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Oct
14th

IRL: Porsche, Audi and Alfa Romeo looking into IRL

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The IndyCar series had invited a number of engine suppliers, along with current supplier Honda, to work on developing a four cylinders- inline - turbocharged engine for the series to be used starting in 2011. Read more ...
Oct
14th

Ford tops in vehicle quality: GQRS

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A recent study has indicated that Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles have statistically tied Toyota and Honda in terms of quality for the 2008 model year. The study, carried out by the U.S. Global Quality Research System (GQRS), says that the American automaker's machines have continued with impressive quality gains for the fourth straight year, led by the F-Series super duty and the Lincoln Mark LT. The survey solicits input from owners of new vehicles after three months of service. Read more ...
Oct
14th

IRL: Rubens Barichello to test for Penske?

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With the future of Rubens Barichello very much in doubt with Formula One's Honda Racing, rumours abound regarding the options for the Brazilian driver and portal Grande Premio states that he will test an IndyCar in November. Read more ...
Oct
14th

IRL: Porsche, Audi and Alfa Romeo looking into IRL

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The IndyCar series had invited a number of engine suppliers, along with current supplier Honda, to work on developing a four cylinders- inline - turbocharged engine for the series to be used starting in 2011. Read more ...
Oct
14th

F1: Stewards’ penalty frenzy

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Another former F1 racer has backed Gerhard Berger's view that "too many penalties" are being dished out by controversial FIA stewards in 2008. Read more ...
Oct
14th

F1: Ferrari still struggling with KERS

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Ferrari is still lagging behind with development of a KERS system for 2009. Read more ...
Oct
14th

IRL: A strong line-up for Surfers Paradise

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A total of 24 drivers will take part in the final IndyCar race of the season in the Nikon Indy 300 to be presented at Surfers Paradise. Read more ...
Oct
14th

MotoGP: Some battles yet to settle

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Even tough the MotoGP championship is already decided, the next MotoGP round to be held in Malaysia on the Sepang circuit could be decisive in deciding the final standings for the year for the series runner-up and rookie of the year. Read more ...
Oct
14th

ARCA: Justin Allgaier, wins Toledo and the ARCA/REMAX championship

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By winning Sunday's final ARCA race, the Hantz Group 200 at the Toledo Speedway in Ohio, Justin Allgaier (Chevy No 16) also won the ARCA/REMAX 2008 championship. Read more ...
Oct
14th

F1: Stewards’ penalty frenzy

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Another former F1 racer has backed Gerhard Berger's view that "too many penalties" are being dished out by controversial FIA stewards in 2008. Read more ...
Oct
14th

F1: Abu Dhabi night race “possible”

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Next year's season finale could be staged under floodlights, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has admitted. Read more ...
Oct
14th

F1: World’s press slams 2008 title chargers

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F1's two main championship challengers headed from Fuji to Shanghai following the Japanese grand prix amid a wave of press criticism. Read more ...
Oct
13th

GMAC says it will restrict auto lending

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GMAC Financial Services said today that it no longer will lend money to vehicle buyers with credit scores lower than 700. The announcement means GMAC intends to deal only with the most creditworthy customers. Read more ...
Oct
13th

FRANCE: Sandouville workers protest

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Hundreds of workers blocked Renault's Sandouville plant yesterday (Monday 12 October) in protest against planned job cuts. Read more ...
Oct
13th

GERMANY: Industry hit by engineer shortage

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Despite the global financial crisis there is still a shortage of engineering specialists in Germany. Read more ...
Oct
13th

GERMANY: Opel jobs safe until 2010

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Despite the crisis at General Motors, Opel is not expecting to cut employees. Read more ...
Oct
13th

ANALYSIS: GM-Chrysler talks mean supplier shake-up

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Whether or not talks of a General Motors and Chrysler merger come to fruition, the fact that talks have taken place at all signals a daunting new direction for the US supplier industry, according to UK-based supplier industry analyst SupplierBusiness. Read more ...
Oct
13th

As market rises, so do auto stocks

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Most auto stocks ended a painful, eight-day skid today, registering solid gains that reflected the stock market's record 936-point rise. Read more ...
Oct
13th

Chrysler lawsuit stunned transmission partner

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Chrysler LLC shocked executives of Getrag Transmission Manufacturing LLC with a lawsuit last week that could scuttle a $530 million joint-venture transmission plant in Indiana, a senior Getrag executive said today. Read more ...
Oct
13th

General Motors Milestones – The First 100 Years

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General Motors Milestones - The First 100 Years
General Motors Milestones - GM History - Automobile Magazine
From a loose collection of start-ups to perhaps the most influential car company in the world came ten decades - 100 years - of history-making events.

From a loose collection of start-ups to perhaps the most influential car company in the world came ten decades - 100 years - of history-making events. Here we recount the key markers on GM's century-long ride. Below is our list of more than 100 GM milestones.


Photo Gallery: General Motors Milestones - GM History - Automobile Magazine


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