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Aug
11th

Russian minister calls for AvtoVAZ support measures

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A Russian minister called for new support measures at AvtoVAZ's mammoth car factory on the Volga to avoid social unrest as data on Monday showed car sales in Russia plummeted again in July. Full story...
Aug
11th

EU ready to open dumping probe on hubcaps from China

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The European Union plans to open an anti-dumping investigation into hubcaps imported from China, a Chinese government source said on Monday, as Chinese hubcap manufacturers increasingly supply European automakers. Full story...
Aug
11th

Fiat Turkish venture Tofas reports Q2 net profit decline

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Turkish vehicle maker Tofas (Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS) said on Monday its net profit dipped slightly to 67.65 million lira ($46 million) in the second quarter, below forecasts, from 68.7 million a year earlier. Full story...
Aug
11th

EU to open dumping probe on hubcaps from China

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The European Union plans to open an anti-dumping investigation into hubcaps imported from China, a Chinese government source said on Monday, as Chinese hubcap manufacturers increasingly supply European automakers. Full story...
Aug
11th

Fiat Turkish venture reports Q2 profit decline

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Turkish vehicle maker Tofas (Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS) said on Monday its net profit dipped slightly to 67.65 million lira ($46 million) in the second quarter, below forecasts, from 68.7 million a year earlier. Full story...
Aug
11th

2009 Lexus ES 350 Review

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A degree in engineering or a history in computer hacking is often needed to decode the complex electronic interfaces found in some of today's luxury vehicles. Such systems can be paralyzing to the pre-digital demographic. For them, Lexus has an appealing answer. Full story...
Aug
11th

F1: Scuderia Ferrari to confirm Santander sponsorship deal at Monza

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According to the sports newspaper Marca, the Scuderia Ferrari is set to announce its multiple-year sponsorship agreement with the Spanish bank Santander next month. Full story...
Aug
11th

F1: Michael Schumacher calls off Formula 1 comeback

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Michael Schumacher has called off his sensational return to formula one. Ferrari reserve driver Luca Badoer will race the second Ferrari in the streets of Valencia. Full story...
Aug
11th

A New GM Kicks Into High Gear at Product and Technology Event

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A revitalized General Motors reintroduced itself today with an array of all-new cars, crossovers and trucks debuting now through 2011. GM also made a historic announcement: When the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle rolls off the assembly line late next year, it will be the first mass-production automobile to achieve triple-digit fuel economy, with an expected 230 mpg in the city, or 25 kilowatt hours per 100 miles. Full story...
Aug
11th

WRC: M-Sport’s new Fiesta S2000 takes shape

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M-Sport, the firm behind Ford's World Rally Championship programme, has announced that the first of its new Fiesta S2000 rally cars is nearing completion. Full story...
Aug
11th

F1: Sébastien Bourdais eyes Formula 1 return with new teams

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Frenchman Sébastien Bourdais, the former four-time Champ Car series' champion has admitted it will be difficult for him to find another race seat in formula one. Full story...
Aug
11th

The 2010 Toyota Avalon XLS features more standard equipment

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Its elegance and comfort is everything a flagship sedan should be to deliver driving enjoyment. Now, Toyota Canada makes things better for its top of the line passenger car with the 2010 Toyota Avalon XLS - with a long list of standard equipment that now includes a driver's seat with memory and corresponding memory linked powered exterior rear view mirrors, plus an enhanced premium package that now includes Toyota's DVD-based navigation system. Full story...
Aug
11th

The world’s most expensive dummies save lives

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The Crash-Test Dummy family does invaluable work in the development of tomorrow's ever-safer vehicle. Each of the dummies cost up to 1.5 million kronor ($200,000 CAD), and at Volvo Car Corporation there are more than 100 members of this tough family. Full story...
Aug
11th

NASCAR: More back pain for Jeff Gordon

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It's not a secret, Jeff Gordon has been fighting back problems all season, for which he received treatment earlier, and the Watkins Glen crash in which he was involuntary involved was a setback for the No.24 Chevrolet driver. Full story...
Aug
11th

F1: Michael Schumacher news to cancel comeback sparks controversy

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Less than two weeks after shocking the F1 world with his comeback plan, Michael Schumacher shocked the sport's inhabitants again on Tuesday by calling it off. Full story...
Aug
11th

F1: Michael Schumacher calls off Formula 1 comeback

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Michael Schumacher has called off his sensational return to formula one. Ferrari reserve driver Luca Badoer will race the second Ferrari in the streets of Valencia. Full story...
Aug
11th

IndyCar: Franck Montagny makes IndyCar debut at Infineon

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Andretti Green Racing officials announced the addition of Franck Montagny to their entry at Infineon Raceway next weekend. Full story...
Aug
10th

2010 Prius Output Shackled By Battery Availability

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2010 Prius Output Shackled By Battery Availability
2010 Toyota Prius - Battery Shortage - Automobile Magazine
According to reports out of Tokyo, battery bottlenecks are hurting efforts to boost output of the strong-selling 2010 Toyota Prius.

According to reports out of Tokyo, battery bottlenecks are hurting efforts to boost output of the strong-selling 2010 Toyota Prius. Toyota officials believe that the shortages could persist into next year.


Photo Gallery: 2010 Toyota Prius - Battery Shortage - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
10th

2009 BMW 750Li – Four Seasons Update – July 2009

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2009 BMW 750Li - Four Seasons Update - July 2009
2009 BMW 750Li - July 2009 Four Seasons Update Review - Automobile Magazine
Our big BMW is back from the body shop.

Months in Fleet: Five
Mileage to Date: 19,867


Photo Gallery: 2009 BMW 750Li - July 2009 Four Seasons Update Review - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2009 BMW 750Li - July 2009 Four Seasons Update Review - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
10th

Debbie Dingell leaving GM after 32 years

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Debbie Dingell, the wife of the senior Michigan congressman, will be leaving General Motors Co. after 32 years as part of the automaker's executive cutbacks. Full story...
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