Tuesday, March 17, 2009

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REPORT: Quandt Family to Block Daimler & BMW Cross Ownership Plan
A rumoured cross-share tie-up between BMW and Daimler is allegedly being blocked by the Munich company's majority owners, the Quandt family.
03.17.2009 10:30 PM ... view
First 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 & Two Mustang GT Concept Cars to be Auctioned
Ford has announced plans to auction off the first production 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 and a pair of Mustang GT concepts at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction next month.
03.17.2009 10:00 PM ... view
FIA introduces voluntary budget cap for 2010
The annual limit, set for now at 33m euros, will be "an alternative to running under the existing rules" which will remain unchanged until 2012 according to a deal reached with the FOTA alliance.
03.17.2009 9:30 PM ... view
Mini Planning New Small City Car Concept for Frankfurt
New model will offer a fully electric version and is being developed by BMW in partnership with Fiat. The concept may also spell the return of the Topolino nameplate for Fiat and the Isetta title for a future BMW or MINI model.
03.17.2009 9:00 PM ... view
World Speed Record Breaking SSC Ultimate Aero up for Sale
The actual world record-breaking SSC Ultimate Aero is up for sale on eBay at a minimum price of US$100,000. How much for the world's fastest car? Let's watch and see.
03.17.2009 8:30 PM ... view
Supermodel Jodie Kidd takes Fiat 500 on Eco-Test Drive
Fiat is launching a new eco-test drive program at 10 London area dealerships to show the benefits of green motoring with their new 500 model.
03.17.2009 8:00 PM ... view
Insightful Videos Showcase Audi Q5 & A4 Production Process
Watch as the Audi A4 and Q5 are brought to life in this shortened video of the cars' manufacturing steps. You may also notice that it's not only men who do this noble job.
03.17.2009 7:30 PM ... view
FIA Confirms Most Race Victories to Decide 2009 Champion
The World Motor Sport Council on Tuesday rejected F1 teams' unanimous proposal to tweak the formula one points system.
03.17.2009 7:00 PM ... view
Photo Update: New Ford Focus RS
30 brand new images
03.17.2009 6:30 PM ... view
Porsche 997 V-RT Edition Turbo by Vorsteiner
Vorsteiner offers aerodynamic parts and a new set of wheels in a performance package for the Porsche 997 Carrera.
03.17.2009 6:00 PM ... view
Audi A5 Cabrio Driving Footage
Audi has released new driving footage of their upcoming A5 Cabrio ahead of the model's launch in spring.
03.17.2009 5:30 PM ... view
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Launched
Chevrolet's 2010 Camaro starts production today, and peformance and fuel economy numbers are making their way onto the web
03.17.2009 5:00 PM ... view
Nissan GT-R gets Higher Specs, Higher Price in 2010MY
An increase in horsepower for the 3.8 liter, twin-turbo V6 takes the GT-R from 480 to 485 hp. A re-tuned transmission and suspension as well as more colorful cosmetics have upped the value quotient on the 2010 GT-R.
03.17.2009 4:00 PM ... view
All Mini Models to get JCW Treatment?
MINI is currently testing performance versions of the Cross SUV at Nurburgring but won't say whether it will be a JCW edition. JCW is MINI's official tuning partner and lends its name to performance versions of MINI models.
03.17.2009 3:00 PM ... view
Ssangyong C200 Eco Concept Released Ahead of Seoul Motor Show Debut
The Ssangyong C200 Eco Concept has been unveiled before it makes its public appearance at the Seoul International Motor Show.
03.17.2009 3:00 PM ... view
Upcoming Audi RS3 to Receive 5-Cylinder Turbo from TT-RS
According to a recent report, Michael Dick, a member of Audi's board of management for technical development has stated that the company is considering building a new RS3.
03.17.2009 2:34 AM ... view
Brawn GP diffuser design disputed
Brawn GP is the third team whose diffuser design for its 2009 car has been questioned by F1 rivals including Renault's Flavio Briatore.
03.17.2009 2:04 AM ... view
Ferrari F450 Test Mule Spied Up Close During Winter Testing
New images of a Ferrari F450 test mule dressed up in F430 garb have come to light. Some rumours point to an F450 with over 520hp underneath it. Bring it on!
03.17.2009 1:34 AM ... view
Toyota nearly axed F1 team
Executives of the Toyota Motor Corporation considered following fellow struggling Japanese carmaker out of formula one, a top chief of the Cologne based team has admitted.
03.17.2009 1:04 AM ... view
Wiesmann GT Prototype Totaled on the Autobahn
Nobody was killed during an autobahn accident on Friday the 13th involving a Wiesmann prototype and a BMW Convertible. The damage came to €150,000.
03.17.2009 12:34 AM ... view
Opel Insignia Spied in Michigan by WCF Reader
A 2009 Opel Insignia has been snapped in Michigan by a WCF follower. Although the car was and still is in the States, confirmation of its US production moniker being Cadillac or Buick could not be fully established.
03.17.2009 12:04 AM ... view
BMW X1 Prototype Shows More Skin
Our spies have managed to catch the best pictures so far of BMW's upcoming X1 crossover and this time we can get a better glimpse of what to expect when production model debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
03.16.2009 11:19 PM ... view
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