After the current generation of the Chevrolet Corvette was introduced to the market, both the media and the public were pleased by the car’s abilities and praised its dynamic qualities.
After the obvious wave of enjoyment started by the straight-line and cornering performance passed, people started noticing other interesting features, such as the car’s head-up display. This allows the driver to keep his eyes on the road and obtain crucial information at the same time – for example, one can se… (read more)
The Renault-Nissan Alliance continues the expansion of its Zero Emissions program, as it has finalized the E-Moving agreement with A2A utility developer, that was initiated last year and has the aim to develop a zero emission project in Lombardy, Italy.
The not-so-famous Nowack Motors tuner has created what can only be described as an SUV beast: the N700 4.8, a 715 hp and 623 lb-ft (845 Nm) incarnation of the BMW X6 M.
Although such a finishing order for the first race of the 2010 season within the Mercedes GP team was expected prior to the Bahrain Grand Prix, Nico Rosberg’s crossing the finish line ahead of Michael Schumacher impressed the members of the team’s staff greatly. One of the officials impressed with Rosberg’s performance last weekend was the team’s CEO Nick Fry, who had only good things to say about the youngest of his drivers.
Back in January this year, GM announced, loud, proud and unofficially, that the Cadillac Converj will enter production sometimes in 2012, to give luxury consumers a taste of the Voltec powertrain developd by the carmaker. The announcement, made by Bob Lutz, came after almost a year of uncertainty over the project.
British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph revealed it is preparing a festival to celebrate 20 years since the successful re-launch of the iconic brand. The festival will take place at the Mallory Park race circuit in Leicestershire on September 18, 2010. 
Another sales tool is available for car dealers in the UK. A new website called ukcarexchange.com promises to offer a new, rapid and cost-effective way of selling their units directly to consumers and trade.
Last year, at the end of a part-time schedule with Citroen Junior Team, South African rally driver Conrad Rautenbach failed to secure the necessary sponsorship for a second consecutive campaign with the French team. However, that isn’t to mean the 2007 FIA African Rally champion let go of his dream to compete a full season in the WRC, as he admitted he’s aiming for a return in the series in 2011.
After the UK Government announced in early February it has decided to extend the country’s scrappage scheme until the end of March, Kia Motors’ local division announced it is adding an extra spice to the offering. 
Contrary to what it initially planned to do, American supplier Visteon announced today it will keep the pension plans for the 23,000 employees and retirees. This means the decision made in December, when Visteon said it wants to transfer three of its pension plans to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).
For those who have always wondered what happens outside the rallying world cameras’ reach, we present a little story of the UK Skoda Motorsport team’s latest adventure.
The latest addition to the Alfa MiTo range, the Alfa MiTo 1.3 JTDM-2 has been introduced on the British Market. The new diesel engine is able to control the quantity of fuel injected into the cylinder, with a quicker and more flexible injection sequence. The Multijet II can, in fact, manage eight injections per cycle.
Taking the example of the North American professional sports, newly elected FIA president Jean Todt promised the world of motor racing that he will appoint a commissioner for every single racing series that is currently placed under the guidance of the ruling body. However, almost 5 months have passed since the FIA election process and Formula One is yet to find out the identity of its commissioner.
Automakers say that one of the most important issues regarding the electric car industry is the level of potential taxation for the energy used to power the EVs. Car manufacturers insist that governments address this problem asap.
The new rear spoiler in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series has been put through its paces on Tuesday at the Talladega Superspeedway by twenty four cars, including the front-runners. It was the first test of the spoiler at a restrictor-plate track. 
Though GM has closed down both the Saturn and the Hummer brands, its seems that the Saturn Outlook and the Hummer H3 are not completely dead, as both models are still in production, says autonews.com.
One of the biggest tire manufacturers in the world is currently making efforts to increase road safety awareness among drivers in a rather unusual way. Continental Tyres has released a new online driving game with attractive prizes to be won for the best displays of automotive skill.
Although finishing 6th at his return in the Formula One racing, 7-time world champion Michael Schumacher insisted he was pleased with his performance on Sunday. As revealed before the season opener, Schumacher was not expecting a podium run in Bahrain, as his Mercedes W01 was clearly the last challenger – out of the leading 4 teams – in terms of performance following the winter tests.
The man of the year 2009 for GM, Fritz Henderson, has slowly disappeared from the public eye after his strange removal from the helm of the once bankrupt American manufacturer back in December. Until now, that is, when news came he has been employed as a consultant by turnaround specialist AlixPartners, the same company who is working with GM with the sale and closure of the unwanted brands. 
The TomTom Netherlands-based GPS and auto satnav producer has released its latest map update package.