Volvo D5 twin-turbo diesel revealed for S80
January 7, 2009 6:39:00 PM
New D5 twin-turbo diesel engine features 205 hp and 420 Nm of torque. The engine has much improved fuel-economy and performance over the previous D5, with mileage of 6.2 liters/100 km for the full-siz...

Audi Mystery Concept to Debut Alongside R8 V10 in Detroit
January 7, 2009 6:09:00 PM
Audi is being particularly mysterious. The company will unveil a new concept when they introduce the Audi R8 V10 in Detroit.

Abarth Coupe details emerge
January 7, 2009 5:39:00 PM
Abarth is developing a small coupe based on the Fiat 500. It will be powered by a 1.4-litre turbo engine producing 158hp.

Rumors: Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV in the Works?
January 7, 2009 5:09:00 PM
Lamborghini is rumored to be readying a new Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV. The supercar would be lighter and faster than the LP640, going 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds.

Kia Release second Soulster Concept Teaser Image
January 7, 2009 4:39:00 PM
Another image of the Kia Soulster concept has been leaked. The photo seems to imply either a small SUV or a small, hatch-less pick-up truck

Honda Reveal first Images and details of Concepts Heading for Tokyo Auto Salon
January 7, 2009 4:09:00 PM
Honda Access will exhibit two new concepts at the Tokyo Auto Salon from the 11th January. The two concepts are based on the S2000 sports car and the Fit RS compact.

Ferrari to bring back pit 'traffic lights'
January 7, 2009 1:50:11 AM
Ferrari plans to bring back its controversial 'traffic lights' pit stop system for the 2009 season.

Project Kahn Drophead Coupe
January 7, 2009 1:20:11 AM
New pictures of the beautiful Project Kahn Drophead Coupe have been made available. Shown here in Black Diamond, the understated luxury of the car becomes obvious.

Mercedes E-Class sedan brochure scans leaked
January 7, 2009 1:07:43 AM
At last official images and engine details of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have been leaked through a scanned marketing brochure.

Pontiac G8 ST sport truck cancelled
January 7, 2009 12:50:11 AM
GM has killed the Pontiac G8 ST sport truck as part of its plans to shrink Pontiac and make it more of a niche brand. Pontiac said it will also be reducing the number of models in its range from the p...

Kubica starts own kart team
January 7, 2009 12:20:11 AM
Robert Kubica has joined the growing ranks of formula one drivers who are also involved with teams in the lower categories of the sport.

Ferrari F2009 to debut next week
January 6, 2009 11:36:38 PM
Red Bull Racing has announced that its 2009 car, the RB5, will make its track debut in February at the Spanish test circuit Jerez.

Suzuki Kizashi sedan is alive again - official
January 6, 2009 11:27:32 PM
Suzuki has denied reports that it has killed production plans for its mid-sized sedan. The company says the production version of the sedan based on the Kizashi 3 concept will debut at the New York au...

Honda F1 boss confirms multiple potential buyers and Ferrari engine talks
January 7, 2009 2:20:11 AM
Honda team boss Ross Brawn has confirmed he is in talks with his former employer Ferrari about securing a customer engine supply for 2009.

GM to receive second Treasury loan installment of $5.4 billion on Jan. 16
January 6, 2009 10:53:54 PM
Troubled automaker GM will receive its second loan installment soon. GM will be getting a total of 9.4 billion US dollars this month. It may get an additional 4 billion more in February depending on U...

Punk Icon Iggy Pop Sells Car Insurance
January 6, 2009 9:32:46 PM
Iggy Pop was a punk / rock legend in the 1960s and 1970s. He's now being paid to sell car insurance as the frontman for swiftcover.com in their new ad campaign.

Audi S1 - details emerge
January 6, 2009 9:02:46 PM
An Audi S1, a high-performance version of the 2010 Audi A1 mini car will launch in 2011. Packing over 200hp from its 1.4 TSI engine, the S1 should blast from 0 - 60mph in 6 seconds.

Toyota shuts plants for 11 days
January 6, 2009 8:03:34 PM
Toyota will put a halt to production for parts in February and March due to poor auto sales. The temporary cut is meant to decrease the surplus of unsold new cars held by the company.

1000hp Twin Supercharged Dodge Challenger by RDP Performance
January 6, 2009 7:33:34 PM
Some lunatic has tuned a Dodge Challenger to 1,000 horsepower, turning the American muscle car into a true drag racer.