BMW board member Susanne Klatten has bought a blocking minority stake in SGL Group to keep Volkswagen at bay in a tussle over influence at the carbon fiber specialist.
Avis Europe, the second-biggest car rental company in Europe, is planning to capitalize on the popularity of car-sharing schemes such as Daimler's car2go and BMW's DriveNow, by offering an hourly rental program throughout Europe this year.
Volkswagen plans to launch a car-sharing program in Germany. The project aims to benefit from the success of car-sharing schemes such as BMW's DriveNow and Daimler's Car2go and will be aimed at urban customers.
Opel is planning to introduce a premium model above its top-of-the-range Insignia as well as an electric car smaller than its Ampera, the automaker's new head told a German paper.
Renault will start its biggest marketing campaign in over two decades for the launch of the Zoe electric car and the new Clio subcompact, Stephen Norman, Renault's global marketing chief, said.
BMW wants to coax as much power as possible from a gallon of gasoline -- and protect its performance image in an era of rising fuel-economy standards. So its engineers are searching for high-tech ways to conserve energy.
Sales of small cars remain low in the U.S., but European luxury brands aim to change that dramatically in the next few years.
After spending $1.7 billion last year to acquire Volvo from Ford, the Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely now plans to spend as much as $11 billion on Volvo products and facilities over the next five years. A growth strategy for the U.S.
Consumers may be attracted to sexy exteriors, but poor quality cabins will automatically turn them off. No one is more aware of this than the Chrysler Group.
Campaigns in Bahrain are stepping up in a bid to see formula one return to the troubled island Kingdom.
Team Lotus has released information and data about one of the most demanding circuits in Formula 1, the Circuit de Catalunya located near Barcelona, home of the Grand Prix of Spain held this weekend.
Canadian driver Daniel Morad will make his return to the GP3 series this week-end in Barcelona, and for the remaining races of the season, with team Carlin.
There's little doubt in the assumption that as the price of your car rises, so too does your status on the road. Why else would someone like Birdman purchase a Maybach Exelero - I mean, besides the obvious? Passersby automatically make assumptions about you, your life, your personality and even your sexual prowess based on the crest on your car's hood. And would they be wrong in their assumptions?
Several medias announced Tuesday that 'Technical Directive 15' issued last week will ban the blowing of exhaust gases beyond 10% of full throttle when drivers are braking or not accelerating hard. Why is that?
Researchers from the University of Illinois investigated whether the surge in obesity has anything to do with increased automobile usage. After analyzing data from national statistics measured between 1985 and 2007, they discovered that vehicle use correlated in the 99-percent range with annual obesity rates in the U.S.
There was almost no action on Tuesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the temperature was more reminiscent of mid-autumn than mid-spring as light rain sent everyone packing at 4:05 p.m.
But after a short 36 months, it seems to fizzle out on the value-end of things.
In its latest issue, Race Engine Technology magazine's technical writer Ian Bamsey explores the evolution of the Toyota Formula One engine, revealing the technology underpinning modern Grand Prix racing.
While outrageous gas prices still have drivers foaming with rage, American legislators are reportedly studying the possibility of introducing a driving tax. The goal? Charge motorists for each kilometre travelled.
Karun Chandhok is still refusing to rule out getting a one-off race seat at Team Lotus later this year when his native India hosts its inaugural grand prix.
With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up
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