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06 09 2010
Over 200 million Cars to hit China's roads by 2020
Over 200 million Cars will take to China's roads by 2020, more than twice last year's figure, news reports said Sunday.

Suzuki Motor planning 3rd car manufacturing plant in India
Suzuki Motor Corp. is planning to build a third car manufacturing plant in India that could come on-stream as early as 2013, a move that will make India the biggest production base for Suzuki Motor.

Labor Day partiers: a designated driver can save lives and legal woes
Planning ahead for a designated driver should be high on your list when making Labor Day weekend barbecue plans. Not only can you help save lives, you'll save yourself potential legal troubles.

04 09 2010
Bugatti Automobiles appoints head of sales, marketing and aftersales
Bugatti Automobiles has appointed Stefan Brungs as head of sales, marketing and aftersales department, beginning October 1, 2010.

Designing A Bullet: The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport
In the case of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, huge walloping buckets of Euros were required. Bugatti describes it as "the climax of the Veyron series." It boasts 1183 horsepower and 268-mph.

The 'Mona Lisa' of Cars
The 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic is the Most Expensive Car in the World! it worth $35 million.

Bentley appoints head of marketing
Alasdair Stewart, who directed sales and marketing for Bugatti, has been named the new head of marketing for Bentley.

31 08 2010
Bio Cars
Motive Industries Inc. of Alberta Canada has announced the development of Canada's first bio-composite electric bodied car.

Mazda's radical new future
Mazda is poised to completely reinvent itself by launching a new multi-purpose platform, a new chassis and suspension set-up and an advanced six-speed automatic.

City Spends $280K On Car Washes
The Daily News has been taking advantage of City Comptroller John Liu's checkbooknyc.com, which tracks city spending online.

Pontiac job fair puts GM Cars in the spotlight
The General Motors Minority Supplier Council and GM Minority Dealers Association, along with Pontiac area churches and the city of Pontiac, rolled out a different type of Dream Cruise.

Fossil fuel addiction: Processing collective grief
In America, we are addicted to our lifestyles. We like our homes, our Cars, our televisions and computers, the assortment of food at the grocery, all of our little creature comforts really.

Mileage jump has couple wondering where Cars been
A couple who left their car parked in a long-term lot near Kennedy Airport during a trip to California were trying to figure out what their car has been doing without them.

World Cup legacy: more bids to get South Africans out of their Cars
The Fan Walk – a car-free stretch in Cape Town that connected a downtown public soccer viewing area with a World Cup stadium – has spurred plans for more pedestrian malls at sporting events.

China Premier Says Japanese Companies' Wages Too Low
Premier Wen Jiabao told a visiting Japanese delegation Sunday that Japanese companies operating in China should address workers' unhappiness over low wages.

28 08 2010
The car that (almost) drives itself.
The Mercedes E550 Cabriolet has features like low-speed cruise control and special air vents that make driving a convertible more enjoyable.
Toyota hiring 2,000 in Mississippi.
Toyota has begun hiring auto production and maintenance workers for its plant in Blue Springs, Mississippi.

The Most Expensive Car in the World!
What makes a car worth $35 million? A Bugatti at the Mullin Automotive Museum! The 'Mona Lisa' of Cars, the 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, the Most Expensive Car in the World!

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport Goes Public
Bugatti describes its new Veyron 16.4 Super Sport as "the climax of the Veyron series." It boasts 1183 horsepower and 1106 pound-feet of torque.

Fiat denies Alfa Romeo sale to Volkswagen
The German auto giant already has Audi, Seat, Skoda, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti as well as Porsche under it's belt. It also owns Italdesign ans Karmann.

22 08 2010
Throngs take a spin down Memory Lane in Detroit's finest
For the 16th year, American Cars from yesteryear will rumble along 16 miles of Woodward Avenue today, evoking memories of when the drivers were 16 years old.

Dream Cruise's charm goes beyond Cars
Start your engines. It doesn't matter what size -- 440, 351, 426, 302, and I-4 to W-12 -- the official Woodward Dream Cruise starts with a rumble.

Google photographing French streets again, minus Wi-Fi scans
Google said it had resumed photographing France with its Street View bikes and Cars but without gathering fragments of personal data sent over unsecured Wi-Fi systems. Auction thief strikes again, this time in Tenn.
A thief that uses fake IDs to steal Cars from auto auctions has struck again.

Toyota confronts its clueless customers
If you missed Toyota's latest missive to concerned customers, here's the gist: Today's newfangled Cars are so high-tech, there is a lot going on under the hood that most people just don't understand.

Welcome to the world of jointly owned brands
Just two years ago, domestic Chinese automakers were perfectly content to form joint ventures with international automakers and build Cars with foreign badges.

Toyota evokes James Bond in new push for sports Cars
Toyota, the world's largest automaker, hopes to rebuild its reputation for quality following record recalls, in part, by adding more fun and performance to the automaker's car lineup.

Honda's emphasis on U.S. production protects profits
Honda Motor Co. became the first Japanese automaker to build Cars in the U.S. 28 years ago in part to fulfill a long-held goal of founder Soichiro Honda.

Kyle Busch goes two for two at Bristol
Kyle Busch moved one step closer to sweeping the weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, winning the Nationwide series race on Friday after intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski.

Energy labels for Cars
Electric vehicles will be labelled as zero-emissions vehicles under a new energy consumption rating system for cars, despite the fact that grids they are plugged into could be powered by coal-fired stations.

17 08 2010
Global solar powered car rally begins
Teams from three continents have set off from the Place des Nations in Geneva with their electric Cars on the longest and greenest race of all time, called the Zero Race.

Coney Island Marches Against Escalating Violence
"This is the worst I've seen it, open these community centers, give these kids other things to do," said Charles Rogucki who lost his sister to gunfire in Coney Island. .

America's Poverty Insurance still works today
We live in an insurance-crazed society. It must reflect our obsessive culture that encourages people to worry about everything. We insure our Cars in case we dent our fender in the supermarket.

Lotus Leaks Evora S and Evora Auto Paris Presence
We don't know whether to classify this as a goof of major proportions or just a well disguised publicity stunt, but Lotus' PR department has done it: it has leaked most of the information regarding its Evora S and Evora Auto Paris Presence.

Market Research Firm Says Internet-Connected Devices Will Surpass 5 Billion This Month
IMS Research has shared some findings indicating that the number of Internet-connected devices is expected to pass the 5 billion milestone this month.

China Auto Logistics second quarter revenues climb 21.5%
Luxury car retailer and automotive website developer China Auto Logistics (NASDAQ:CALI) reported another strong quarter for growth as China`s emerging upper class continued to shell out money.

Does the Dodge Challenger ad appeal to anti-British sentiment?
The British aren't flavour of the month among American consumers just at the moment, thanks to BP's little accident in the Gulf of Mexico.

Trackspeed Porsche claims victory at Silverstone
Championship leader David Ashburn and his co-driver Glynn Geddie took an exciting late victory in a sensational two-hour Avon Tyres British GT Championship enduro at Silverstone yesterday.

Tata bringing two all-electric Cars to a Europe near you by March
First of all, don't worry, the spontaneously combusting Nano isn't among the pair of newly Euro-bound EVs from Tata.

08 08 2010
Suzuki looking for some respect on the road
Despite favorable reviews from the automotive press, few in America are aware of the Suzuki Kizashi, the mid-sized sedan with the odd sounding name. So far, barely 3,000 Cars have been sold here.

Audi sales rise 7.7% in July on U.S., China surge
Audi said deliveries rose 7.7 percent in July as demand from China and the U.S. boosted sales to record levels in both regions. Deliveries increased to 91,400 Cars and sport-utility vehicles last month.

Pagcor cuts gas subsidy for Manila police Cars
After the controversial P21 million bill for fastfood for policemen, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) is reportedly scrapping its fuel subsidy for Manila police Cars.

Maintain your computer for better performance and longer component life
Computers require regular maintenance to operate efficiently. We change the oil in our Cars every three-thousand miles. We get the furnace serviced once a year to be sure it is safe and functioning..

The Nintendo 3DS: The Latest Revolution
Technology is advancing at a surprising pace. There are cures for cancer, robots are becoming more prominent, and Cars are beginning to learn to detect other vehicles.

Trouble in paradise: even celebs aren't immune to heartbreak They may live in million dollar mansions, drive fancy Cars, and be worth ridiculous amounts of money, but one thing celebrities can’t seem to buy these days is love.
Alstom Transport bags contract to supply metro Cars for Chennai metro rail
The consortium of Alstom Transport SA and Alstom India Ltd has bagged the Rs 1471.3 crore worth contract to design, manufacture, supply, test and commission coaches for Chennai Metro Rail.

Scrap transforms into Autobot
Artists in Beijing have come up with their own version of the Autobot, the alien robot which can transform into Cars and machinery, from the Transformers movies.

03 08 2010

Geely Holding Group named Volkswagen's Stefan Jacoby as CEO of Volvo Cars, after completing its acquisition of the Swedish brand from Ford.
Ford said today it has completed the sale of Volvo Cars to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group for $1.8 billion.
Getting parents to buy children books instead of toy guns and Cars - and enticing readers in outlets like hair salons - are just two of the challenges facing Africa's publishers.
A bill that supporters say would allow Massachusetts consumers to get vehicles fixed at a wider range of repair shops has failed to gain approval.
The Chevrolet Volt was supposed to symbolize the resurgence of America's car industry while moving us towards energy independence.
FY2010 saw Trovit.com, the Vertical Search Engine for Property, Cars and Jobs, roll out a new site for the U.S. market (http://www.trovit.com).
Geely Automotive paid $1.5bn for the ailing carmaker Volvo • Geely aims to lift production by more than 50% to 600,000 Cars.
Australia-based automaker Holden is poised to announce plans to offer an E85-compatible version of the country's best-selling - flex-fuel Cars.

27 07 2010

Fiat Italian carmaker has managed to make more money while producing fewer Cars.
Livingston County's nine police departments' patrol Cars are getting automated external defibrillators to help in cardiac emergencies.
The VisLab Intercontinental Autonomous Challenge ("VIAC") solar-powered robot car left Parma, Italy, today en route to Shanghai, China.
The Dubai Police have seized the Cars and driving licences of a group of UAE nationals who installed specific devices to increase the speed of their Cars and raced their Cars in the dark.
China's air pollution increased this year for the first time since 2005 due to sandstorms, a rise in construction and industrial projects.
Italian car manufacturing giant Fiat has entered a partnership with Irish energy technology company SolarPrint to develop solar panels that can be incorporated into the roof surface of vehicles.
The Greens are pushing for a mandatory fuel efficiency standard in Australian Cars in line with European targets.
New-car sales in San Diego County jumped 30 percent during the first half of the year, and sales of light trucks rose 18 percent as the county continued to recover from a four-year decline in auto..
Plugin luxury Cars maker Fisker Automotive has received 189 million in loans to fund the production of its electric Karma model

22 07 2010
Honda will start selling an electric vehicle as well as a plug-in hybrid in 2012 in the U.S. and Japan, joining the race to manufacture green Cars in which rivals have already taken slight leads.
Citroen is continuing to make efforts to become an important name on the European premium saloon market. The company will tackle this segment via its DS range, planing to build a DS9 Model.
It was only a matter of time until green vehicles moved from the automotive world to the realm of politics and that first step was taken in Australia, a country who prepares for federal elections.
Fisker Automotive, a startup maker of plug-in luxury Cars, paid $20 million for a shuttered factory previously operated by General Motors and plans to build rechargeable Cars there by 2012.
London and Paris: a tale of two bike-hire schemes London's much-vaunted bike-hire scheme launches next week. Parisians love their Vélib' scheme – but will Londoners take to their new bikes so fondly? It's not the best of starts.
Germany's Volkswagen AG will roll out gas-electric hybrids and all-electric Cars in the next couple of years as part of its plan to stake a leading position in the battery-powered electric car sector.
Prospects for increased gold production in Mexico are set to receive a boost following major investment plans announced by billionaire businessman Carlos Slim.
Daimler, BMW surge on 'bottomless' appetite for German luxury Cars The Mercedes E class, BMW's new 5 series and a revamped Audi A8 are attracting wealthy buyers in the United States and China, prompting the German carmakers to boost deliveries.



11 07 2010
FIA issue revised safety car rules. Chinese consumers receive $8800 off an all-electric car, or $7320 off a plug-in hybrid.

10 07 2010
Rumors over Allowing New Cars in Gaza Cause Setback in Prices. India Car Sales Growth Likely to Halve.

09 07 2010
Peugeot's car club concept, Mu, mixes aspects of regular car hire and car clubs, and rents out bikes, scooters and even sports coupés at competitive prices

08 07 2010


Starting young to build a solid credit history makes it easier to buy a home or car in the future.

07 07 2010
Record sales for recession-proof luxury cars.

06 07 2010
Buy an electric car, rent the battery.

05 07 2010


From the Amphicar to the Delorean, these cars didn't sell in their prime. Record sales for recession-proof luxury cars.

04 06 2010


Toyota recalling 138,874 Lexus Cars; valve issue cited. Amsterdam-listed Spyker Cars, which bought Sweden's Saab earlier this year, could achieve a dual listing in Sweden within four months. Bugatti Veyron sets land speed record for production cars.

03 06 2010


Nonvisual interface may allow blind people to drive cars. The Flying Car Will Be Here Next Year. Ford reports record first-half China sales.

02 06 2010


Nissan Explores Expanding Hybrid-Car Lineup Beyond Infiniti M Luxury Model. Volkswagen CEO: 3.5 Mln Cars Sold Globally In 1H; +15% On Year. Toyota Prius, Best Selling Car In Japan Again.

01 06 2010


Shares of Tesla Motors Inc. fell below last week's initial public offering price as excitement for the company's electric Cars began to burn out. European Union regulators on Tuesday approved Chinese carmaker Geely to buy Sweden's iconic Volvo Cars.

30 06 2010

A VW Executive to Take Over at Porsche. The change is part of an expansion of Volkswagen's influence over the maker of high-performance Cars. Toyota recalling 138,874 Lexus Cars; valve issue cited. Amsterdam-listed Spyker Cars, which bought Sweden's Saab earlier this year, could achieve a dual listing in Sweden within four months.

29 06 2010

Now, Mercedes to sell used cars in India. Tesla Motors Valued At $1.33 Billion Ahead Of Tuesday's IPO. Bus cuts drive Americans back to cars. Breathalyzers To Be Installed In All New Cars? Washington, Maryland install electric vehicle charging stations. Bill to let green cars access to busy highway lanes OK'd. McLaren F1 Designer Unveils New Ultra-Efficient Minicar. Drivers demand in-car Internet despite safety issues.

28 06 2010

Land Rover is moving to offset hikes in fuel prices under the upcoming Emissions Trading Scheme by equipping its flagship 2011 Range Rover Vogue with the carmaker's most efficient diesel engine yet. The Range Rover HSE is a Smug SU Varguably one of the most luxurious and desirable vehicles on the road. The next-generation Range Rover Vogue gains an all-new diesel engine, while the Sport Range will be trimmed in 2011. Tata Group firm Land Rover will launch two advanced diesel versions of its sports utility vehicle (SUV), Range Rover, in UK by September this year. UK Range Rover gets bigger V8 diesel with with lower emissions. A new 4.4-litre turbodiesel V8 engine aimed primarily at European customers is the main new feature of the 2011 Range Rover line which also gets minor styling, drivetrain and equipment upgrades. Range Rover Autobiography Black Limited Edition Launched.

27 06 2010

2010 world's most reliable cars don't come from Europe: They're straight out of Detroit. 91 percent of 2009 model year cars sold in the United States came equipped with an automatic transmission. Betty Loren-Maltese plans to start selling cars. Ford Fiesta rolls into U.S. 'Futuristic' 1961 Ford Thunderbird to auction in Orange County Geely to sell 150000 Volvo cars in China by 2015.

26 06 2010

In Paris, Electric Cars May Join Rental Bikes. Small Is the New Big At Ford. Tesla IPO: Will build electric cars for $178 million. Toyota has recalled 17000 2010 Lexus HS 250h hybrids after safety tests found they did not meet federal crash standards. Volvo reported it sold 334808 cars worldwide last year, a decline of 11% from 2008.

25 06 2010

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which is buying Ford Motor's (FN) Volvo car unit, aims to sell 150000 Volvo cars in China. Mexico to eliminate car tax under stimulus plan. Electric and ethanol cars get $114M push in California. Ford Aims for 100-Percent Petroleum-Free Compostable Cars. Obama administration is backing new aid to push electric-cars.

24 06 2010

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 SuperSport priced at $2.4 million. Tesla Motors plans $167-million stock offering. Buick's unlikely resurgence. Germany's inaction keeps Opel, and GM's production plans, in neutral. BMWs to read your BlackBerry e-mail to you. Camry rated most American car again.

23 06 2010

$4.5 million Bugatti saloon revs up interest here. Volkswagen Said to Shuffle Porsche, Bentley Managers. One buyer purchased a 2008 Bugatti Veyron with only 801 miles on it at an auction for "only" $858000. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Awarded "Best of the Best" Convertible. The nearly 1000 bhp supercar, the Bugatti Veyron is now officially available in India.

22 06 2010

Annual US Hybrid Sales Beyond 1 Million by 2015. Battery technology is keeping electric Cars heavy, expensive and with a limited range. Cadillac Adds Four-Year Free Maintenance Program for New Vehicles. Cadillac joins Lincoln in offering free maintenance. In California electronic license plates on cars are the new advertising frontier. Lotus special editions revealed. Luxury Travel Company Vietnam is able to provide travelers the old Cars or limousines. Ontario to offer rebates on electric, hybrid cars. Porsche, Volkswagen, and Audi Clash Over Small Sports Cars. Saab Seeks Sexy, Shapely Styling. New owner expects Saab sales to double in 2010. Toyota targets to sell more cars in rural India! Toyota, Honda may slow exports of China-made cars. Volkswagen gains reliability, loses some delight. Volvo recalls nearly 30,000 Cars of its Cars worldwide due to a problem with the gear shift that could make it difficult for drivers to change gears. Yuan Impact: Consumer Goods and Autos.

21 06 2010

Afghanistan's mineral riches: It's about the batteries. Buzz builds around electric cars as Nissan plans debut. California will lead the nation on electric cars. Car charging stations coming to a mall or parking lot near you soon? Cherry red Isetta draws attention at Super Cruise-in. Classic Chevrolets, like this red 1939 Chevy, were among the many cars at the annual car show in Pismo. Honda Squeezes CR-Z into Growing Lot of Compact Cars. Hybrid cars slowly mix into police fleets. Lincoln offers free maintenance for three years on new cars.

20 06 2010

Oil Spill could have powered 115000 cars for a year. Sales of secondhand luxury cars have been declining since November and touched a new low in May. Taiwan seeking US partnerships to develop electric cars. U.S. Cars Tops In Quality. US Auto Makers Support End to Discriminatory Taxes on Rental Cars. US Cars Lag Behind European, Japanese in CO2 Emissions Reduction. Volvo Recalling 500 Cars for Shifter Problem. Women prefer to purchase small cars and crossovers, typically from foreign automakers.

19 06 2010

Battle takes shape over car dealers' position in consumer protection agency. Dirty cars can pose serious threat to health in warmer weather, reveals a new study. Electric Cars Improve Convenience, Cost, But Still Face Snags. Electric-Car Maker Tesla to Seek $178 Million in IPO. First 4400 Volt buyers to get free chargers. Long Beach has landed what is touted as the number one classic car show and nostalgia event in the country. Mitsubishi to cut prices of its i-MiEV electric car.

18 06 2010

New TRAX vehicles arriving at $3.5M apiece. Russia's AvtoVAZ 2009 Loss Doubles After Car Sales Slump. Toyota aiming to cut car prices 30% by 2013. Toyota suspends car production at China plant over strike at supplier. UM solar car tops out at 105 mph. US domestic car brands surpass imported brands in quality, first time in 24 years. Volkswagen Plans Its US Attack Forbes. Volvo Recalls C30, S40 and V50 for Loose Manual Transmission Gearshift. Women prefer to purchase small cars and crossovers, typically from foreign automakers.

17 06 2010

Batteries to be plentiful for electric cars. Electric Cars: How Far Can They Go — Really? Hoboken kicks off car-sharing program with eye to easing congestion. If you want to see if Americans will embrace electric power when it come to cars, look west to California. IHS Automotive Says Government Incentives Drove One in 12 Cars Sold in 2009. Men register 64% of the cars in the US. Saab Plans Marketing Blitz for 9-5 Sedan, Reduction in Dealers. Toyota is latest car maker hit by strike in China. Virginia seeks to lead drive for electric cars. World stocks mixed after flat Wall Street finish.

16 06 2010

State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo Investigates 16 Car-Donation Charities For Fraud. Suzuki Motor plans to boost production capacity for passenger Cars in India to 1.45 million units a year in 2012. Nissan Leaf Makes Futuristic Sounds to Alert Pedestrians. Consumers in mainland Europe are refusing to buy new Cars as scrappage schemes come to an end and governments prepare to cut spending.

15 06 2010

Jaguar Land Rover sales rise again. For 2010, the Land Rover Range Rover receives two new engines, developed in conjunction with Jaguar. Firm offers warranty for used cars. Sales of SUVs Land Rover models increased globally. UK: Range Rover first for 4.4-litre V8 diesel. The first commercial for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is out.

14 06 2010

BMW, Volkswagen Recall Cars, Minivans, US Says. Buying plans rose in New York for cars and trucks, computers, homes and major home improvements, but fell for furniture. Daimler has grand plans for small cars.

13 06 2010

Electric taxis wage quiet campaign for attention and market share. GM needs to focus on building better cars. Hydrogen-Powered Cars Hit the Streets. Jaguar, Land Rover to assemble cars in China.

12 06 2010

Marketing Chinese cars in Taiwan. Nissan's Leaf gets noisy with a new sound system. Perodua Sells 15000 Cars In May 2010. Smart to test electric cars in some U.S. cities. UK hydrogen car, with Australian flair, heads our way.

11 06 2010

1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic sells for $34 million+. 2000 Honda Insight One of the 10 most fuel efficient cars since 1984. A Used-Car Deal for the Ages: 30 Bugattis Sold for a Song. Bugatti 16 C Galibier Spotted Outdoors.

10 06 2010

Bugatti Experiments With All-Electric Supercar Based on Audi E-Tron. Bugatti Veyron stars in £7m auction. Buy A Bugatti Veyron Replica For $620000? Collector car prices scale new heights over last few years. One buyer purchased a 2008 Bugatti Veyron with only 801 miles on it at an auction for "only" $858000. Schumacher's 1 Of 33 Bugatti EB 110 SS On The Market.

08 06 2010

Chrysler Recalls 600K Cars for Bevy of Problems. Driverless cars not sci-fi any longer. Factory Certified Pre-Owned Cars a Good Choice? Goodwood to Host Peugeot Bi-Centennial; Cars and Guitars Display. More electric cars means finding new standards to measure fuel efficiency. Nissan Plans To Source 35000 A-Star Cars From Maruti Suzuki In 2010. Renault targets 200000 electric cars in 2015-paper. SAIC Motor May Sales Volume Up 26.1% to 289239 Cars. Spyker to Fly Into Select Saab US Dealerships.

07 06 2010

Chrysler Recalling Mini-Vans, Cars For Possible Fire Hazards. Daimler's Mercedes Group May Sales +14% On Year. From engine management to satellite navigation, cars are becoming more like computers with every passing model. Spyker Will Sell Exotic Sports Cars In Saab Dealerships. Talking Cars: A hands-off solution. Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Ronn Motors and Tesla Electric Cars. Two shows with classic, antique cars come to Adams Count. Word of mouth fuels mechanic's business.

06 06 2010

Audi's solution to traffic jams: cars that talk to each other. Cars and stars for Motorexpo from June 7-13. Chrysler Group is recalling over 25000 model year 2007 Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass vehicles due to gas pedals sticking or binding. Classic cars and flag-waving at Old Shawnee Days. Coming soon: Free power for electric cars. Ford: Making Cars More Digital.

05 06 2010

Guangqi Honda To Recall 32650 Odyssey Cars Due To Fuel-Pipe Problem. Hawaii's weather, high gasoline costs lure electric vehicles. Italian sports cars attract buzz, and fuzz. Line between premium and luxury cars blurring away Packard, Cadillac, Chrysler, as well as entry-level cars like Ford, Chevrolet and Plymouth are considered among the best ever designed. Still the Toyota Camry was one of the country's bestselling cars last month. Uninsured drivers likely won't have cars impounded - yet.

04 06 2010

Cars can save up to half on fuel, but it will be costly. Chevy sets prices for new Cruze. Chrysler CEO: Focus must remain on getting better. Guangqi Honda To Recall 32650 Odyssey Cars Due To Fuel-Pipe Problem. Hydrogen fuel cells give way to electric cars. Japanese Stocks Rise Most in Six Months on US Housing, Cars.

03 06 2010

Bugatti Experiments With All-Electric Supercar Based on Audi E-Tron. Bugatti Plans to Two Cars to Beijing to Hold Test Drives. Changan Ford Mazda: To Recall 236643 Vehicles. China To Offer At Least CNY12 Billion Subsidies For Fuel Efficient Cars. Chrysler announces sales up 33% for May.

02 06 2010

Chrysler has recalled 40,000 cars to fix a problem related to the ignition. Consumers snap up cars in May, despite fewer deals. Coulomb launches ambitious plan to electrify cars: 4600 new charging stations. Customers who buy a 2010 Suzuki Equator between May 1 and Aug. 31 will be eligible for the automaker's "Free Gas for Summer" promotion. Ford might consider dropping Mercury brand in order to refocus its resources on Lincoln brand. Ford recalls 2010 Ranger for cold-weather defect.

01 06 2010

Germany exported 367700 cars last month, an increase of 46 percent compared with May 2009. Hyundai is moving into Toyota territory. IPad standard equipment with upscale Hyundai Equus. Major American automakers posted double-digit sales gains last month. Regulators look into complaints of sudden acceleration in Ford sedans. Toyota's acceleration testing still inadequate. With oil belching out of control into the Gulf of Mexico, the moment could hardly be better for introducing a new wave of electric cars.

31 05 2010

The Aston Martin car that featured in the James Bond film Goldfinger is expected to sell for £4million at auction. Tata Motors opens new factory for Nano car. GM, Chrysler cut costs of making cars by $3000. Jaguar Land Rover to make cars in China, but not in the UK.

27 05 2010

Car-Repair Market Faces Overhaul as EU Changes Antitrust Rules. China Strength, Euro Weakness Boosts Luxury Car Makers' Profit Expectations. Chrysler and Fiat expect sales of both companies' cars in Mexico to grow 43% over the next five years. Congress offers grants, credits for electric cars.

26 05 2010

Daimler and BYD Put Electric Car Venture in Gear. Fisker will build about 100 Karma plug-in hybrid test cars this year. Making cars is cheaper now for General Motors and Chrysler. Mercedes-Benz car hire clients can expect the arrival of new sports models. Nissan: electric cars could shed government aid in 4 years. Used car prices on the increase.

25 05 2010

Canadian car parts maker Magna International plans e-car battery factories in EU, US. Ford Announces Investment in Hybrid and Electric Cars. Hispania cuts ties with chassis supplier. Honda eyes China to develop car batteries. IBM is planning Traffic Lights to stop your car for you. India's Mahindra buys majority stake in Reva. Irish Government signs new deal on electric cars.

24 05 2010

Mercedes launches new C class model C63 AMG. Mercedes-Benz dealers now using iPads to sell cars. Nissan's gamble on electric cars revs up. Tesla - Toyota - Nummi : The Electric Car Reborn? VW Buys Car Designer Italdesign. White House to Demand Tougher Fuel Economy Standards.

23 05 2010 - Budget crisis or not, Miami-Dade leaders are keeping their luxury cars. Car aficionados gather at benefit in New Albany. China will award buyers of green cars with subsidies of up to 60000 yuan ($8789) each. Dozens of history's finest classic cars show in Chesterfield. New Cars: Are 2011 Ford Mustang and Fiesta Worth the Money? Nissan says to sell Micra cars in India from July.

22 05 2010 - People who rent the cars tend to drive less than those who own cars, creating less pollution. The average cost to own and operate a car is 56.6 cents per mile, or $8,487 a year — up 4.8% over last year, largely due to increased fuel, tire and insurance prices. Toyota Lexus LS Recall Affects 818 Cars In China. Toyota to recall 3800 Lexus cars in US to fix defective steering system.

21 05 2010 - 4-cylinder engines steal almost half of new car shoppers in April. A total of 98290 cars were made in April. Are Electric Cars The Future of Driving? BYD Plans to Deliver 560 Electric Cars to Shenzhen Taxi Fleet. Car production keeps rising as industry recovers. Carmakers and blind boosters boost noisy leccy plan. Chrysler teams up with Santander on car loan. Electric Car Projects Have the Most Buzz for Green Investors. Ford brings popular European car here.

20 05 2010 - Ford debuts Start concept car. Forecast: US new car sales to climb to 17.5M units by mid-decade. General Motors is going to be doing it — using smartphones to add new features to its cars. Google co-founder Sergey Brin says the company "screwed up" on Street View Wi-Fi grab. How about emphasizing smarter drivers instead of smarter cars? Hybrid cars - more harm than good? Low Speed Vehicles, electric cars similar, don't fare well in even relatively low-speed crashes. Porsche recalls all Panamera cars. Survey says Canadians would give up sex or cellphone before car. US Vehicle Thefts Decline for Sixth Straight. Volkswagen's Audi Says Profit May Beat Sales Gains on New Cars. Warning sought for hybrid cars. With Mustang and Challenger, Car of Tomorrow to have classic look.

19 05 2010 - Hybrid cars - more harm than good? Low Speed Vehicles, electric cars similar, don't fare well in even relatively low-speed crashes. Porsche recalls all Panamera cars. Survey says Canadians would give up sex or cellphone before car. US Vehicle Thefts Decline for Sixth Straight. Volkswagen's Audi Says Profit May Beat Sales Gains on New Cars. Warning sought for hybrid cars. With Mustang and Challenger, Car of Tomorrow to have classic look.

18 05 2010 -

A big debut for Fiesta ads. Auto Dealers Campaign to Fend Off Regulation. Car hackers can kill brakes, engine, and more. The computer systems used to control modern cars are vulnerable to attack. Electric motoring : Economies of scale will ensure it remains affordable even after government incentives have ended. Google cars picked up private data from homes. Honda 'Lacks Confidence' in Electric-Car Demand. Mercedes-Benz is putting robot stunt drivers in the front seat in the hopes that bots can make the cars safer for humans. New Nigeria car imports tumble 55 pct yr/yr in Q1. New passenger car registrations in Europe decreased by 7.4% in April compared to the same month last year. The Spring Fling at the Beach classic car show and swap meet will start Thursday at Myrtle Beach Speedway. Vintage Ferrari Hits it Big!

17 05 2010 - 2012 Land Rover LRX: Coming With Front-Wheel. Ford Drops Explorer Teaser, Promises It Won't Be Watered-Down. Ford's quality gains boost in public's eye. GM shows it can go with flow. Hackers can attack car control systems, warn experts. Harleys among items to be sold in Hecker auction. Jaguar and Land Rover coming back strong, April sales up 61%. Land Rover Range_e Concept : ban CO2!

16 05 2010 - Land Rover to create 275 UK jobs. Nissan takes US reservations for electric car. 'The Hangover' Mercedes Among 61 Movie Cars on the Auction Block from May 19-23 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds (Illinois). Toyota planned to discredit congressional witnesses. Two-wheel drive Range Rover in India soon. Will electric cars spread like cell phones or washing machines? Credit Suisse pegs 335000 electric cars by 2020 while Citi forecasts more than 1 million and the Traffic Safety Administration says 750000. Zimbabwe: State-of-the-Art Jaguar, Land Rover Workshops Open.

15 05 2010 - Art deco-style 57SC Atlantic coupé, one of only three produced by Bugatti, becomes most expensive car in the world. 13 05 2010 - The 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic is one of only three of its kind ever produced. Praised for its art deco elegance, the car was considered highly avant garde in its day. It came on to the market following the death of its owner, Peter Williamson, a neurologist and well-known car collector. David Gooding, head of the auction house, described the car as "one of the world's most significant and valuable automobiles that has been in a private collection and rarely seen during the past four decades". The buyer in the deal - between $30m and $40m - was anonymous. The previous record for the top-priced car at auction was held by a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, at an auction in Italy in May last year.A car that most people have never heard of: the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, a supercar that's part of the German automaker Volkswagen. Americans are positively erratic when it comes to small cars. BMW Incentives For May – 0.9% Interest Car Loans on Every Model Bugatti Coupe Sets $30 Million Record as Investors Buy Classics. Bugatti Veyron tops top-10 list of world's most expensive cars Car Industry, Allies Slam Auto-Safety Bill China SAIC's April auto sales up 34 pct; growth slows. The figures underscore how SAIC continues to benefit from Beijing's stimulus measures, including tax incentives for small cars. Classic cars and classic music filled the streets of downtown Rocheport. Consumer borrowing posted an unexpected increase in March, only the second gain in the last 14 months. Dollar Thrifty sale a concern for dealers looking for used cars. Ford taps students for in-car software. Luxury Car Sales In China Continued To Soar In April. Members of the Bugatti family came here to wander among the artworks-on-four wheels. Modern art and classic cars are tracking each other at the moment.” Wealthy individuals are increasingly looking at physical objects such as art and cars. More than half of consumers surveyed fear running out of juice if they were to buy an electric car, a new online poll finds.

14 05 2010 - Much of the automobile industry's recovery in the United States will be driven by sales of smartly appointed, mileage-sensible, fun-to-drive family cars. Neil Tjin, 31, tours the country with his custom cars to teach others about designing their own. New Mullin Automotive Museum Features Many Rare Cars New state law on clean-fuel cars faces uncertainty. OnStar, available on nearly all Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac cars, is a so-called telematics service that allows drivers to connect with a live OnStar. Rolls-Royce design app now available on iPhone and iPod. Small cars lead way to better mileage. But it remains to be seen if consumers will flock to vehicles with less get-up-and-go, or the latest technology to save on fuel. Solar car races teach teamwork, physics. South Korean electric car manufacturer CT&T announced plans to build an assembly plant in Hawaii Toyota Aims for $50K Fuel-Cell Car by 2015. That's still a big chunk of change, but a bargain compared to the six- or seven-figure price tags the cars are generally thought to cost now. Will Lithium-Air Battery Rescue Electric Car Drivers From 'Range Anxiety'? Will the Internet Kill Traditional Car Radio? World's Most Expensive Car! 1936 Bugatti Atlantic Sells For More Than $30 Million.

13 05 2010 - The 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic is one of only three of its kind ever produced. Praised for its art deco elegance, the car was considered highly avant garde in its day. It came on to the market following the death of its owner, Peter Williamson, a neurologist and well-known car collector. David Gooding, head of the auction house, described the car as "one of the world's most significant and valuable automobiles that has been in a private collection and rarely seen during the past four decades". The buyer in the deal - between $30m and $40m - was anonymous. The previous record for the top-priced car at auction was held by a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, at an auction in Italy in May last year.

09 04 2010 - A car that most people have never heard of: the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, a supercar that's part of the German automaker Volkswagen. Americans are positively erratic when it comes to small cars. BMW Incentives For May – 0.9% Interest Car Loans on Every Model Bugatti Coupe Sets $30 Million Record as Investors Buy Classics. Bugatti Veyron tops top-10 list of world's most expensive cars. 06 05 2010 - 1936 Bugatti 57SC : The World's Most Expensive Car: Sold! Automakers Seek to Delay Ethanol Blending Raise. Caravan Track lets people share route and vehicle information. Cars, minivans drive Chrysler sales up 25%. Dollar Thrifty sale a concern for dealers looking for used cars. Electric car maker rolls with $5M raise Atlanta Business Chronicle. Entrepreneur foresees car-sharing bonanza in California. Ford Hits the Road With 'caravan' App. German car exports up 58 pct on year in April.

05 05 2010 - German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants a million electric cars on road by 2020. GM Chevy Volt to feature 'Mountain' mode. Hydrogen-powered ideas and cars on display in Long Beach Hyundai Motors India Expects Sales to Slow to Less Than 15%. In San Francisco, Car Sharing Means Really Sharing. Metrolink rolls out new safer rail cars. Mini, Bmw X3 and X5 are the most reliable cars in Europe. New car means new thinking.

04 05 2010 - Car Industry, Allies Slam Auto-Safety Bill China SAIC's April auto sales up 34 pct; growth slows. The figures underscore how SAIC continues to benefit from Beijing's stimulus measures, including tax incentives for small cars. Classic cars and classic music filled the streets of downtown Rocheport. Consumer borrowing posted an unexpected increase in March, only the second gain in the last 14 months. Dollar Thrifty sale a concern for dealers looking for used cars. Ford taps students for in-car software.

03 05 2010 -Luxury Car Sales In China Continued To Soar In April. Members of the Bugatti family came here to wander among the artworks-on-four wheels. Modern art and classic cars are tracking each other at the moment.” Wealthy individuals are increasingly looking at physical objects such as art and cars. More than half of consumers surveyed fear running out of juice if they were to buy an electric car, a new online poll finds. Much of the automobile industry's recovery in the United States will be driven by sales of smartly appointed, mileage-sensible, fun-to-drive family cars. Neil Tjin, 31, tours the country with his custom cars to teach others about designing their own. New Mullin Automotive Museum Features Many Rare Cars New state law on clean-fuel cars faces uncertainty. OnStar, available on nearly all Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac cars, is a so-called telematics service that allows drivers to connect with a live OnStar.

02 05 2010 Rolls-Royce design app now available on iPhone and iPod. Small cars lead way to better mileage. But it remains to be seen if consumers will flock to vehicles with less get-up-and-go, or the latest technology to save on fuel. Solar car races teach teamwork, physics. South Korean electric car manufacturer CT&T announced plans to build an assembly plant in Hawaii Toyota Aims for $50K Fuel-Cell Car by 2015. That's still a big chunk of change, but a bargain compared to the six- or seven-figure price tags the cars are generally thought to cost now. Will Lithium-Air Battery Rescue Electric Car Drivers From 'Range Anxiety'? Will the Internet Kill Traditional Car Radio? World's Most Expensive Car! 1936 Bugatti Atlantic Sells For More Than $30 Million.

01 05 2010 - 130 classic cars in a collection at National Parts Depot in Ocala. Aimed at female consumers, visitors gather around the purple hued Revolte -- a concept car by Citroen, displayed at the Beijing Auto Show. Auto retailer Penske Automotive Group Inc. said that its first-quarter profit rose 25 percent as sales of new cars climbed. BYD China carmaker puts N. American headquarters in LA. Electric Cars Coming To The US. Computer glitches in Toyota cars begin to pile up. Ford Finds Its Cool Selling the Hot Fiesta. German car maker expects pre-tax earnings of more than 4 billion euros in 2010. GM Cancels Small SUV. Is Downsizing Done?

30 04 2010 GM Could Soon Sell More Cars in China then in the US. Honda is voluntarily recalling 167000 cars from their luxury vehicle division, because of a potential fire hazard. Kelley names Top 10 green cars San Francisco Chronicle (blog) Lawmakers want to use a proposed $9 fee on new cars to pay for increased oversight and resources for auto safety agencies. Lexus resumes sales of the 2010 GX 460 SUV. Nissan shows off prototype electric car Leaf.

29 04 2010 On its European Public Policy Blog, Google explain how and why it runs around in special cars spying on you. Solar cars race at Lanier National Speedway Access North Georgia. Survey: Women love their new cars longer than men. Talk show host Oprah Winfrey has been urging viewers to make their cars a "no phone zone". The European Commission outlined a plan to get electric cars onto the streets of Europe. Toray to develop carbon fibre car parts with Daimler Reuters. Toyota fallout: Congress proposes new fees, 'black boxes' in cars.

28 04 2010 Auto retailer Penske Automotive Group Inc. said that its first-quarter profit rose 25 percent as sales of new cars climbed. BYD China carmaker puts N. American headquarters in LA. Electric Cars Coming To The US. Computer glitches in Toyota cars begin to pile up. Ford Finds Its Cool Selling the Hot Fiesta. German car maker expects pre-tax earnings of more than 4 billion euros in 2010. GM Cancels Small SUV. Is Downsizing Done? GM Could Soon Sell More Cars in China then in the US.

27 04 2010 Honda is voluntarily recalling 167000 cars from their luxury vehicle division, because of a potential fire hazard. Kelley names Top 10 green cars San Francisco Chronicle (blog) Lawmakers want to use a proposed $9 fee on new cars to pay for increased oversight and resources for auto safety agencies. Lexus resumes sales of the 2010 GX 460 SUV. Nissan shows off prototype electric car Leaf. On its European Public Policy Blog, Google explain how and why it runs around in special cars spying on you. Solar cars race at Lanier National Speedway Access North Georgia. Survey: Women love their new cars longer than men. Talk show host Oprah Winfrey has been urging viewers to make their cars a "no phone zone". The European Commission outlined a plan to get electric cars onto the streets of Europe. Toray to develop carbon fibre car parts with Daimler Reuters. Toyota fallout: Congress proposes new fees, 'black boxes' in cars.

26 04 2010 Although there's a big push for electric cars in the US, one Chinese auto exec said they don't make sense in China. BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer said that the German firm targets 120000 car sales in China this year and reiterated its global sales guidance. BMW Says First Electric Car, The Megacity, is Coming in 2013. Honda Motor Co Ltd and Ford Motor Co's Volvo unit are planning to sell electric cars in China. Maruti sold 287422 cars, vans and sport-utility vehicles in the quarter, compared with 236638 a year earlier. Oversupply, cost hikes threaten China auto shares MarketWatch. PTI The Hindu New cars rolling out at Renault-Nissan alliance plant at Oragadam, near Chennai. Nissan Motor India starts trial exports of cars from India Economic Times. Toyota sales booming despite recalls. Sales rise 26.3%. Volvo needs to get out of the red before opening China plants. Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group, China's largest privately-run car maker, plans to start making new car models over the next year.

25 04 2010 “Green” is the new big thing in the auto industry, and Nissan's introduction later this year of the first mass-produced, highway-capable electric car sets. Battery systems, chargers, wheel hub motors – in the cars of the future, what will the components look like, and how will they interact with each other? ... California car sales jump 20 percent. Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) may scrap plans to close one of its three British factories after an upswing in sales. Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said the Japanese auto maker will most likely produce Leaf all-electric cars locally in China. China's influence grows in global auto market. Chinese drivers veer off track on hybrid-car test run. Fiercely loyal Prius owners brush off Toyota's troubles. Flying cars have always been something typically reserved for science fiction, but they have now come closer to reality. Ford recalling 33256 2010 models to fix seat recliner issue eGMCarTech. Ford's former ownership of Land Rover has helped yield a more user-friendly traction-control system for the highly anticipated 2011 Explorer. German researchers have presented new technology that lets drivers steer cars using only their eyes. Honda glowing in green. Jaguar offers free maintenance on 2011. Japanese Car Makers Looking To Small, Low-cost Cars In China. Jets draft McKnight, deal Washington, cut Faneca Land Rover says it reduced the number of buttons by 50 percent. It seems like more. This makes the Range Rover Sport so much easier to live with. Maruti Suzuki is planning to enhance production as it remains the largest automaker in the Indian market. Mercedes-Benz Cars will post operating profit of 2.5 billion euros ($3.4 billion) to 3 billion euros this year. Plug-in hybrids 'better solution than electric cars. Poll: US Consumers Now Prefer American Cars. Range Rover fans mark 40 years of 'the best' Western Morning News Spoiler alert: a big test for rear of cars. Spyker taps into China's luxury car market. Tesla uses electric power to woo local sports-car fans. The AWDC is mostly associated with Land Rover vehicles, although it is open to anyone and to competitors owning a four wheel drive vehicle of any make. The best-of-the-best Land Rover models cost just slightly more this year, but in return you'll get numerous updates, such as a new video-screen gauge. Toyota tops parallel imports list again AsiaOne World-leading luxury SUV and premium manufacturer of finest all-terrain vehicles producer Land Rover will make a high-profile appearance at the 2010 Beijing. Zipcar Expands in Europe.

24 04 2010 Chevy’s new compact is class-competitive, unlike the outgoing Cobalt. But don’t expect huge driving thrills. In the compact-car segment, the Japanese rule the field. Chinese consumer reaction to electric Cars made by Volkswagen AG will determine the fate of the German group's plans to lead the industry in battery-powered vehicles. Ford Motor Co will recall 33,256 of its 2010 model year Cars and SUVs to replace potentially faulty front seat recliner mechanisms that could lead to injuries in an accident. Honda and Volvo are both planning to launch clean-energy Cars in China, to take advantage of expected generous government incentives. In the latest signal that the local economy is rebounding, new-car sales in California and San Diego County jumped by double-digit percentages during the first three months of the year More than 20% of the all-electric hatchback’s first year of production has been reserved, Nissan says. The car goes on sale in December. Next week in Michigan, 29 fuel-efficient Cars from around the world (including three from Canada) will try to prove they can go 100 miles on a gallon of gas — and look good doing it. Spyker Cars said that production at Saab is on track, two months after the Dutch sports car maker bought the money-losing Swedish brand from GM. Tired of spinning that steering wheel? Try this: German researchers have developed a new technology that lets drivers steer Cars using only their eyes. Toyota is recalling 100,000 Corolla model Cars sold in Brazil over acceleration problems. Your cottage in the country awaits its arrival There are estate Cars and then there are Mercedes E-class estate Cars, the estate to which all others aspire.

23 04 2010 Luxury brands will shine in Beijing auto show. All Lancia and Chrysler brand Cars sold in continental Europe will wear the Lancia badge, while the Chrysler badge will be used on all Lancias and Chryslers sold in the UK and Ireland. BMW aims to sell 120,000 Cars in China this year. BMW is using E20 tax perks to price its Cars competitively against Mercedes-Benz. By selling more than 163,500 Cars in the first quarter, BYD Auto BYD surges past Hyundai, Nissan to No. 3 in China sedan sales. Fiat Plots New Directions for Ferrari and Maserati. From General Motors Co. to BYD Automobile Co., global and Chinese carmakers are promoting their electric Cars and prototypes at China's green-themed auto show. Honda and Volvo are both planning to launch clean-energy Cars in China. India’s no 1 car manufacture is getting ready to launch all new Maruti Wagon R. Wagon R is already 10 year old and it is the second largest selling model from Maruti. Italian sportscar manufacturer Lamborghini took the wraps off an exclusive edition of the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce at this year's auto show in Beijing. Japan makers showcase hybrid, fuel-efficient Cars at China show. Lamborghini aims to sell 100 Cars in China, up 25 pct. May will see a number of motorsport legends lining up on the starting grid in Monte Carlo, as Auto Union racing Cars from the 1930s will be again put on the renown race. New-car incentives fail to dampen used-car values. One of Toyota's most popular Cars, the Corolla, has been banned from sale in a Brazilian state, which says the model is a safety risk. Singapore's inflation went up by 1.6 per cent in March from a year ago, due mainly to higher costs of transport, food and education. Prices of Cars and petrol, cost of transport surged by 10.1 per cent. Spyker says it is producing 1,000 Saabs per week, new 9-5 will hit market in May. The Beijing motor show opened to the media Friday, bringing together about 2,100 automakers and auto-parts companies from 16 countries and regions. The on-again, off-again love affair between Floridians and their Cars is back on. The sharp increase in incentives that helped U.S. sales of new vehicles in March failed to dampen values of used Cars and trucks.

19 04 2010 Delahaye Lives On With Carbon-Fiber Bodied Bella Figura Bugnotti Concept. At Bugatti it took a steel block weighing 150kg to make a single part – a back axle trumpet – weighing just 7kg. Joss Supercar faster than the Bugatti Veyron? The Bugatti Veyron valued at $1million+...Should you desire a life-changing experience, nothing can beat the world's most powerful car, the Bugatti Veyron. It'll set you back only $29000 -- a day ! Ford debuts traction dial for Explorer. A similar system is already available in two Land Rovers, the LR2 and LR4. Ford helped develop the system before it sold Land Rover to Tata ... A 1920s Bugatti grand prix car is among the msny treasures found on the Bugatti Page website. Aston Martin DB9 has been voted the nation's favourite car of the past 25 years. Auto Makers Press for More Electric-Car Subsidies. Bill Ford: Few, if any, trade-offs in going green. BMW announces one millionth 1 Series built. British military vehicle builders have unveiled their 80mph contender to oust the notorious "Snatch" Land Rover. Bugatti EB110 is a mid-engined supercar built to celebrate 110 years of Ettore Bugatti. It was unveiled in 1991 and only 139 were built. Bugatti introducing Galibier V-16 Sedan for the collar-popper with a family. China says Mazda to recall more than 54000 cars. Daimler Rolls Out "Ambitious" Plan for 2010.

18 04 2010 Ford debuts new traction control in 2011 Explorer. Ford says cautiously open to partnerships TMD Celebrity News Geely profits rise as China's demand for cars grows. In March, the global sales of luxury brands from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) were at 23538 units, up 43 per cent over the same month last year. Jaguar Land Rover, the luxury- vehicle maker owned by India's Tata Motors Ltd., will open five more Dealerships in Next Year. Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry has announced a strategy that calls for boosting eco-friendly vehicles. Land Rover LR4 roars, climbs, hauls and upsets neighbors better than ever. Land Rover models cost just slightly more this year, but in return you'll get numerous updates, such as a new video-screen gauge. Land Rover Named the 'Official Vehicle' of United States Equestrian Federation. Land Rover Q1 sales in China hit record high, up 200%. Land Rover will launch new Range Rover in 2012. Land Rover's UK sales rise 67% in March. Mazda Motor, which is part owned by US giant Ford, is recalling 90000 cars in the far east to fix a transmission system fault. NASA/GM robot is head and shoulders above the rest. Robonaut ready for duty. Next Range Rover To Lose 1000 lbs & Get 33 mpg. No car company recall has come close to Toyota's; it recalled more than 8 million. Review: 2010 Land Rover LR4 makes a better boxy SUV.

17 04 2010 Tata Motors March Global Vehicle Sales 101712; +39% On Year. The Chairman of McLaren Automotive, Ron Dennis, has some harsh words for the Bugatti Veyron Top Speed. The federal government has already committed billions to electric-car programs. The new 2010 Land Rover Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) comes as another beautiful collection from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The new-for-2010 mid-size Land Rover sport utility vehicle has improved ride and handling, prettier front styling and more power and luxury appointments. Toyota says it will loan cars to Lexus GX 460 owners scared. Toyota to Temporarily Halt Sales of Lexus GX 460. What's it cost to coax a Portlander to leave his or her car at home in favor of walking, biking or taking transit?

15 04 2010 5000 euro discount on green cars. Apple's sold roughly 35 million iPhones, most of which are still in use, and there are roughly 200 million licensed drivers, many of them with newer cars. Bill Ford has no plans to return to the position of CEO at FoMoCo eGMCarTech. Car-sharing program to become publicly available. City extends Car2go for six months. Car2go to be available to the public. German luxury car maker BMW AG (BMW.XE) announces one millionth 1 Series built. Germany's Daimler AG, the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars, Targets Sales Growth at Double. GM's Big Sales Goal in China: 3 Million Cars Annually By 2015. Honda India has cleared the media reports about the early launch of its new small car in India. Ireland to pilot Nissan Renault electric car. Japan Govt strategy pushes green car technology. Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry has announced a strategy that calls for boosting eco-friendly vehicles' share of domestic new car. Lightly used so far, Smart car fleet will become available for short-term public rentals in late May. NASA and Chrysler announced a three-year partnership. Renault Experimental Electric Car Project Gets Govt Backing. Septa Gives Public a Peek at Its Newest Regional Rail Cars. Small car buyers enjoy lower taxes and farmers who buy new cars to replace old ones receive subsidies. Toyota to Temporarily Halt Sales of Lexus GX 460. Why Sports Cars Could Cost More.

14 04 2010 « Our goal is to build increasingly affordable cars for the mass market," said Ricardo Reyes, Tesla's vice president of communications. New York Auto Show Closes, But Electric-Car Era Just Beginning. No Hybrid Limo for President Obama. “It's because the cars that I'm in are like tanks,” said the president, who rode in this Cadillac limousine during his 2009 inaugural parade. According to police, cars for sale on public street corners and curbs is illegal. They call it 'curbstoning' and it can leave buyers empty handed. Another leading official of the new Spanish team HRT has slammed the quality of the F110 car designed and supplied by Dallara. Audi March Car Sales soared 22% on the year in March, to 110400 cars, fueled by strong demand for its A5, Q5 and A4 models, notably in China. BMW China Q1 sales double to 36579 cars. BMW Group Middle East Announces Strong First Quarter 2010 Sales Results. BMW Keeps Lead Over Luxury Rivals. For the full quarter, BMW sold 315614 cars, up 14% compared with the same period last year. The figures comprise BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce sales. Car audio rocks the New York auto show. SLS AMG GT3 $183,000 US In May Hottest Car at New York Auto Show. Drug Dealer Cars Sold Off. Eliza Dushku decides to replace Toyota Prius. Feds say they want green cars, but actions indicate otherwise. Ferrari Reveals 599 GTO, Its Fastest Road Car it has ever built. The new Ferrari 599. Ferrari Unveils its Fastest Street-Legal Car Ever: The 599 GTO U.S. For the first time since 1993, Chevrolet peddles pricey Camaro Indy pace car replicas. Geely profits rise as China's demand for cars grows. Full-year net profit increased to 1.32bn yuan ($193m; £125m) in 2009, with car sales up 60% to 326710. The carmaker anticipates sales growth of 22%. German carmaker BMW reports 13.8 percent gain in Q1 global sales. GM sees China sales above 3 mln vehicles in 2015. GM to Introduce 25 New and Updated Models in China. Japanese carmaker Nissan will sell its Leaf electric car for a base price of US$32780 ($46700) in the United States and begin taking orders on April 20. Mercedes-Benz's Q1 sales jump 105% in China. Prokhorov's Onexim Group will invest 150 million euros ($204 million) in a joint venture with Russian truck maker Yarovit and roll out three electric car. Tax hike stalls small cars. However, the smaller cars accounted for 69 percent of overall passenger vehicle sales, which totaled 1.27 million units. The Government today announced it is to make available a €5000 grant to encourage the public to buy electric cars. Though his design for his BMW Art Car emphasizes streaks of saturated hues. Three GM Cars : Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Aveo and Chevrolet Colorado are named some of the worst cars on the road today based on their safety and durability performance. Toyota Delayed a US Recall, Documents Show. Toyota has recalled around 2.3 million cars in the United States for the pedal defect and more than eight million cars worldwide over several problems. Toyota isn't exactly the only car company ever subjected to recalls. United states, japan: US seeks record fine against Toyota for safety violation. Volkswagen Group China 1Q Sales Up 61% To 457259 Cars delivered. Warns against overproduction in China's auto industry.

13 04 2010 Chevy Camaro Indy 500 Pace Car Replica Limited Edition. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing: The mind-blowing 1950s version was cooler, but . . . A sports car with a fuel-efficient engine, says Ford about its 2011 Mustang. BMW Preparing New M3 GT2 Art Car for 24 Hours of Le Mans. California's last auto plant, once a Toyota-GM joint venture, makes its last vehicle. Do you commute to work? Try a Corvette or BMW. Edmunds announces official rules for $1 million sudden acceleration contest. Everglades vultures have new favorite food: car parts. Ford rolls out all-electric van. Ford's Sync Turning Cars Into PCs on the Road. Future Cars, Now: The Next Steps To Fight Global Warming. German car exports up by more than a half. Goodbye, NUMMI: How a Plant Changed the Culture of Car-Making. Honda is developing the next generation hybrid sports coupe. Hummer owners passionate about product. Hyundai to include an iPad in new luxury car. iCrash: Is In-Car iPad Installation Really a Good Idea? Impact of emission caps: costlier cars that will be cheaper to drive. Is the Future Spaceships or Cars? Jeff Koons Bmw M3 GT2 Art Car to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Koons’s BMW ‘Art Car’ to Run at Le Mans Endurance Race in June. Renault, Nissan, Daimler in engine, car deal. Roadside Assistance in an App, From Mazda. Sales rev up big time for Ford, Toyota, GM. Toyota recalls 13,000 cars in South Korea for floor mats. Toyota warned European distributors about pedal problems well before telling US government. Toyotas' sudden acceleration blamed for more deaths. Basically you can control the Pandora iPhone app using your voice inside the car. Cars that 'almost drive themselves' on display at auto show. Electric Car Maker sees Transportation 'Revolution' in Ethiopia. Electric cars stir debate about fuel-economy standards. Electric cars win hype, staying power questioned. Emissions limits, greater fuel efficiency for cars, light trucks made official. Flash, and some nods to recession, at NY auto show. Gasoline Still Has Some Advantages as Fuel. GM powers up Chevy Volt for 2010 launch. GM to install brake override systems on all cars by 2012. How Will New CAFE Standards Change the Cars We Drive? Hyundai to include iPad with owner's manual with purchase of Equus sedan. In Wake of Toyota Recalls, Mazda Adds Brake Override to All Cars. Japan's first mass-market electric car went on sale in showrooms. Maruti Suzuki raises prices of cars. New scanner helps police catch questionable cars. Nissan To Sell First Locally Produced Car In Vietnam. People are always going to drive cars. We're always going to have highways. Rolls-Royce captures automotive world with a ghost. Seller's market for used cars as COE premiums soar. Smaller Cars, Electrics Zap Muscle Cars at the New York Auto Show. The Nissan Leaf: an affordable electric car? Today's Pop Five: undeadhead's bada-s movie cars. Toyota sees sales surge amid safety woes after slashing prices. Trying to find a good deal on a used car is easier said than done these days. Used-car dealer Chris Orsaris stole $7 million to finance mob fantasies.

12 04 2010 6 New Cars Under $20K From the New York Auto Show. A loophole in US crackdown on carbon emissions from cars. Boy grabbed from car at Camborne Tesco store. Car abandoned at Crossmaglen PSNI station examined . Car burglaries: Palos Heights police investigate recent car burglar. Car deals: A guide to auto rebates. Car's Familiar Profile Returns to Nascar. Cars of the Future - The Daily Beast. Cars Starved (or Stuffed) for Attention. ... CODA ramps up electric car manufacturing in China with new $394M. 'Crazy' thieves drill cars for petrol in Worcester . Electric cars get initial '0'-emission rating. Electric cars give power back to grid. Electric cars: not exactly cutting edge. Elk Horn goes electric; will plug-in cars follow?. Emissions limits, greater fuel efficiency for cars, light trucks made official.. Ethiopia launches electric car despite power shortages. Flash, and some nods to recession, at NY auto show.. Ford teaming up with Microsoft to improve electric car's prospects From Car-Racing Lover to 'Lucky' Team Owner . Goodbye, NUMMI: How a Plant Changed the Culture of Car-Making. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express | World News. Hyundai to include an iPad in new luxury car. Impact of emission caps: costlier cars that will be cheaper to drive. In a Bit of a Comedown, NASA Scientists To Study Cars' Brakes. Is the Lotus Evora the Car of the Year? Japanese start buying affordable electric cars. Japan's Stocks Rise on US Car Sales, Yen; Japan Tobacco Slips. Motorists freed from trapped cars. NASA to study Toyota recall cars. Are cosmic rays the culprit? New rules: Pay more for cars, less for gas. New York Auto Show good chance to test-drive electric cars. New York Auto Show Preview: Green Cars Dominate. Nissan to Charge 2.99 Million Yen for Electric Car in Japan. Nissan to sell 4-door electric car in US for just over $25K. Nissan Undercuts Mitsubishi Rival With $40,600 Electric Car. Obama Goes Forward on Clean Cars, Backward on Offshore Drilling. Rothschild quartet helped China's Geely snare Volvo Cars. Second car used in Fulwood Tesco shooting raid. Select the right car to offset diminished mobility. Strict New Set Of Mileage Standards for Cars and Light. Surprise! Ford, GM post sales gains by making cars people want to buy. Taking The One-Car Challenge. Tesla Changes Mind, Will Actually Sell Cars This Year. › The feel behind the wheel of Chrysler's one-of-a-kind concept cars. Thursday Look Ahead: Car sales, RIM and More Jobs News in Focus . Trucks New fuel standards to pump up car price.. US, Canada hike car fuel efficiency, set CO2 standard.

11 04 2010 Performance Car of the Year Runners Up. A new generation of electric cars, hybrids and fuel-efficient small cars took center stage at the New York International Auto Show. Buick sold a stunning 475000 cars in China last year. Car Sales Sped Up in March. Cars & Climate Change. Dodge cars, minivan stumble. Electric Cars Aren't 'Zero Emission,' New Rules Say. Federal rules aim to clamp down on car exhaust. Feds auction Ponzi scheme defendant's cars, bikes. Ford, GM post sales gains by making cars people want to buy. Ford, Microsoft Align To Recharge Cars. Green cars will again be the highlight of the New York International Auto Show. India's Maruti raises prices of several cars. Japanese start buying affordable electric cars. Lincoln-Mercury site goes to used cars only. Mumbai Sepang International Circuit is going to organise a display of classic Formula. One racing cars in conjunction with the 2010 Formula. New fuel standards to pump up car prices. New York Auto Show: As Mileage Rules Go Into Effect, the Green Tour. Nissan said US sales of its cars and trucks increased 43.3% in March. Ottawa follows US lead on fuel-efficiency standards for new cars. Police, fire chiefs must drive their own cars to work. 'Relevant cars' have a big presence at the 90th annual VIAS. Report: Geely says it will not produce Volvo brand cars. Small Croat firm has big dreams for electric car. Think's electric cars to roll into New York. Volkswagen Polo Wins 2010 World Car of the Year Award.