Dacia Duster is Dangerous in Turns 
02.09.2010 14:00:24  Viewings: 2060
Recent tests from ANWB - Dutch correspondents for Germany's ADAC - in collaboration with Dutch magazine Autokampioen showed some handling issues with the Dacia Duster model.

Indian Taxi Drivers Made to Display Photo ID 
27.08.2010 10:45:38  Viewings: 144
Indian authorities have come up with a measure meant to help the passengers of taxis in Mumbai know who is carrying them from place to place: all taxi drivers in the city will be forced to display a photo ID, together with additional information about him/her.

 

 

Name of the Stig from Top Gear Announced Again... 
26.08.2010 10:30:47  Viewings: 1054
One of the world's best kept secrets has been unmasked this weekend, after the financial details of a company called Collins Autosport somehow got into the hands of the British media.

BMW M3 or Ford Mustang GT - Motor Trend Will Help to Decide. 2 VIDEOS  
25.08.2010 14:49:22  Viewings: 625
Ask and you will get the answer. Though, not always. Fortunately, journalists from Motor Trend have got 2010 BMW M3 and 2011 Ford Mustang GT for a while for own speed test.

The Americans Don’t Buy Electric Cars Because of Fear to Stall Halfway 
25.08.2010 10:44:01  Viewings: 613
Almost three quarters of the Americans refuse purchase of an electric car because can run down halfway. Experts of Consumer Electronics Association have come to such conclusion during survey of inhabitants of the USA. Besides, 66 percent cited poorly developed network of charging stations, 59 percent have found inconvenient the limited run of a car on completely charged accumulator.

Dismissed Workers of Opel are Dissatisfied with Severance Pay of 100,000 Euros 
23.08.2010 12:45:47  Viewings: 638
With plans to cut nearly 40 percent of its workforce at a plant in Bochum, Opel has proposed compensation measures for long-term workers. But the workers' council says the package isn't enough.

Ford Focus ST Banned for Sale in Europe From 2011 
21.08.2010 11:35:11  Viewings: 304
European Union's Euro 5 emissions standards, set to become mandatory from 1 January 2011 for the registration and sale of new types of cars, according to Autocar.

Al Capone's Cadillac to be Auctioned Off 
20.08.2010 12:20:32  Viewings: 353
A 1928 Cadillac that belonged to renown Chicago mobster Al Capone is to be auctioned at the upcoming Sports & Classics of Monterey event on August 20. The Caddy is expected to fetch some $500,000.

Opel Continues Lifetime Warranty Campaign 
20.08.2010 10:45:05  Viewings: 219
After the German competition authorities raised concerns that Opel's lifetime warranty campaign might actually be some sort of misleading advertising, company officials stepped in front of the media representatives and emphasized that Opel doesn't even think at stopping the programme.

European Car Market Has Fallen by 17 % 
19.08.2010 11:06:07  Viewings: 231
Last month became unsuccessful for 27 automobile markets of Europe. Sales of new cars in EU have fallen almost by 17 %.

Mercedes GL-Class AMG Spotted in the Desert 
19.08.2010 10:05:34  Viewings: 440
Spy photographers have managed to snap the first pictures of the AMG package for the Mercedes GL.

Audi to Use "Green" Rails 
18.08.2010 12:23:13  Viewings: 207
Audi AG is setting new standards in logistics: The carmaker is using trains powered by green electricity to transport its cars from Ingolstadt to the North Sea loading port of Emden, making it the first company in Germany to use green electricity in this way.

Daimler and General Motors have a Claim on GAZ 
18.08.2010 12:19:43  Viewings: 286
Some large world automotive companies considering the Gorky Automobile Plant as a potential platform for assembly of own models, according to Inside Line.

Is 'Lifetime' Opel Guarantee a lie? 
18.08.2010 11:30:34  Viewings: 461
The Centre for Protection against Unfair Competition (WBZ), which keeps an eye on companies' compliance with advertising and marketing laws, has sent the firm a warning notice stating it is making false promises in its advertising. The WBZ has threatened Opel with legal action if it does not withdraw the campaign within two days and sign a "cease and desist" declaration according to The Local.

Mazda Recalling Over 200,000 Vehicles Produced in 2007-2009 
17.08.2010 13:10:01  Viewings: 590
North American division of Mazda Motor is recalling over 200,000 Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles belonging to the 2007-2009 model years due to the loss of steering power assistance.