The redesigned Audi A8 that is projected to arrive sometime in 2010 – to be sold as model year 2011 – will be incorporating aluminum sheet from Novelis. Novelis will supply specially-treated 6000-series automotive sheet. The model will also reportedly use Novelis Fusion technology to achieve higher weight savings.
The Novelis Fusion AS250 sheet uses an innovative, patented, multi-layer aluminum technology that Novelis has dubbed "the new aluminum" because it offers performance ben… (read more)
Sebastian Vettel will start the season opening race of Bahrain Grand Prix from the first spot on the grid, ahead of Ferrari’s duo Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso. These three drivers were actually the only ones in the field to drop under 1:55 seconds in Q3, as McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton had to settle for the 4th place more than a second behind.
Although the biggest Japanese car maker was attacked form all the angles in the American media in recent weeks following several accelerator pedal incidents, the brand seems to have successfully bounced back in the top sales list.
Daimler’s AMG performance division took a very important step forward regarding its "AMG Performance 2015" drive system strategy by releasing a redeveloped 5.5-liter V8 Biturbo petrol unit and a fresh AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission.
The new FIA president, Jean Todt has revealed Friday after Formula One’s Bahrain practice that he favors the reintroduction of the 107 percent rule. After the closing moments of the first official practice sessions of the 2010 F1 championship it was clear for everyone that this year’s newcomers, in terms of both drivers and teams, will struggle to keep the pace with the more experienced runners.
It seems that the Russian car market will not be relaunched as expected. According to just-auto.com, the Russian government may reduce its plans to invest 180 billion roubles ($6.12 billion) by 2020 in the development of the car industry.
The MINI has a lot of rivals. The idea of a premium small car worked like a charm for the British car manufacturer so, obviously, other automakers became interested in this segment. The Alfa Romeo MiTo, one of the most recent competitors of the MINI, has just been updated by the Italians. The car received MultiAir technology, alongside numerous technical innovations.
Everybody loves green technology. A lot of the new production models and concept cars use green technology, have reduced fuel consumption, low CO2 emissions and are meant to save the planet. As the future seems to be electric, car manufacturers need to get their technology on the market. As studies in this area continue, were are astonished from time to time by the people’s creativity.
After presenting its new Golfsport Collection, BMW has taken another step in meeting the requirements of its customers and presented its new BMW Yachtsport Collection. The producer says that all the items are made of ultramodern materials, created for demanding sailing trips, and designed to make a fashion statement on shore. The line was developed in collaboration with nautical outfitter Henri Lloyd, the expert in technical sailing apparel.
The North American Ferrari Challenge Season is debuting its 2010 season today at Miami’s Homestead Speedway (races will be held throughout the weekend).
Last week, General Motors announced that it will keep Hummer on life support until May 1. If the carmaker doesn’t reach an agreement with a partner for Hummer’s takeover by then, the brand will be killed. But it looks like the rugged marque isn’t willing to go down without a fight, literally: Lynch Hummer, the brand’s largest U.S. Hummer dealer announced that it is offering a Browning Citori White Lightning Shotgun for every sold unit.
Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha has just unveiled photos and details of the latest addition to its popular FZ sportsbike range, namely the FZ8 and Fazer8 machines. The new models will not be a competitor of the Yamaha YZF-R1, but will follow on the success of the FZ6 series.
As society evolves, more and more prejudices are left behind, and the automotive market makes no exception form this rule: a recent study perfected in the UK shows that 60 percent of moms enjoy the whole car-buying experience.
The first day of action in the 2010 Formula One championship ended a couple of hours ago, and most of the drivers – with the sole exception of HRT F1’s Karun Chandhok – got a taste of how racing is going to look like in Bahrain this weekend.
The Italian motorcycle manufacturer revealed it has reached an agreement with the Federazione Motociclistica Italiana (FMI) for a more complex and diversified programme of riding courses this year. 
Fiat has developed a new marketing campaign to promote its commercial vehicles in the UK.
A new coalition has been formed in order to promote road safety and raise awareness of traffic safety initiatives that prevent injuries and decrease fatalities in the United States. Dubbed the Partnership for Advancing Road Safety (PARS), the newborn organization will try to send messages like it’s not okay to speed, run red lights, drive while distracted, and others.
The spring has not arrived yet, but it seems like the future will bring a convertible rain.Yesterday, we reported that a series of leaked European Patent Office drawings revealed the upcoming Mercedes SLS AMG roadster. Today, it’s the U.S. Patent Office’s turn to surface the design cues of a luxury sports convertible. We are talking about the anticipated Porsche Panamera Cabrio, now revealed through a set of images and drawings published by autocar.
The second practice session on Friday lacked the action from the opening outing on the Sakhir International Circuit this morning, as most of the competitors focused on long stints to simulate race conditions. Under the circumstances, it was Mercedes GP’s Nico Rosberg who topped the timing reports in the afternoon, after setting an early pace only 20 minutes into the P2.
Bettina Singhartinger and Andrea Spielvogel, two female Daimler AG employees, will join the official lineup for the Aicha des Gazelles women’s rally. The two will enter competition in a Mercedes-Benz Viano 4matic, Daimler announced today. The rally kicks-off on March 27, 2010 in on Morocco’s Atlantic coast.