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2007 marked the beginning of what has proven to be a highly successful project at Volvo Car Corporation. Engineers faced the challenge of developing cars that would meet the levels required for government incentives of below 120 g/km of CO2 emissions. The team at Volvo Cars was convinced that it was possible to achieve efficiencies to bring the Volvo cars to the same emission levels as in smaller sized vehicles. Full story...

All right, all right, we know the results of a comparison test never make everybody happy. That's especially the case when the subject of such comparison is a group of highly-desirable, highly-entertaining cars like the 6 sports coupes we've recently pitted against each other. Full story...

As we predicted on Tuesday, Peugeot Sport has officially lodged a protest against its main rival, Audi and their mighty R15s just a few days prior to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Full story...

As we predicted on Tuesday, Peugeot Sport has officially lodged a protest against its main rival, Audi and their mighty R15s just a few days prior to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Full story...

The difficult economic conditions that are prevailing in the North American auto industry are beginning to take their toll as Richard Petty Motorsports had to lay-off some personnel and proceed with pay cuts because they are waiting for some money coming from Dodge. Full story...

The difficult economic conditions that are prevailing in the North American auto industry are beginning to take their toll as Richard Petty Motorsports had to lay-off some personnel and proceed with pay cuts because they are waiting for some money coming from Dodge. Full story...

According to a report in the German pres, the Scuderia Toro Rosso is being used by Ferrari as a sort of formula one 'B-team'. Full story...

According to a report in the German pres, the Scuderia Toro Rosso is being used by Ferrari as a sort of formula one 'B-team'. Full story...

As the F1 crisis nears its zenith, Bernie Ecclestone has warned rebel teams that crossing him could cost them "hundreds of millions of pounds". Full story...

Cobra Electronics (NASDAQ: COBR) today announced the release of the new SL3 GPS Safety Camera Locator with AURA(TM) Camera & Driving Hazard Database. The SL3 is a standalone GPS-enabled device that warns drivers to thousands of driving threats that include red light cameras, speed cameras and caution areas. Full story...

ESSEN, Germany -- The RWE Group and APCOA Autoparking GmbH are entering into a partnership in the area of electric mobility. The two companies are launching a joint roll-out of charging points for electric cars in publicly accessible parking areas. This will make it possible for drivers to recharge their electric vehicles very conveniently, for example while they do the shopping. Full story...

ESSEN, Germany -- The RWE Group and APCOA Autoparking GmbH are entering into a partnership in the area of electric mobility. The two companies are launching a joint roll-out of charging points for electric cars in publicly accessible parking areas. This will make it possible for drivers to recharge their electric vehicles very conveniently, for example while they do the shopping. Full story...

The Supreme Court cleared the way for a government-backed sale of Chrysler LLC to a group led by Italy's Fiat S.p.A., a victory for the bankrupt U.S. automaker and the Obama administration. Full story...

The Supreme Court today cleared the way for a government-backed sale of Chrysler LLC to a group led by Italy's Fiat S.p.A., a victory for the bankrupt U.S. automaker and the Obama administration. Full story...

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the government-backed sale of Chrysler LLC to a group led by Italy's Fiat S.p.A., a victory for the bankrupt U.S. automaker and the Obama administration. Full story...

Unlike the previous generation which only came with a V-6 engine, the redesigned Equinox comes with a base 2.4-liter direct injected four-cylinder engine. Customers can get a V-6 option. Full story...

Chrysler LLC won court approval today to cut a quarter of its U.S. dealerships, and a bankruptcy court judge rejected requests to delay the order until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the sale of the company. Full story...

Volvo Cars of North America has set prices on its 2010 models. Full story...

When General Motors emerges from bankruptcy, the new GM and its surviving dealer network may not be granted licenses to do business in Louisiana, warns Lessie House, executive director of the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission. Full story...

Summer driving season is upon us, and as the mercury rises, so do fuel prices. Full story...