The Green Alfa Romeo Montreal

In North America, excess was everything as the muscle vehicle concept was developed to its zenith - all 7 liter V8's and tortured tire as the baby boomers reached driving age. Australian manufacturers, as ever taking the lead from their US parent companies, followed with their own locally developed V8 rockets.Over in Europe, the introduction of soon-to-be icons such as the E-Type Jaguar showed

2010 High Speed Car for Arash AF10

The New classic Arash AF-10 is a sleek 7-litre engine that produces a power output of approximately 550 brake horsepower, and can bellow at the top speed of 330 kilometers per hour or 205 miles per hour, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.4 seconds. Arash Motor Company was born out of a passion for cars, the allure of beauty and the thrill of driving the seemingly endless

2011 classic Ford Mustang GT

The 2011 Ford Mustang GT arrives with an all-new advanced 5.0-liter V-8 engine, developed by a fervent cadre of enthusiastic engineers who rallied around the common goal of delivering more than 400 horsepower.The modern 5.0-liter four-valve Twin sovereign Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) V-8 engine in the new Ford Mustang GT will deliver 412 horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. of torque. At the same time

2009 classical Mansory Cyrus

Previously for more than 20 years, the Bavarian company Mansory has been developing and producing attractive car modifications for demanding customers all over the world. The latest creation of the top-class manufacturer is called Mansory Cyrus and is based on the Aston Martin DBS or DB9. Perfect processing and an elaborate technology are the hallmarks of this masculine aerodynamic power pack. A

2010 MR Car Design Audi S3 Black

The Audi S3 Black Performance Edition by MR Car Design comes with stage III performance kit includes new engine electronics and an upgraded exhaust system that work together raise the output to 337 hp and 450Nm of torque. The MR Car Design Audi S3 Black Performance Edition comes with a down pipe including sports cat, sports exhaust system with optimized dynamic pressure and a new intercooler.The

2010 A.R.T. G Mercedes-Benz G55K AMG

A.R.T. has created another unique vehicle based on the Mercedes-Benz G55K of AMG, the A.R.T. G street line. The A.R.T. G Street line Mercedes-Benz G55K AMG comes with enhanced performance, an original lighting system, modification into a wide-body design, a superior wheel/chassis combination, and quality interior furnishings.The AS55K performance boost kit for the basic Mercedes-Benz G55K AMG

2010 Saab New Model

Mark Twain once said "The reports of my death have been greatly inflated," little did he know he could have been talking about Saab.Just two days after GM announced Saab would be closed, Spyker has submitted a new 11-point bid which seeks to address several key issues that scuttled their previous offer for the company. While details are limited, it appears the new offer will eliminate Spyker's

2010 Kia Soul

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible

2010 Volvo C30 BEV

The Volvo C30 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) is powered by Lithium-Ion batteries that can be recharged via either a regular household power socket or special roadside charging stations. Charging the battery fully takes about eight hours. If the car is recharged with renewable electricity, CO2 emissions could be almost zero in the well-to-wheel standpoint.The Volvo C30 BEV top speed with a fully

2010 BMW ActiveE Concept

Introducing the BMW ActiveE Concept, the latest electric car project under BMW Group's initiative to produce vehicles that explore solutions to minimize environmental impacts while preserving the kinetic driving experience for which BMW has long been known. The BMW ActiveE Concept follows the all-electric MINI E as the second large-scale electric vehicle test program to be conducted in the hands

2010 introducing for Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line

An R-Line tool is already offered on seven Volkswagen models. Now the Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line has got a sportier touch. Orders are now being taken for the four-door coupe with R-Line package.On its exterior, 17-inch (optional 18-inch) R-Line "Mallory" alloy wheels with 235/45 tires lend a sporty touch to the Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line. The front spoiler and side skirts, each painted in body

2011 Ford S-MAX

Ford of Europe will unveil new versions of its top-selling Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy at the 2010 Brussels Show. With fresh designs and the latest evolution of Ford's kinetic design cues, they feature new interior equipment and features, a range of more efficient power trains and a host of driver focused technologies aimed at safety and comfort.The 2010 Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy models kick off

2010 Kia Venga

All-new Kia Venga, uniquely spacious and dynamic B-segment MPV makes its global debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new model will be manufactured in Europe, and will go on sale across Europe later this year - backed by two warranties: Kia's unique '7-Years (drive train) / 5-Years (whole car) / 150,000 km' warranty, plus a 10-Year anti-corrosion warranty.The new manufacture model, which

2009 Brabus Mercedes Benz GLK V12

With a top speed of 322.3 km/h (200.3 mph) the Brabus Mercedes-Benz GLK V12 has set a new speed record for street-legal SUVs on the Italian high-speed test track on October 19th, 2009. The exclusive special model, powered by a twelve-cylinder twin turbo engine with 750 hp (740 bhp) / 552 kW, celebrates its world debut at the Dubai International Motor Show. Brabus builds this high-performance

2010 Model Introducing for Range Rover Sport Supercharged

Land Rover has unveiled the new Range Rover Sport Supercharged for the 2010 model year. The Range Rover Sport comes with two powerful and efficient new engines, the LR-TDV6 diesel and LR-V8 5.0-litre supercharged. The 5.0-litre LR-V8 supercharged petrol engine is all-new and designed by the Jaguar Land Rover power train team. This engine was developed to deliver a smooth, refined and responsive

Aston Martin Lagonda

The Aston Martin Lagonda Concept celebrates 100 years of car production under the Lagonda brand, a stunning contemporary evolution of this evocative name.The modern Lagonda marries functionalism with luxury, through organic forms, rich materials and complex surfaces. The car is based on an advanced platform that is tailored to accommodate a broad range of future power trains, including flex fuel,

2010 Novitec Rosso Ferrari California

Novitec Rosso has unconfined their sporty styling and recital wrap up for the new Ferrari California. The Novitec Rosso Ferrari California comes with a custom-tailored tire/wheel combination with diameters of 21 and 22 inches, postponement modifications, more power and exclusive interior options. The Ferrari California 4.3-liter V8 engine power increases by 40 hp / 29.4 kW to 500 hp / 368 kW. All

2011 Dacia Duster

The Dacia Duster project was born out of the easy hypothesis that a real need existed in the world for an affordable, comfy and rugged 4x4, a class which is currently not well served. Aware of this gap, the Renault group decided to develop an all-terrain vehicle aimed initially at emerging markets. The needs of European customers were also taken into account from the project outset.In emerging

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4Matic

With snow, sleet, freezing fog, black ice, and temperatures perched around zero and severe frosts, the winter months hold some unpleasant road conditions in store for drivers. Despite these impediments, however, drivers of Mercedes models equipped with the 4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive system can set off for the daily commute to work or savor the drive to the next winter wonderland with

2010 Infiniti G37

2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan features revised external styling, an enhanced interior treatment and upgraded technology features. Most of the enhancements, except for the exterior refinements, are also available on the 2010 G37 Coupe and recently introduced G37 adaptable. 2010 G buyers have a range of four well-equipped models to choose from - G37 Sedan, G37 Sedan Journey, G37S Sedan Sport 6MT and G37x

New 2011 Ford Fiesta

We have recognized for some time that the U.S. spec 2011 Ford Fiesta has been coming, but it feels like the small car has been stateside for years. The official unveiling of the Fiesta was held at the LA Auto Show yesterday and Autotransport have a ton of photos along with their first impressions.About 60 percent of the parts are the same as the European spec Fiesta, most of the charm of the new

2011 Ford Fiesta

Ford's hot-selling new Ford Fiesta will deliver more than just great looks and top fuel economy of any vehicle in its section when it goes on sale in North America in 2010. The 2011 Fiesta - available in four- and five-door body styles - also will set a new small car benchmark for safety, connectivity and power train technology.In fact, Ford Fiesta will offer North American buyers a stylish new

2011 Volkswagen Amarok

The Volkswagen Amarok, which will be available as a four-door double cab version from launch with a single cab model to follow in 2011, combines the heftiness of a pick-up with ground-breaking technology, high safety standards, excellent fuel economy and Volkswagen standards of comfort, quality and sturdiness.Production of the Volkswagen Amarok is about to start at the Volkswagen factory in

2011 Chevrolet Volt charges toward production

Three years ago this December we first walked into a Manhattan meeting room for a backdrop meeting on a new concept being developed by General Motors for the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. Earlier that year, the release of a documentary called Who Killed the Electric Car made the then largest automaker in the world the subject of some well deserved criticism for its handling of the end of the EV1

Ferrari F70 (2010)

It seems that Ferrari requirements to return at the hyper cars table and according to the international press it's preparing the Ferrari F70, a model that competes with Lamborghini Prevention or even Veyron.There are already 5 years since Ferrari Enzo left the super cars stage and Ferrari is kind of back footed on this market. But Scuderia is not wasting time and it's preparing the next road and

The Super Sonic Car

The BLOODHOUND Project is the World Land Speed Record attempt designed to motivate young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM subjects).1. Education: 2,410 schools sign up to the BLOODHOUND Education programmed; independent research confirms BLOODHOUND SSC is having a mini "Apollo" effect2. Car design finalized: BLOODHOUND SSC has gone through ten

Speed ART presents the PS9 - based on the new Porsche Panamera. Power kits just for Turbo engine features include: Power kits with 520, 550, 600 and 650 hp up to 890 Nm consist of larger turbo chargers and intercoolers (just 600 + 650 hp), sport tire with sound switch, sport catalysts, sport air filter and ECU update. The 650 hp car accelerates in 3.5 seconds from 0 - 62 mph and the top speed is

Bentley Azure T Superior luxury

Bentley has got luxury down to a 'T' - meet the Azure T, a new high-performance version of the ultimate money-no-object cabrio.Under the expansive bonnet is the firm's long-serving 6.75-litre twin-turbo V8. However, power is now wound up to 500bhp - that's 11 per cent more than the standard Azure - and there's 1,000Nm of torque to play with, so speeding up is incredible.Push your right foot to

2010 Vorsteiner BR9 Bentley Continental GT

The Vorsteiner BR9 Bentley Continental GT body kit includes 5-Piece lightweight aerodynamic package made from dry carbon fiber. The Vorsteiner BR9 Bentley Continental GT comes with a full replacement front bumper cover that houses a larger and taller air inlet ducting in conjunction with a replaceable carbon fiber lower chin spoiler to optimize down force & airflow.The Vorsteiner BR9 Bentley

2010 HEICO SPORTIV Volvo C30 1.6D Drive

Volvo tuner HEICO SPORTIV has unveiled the new tuning program for the new 2010 Volvo C30 1.6D Drive Facelift. The reprogramming of the original engine control unit generates a maximum power of 92 kW/125 bhp (for the 80 kW/109 bhp model) and maximum torque of 280 Nm (240 Nm). As a result, the Volvo C30 1.6D Drive does zero to 100 km/h in just 9.2 seconds, beating its series-produced complement by

2010 Fesler-Moss Chevrolet Camaro Rivalry

The Fesler-Moss Chevrolet Camaro Competition provides all the presentation, management and style the hardcore muscle car fan could desire. Features include 30-way adaptable coil over suspension; billet, carbon fiber or black OE replacement taillights; billet, carbon fiber or black OE replacement taillights; billet, carbon fiber or black OE replacement taillights; billet, carbon fiber or black

2009 MTM Audi TTRS

MTM, the German tuning expert presents the MTM Audi TT-RS with the renewal of the 5 cylinders engine as perfect motorization for drivers who like their vehicle being suitable for racing. After the MTM power therapy, the sport car from Audi gets a power of 424 BHP and 560 Nm of torque and shows it with a new aerodynamic which is based on the Ur-Quattro.The MTM Audi TTRS can be prepared in 3

2010 Mcchip-Dkr Porsche Panamera

Mcchip-dkr has unveiled a new power upgrade for the Porsche Panamera. The Mcchip-dkr Porsche Panamera provides a performance of 550 hp and vigorous 775 Nm to the new series from Zuffenhausen (series performance 500 hp and 700 Nm). regarding the Sport chrono-Version with 770Nm the torque is even raised up to 845Nm.The performance is available over the complete rmp-range. The final velocity also

2010 Mercedes E-Class Best Bodyshell

The Mercedes E-Class wins the popular "Euro Car Body Award 2009". At Euro Car Body, the world's largest car body benchmarking meeting, a judges made up of about 400 conference delegate and board members voted the E-Class as the car with the best body shell. A total of nine new series-production bodies were presented in detail and scrutinized at the Euro Car Body event held in Bad Nauheim, Germany

2010 Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen have today released its revise 2010 Jetta range featuring a new range of engines, smart and specification levels - as well as a aggressive decrease in pricing - across the whole Jetta line up.Car Advice this afternoon joined Volkswagen Group Australia for a drive day in Victoria's picturesque Yarra Valley wine region for a taste of what next year's Jetta has to offer.The 2010 Jetta

2010 AC Cars Cobra MK VI

The UK's oldest car marques have announced that it is structure its new AC MK VI in Germany. The AC MK VI will be launched at the Top Marques car show in Monaco on April 16.The AC MK VI, a faithful activity of the ultimate sports car icon - the AC Cobra, is now being produced in Germany for worldwide sales. AC has entered into a long term considered alliance with Gullwing GmbH in Heyda, Germany.

2010 Jeep Patriot First Drive

Almost driving rain, something if a part of the country can just remember, is pounding the windscreen of the Jeep Patriot as we head off the bitumen road and onto the rain-sodden gravel track.Despite the rain, the Patriot feels amazingly sure-footed as we hit the dirt. So, ignoring the lever for the full-time 50:50 torque split four-wheel-drive and sticking with the default part-time AWD-setting,

2010 Tesla Roadster Sport first drive

Tesla frequently emphasizes that it works more like a Silicon Valley technology company than a traditional car company. And the company just proved it by delivering a model update to the Tesla Roadster for 2010. Remember, the Roadster has only been in production for one year, but in that time Tesla completely redesigned the interior, while at the same time adding new materials to reduce cabin

2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Since the high technology design of super car, 2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder is the lightest model in the Porsche line-up. Porsche Boxster Spyder use the great system of power such as purist form of the Porsche sport car. Porsche Boxster Spyder become the modernizer of new model design in boxster range of the year.With the all-new Porsche Boxster Spyder, Porsche is introducing a new, lightweight

Ford offers cheap service package

Fixed-price service packageRoadside assistance includedRecovery in Britain and EuropeOwners of older Fords can enjoy a fixed-price service, and 12 months' roadside assistance, for just £99 until the end of the year.The Value Service package includes oil, oil filter and air filter change for Ford models three years old and more.Each car also undergoes a visual health check for key items, including

2009 Boxster S was summer's best car

How long does it take to become a legend - ten, twenty years? The Porsche Boxster might not have the stature of the iconic Porsche 911 Carrera but now that it has been a part of the automotive fabric for over ten years, it feels like a model that will be with us forever more. Having been fortunate, over this past, glorious summer to drive the base Boxster and Boxster S back to back it has become

Fiat Outline Their Future

After a year of financial and political disorder, and a shotgun marriage to Italy's Fiat Group, the new Chrysler is introduction a five-year plan today that takes on a fast-paced, motivated overhaul of the company's cars and trucks.The joint management of the Fiat/Chrysler group has confirmed already today that the current Viper will disappear next summer, to be replaced in 2012 by a Fiat-derived

Honda Accord Crosstour 2010

The Honda Accord Crosstour's styling and body construction evolved from the sophisticated foundation of the Accord Sedan. Architecturally similar to the distinctive shape of the Accord, key differences can be found throughout the entire body. No exterior panels are shared with any other Accord. The most noticeable differences include the overall height of the body from the floor to the roof and

World Top 10 List 2009 - 2010

1. Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000. This is by far the most expensive street legal car available on the market today. It is the fastest accelerating car reaching 0-60 in 2.6 seconds. It claims to be the fastest car with a top speed of 253 mph+. However, the title for the fastest car goes to the SSC Ultimate Aero which exceed 253 mph pushing this car to 2nd place for the fastest car.2. Lamborghini

Funny Painted Cars

Top 10 Best Car Names

Think about celebs with cool names, names completely in sync their personalities: Jay-Z, Kat Von D, Slash; they're much more fitting than Shawn Corey Carter, Katherine Von Drachenberg and Saul Hudson.Despite what Ford, Lincoln and Mercury have demonstrated in recent years, it's critical for automakers to pick the best car name and stick with them (are you listening, Dearborn?). You can't stick a

Top 10 Safest Small SUVs

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) released its list of safety winners in the small SUV category. To be awarded Top Safety Pick honors from the Institute, a vehicle must garner Good ratings in all three of the Institute’s tests: 40 mph frontal offset crash test, side crash test, and rear crash test/head restraint protection. All vehicles must be equipped with standard electronic

IIHS Report: Small Cars Can Be Costly to Repair

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveals that small cars may save on purchase price and fuel, but there is a real reason why their insurance premiums aren't also tiny-accidents cause significant damage and consequently injury risk. In its latest test-based report, the IIHS found that none of seven small cars rated "good" under a new system to evaluate repair costs necessitated by

Survey: Best and Worst Road Rage Cities

New York has the most enraged drivers and Portland, Oregon, has the most courteous, according to an annual survey commissioned by AutoVantage. The telephone-based survey focused on 25 major metropolitan areas, with data collected from more than 2,500 interviews. The results indicate where not to commute and also insights into driver behavior.The American Automobile Association (AAA) describes

JD Power: 2009 Initial Quality Study – Detroit Rocks

The Detroit 3 showed marked improvements in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality Study released this week, with a 10-percent gain over 2008. This accomplishment for Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors is remarkable given the well-publicized challenges they have faced in the past year, and all the more impressive for being greater than the 8-percent rate of improvement by the industry

US President Obama signs cash for clunkers bill

President Obama today signed the “cash for clunkers” law, now known as “Car Allowance Rebate System,” that has been touted as a key stimulator for the auto industry and an environmental aid. The law provides $1 billion in funding, with $50 million allocated for administration. The specific guidelines for the program will be revealed in the next 30 days, when the plan takes effect on August 1.The

GM bankruptcy

As expected, today plaintiffs’ lawyers and attorneys general for eight states filed objections to the General Motors bankruptcy, saying it may deny hundreds or thousands of consumers access to due process if they are injured in or by vehicles sold by General Motors before the bankruptcy. (Read: "What does the GM bankruptcy mean to you?")As in the Chrysler sale, GM’s Chapter 11 filing under “

History of Cars Timeline

1769: The First self-propelled car was builtNicolas Cugnot, a French military engineer developed a steam powered road-vehicle for the French army to haul heavy cannons.Using a steam engine fixed to a three-wheeled cart, Cugnot successfully converted the back-and-forth action of a steam piston into rotary motion.The truck reputedly reached walking speed and carried four tonnes. The army later

VIDEO: Transformers 2 clip shows Megan Fox tussling with Wheelie

We have some good news and some bad news. First, the good news, because that's just how we roll. We've got another clip of Megan Fox.. er, Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. The bad news? It involves a "bad guy" Transformer named Wheelie that has a really cheesy New York wise-guy personality. His weaknesses appear to include a foul mouth, mousetraps and hot chicks – two out of three which

Keep Your Pants On: Kia Denim Soul on its way

We're clearly fans of the Kia Soul, in case you couldn't tell after reading our recent reviews of the Korean brand's new urban road warrior. One of our few gripes is that we can't order a Soul with as many cool features and accessories as you can in Europe. That may soon change as our recent trip to Seattle to drive the new Forte sedan (review coming soon) revealed. Quietly on display was this

Lucky Racing Car Numbers Based on NASCAR Numerology

NASCAR or the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is an organization or business venture that sanctions and oversees multiple auto racing sports events. The organization holds about 17 of the top 20 highest-attended racing sports event in the U.S. and these races are put on air in more than 150 countries around the world in more than 30 languages.The three largest series of NASCAR are

Nissan recruits 100 workers in Sunderland

Nissan is recruiting an additional 100 manufacturing staff on temporary contracts at its Sunderland plant as a result of ongoing car scrappage schemes.Last month, the plant re-hired 150 staff on 4-month fixed term contracts following increases in demand in countries already operating scrapping initiatives, including France, Germany and Italy.Now, following the successful launch of the UK scheme,

Buggati Veyron - Costliest Car Crash in the world

Driving one of the most expensive cars in the world is a great feeling. But how would you feel if your expensive car met with an accident. Worst would be the case if you have purchased that car just a week ago. I wonder how Ajay Soni the owner of the car would have felt. He purchased one of the most expensive cars Buggati Veyron which led to the most expensive car crash in the world. Buggati

Computer’ Monitor-No More Distracting Driving!

There are many people who often get distracted while they are on drive. Well this distraction can be avoided to a great extent with the help of computers. Toshiba Company has built a driving computer which literally keeps an eye on your driving to see how attentive you’re to the road. This driving computer uses a dashboard mounted camera to monitor your facial orientation when you’re on

Toyota replaced by Honda to become suppliers’ favored customer

In accordance to an annual survey of relations amid vehicle producers and suppliers Toyota is no more a darling of North American car parts makers. A survey by Michigan based Planning Perspectives recommends that Toyota and Honda are putting nearly as much pressure on suppliers to lower prices as are the three Detroit carmakers. In survey’ history it’s the first time that Toyota has lost its spot

New Mercedes E-Class voted best-looking car in the world

Mercedes Benz got a title as Best-Looking Car all over the world. This car has been voted as best looking car by nearly 1,00,000 readers of Motoring Magazine Auto Bild. This has been voted based on many factors like its unique design, looks, bold and individual character. Well the readers of Auto Bild have elected the new E-Class Coupe into the top place in the coupe and cabriolet class.This new

Company to be opted in buying-GM or Chrysler??

There are lots of deals out in the market in case you’re your looking for the hottest set of wheels. But if your looking for company in particular then you got to think twice before you purchase. Well hottest topic for today which is going in minds of people all around is, which company to be opted in buying a car whether GM or Chrysler??You got to take a look at each and every aspect and have a

Obama to propose 30% cut in auto emissions

WASHINGTON ? President Barack Obama will lay out plans Tuesday to cut greenhouse gas emissions from new cars and trucks by 30% through 2016, while ending a dispute between the auto industry and California over state-level emissions laws.The announcement fills in a cornerstone of Obama's vowed reworking of the U...Read the whole story on Freep.com

REPORT: NASCAR seen fretting over ratings drop

According to Nielsen, ratings for NASCAR on Fox are down by an alarming 11.5% so far this year, and while we're sure that many NASCAR haters will suggest that it's just not that interesting watching non-stock "stock cars" turning left over and over again as they circle oval tracks, race organizers and TV ratings researchers believe there's much more to the decline in viewership than

Transmissions are Important for Improving Fuel Economy, Too

With news last week of the four-cylinder 2010 Chevrolet Equinox achieving 32 mpg highway in EPA testing - best-in-class for a compact crossover vehicle and 2 mpg better than we expected - I started to reflect a little on all the powertrain systems and technologies that must work together to reach such an impressive number, especially when you consider the Equinox seats 5-passengers comfortably

Auto Laptop Mounts

When you notice yourself on the road a lot with your laptop, you may find that it gets pretty annoying to lay your laptop on the passenger seat frequently. Well, did you recognize that created some mounts out there that can hook up to your car, so that you can hook it straight to the dash? This indicates no more laying it down, using it on your lap, etc.It’s a lot easier to spend into one of

BMW Project i will include a two, three and four wheel version

BMW is busy developing their Project i electric vehicle. The Bavarian automaker has teamed up with Britain’s Bath University in order to produce the world’s first "decent electric city car." What they have come up with is a compact EV that will be offered in three different versions: equipped with two, three or four wheels.A spokesman from the German automaker was quoted as saying, "there are a

Green GT LeMans Concept

Have you ever wondered what a green GT racecar would look like, how would it sound and what would it smell like? Well we can help you with the first, thanks to Switzerland’s own GreenGT, one of the most revolutionary eco-conscious carmakers on the planet.These images are of their first design study and represent what the racecar builder intends to enter in the 2011 24 Hours of LeMans. The best

Keep Your Teen Driver Safe This Summer

Its time for all parents to give perfect guidelines to their Teens for safe driving and they also should see to that that they follow all the guidelines carefully. Since the school year winds down its better to give them perfect guidelines before they hit the road this summer!And many studies also revealed that car accidents are the foremost cause for death of teens! According to CDC (Centers for

Nuvis-Trendy and amazing car By Hyundai!

There is cool concept car launched by Hyundai with a stylish name called’ Nuvis’ which is California-designed one and this cool car made its debut at New York Auto Show 2009. I bet no soul in this world will step back in gazing this car. This hybrid car catches the attention of every one as they have designed in a very different way which gives trendy and sporty look! This car looks amazing and a

Iconic 1934 Ford gonna reach 75 years within two years!

There is a famous aphorism called “Old is Gold”. And that’s in fact very true. Old is always gold and its big asset and treasure for the company and Ford Motors has proved it! Let me put it in simpler words. The iconic 1932 Ford Motors is still celebrating a jubilee function which is something really great!It was two years back there were celebrations for the iconic 1932 Ford. And amazing thing

Evolution of Car Logos

Often I get a doubt when I get stuck in traffic! In front of me there stands a BMW, Cadillac I get a doubt regarding the origination of their LOGO and all other stuffs related with their LOGO! Well this blog post will be quite useful for people who get such a doubt like me. This post gives a clear view and information about a range of cars in the auto industry.Mitsubishi Logo HistoryMitsubishi

Dotz Custom Finish

There is a very trendy and sporty car which is out in the maket and Dotz who is the English Wheel Maker offering Custom Finish Box which lets the proprietors of their rims further customize the exterior look of their vehicle commencing with their colored caps.

Funny Car Pictures

Am I Tall?Am i getting taller and taller or this car is getting smaller and smallerHybrid CarThis is the latest innovation..This car was developed keeping in mind fuel efficiency and frequent car accidents..only thing that was skipped was time managementThis HappensThis happens only in ….. LiftedThe car is being lifted by a small cat Worst Car CrashWhat could have been worse than this that my

PEEl 50 is the World’s smallest Car

Origin of the car

The birth of the car as we know it today occurred over a period of years. It was only in 1885 that the first real car rolled down on to the streets. The earlier attempts, though successful, were steam powered road-vehicles.The first self-propelled car was built by Nicolas Cugnot in 1769 which could attain speeds of upto 6 kms/hour. In 1771 he again designed another steam-driven engine which ran

World’s first car accident video

Strange Sign: What Does It Mean?

I think it means either:No picnics near sharp objects. Do not ride magic carpet with holes. No walking on hot coals. What do you think?.......................................

Company of the Year 2009 title goes to Mitsubishi!

For this financial year 2009 Mitsubishi Motors North America has got “Company of the Year” award. This is a very prestigious award received at the 13th annual Urban Wheel Awards which is been sponsored by the auto enthusiast magazine On Wheels.On behalf of Mitsubishi group the award has been accepted by manufacturing division whose names is Jerry Berwanger and Sr. VP of procurement & supply

Ford Fusion has become fuel-efficient car!

Each day Ford Motors are coming up with more and more trendy models and improvised technology and its getting well clicked in market to a great extent! Well recently Ford Fusion Hybrid Team has accomplished more than 1,000 miles over 47 hours continuously on a single tank of gas which raised funds for Juvenile diabetes Research Foundation. This vehicle gives great mileage and saves lot of gas.

Top 5: Reasons To Save The American Auto Industry

No.1 - Keep the U.S. auto industry aliveWhile the U.S. auto industry has lost some cachet, with some innovation it can be returned.The domestic cars have been a part of our heritage and part of our bloodline for a long time. Whether it’s Knight Rider’s Pontiac Firebird, the 1969 Dodge Charger from the Dukes of Hazzard or the Partridge Family’s Chevrolet 6700-series bus, American cars are part of

Ford backed the title as ford best Selling car in Europe!

Day by day Ford Motors are moving a step ahead in the market. The hottest car in Ford backed the title as Best-selling car in Europe. Its none but the new Ford Fiesta. It gives a very trendy look with amazing technology and engine. This car has become fastest selling car in the Europe market and there are talks all around the market that there has been no Fiesta till now which is moving out in

This map shows number of CARS by country wise

The invention of the automobile did more than change travel, it changed the way people live and work. Americans own the most--one out of every five cars in the world--but 14 European countries have more cars per person. The freedom of cars has its limits: Germans have 208 cars for every kilometer of pavement.

Audi promotes “INTELLIGENT EMOTION” project

Audi looks into the future. Under the title “Intelligent Emotion,” students at Munich University of Applied Sciences, aided by Audi, have developed visionary ideas for the mobility of the future – from a hybrid supercar to an alternative concept for lightweight design of interiors. The results are presented in eleven future-oriented concept studies.“The next generation of employees is our future,

2009 Car of the year-Insignia

Insignia is considered this year’s car who gained 321 points against its close competitor Ford Fiesta who backed 320 points. Third position was gained by Volkswagen Golf with just 223 points. Insignia is the first Opel to win in 22 years. Ford has won this award five times. This year there was very tough competition with nearly 37 candidates fighting to win. But there were only 7 finalists. There

Car Nominees for the year 2009!

Nomination for the year 2009 started and 37 cars got nominated among which seven car models came as finalists viz. Alfa Romeo MiTo, Citroën C5, Ford Fiesta, Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, Renault Mégane, Skoda Superb and Volkswagen Golf.

15 Crore earned by TATA through NANO forms!

Its very proud for Tata Motors that it has earned Rs 15 crore at a time through NANO which has become peoples car. This car got a very good response from people. As this costs just Rs 1, 00,000, all people from various backgrounds are coming forward in buying this cool and trendy car. Just in a month Tata Motors has earned good return and its for sure that Nano will no where be loss to them as

Ford Ahead of Honda in Initial Quality!

For the first time ford Motors is going beyond Honda Company i.e. it is one step ahead of Honda. It has reached new levels of customer satisfaction with its improvised technology and quality. It has also tied up with Toyota when it comes to Initial Vehicle Quality. RDA Group of Bloomfield Hills, Mich conducted GQRS (Global Quality Research System) survey for Ford. And Ford feels that it’s a great

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Amazing Hand-Built Wooden Ferrari Engine On eBay

This Ferrari 365GTB/4 V12 engine meticulously built from eleven different woods, just popped up on eBay. It's one of 25 hand-made by Bill Dietz, each taking 400 man hours and combined three years to build.Ferrari engines of any vintage are pieces of art on their own, but this absolutely faithful recreation in woods ranging from oak to Philippine mahogany takes things to an entirely different

Due to Oil Leak GM Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles

GM is recalling about 1.5 million vehicles due to an oil leak that could cause an engine fire.Apparently under hard breaking engine oil could leak past a heat shield and drip on the exhaust manifold causing a chance for a fire by igniting the oil from the hot surface of the manifold. This currently affects the following vehicles:1997-2003 Buick Regal1998-2003 Chevrolet Lumina1998-2003 Chevrolet

Plans of vending US auto unit by AIG to Zurich!

Based on few sources there is hottest news that AIG (American International Group Inc) is planning to vend its US auto insurance business to Swiss insurer Zurich Financial Services for about USD 1.5 billion. This deal will be announced soon but it’s not yet finalized and moreover if this deal is finalized then it’s a great benefit to the insurer.The unit which is been vended comprises the 21st

The accident of world’s Costliest car

Russia: One of the richest cars in the world is Lamborghini, the owner of a car will never sleep even if he found any scratches on the car, but here a driver hit the car in roadside tree. And hence multimillion cars are now going to warehouse. This kind of accidents can be overcome by only car loans and insurance alone, without insurance the owner will never buy this kind of richest car.

Huge Risk involved in Small cars!

IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety unveiled a new report which states that small cars face huge amount of risk in crashes with midsize cars. Accidents occurring among midsize and big cars don’t involve any huge amount of risk. Car crashes with small cars involve high fatality rate. Although there many small sized cars coming up in the market with improvised technology and with amazing

US Gasoline Price Rises 10 Cents a Gallon

The average U.S. retail gasoline price rose about 10 cents a gallon over the past three weeks due to environmental costs linked to warmer weather, though the price was 40 percent lower than a year earlier, according to the Lundberg survey released Sunday.The average national price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was $2.048 a gallon on April 10, up 9.58 cents from March 20, according to

Cool Mobile-Mini House Car by Stephanie Bellanger!

Cool trendy and a sporty car has been out which is designed by Stephanie Bellanger. This can be called as a mobile car and this car is affordable by all heads of people. The weight of this car is also not much when compared to other cars. This mobile car is based on expanding floor plan which has all facilities. You got all rooms there to have fun like bedroom, restroom, kitchen, drawing room and

Best top car’s based on consumer’s satisfaction

Previous post we have seen top 10 best-selling cars which been ranked as best 10 based on their sales percentage. Now there are 10 “top picks” which have been rated as best cars based on consumer reports and their satisfaction for 2009 in Annual April Auto issue.Hyundai Elantra SE Hyundai Elantra SE is one of the car which have been rated among the “Top Picks” (costing $18,695) as it gives great

2009 - Best 10 Outgoing Cars

Finally the cars have been ranked for the year 2009 and there are 10 Best-Selling Cars in the list of March month. Chevy Malibu is the most significant mover which is moved from 10-9 and though Honda Accord is always is in the top position it too moved up compared to previous year and March is the month where the sales build up for the calendar year.For most of the car manufacturers there was

Cool and trendy Solar car Launched by Cambridge University Students

Very cool and trendy car got launched by the students of Cambridge University which speeds up at 60mph which uses the power as a hairdryer. Guess this car gonna be a great defy for all Solar cars which is gruelling 3,000 km race across the Australian Outback and this cool car codenamed as Bethany which will be mostly completed by this summer. This solar car will be getting power from the solar

GM and Segway working on new balancing two-wheeler

The Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project (P.U.M.A. for short) will seek to develop a self balancing two-wheeled vehicle capable of reaching speeds of 35 mph – well above the Segway's 12 mph top speed -- for 35 miles.Instead of the more common single track of a motorcycle, this electric vehicle will borrow the side-by-side arrangement popularized on the original Segway Personal

Best Industry Plan Introduced by Ford Motors to Enhance Consumer-Confidence

Most Comprehensive program is incorporated by the Ford Motors in order to increase the customer confidence and commence reconstructing the American economy with the novel Ford Advantage Plan.This plan is very beneficial to the consumers as it gives payment protection upto 12 months on any novel Ford, Lincoln/Mercury vehicle, and also without any financing on certain vehicles and added local

Porsche Finds Fortune From Unlikely Outsourcing

Outsourcing to less-expensive places like India, China, Taiwan and Eastern Europe became routine for many American and Western European companies over the past decade. But what’s Porsche doing in Finland?Since 1997, Porsche, the German sports car manufacturer, has headed north to this tongue-twister of a Finnish town instead of east, a move that helps explain why it is still making money even as

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Hyundai Got “Best Car Buys” Award for 2009!

Hyundai GenesisHyundai AccentHyundai TucsonThree models of Hyundai got listed in annual list of “Best Car Buy’s” for 2009 by NADAguides.com. The three car models are Hyundai Genesis, Hyundai Accent, and Hyundai Tucson and these cars is priced at $35,000, $15,000 and $21,000. And as we know NADAguides.com is a highly prestigious award offered to the automakers. It’s nothing new to all of us that

Mercedes-Benz F-CELL Roadster –Hybrid drive is Revealed Out By Daimler

Daimler who is a maker of Mercedes-Benz has revealed F-CELL Roadster, which is the most hottest and trendy in their line of F-Series. Guess it’ll surely stand as inspiration from different variety of automotive epochs. When we look at its functioning, it is fitted with a 1.2 kW-hybrid drive which permits the F-CELL to reach a top speed of 15 mph and accomplish a functioning range of 217 miles.All

Banning black cars in California

In yet another case of Regulators Gone Wild, California legislation may soon restrict the color options for your next car. The specific colors that are currently on the chopping block are all dark hues, with the worst offender seemingly the most innocuous color you could think of: black. What resentment could California possibly harbor against black cars, you ask? Apparently, the Air Resources

Fisker Eco-Facilities – But no Ego-Facilities!

It got announced today by Premium green automaker Fisker Automotive that it has signed up its first and foremost cluster of 32 US retailers to market and service its luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles which is starting at the rate $87,900, 100mpg Karma sedan later in this year.Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon,

A new Partnership Venture amid Nisan and San Diego

New partnership gonna arise amid Nissan and San Diego Gas & electric (SDG&E), which is utility concern functioning in the San Diego, California. In order to develop an electric vehicle (EV) charging network this partnership idea raised.In the year 2010 ZEVs gonna get introduced by Nissan and it’s marketing will be done world wide after two years. In EV purchase and work with the utility in order

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U.S. states to use stimulus for transportation projects

Kansas will widen the U.S. 69 highway to remove a bottleneck outside Kansas City, along with a few other expensive projects. Maryland will spend its money in smaller pieces, resurfacing dozens of rutted roads and highways. Colorado will build an interchange on Elk Creek Road in Jefferson County, complete with an underpass for the elk.There is nothing monumental in President Barack Obama's plan to

Great Nano from Tata Motors ready to roll out in India – March 23rd 2009

INDIA'S Tata Motors is ready to launch the world's cheapest car amid predictionsthe vehicle could transform how millions travel and fears it would bring more traffic jams on Indian roads. Tycoon Ratan Tata was due to unveil the four-door jellybean-shaped car with tear-drop lights at a "revolutionary high-tech'' audio-visual show in India's financial hub Mumbai.The car is slated to cost just

Car thieves go for skill upgrades overseas

IT SEEMS that even crime bosses understand the import of skills upgrading.The New Sunday Times reported that car theft syndicates in Malaysia have beensending their members to Japan so that they can learn how to better disable caralarm systems.A police source told the paper: "Japan is the country of choice because it is the home to some of the biggest car makers such as Toyota and Honda."During

Changes on 2010 Toyota Camry

2010 Toyota CamryThere is a new front styling coming up with Toyota Camry and this car features out a restyled grille and greater headlights. Though it has great appearances one vital change for 2010 is the addition of a standard electronic stability system in addition to a boost in fuel economy for certain models and this 2010 Camry is out so check out for this car to have one in your area.Till

Car Payments to be covered by AutoNation for Job Loss Customers

For customers who lose their jobs a new incentive program got set up by AutoNation Inc. which covers up to six months of car payments on novel/used cars. President of AutoNation Inc. mentioned that all the car payments will be covered by the Payment Protection till the buyer gets a new job.He stated that it’s all particularly apt issues in this environment where there are in fact two big issues

Car’s being Awarded For the year 2009!

From last year November sales don’t look that good as they were 30%down. However the falls are now industry-wide with Honda posting a 32% decline, fall in Toyota sales 34% and even esteemed Porsche reporting plunge in sales almost 50%.Well these number apparently a trouble for the automakers but it’s not clear what they mean to the car shoppers. Since two months the credit crisis has been

Entry of Ford in Chrysler as GM’s deal is too feeble..!

The labor agreement is not going to be accepted by the Ford Canada that General Motor of Canada lately which struck with the Canadian Auto Workers union. This was decided by ford as they feel that the deal is going to return any enough cost savings. And now ford joined Chrysler telling that it needs more concessions from the CAW, which has agreed to open up contract agreements with Detroit-based

500 US Suppliers are at Severe Danger due to Plunge in Auto Production

A restructuring expert stated that huge amount of risk is faced by 500 US auto parts suppliers due to the great fall in the auto production and indecisive prospects for federal aid. Laura Marcero, who is the partner in corporate advisory and restructuring services, added that this situation resulted to a great threat to the economy. She added that in order to make money suppliers struggled so

Hold-up in the Entry of New Diesel Truck Engine By GM Motors

Due to a great fall in financial situation GM got to holdup one of its most advanced engine designed of 4.5-liter diesel which is useful for light duty trucks. A spokeswoman by name Susan Garavaglia stated that now it’s totally gonna be great tough time for them as they got make tough decision right now.Truck users were eagerly waiting with great enthusiasm for the entry of the engine which

Honda targets at Prius where its prices are just around at $20,470..!

By introducing a cheap car in US, Honda told that it would grab atleast few of the buyers from the market leader Toyota and this was the bet kept by Honda.American Honda Motor Co. stated that including shipping of the car it would cost just $20,470 and it’s of five-door model. And Toyota who is the main competitor of Honda has Toyota Prius at $22,720 where it includes all the costs of shipping

Canadian Autoworkers Union Agree to the Cost saving Pact

The Canadian autoworkers union agreed to range of contract concessions with General Motors of Canada on Sunday in a deal that shunned reductions to base salaries/pension benefits. A union statement told the agreement which reached out after round the clock talks which in turn saves the company substantial amounts of money and it ought to be ratified by the union members.In a news conference CAW

Struggle in auto industry in Turkey

Top European automotive executive said Turkey struggling in automotive industry because of fluctuations in foreign-currency rates. So they are troublesome for auto companies seeking to operate in Turkey.Volvo Overseas Chairman Lex Kerssemakers told the press inIstanbul that currency rates are constantly fluctuating in Turkey so they arehard to predict whether a foreign automotive company would be

CEO of Fiat set out to meet the US authorities

In order to convince government officials of the advantages of a planned alliance amid the Italian industrial group and struggling U.S. car maker Chrysler, the CEO of Fiat gonna go to Washington this week.Sergio Marchionne stated to the reporters of the auto show of Geneva that he is going within few days to continue forum with the federal authorities.Fiat alliance with Chrysler got announced

Drop in US sales (41.3%) which results to plunge of GM and Ford

In February top six US automakers plunge more than 37% where it’s the worst month since December 1981. Efraim Levy an analyst stated in a report that automotive industries are in high automotive depression among the great recession.All the shocked customers scared for their jobs, the value of their homes and stock market assets are cautious of making the sizable.

CEO states that Volkswagen goes ahead with the U.S. plant which lay off 16,500 impermanent workers

Martin Winterkorn who is the CEO stated to a German magazine that this particular year Volkswagen is not going to renew the contracts of its 16,500 workers due to the fall in the economy. In an interview he told that though there is industry crisis all over the world, there is no full stop in the construction of the new plant of VW in US. When the plant gets ready by 2011, he is expecting US to

Entry of Nissan in LCV business in North America

The latest news is that Entry of Nissan in LCV (Light Commercial Vehicles) business through a vital investment in North America.NNA (Nissan North America, Inc.) Is a part of Global Commitment to the segment which has announced that it’ll shortly introduce to the North American market three light commercial vehicles in three years and forge partnerships with Cummins Inc. for the engines and ZF

Obama mistaken on who invented the car

"That’s when autos reporter Micheline Maynard corrects Obama's statement that, " nation that invented the automobile cannot walk away from it." She points out, "The automobile was NOT invented in the U.S."President Barack Obama delivered a factual error in his speech to Congress on Tuesday night. The automobile was not invented in America. It was invented in Germany, by this man, Karl Benz.

Hyundai Motor On a Roll in U.S.

Hyundai motor is on roll in the market of United States of America. IntelliChoice which tracks automotive ownership data has opted Hyundai’s Sonata sedan as one of its “2009 Best Overall Values of the year.” Hyundai has also got third rank as having Americas best certified pre-owned program.In the list of 10 best used cars which are available under US $ 10,000, Hyundai’s Tucson, Grandeur XG, and

Obama promises not to walk out from the automobile industry

President Barack Obama pledged last night to hold U.S. automakers responsible for the bad practices but vowed to help out in making a retooled, re-imagined auto industry. In the comments which were prepared for the delivery to a joint session of Congress, Obama gave an abstemious assessment of the nation’s ills significantly the economic but he stated that they’ll reconstruct and recover and U.S.

Toyota recalls former U.S. chief Inaba as woes mount

Toyota Motor Corp. is bringing back Yoshi Inaba, the former U.S. sales chief who left the automaker to run an airport. His return will be approved at the annual shareholders meeting in June, spokesman Irv Miller said today.That meeting also will approve Akio Toyoda, grandson of the company's founder, as Toyota's new president. He is expected to shake up the automaker's management ranks as the

Signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Statement of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood On President Obama’s Signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act“Today President Obama kept faith with the American people. Less than one month after taking the oath of office, he signed the landmark American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “I thank and congratulate President Barack Obama for this impressive and hard-won victory.“

Fiats Might be manufactured in Europe but not in U.S.

There many advantages to a possible Fiat-Chrysler alliance, one of which will be the ability to manufacture many Italian models- Fiat 500, for example North America and within the North America. Few recommend Fiat’s rebirth totally in the new world which might come in the courtesy of European factories.Automotive reports tell us that First nuova fiats will be not in U.S. but will be built in

Production slice in North America and Japan by Honda

Motor Co. decided to cut production in North America and Japan by other 50,000 vehicles to match quickly fall in demand. For the fiscal year the North American output was 1.264 million units ending in March 31st.The company also stated on Jan27 that North American production cuts will have affect on Honda’s plants in Ohio, Alabama and Ontario. By 14,000 units Ohio will scale back the production

Toyota to lessen North American production

In order to reduce the production in North America, Toyota is employing additional measures at North American manufacturing plants. It’s also planning to implement few additional non-production days differing from plant to plant. At certain plants the company will also implement condensed work/pay weeks. At the affected plants, the production team members will work and will be paid for 72 hours

Obama to appoint panel for auto recovery

President Barack Obama plans to appoint senior administration officials _ rather than a single "car czar," as had been discussed _ to oversee a restructuring of the auto industry. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and National Economic Council Director Lawrence Summers will oversee the across-the-government panel, a senior administration official said on Sunday on the condition of anonymity

Electric cars: a boon for Canada?

Canada is well-positioned to take advantage of moves by auto makers to bring electric vehicles and other fuel-efficient technologies to market, say analysts who have studied these developments.The opportunities for Canada are exemplified by Ford Motor Co.'s partnership with Canadian auto parts manufacturer Magna International to produce a fully electric car that goes up to 160 kilometres on a

Patrick says he hasn't decided on gas tax hike

Governor Deval Patrick emphasized at a news conference today that he has not decided yet whether to propose an increase in the state’s gas tax to address the state transportation system’s financing problems. He said gas tax increases are just a few of the many options that he is discussing with his advisers. “We haven’t landed in any particular place yet,” he said. “We don’t have a lot of

Wagoner claims progress on GM reorganizing plan

Rick Wagoner who is the CEO of GM stated that GM’s reorganizing plan which is demanded by federal government is coming together. On a visit to Capitol Hill Wagoner told the reporters that they are making progress when it’s needed. He refused to tell any of the obstacles yet he stated that there are lots coming up and the time period is short.Feasibility plans are to be submitted to the Treasury

All American Auto Transport Releases Steps to Avoid Auto Transport Scams

All American Auto Transport, a leading auto transport company, today released steps to avoid the current auto transport scams and finding a reliable auto transport company for your car shipping needs."There are several very important steps to take to avoid the current auto transport scams that are occurring. We have been receiving numerous calls from people who have fallen into the same trap and

U.S. hires advisers for counsel on GM, Chrysler rescue

Two law firms has been retained by the U.S. government with broad bankruptcy know-how and the investment bank Rothschild to guide officials on the taxpayer-backed restructuring of General Motors and Chrysler LLC, a person with direct skill of work said. Last month U.S. Treasury hired New York law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft and will also deem a range of possibilities for striving

January shock: Hyundai sales increase 14.3%

Strong sales of the Sonata sedan and Santa Fe crossover helped out Hyundai stand with only two other brands in recording elevated U.S. sales in January when it’s compared with January 2008.The other two gainers were Hyundai's sister brand, Kia, and Subaru.Hyundai reported sales of 24,512 vehicles in January, a 14.3%augment over January 2008. Kia sales augmented up to 3.5 %. Merged, Hyundai and

Colliver steps away as Honda sales boss

Dick Colliver, who joined American Honda Motor Co. just as a huge sales kickback disgrace was intimidating the concern and who led Honda to reliable sales hit for a decade and a half, has stepped away as executive vice president of sales.Colliver will become senior adviser to the concern effective April 1.Reinstating Colliver as head of sales will be John Mendel, a previous Ford Motor Co. and

U.S. sales probable sank again in Jan., dragged down by fleets

U.S. auto sales in January probable stayed at quarter-century lows for the fourth straight month, as stable demand at dealerships couldn't make up for falling deliveries to fleets.Few surveys projected that January seasonally adjusted yearly sales rate of 10 million to 10.6 million cars and light trucks. General Motors forecasts a figure below 10 million, which would be the lowest as August 1982.

Honda cuts profit viewpoint again as Q3 earnings fall over

Dropping sales in North America and Europe sent operating profit at Honda Motor Co. declining 63 percent in the third quarter, pushing the firm to hack its outlook again.Honda now looking forward to operating profit of 140 billion yen ($1.46 billion) in the financial year ending March 31, compared with a former forecast of $1.88 billion. The novel target, released just a month after a former

Ford burns through $5.5 billion in 4th quarter as losses mount

Ford Motor Co., the only U.S. automaker working without federal loans, burned through $5.5 billion in cash in the last three months of 2008 as losses augmented.Ford completed the year with cash reserves of $13.4 billion as it tries to shun borrowing money from the U.S. government. Ford said it is right away drawing down $10.1 billion in obtainable credit lines as of concerns regarding the

Honda cuts more fabrication in North America and Japan

Honda Motor Co. said yesterday it is cutting fabrication in North America and Japan by another 50,000 vehicles to match quickly attenuation demand.The move slashes anticipated North American output to 1.264 million units for the financial year ending March 31. That's 12.0% lower than the preceding year and 13.9% below Honda's first forecast of 1.468 million vehicles this year.The North American

San Luis police urge auto burglary prevention

SAN LUIS, Ariz. - With a sum of 130 vehicles stole in 2008, or about 10 a month, and a border through which millions of people and cars cross every day, this city requires inhabitants to practice stronger preventive measures to reduce the number of car robberies, the police chief says. This is a vast city where “a car may be taken to Mexico within seconds of time,” said Javier Nuño, chief of

Senate Confirms LaHood as Transportation Secretary

Former Rep. Ray LaHood won Senate confirmation Thursday as President Obama's Transportation secretary. The Illinois Republican was confirmed by voice vote a day after the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee sent his nomination straight to the floor without a vote. LaHood, a moderate popular with colleagues, brings a bipartisan flavor to the Obama cabinet that could be valuable in

ZAP to Introduce Electric Van and Truck at Nation's Largest Auto Dealer Expo January 24

To aid automotive fleets reduce emissions and operating expenses, electric car pioneer ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP) will debut a five-passenger, 4-wheel, 100%, plug-in electric van at the National Automobile Dealers Association yearly conference and exposition, booth number 4763, January 24-27, 2009 at New Orleans.ZAP's novel Shuttle was designed for passenger convey or cargo. The seats can be removed so it

Port signs agreement with vehicle shipping company

The global transportation firm that purchased 3,200 new cars into Grays Harbor last week tells that it plans to go on exploring the possibility of creating a big-scale automotive processing facility in Aberdeen.The Pasha Group, which arranged the current shipment of Kia vehicles to Marine Terminal 4, joined the Port of Grays Harbor in a marketing agreement Monday letting them a year to study the

Toyota might just bring its IQ microcar to U.S

Toyota Motor Corp. inveterate Wednesday that it is sternly considering plans to bring its IQ -- a small three-seat urban commuter vehicle -- to the United States, during a speech at an industry discussion in Detroit.The vehicle, initiated in Japan last year, which is smaller than Toyota's subcompact Yaris and is about the size of a stylish microcar, which is of Mercedes-Benz."We think there is an

Mercedes-Benz Wins Award For First Lithium-Ion In Production Car

With the introduction of its S400 BlueHYBRID happening this summer, Mercedes is set to become the initial automaker to offer tremendously competent lithium-ion battery technology in a mass production passenger automobile. Considerably, Mercedes bathes the notoriously hot-running lithium-ion cells in chilled air from the S400's A/C system, making sure their safety and longevity for an estimated 10

State wise Auto workers Chart

The chart above shows the reach of the auto industry: When you add new-car dealerships, parts and wholesale jobs to the assembly jobs, auto-industry jobs are everywhere.

Higher gas tax may solve problems of carmakers

Many car companies like General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler are spending billions to make plug in electric cars at a time when the price of gasoline is below $2 per gallon. All these companies fear that if gas prices are so low even next year then their research of plug in electric cars will go waste. They have spent million of dollars for this research. In the last 5 months of

Air Transport Association predicts 3 percent passenger decline

The International Air Transport Association is forecasting its first predictable decline in passenger traffic since 1991.“Recession is now forecast for North America, Europe and Japan late this year and into 2009,” IATA said in its latest report.In 1991, the last major downturn in air traffic driven by recession, global passenger traffic fell 2.6 percent, the IATA said. The group predicts it will