Automotive Parts Might Be Built From Coconuts
13 Jan 2009, 14:57 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Most of you were probablt thinking that coconuts are only good for eating and oil making. But a team from Baylor University is on the verge of proving you're wrong as coconuts husks can also be...
2009 Tokyo Motor Show or no Show?...
13 Jan 2009, 14:37 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / ... is the question right now on many Japanese minds and not only. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers' Association (JAMA) is apparently reflecting on whether this year's Tokyo Motor Show s...
Sarah Fisher Secures 4-Race Deal with Dollar General
13 Jan 2009, 14:27 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sarah Fisher seems to take one step at a time in her new career as IndyCar team owner. Following 3 appearances in the series last year, the 28-year old secured a new sponsorship deal with Dollar Gen...
SEAT Presents Hybrid Leon to Spanish Government
13 Jan 2009, 14:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / SEAT today made another step towards a fully electric vehicle by presenting a hybrid prototype to the Spanish government that could reach the streets as soon as 2014. Just like any other hybrid, the...
BJ Novak Toasts With a Cup of Coffee to His New Audi A5
13 Jan 2009, 14:02 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Although he has used us with funny stuff, the title of this news is, however, not a joke coming from the well-known stand-up comedian, BJ Novak. Getting the car of your dreams is definitely an extre...
2009 BYD e6, World's First Production Pure Electric Vehicle
13 Jan 2009, 13:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Hybrids and EVs are undoubtedly extremely important for several large automakers around the world, partially thanks to the fact that analysts predicted a hybrid-oriented market for the next few year...
Mercedes Would Agree Engine Deal with Honda F1
13 Jan 2009, 13:48 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Look out, everyone! Mercedes seems to be taking over the grid in 2009. Following Ferrari's refusal to supply Honda's F1 team with a power plant for the upcoming season – of course, s...
Volkswagen Is Cautious, Forecasts Decline in 2009 Production
13 Jan 2009, 13:13 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / This year isn't expected to be an easy one for global automakers and the wisest thing they could do in order to keep themselves alive in the car market is to take cautious measures in advance. ...
VW Concept BlueSport World Premiere at NAIAS
13 Jan 2009, 13:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Volkswagen is now aiming to underline its efforts to concentrate on fuel-efficient yet high-performance models with a brand new concept, namely the Concept BlueSport, unveiled today at the 2009 NAIA...
Raikkonen & Hakkinen to Compete in the 2009 Arctic Lapland Rally
13 Jan 2009, 12:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Arctic Lapland Rally is likely to benefit from an all-star lineup in 2009. The Finnish event, due to take place less than two weeks from now, on January 22nd, will have two Formula One drivers a...
Ssangyong Might Be Hit By Strike, Fears Liquidation
13 Jan 2009, 11:25 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Even if SAIC struggles to save Ssangyong from bankruptcy, its efforts don't seem to be enough to be appreciated by the South Korean workers. According to Reuters, Ssangyong union workers hav...
Schumacher Decisive in Understanding Slick Tires
13 Jan 2009, 11:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With the introduction of slick tires in Formula 1, one thing is certain. Michael Schumacher's aid will prove decisive in the Scuderia's drivers learning process on how to master the new el...
2010 Toyota Camry Makes Official Debut at Detroit
13 Jan 2009, 11:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Toyota is kind of busy these days at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show as it plans to display several new models, including the long-awaited 2010 Prius hybrid. The latest addition to Toyota's lineup i...
Earnhardt & Elvis Comes to Las Vegas
13 Jan 2009, 10:51 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The 'Earnhardt and Elvis' car is the latest idea from the Motorsport Authentics and is due to be introduced to all the NASCAR & rock'n'roll fans out there at the Las Vegas Mo...
BMW Group Hopes to Keep Its US Market Share This Year
13 Jan 2009, 10:35 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Even if BMW Group's sales have dropped heavily in USA last year, the German car maker was “saved” by the Mini vehicles which were extremely popular in 2008 as we have already report...
Lexus 2010 HS 250h, the World's First Dedicated Luxury Hybrid
13 Jan 2009, 10:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since hybrid models are often described as the only models capable of keeping large automakers in business, most companies concentrate on these fuel-efficient models as part of their future developm...
Bourdais' IndyCar Chances Get Slimer
13 Jan 2009, 10:04 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Should Sebastien Bourdais fail to secure a racing spot in the upcoming Formula 1 season, he is likely to sit the 2009 off. Until today, it was believed that the 4-time ChampCar champion would have a...
GM's Bob Lutz Is Pessimistic About This Year
13 Jan 2009, 09:52 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Judging by the severe blow in 2008, it seems now it's really difficult to imagine good things coming from next year. Although they have just revealed their intention of building the electric...
Toyota Introduces the Long-Awaited 2010 Prius
13 Jan 2009, 09:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese automaker Toyota finally rolled out the long-awaited 2010 Prius, the latest iteration of the hybrid vehicle, which is said to provide an even more remarkable fuel economy combined with very...
Mario Moraes Signs KV Racing Deal for 2009
13 Jan 2009, 09:36 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / KV Racing Technology have secured at least one driver for their new campaign in the IndyCar Series. Mario Moraes, ranked 6th overall in the rookie standings last year, will drive the KV Racing Techn...