - Hamilton (1,420); Soft - Hulkenberg (308); Supersoft - Rosberg (292); Intermediate - Webber (178); Wet - Gutierrez (66).
• Highest speed reached by a P Zero Formula One tire in 2013: 341.1 kph (Esteban Gutierrez at the Italian Grand Prix).
• Highest number of fastest laps: Sebastian Vettel (seven in races and seven in qualifying).
• Highest total number of laps on Pirelli tires: 684 (Sebastian Vettel)
• Number of races in which the pole position record was broken: three (Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel at the Singapore Grand Prix and Indian Grand Prix).
• Number of races in which the fastest race lap record was broken: one (Sebastian Vettel at the Singapore Grand Prix).

Photo: WRi2

Other interesting statistics

• Total number of drivers who have driven on the Pirelli Formula One compounds since 2010: 81 (including third drivers and young drivers).
• Total kilometres covered by all the P Zero compounds in 2013 (races and tests): 358,784. By compound: Hard - 96,596; Medium - 177,838; Soft - 34,139; Supersoft - 23,678; Intermediate - 21,350; Wet - 5,183.
• Lowest track temperature in which the Pirelli tires have raced: 17 degrees C at the British Grand Prix. The lowest track temperature seen all season was at the pre-season Jerez test: six degrees C.
• Highest track temperature in which the Pirelli tires have raced: 54 degrees C at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
• Lowest ambient temperature in which the Pirelli tires have raced: 14 degrees C at the United States Grand Prix. The lowest ambient temperature seen all season was at the pre-season Jerez test: four degrees C.
• Highest ambient temperature in which the Pirelli tires have raced: 36 degrees C at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

From press release

At the upcoming Canadian Motorsports Expo Powered by Inside Track Motorsport News, the CASC-Ontario Region will showcase its various competitive divisions with vehicles and 2013 class champions on hand from each of its racing disciplines.

Representatives from each car club - along with board members from the CASC - will be in attendance to answer questions and to distribute calendars and schedules for the upcoming racing season. The CME takes place February 7, 8 & 9, 2014 in Hall 5 of Toronto's International Centre.

One of the best kept secrets in Canadian motorsports is the competition on the amateur, regional level. ‘Hip-pocket' racers, driving either open-wheel cars or sedans, tackle the same tracks as do the professional series, often producing more entertaining races.

The low-key, friendly atmosphere found during regional race weekends is regularly in direct contrast to that endured at many pro events, and accessibility to the teams and drivers is a refreshing addition to the weekend experience.

In Canada, the sanctioning body for the amateur racer is the Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs, with each region run by its distinct provincial organization.

Answering directly to the ASN Canada-FIA governing body, the CASC-Ontario Region is the sanctioning group for virtually every discipline of amateur racing in this province. With over 30 affiliated car and racing clubs under its umbrella, the CASC-OR regulates not only road and ice racing, Time Attack and Auto Slalom competitions in regards to sanctioning, licensing, and safety standards, but it also tends to the ‘behind the scenes' volunteers involved in every aspect of the sport from ‘timing and scoring' to scrutineering and trackside marshalling.

“The volunteer service is essential to any racing venture,” declares Robert Lauder, retiring CASC-OR Vice President. “Most fans don't realize that when they're attending an event that may have 120 competitors, there are probably nearly 200 people working behind the scenes to produce the weekend. The Canadian Motorsports Expo will offer us a chance to introduce fans to CASC and perhaps give them the inspiration to come on board in some capacity. It doesn't matter which area people want to be a part of, it's a great way to become involved in the sport.

“We'd like to attract race fans not only to the races, but also invite them to become part of the competition. We want them to see what we have to offer,” continues Lauder. “We race throughout Southern Ontario, from Canadian Tire Motorsport Park near Bowmanville, to Shannonville in the Quinte area, to Calabogie Motorsports Park outside of Ottawa. So it doesn't matter where people live, they're close to the action.”

Also looking to entice some new competitors to the CASC, Ontario Region President Perry Iannuzzi is working with several race teams and race series in hopes of creating a ‘development ladder' for youngsters preparing to advance from the karting ranks.

“We want to let them know that there is racing after karting,” said Iannuzzi. “If we can get them a test in a GT car, or maybe in a Formula 1600, we might just open the door for a bunch of new talent to join us on a new level.”

As part of the Canadian Motorsports Expo promotion, the CASC-Ontario Region will be holding draws over the course of the weekend, giving CME visitors a chance at winning a race school date in Time Attack, Auto Slalom or road racing. The prize packages are valued at upwards of $800.

German driver Nico Hulkenberg has been confirmed Tuesday by Sahara Force India F1 Team as one of their two race drivers for the 2014 Formula 1 season.

Both parties agreed a multi-year deal.

The Indian team says its full 2014 driver line-up will be announced in due course.

“I'm delighted to see Nico back with Sahara Force India. When he drove for us in 2012, it became clear Nico was an exceptional talent and he has continued to impress everyone in the paddock with his strong performances this season,” said Dr Vijay Mallya, Team Principal and Managing Director.

“Having Nico in our line-up is a real statement of intent and a huge boost for everyone associated with the team. We have high hopes and expectations for 2014 and by signing Nico we have put ourselves in the best position to achieve those objectives and enjoy what could be our most competitive season yet.”

Dr Vijay Mallya and Nico Hulkenberg. (Photo: Sahara Force India F1 Team)

“I am happy to come back to Sahara Force India. The team is aiming high for next year and I believe that the experience I have gained over the years will help us achieve those goals,” declared Nico Hulkenberg.

“I genuinely believe we can have a competitive package in 2014. I've heard a lot of positive things about the Mercedes engine as well, so I think there is a lot to be excited about for next year. I know this team and I can see their determination; it's a great bunch of people and we all share the same hunger for success.”

From GMM

Ross Brawn has confirmed reports he could return to formula one, after stepping down as Mercedes' team boss.

Mercedes' team chairman Niki Lauda, who tried to convince the Briton to stay at Brackley in a new role, said on Monday he would "not be surprised" if Brawn eventually returns to the paddock after a "fishing" break.

"I really tried hard but he stays a consultant to me, which I think is very good and important," Lauda is quoted by the BBC.

The British newspaper The Mirror quoted Brawn, 58, as saying he will take "a few months off" and then "see how things pan out".

Ross Brawn and Niki Lauda, Mercedes. (Photo: WRi2)

He has been linked with a return to F1 with his former employer Ferrari, or even a reunion with Honda, who after pulling out of the sport in 2008 will supply works engines to McLaren in 2015.

Niki Lauda even said a new role at the FIA is a possibility for Brawn.

"Maybe around the summer time I'll decide what's happening -- it is a sabbatical," Ross Brawn said.

"I think if I get involved again in motor sport it will be formula one, but I'm very open minded," he added. "I think it depends what motivates me, and what people offer, so we'll see what happens in the summer."

Go-to cars are a manufacturer's dream. These cars are the ones that enable a carmaker to do the business of making cars.

This may not make all that much sense, but if you consider that a car sells itself for whatever reason and in huge quantities, this equates to a steady stream of revenue, allowing for more R&D and new products. A great example of this is the Toyota Corolla. Another perfect specimen is the subject of this review, the 2014 Mazda3. In fact, both are very new and of such monumental importance in the compact car segment that we pitted the two against each other.

The 2014 Mazda3 has much to live up to given its mostly stellar reputation as a driver's car and a value-packed and economical small car. The 2014 Mazda3 delivers and matches expectations, often the most difficult trick to pull off. The car drives impressively well, is built with care and attention to detail and provides its owners, which will be numerous, with satisfaction mile after mile.


What is a Mazda3 GT?
The 2014 Mazda3 is the 3rd generation of its namesake. Previously known as the 323 and Protegé, the compact Mazda today represents no less than 1/3 of all sales worldwide. This car is such a runaway success that Mazda's future essentially rests on its shoulders.

Offered in both a hatchback and sedan body styles, the Mazda3 is the cornerstone of Mazda's lineup of properly designed and engineered cars. Should you have any doubts, check out the latest Mazda6 and CX-5.

2014 Mazda3 GT Price and Specs
The base price of the new 2014 Mazda3 sedan is $15,995. This price point lands it squarely in the heart of the compact car segment. The base Sport starts at an even $1,000 more.

My tested GT sedan contained every option under the rising sun, including the Technology (loaded with safety features) and luxury packages for a total of $29,855.

All GX and GS trim 3s make use of a 155-horsepower 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. With it can be selected a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. GT cars gain a 184-horsepower 2.5L 4-pot and standard 6-speed slush box.

The 2014 Mazda3 is the 3rd generation of its namesake. Previously known as the 323 and Protegé, the compact Mazda today represents no less than 1/3 of all sales worldwide. (Photo: Mazda)

Driving the 2014 Mazda3 GT
Finely and smartly tuned is the best way to describe how the 2014 Mazda3 drives and handles. Truly, the new 2014 Mazda3 is a brilliant car to drive, providing good driver feedback, positive-feeling mechanicals, and an overall solid and confident feeling.

In true Mazda fashion, the 3 is very well balanced: power = handling = steering = braking. The Mazda MX-5 is the best example of this harmonious arrangement. The Mazda3, whether powered by the 2.0L or 2.5L, is never overwhelmed by the driver's demands.

The chassis is firm and well supported by its fully independent suspension with stabilizer bars. The Mazda3's setup is equally capable of smoothing out rough roads as it is at maintaining its posture in rapid avoidance maneuvers. Body roll is practically non-existent and turn-in is crisp. Steering response is linear with no perceivable dead spots in its electrical assistance.

The volume engine will be the 2.0L and it suffices in every normal daily driving circumstance. To be sure, it's more exciting than the Corolla's and Civic's 1.8L mills. With the 6-speed manual box, it's actually entertaining. Shifter throws and the clutch pedal have some weight behind them, creating that driver involvement.

The 2.5L found in the GT transforms the Mazda3 into something of a rocket. Although I would have liked a 6-speed manual box, the automatic is lively and eager. Extra fun and control comes from the wheel-mounted paddles. Acceleration is more than brisk making the 2014 Mazda3 GT one of the quickest normally aspirated compact cars on the road today.

In true Mazda fashion, the 3 is very well balanced: power = handling = steering = braking. (Photo: Mazda)

Inside and Out of the 2014 Mazda3 GT
The 2014 Mazda3 is a visual stunner. Its dynamism shines through its sculpted bodylines that help make it look far more upscale than it is. Its resemblance to the gorgeous Mazda6 is no coincidence as the merger of Mazda products towards a single KODO design language is well underway.

In a rare twist, the 4-door sedan's elegance trumps the Sport's hatchback body. The overly rounded rear quarters of the Sport are at odds with the car's front and side crispness.

The cabin is also a hit. There's a simple yet appreciable German aspect to its simplicity and austere presentation. The gauges are smart and reasonably easily to read. I would trash the motorized heads-up display altogether as it clashes severely with everything else.

Ergonomics are good overall and I like the rotary knob used to navigate through the car's multiple menus. The screen is touch-sensitive, combining the best of both worlds.

Front and rear seats are comfortable, the cabin is roomy, and the driving position is spot on as it should be in a driver's car. Fit and finish are very good.

There's a simple yet appreciable German aspect to its simplicity and austere presentation. The gauges are smart and reasonably easily to read. (Photo: Mazda)

Comparing the 2014 Mazda3 GT
I mentioned “hotly contested” earlier and this is because no other segment draws more new car buyers in Canada than the compact car group. In fact, the bestselling cars in Canada, year over year and for quite a long time now, have come from this category.

The likes of the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, and the aforementioned Corolla all play rough. The Civic continues to hold the top spot in the country but the 3 is well equipped for a long hard fight.

The new Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition will go on sale across Canada during the first quarter of 2014 starting at $72,200 for the gasoline model, and $76,300 for the diesel variant.

Standard colours include Black and Carrera White, while Meteor Grey Metallic, Basalt Black Metallic, and Mahogany Metallic are optional.

Photo: Porsche Canada

The Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition features:
• Power Steering Plus;
• ParkAssist;
• SportDesign steering wheel with paddle shifters;
• Tiptronic S transmission;
• Navigation and Bose audio.

Photo: Porsche Canada

For all our joking and annoyance with the Toyota Corolla (#corollattack anyone?), it's hard to deny the sheer number on the streets, which can only equate to one thing: The Corolla is not a bad car. Truthfully, it's not. Not at all. In fact, it's quite a good car. No, I've not lost my mind completely, but I have opened my eyes to the world of Corolla and I'd like to let all you still-haters in on a few things.

With a new look inside and out, as well as a few revised parts here and there, the 2014 Toyota Corolla has the ability to keep this sedan at the top as the No. 1 selling car in the world.


What is the Toyota Corolla?
Besides being the bestselling car of all time (which means that close to 40 million Corollas have been sold the world over), it is Toyota's compact car and has been on the road since the 1960s in Japan.

In its 11th generation, the Toyota Corolla offers drivers exactly what they want in a compact family car that's reliable and easy to drive.

Besides being the bestselling car of all time (which means that close to 40 million Corollas have been sold the world over), it is Toyota's compact car and has been on the road since the 1960s in Japan. (Photo: Toyota)

2014 Toyota Corolla S Price and Specs
One of the most appealing aspects of the Toyota Corolla is its affordability, and the fact that you're getting a reliable, functional vehicle for not a lot of coin. A base 2014 Toyota Corolla with a 6-speed manual transmission starts at $15,995 (excluding freight & PDI).

My as-tested 2014 Toyota Corolla S equipped with a Premium Package (with power/tilt moonroof and more) and a 6-speed manual transmission hit the price scale at $21,565.

There are two engine options for the 2014 Toyota Corolla; three models (including my S model) are equipped with Toyota's 1.8L 4-cylinder good for 132 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. However, should you choose the Toyota Corolla LE ECO with a CVT you'll get a VALVEMATIC 1.8L 4-cylinder with ECO Mode which pushes out 140 horsepower and 126 lb-ft.

Transmission choices reside in a 6-speed manual, a 4-speed automatic, a CVTi-S with or without paddle shifters.

There are two engine options for the 2014 Toyota Corolla; three models (including my S model) are equipped with Toyota's 1.8L 4-cylinder good for 132 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque. (Photo: Toyota)

Driving the 2014 Toyota Corolla S
I really did spend a week with the Corolla. I didn't pass it off or try to drive something else. I even took it on an extended drive to a nearby city for the weekend. I lived with the 2014 Toyota Corolla S as if it were my own. And I didn't hate it. Not entirely.

I came to realize something very quickly about the 2014 Toyota Corolla S: it's gutless. It has very little oomph, very little desire to go. As horrible as that might sound, it's perfect for the Corolla. It ho-hums along as it should, doing exactly what it should. For the millions of people who have bought a Corolla, this is precisely what they want.

That's what makes the 2014 Toyota Corolla S nice to drive. It makes no illusions about what it is or what it can do. I didn't expect anything more from it. I did discover that should you want a bit of “performance” out of the 1.8L you need to push the revs quite high and endure the in-cabin cacophony of engine noise.

There's something solid about a Toyota, and that's instantly recognizable as soon as you sit in the car. It feels solid on the road, well built. You feel you're driving quality and that's a huge plus in this segment.

It ho-hums along as it should, doing exactly what it should. For the millions of people who have bought a Corolla, this is precisely what they want. (Photo: Toyota)

Inside and Out of the Toyota Corolla S
By far, this is one of the best looking Corollas to hit the road in quite some time. Finally it's got a bit of character in its front fascia. I love the front nose and the rear lights remind me ever so slightly of the brand new Lexus IS rear.

Inside, the likes continue. Somehow Toyota managed to inject some luxury-car feeling into a sub-$30k compact vehicle, and that's great. I've complained about Toyota ergonomics in the recent past, and with good reason; however, this time they got it right. The front seats are comfortable, even on longer hauls, and the centre stack is easy to manipulate and user-friendly.

My only gripe about the 2014 Toyota Corolla S is the difficulty I had installing a baby seat. This isn't the first time I've had to put my son's seat on the driver's side instead of the passenger side due to a hard-to-get-to LATCH system. The middle seatbelt covers the hook in the seat to the point where it's impossible to latch the seat to. Obviously, it can be remedied, but still obnoxious.

By far, this is one of the best looking Corollas to hit the road in quite some time. (Photo: Toyota)

Comparing the 2014 Toyota Corolla S
This segment is rife with competition, and stiff ones at that. From the Honda Civic to the brand new Mazda3, the Corolla has some sales-killing, serious contenders out there. The very best thing the 2014 Toyota Corolla has going for it is the fact that it is what the majority of people are looking for it. It is a happy medium with no polarizing bits, no special pieces. It is the pair of Levis everyone is going to buy because they want a pair of jeans and nothing more -- and that's OK.

NASCAR veteran, Jeff Burton, has found a part-time home at Michael Waltrip Racing.

The 46-year old veteran has been signed to test and drive in a select number of races during the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup season in the No. 66 Toyota Camry.

Burton, a 21-time winner in the Sprint Cup Series begins testing for MWR Dec. 9 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The first scheduled NASCAR Sprint Cup race for Burton will be the March 9 race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

In the upcoming weeks, MWR will announce any other events added to Burton's schedule. A 21-year veteran in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series, spent the last nine years driving for Richard Childress Racing. Before that Burton drove for Roush Fenway Racing for the preceding nine years.

MWR will field the No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry with driver Clint Bowyer and the No. 55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota Camry with driver Brian Vickers in 2014. Burton will test for Vickers until late January when Vickers returns from medical leave.

Jeff Burton and Brian Vickers. (Photo: NASCAR)

Team Co-Owner Rob Kauffman said Burton will help MWR both on and off the track.

“Michael Waltrip Racing has two teams and drivers racing for the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship in 2014 and our third team will play a very important role in that pursuit,” said Kauffman. “We were extremely fortunate to have a driver as experienced and respected as Jeff Burton come available. He will be able to have an immediate impact as we continue to strive for that last one percent that separates champions from contenders.”

Jeff Burton said he relishes his new role at MWR.

“I've heard all good things from the drivers who raced at MWR over the last couple of years and I certainly have seen how fast their cars have been,” said the South Boston Va. native who has made 691 starts.

“These are great people who have dedicated themselves to become winners at the highest level. Michael and Rob are so committed to success and I wanted to be a part of that. I'm excited to do something new and will work hard to help the other two teams compete for wins and a championship.”

Michael Waltrip will drive the No. 66 in the Daytona 500 on Feb. 23 as he seeks his third victory in the sport's most prestigious event.

There are a few things in the world that make one feel untouchable, invincible even (the least of which being alcohol, but that's a topic for another article): knowing you are the No. 1 selling item of your kind in the world is one such thing. There's no denying the smug looks Toyota employees must get when they're reminded that nearly 40 million Corollas have sold the world over. They've earned that look.

So, what happens when manufacturers with vehicles in that particular segment give it absolutely everything they've got to upset that smug, untouchable feel? What if they start to give you that uneasy feeling that you've kinda gotta start stepping it up or you're definitely not going to be as invincible as you thought you were?

The compact car segment is a highly, highly competitive one. Buyers of compact cars are a discerning bunch looking for a plethora of things for not a lot of money. They are young, affluent, game-changers if you will. They are the trendsetters, and the cars they drive can influence their friend's vehicle purchases and so on. This is a huge segment to “own,” and at the moment the Corolla very much owns it.

That's where the Mazda3 comes in, along with the Honda Civic, of course, but that's a comparison for another day. We at Auto123.com wanted to focus on one of the most hotly anticipated redesign launches of 2013 against the bestselling car... ever. Can a car like the Mazda3 pose a serious to the Toyota Corolla's supremacy in the compact car segment? We decided to find out.

We got our hands on a 2014 Toyota Corolla S with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 2014 Mazda3 Sport GS also with a 6-speed manual. With similar performance numbers and nearly identical prices ($21,565 and $20,695 respectively), these exact two vehicles could very well find themselves on a compact car buyer's “potential car” list.

Photo: Mathieu St-Pierre

Continue reading Head-to-Head: Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

From GMM

One of the last significant pieces of the 2014 'silly season' puzzle will fall into place on Tuesday, the German news agency SID reports.

The reports said Nico Hulkenberg's switch from Sauber to Force India, where he tested and raced in 2011 and 2012, will be announced officially by the Silverstone based team later on Tuesday afternoon.

It is believed the highly-rated 26-year-old's teammate will be the Mexico-backed McLaren refugee Sergio Perez.

But Adrian Sutil, the Sahara Force India incumbent, might not yet be out of the frame, although he has been strongly linked with a move to Sauber to replace Hulkenberg at the Swiss team.

German Sutil's manager Manfred Zimmermann on Tuesday said the future remains unclear.

"Still nothing has been decided -- we are in the middle of the negotiations, hoping for a quick solution," he claimed.

"The formula one driver market is so complex that you can never be sure of anything," added Zimmermann.

Photo: Sahara Force India F1 Team

The UAW is considering hiking membership dues by 25 percent, the first increase since 1967, as it faces dwindling membership and rising costs, a top UAW official and several union sources said.

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A Goodbye to Paul Walker

Here I am, watching The Fast and the Furious for the thousandth time, feeling a little lost.

Paul Walker? Influential in my life? Come on. No way. But here I am, watching The Fast and the Furious for the thousandth time, feeling a little lost.

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Auto supplier Federal-Mogul has agreed to acquire European bearings supplier DZV Bearings Co., based in Dimitrovgrad, Russia.

Ford will get a new hearing in its bid to collect $445 million in interest on overpaid taxes from the IRS, as the Supreme Court told a lower court to take a fresh look at the case.

Volvo Car has chosen Grey, London, as its new global creative agency effective January 1, a top company executive said. The account shift will include Volvo's $50 million creative business held by Havas-owned Arnold in the United States.

Volvo Car has chosen Grey, London, as its new global creative agency effective January 1, a top company executive said. The account shift will include Volvo's $50 million creative business held by Havas-owned Arnold in the United States.

Porsche is in hot water with German authorities following an accident involving a prototype version of the gasoline-electric hybrid-powered

New car sales in Spain were up again in November for a third consecutive month.

A breakthrough in recharging electric vehicles is possible following the announcement by Osaka based Daihen Corporation that it has developed a cordless recharger that could work on a wide range of electric vehicles.