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Oct
15th

China’s SAIC does not rule out taking part in GM IPO

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China's top automaker SAIC Motor Corp. does not rule out the possibility of investing in General Motors' initial public offering, SAIC chairman Hu Maoyuan said. Full story...
Oct
15th

VW lures EV expert from Renault

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Volkswagen has hired Joerg Sommer, who formerly ran Renault SA's EV brand operations, to be VW's sales director for e-mobility. Full story...
Oct
15th

Toyota to repair engine belt on Corolla, Matrix

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Toyota has told its dealers to fix some 2010 Corolla and Matrix models because an accessory engine belt may deteriorate and detach, according to a notice to dealers. About 10,750 vehicles may be affected by the "limited service campaign." Full story...
Oct
15th

GM on track for mid-November IPO

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General Motors is on track to move ahead with its initial public offering during the week of Nov. 15 after a recent round of meetings with sovereign wealth funds, sources with knowledge of preparation for the deal said. Full story...
Oct
15th

Saab in talks with BMW, others on 92 model

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Saab is in talks with BMW AG and other automakers to use their underpinnings for the proposed 92 entry-premium model, the head of Saab owner Spyker Cars NV, Victor Muller, said on Wednesday. Full story...
Oct
15th

2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L and 2.0 TDI First Impressions (video)

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For years, and years, and years, the Jetta was marketed and considered as an upscale compact sedan. For quite a while, it has been sought after as a halfway step between the mainstream compact offerings and entry-level, premium-brand sedans. Full story...
Oct
15th

NASCAR: Jeff Gordon gets first pole of 2010

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Jeff Gordon needs a win more than a pole, but, for now a pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway feels pretty good for the four-time Sprint Cup Champion. Full story...
Oct
15th

F1: Mark Webber happy to settle for second at Suzuka

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Mark Webber has admitted he was happy to settle for second place at Suzuka last weekend. Full story...
Oct
15th

F1: Kamui Kobayashi is ready to be 2011 ‘team leader’ says Peter Sauber

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Peter Sauber has admitted his ideal driver constellation would be a promising young rookie alongside a steadier hand. Full story...
Oct
15th

F1: Felipe Massa happy with Ferrari’s full support amid trough

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Felipe Massa insists he is happy with the Ferrari team's "100 per cent" support during his current trough. Full story...
Oct
15th

DTM series’ promoter ITR working on new US-based series

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According to British magazine Autosport, DTM series' promoter ITR is currently working hard on creating a totally new US-based series from 2013. Full story...
Oct
15th

Former World Rally champion Marcus Gronholm will not return

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Former two-time World Rally Champion Marcus Gronholm has announced that he will not be making a comeback in the WRC next year. Full story...
Oct
15th

BMW confirms return to DTM in 2012

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The return of BMW to the DTM from 2012 is now a reality. The German car manufacturer confirmed the news during the DTM race weekend at the Hockenheimring. Full story...
Oct
15th

F1: Bridgestone’s choice of tires for inaugural Korean Formula 1 race

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The inaugural Korean Grand Prix at Yeongam near the city of Mokpo will be held next weekend, October 22-24. It is be unknown territory for the teams, the drivers and for Bridgestone. Full story...
Oct
15th

DTM: Canadian Bruno Spengler sets fastest time in first practice session

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Point standings' leader Canadian driver Bruno Spengler (Mercedes C-Class DTM), set the fastest time in the first free practice session held Friday in Hockenheim. Full story...
Oct
15th

2010 Paris Auto Show Prototypes: Peugeot SR1 Concept

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This is one tangy concept car. Unveiled for the first time at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, the SR1 is by far one of the best proportioned concept cars we have ever seen. Although the production-feasibility of this car is low, given especially the arrival of the RCZ, the SR1 is nonetheless a beautiful exercise in design. Full story...
Oct
15th

EVO vs STI

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If you've been following me on Twitter (@Matt_St_Pierre) and or Auto123.com (@auto123), you know what we did last summer... yesterday, sorry. Yes, we took a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and a 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI to Mécaglisse, a great track north of Montreal. Full story...
Oct
15th

A 100-year old research tool is still used to design modern race cars!

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In a narrow and quiet little street of the 16th Arrondissement of Paris is located a formidable research tool that has been used for almost a century. It is hard to believe that it is still utilized to design some of the most advanced race cars! Full story...
Oct
14th

2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i, an AW Flash Drive:

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What is it? Full story...
Oct
14th

2010 Volkswagen CC Sport, an AW Drivers Log:

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EDITOR WES RAYNAL: What a nice little car. Well, not exactly little, I guess. It looks terrific inside and out and the attention to detail is fantastic. Full story...
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