French intelligence services are looking into China’s possible role in an industrial espionage scandal at carmaker Renault that a senior minister has said involved “economic warfare,” a government source told Reuters. Three Renault executives, including one member of its management committee, were suspended Monday in the case, which has prompted...
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2011 Ford Taurus, Super Duty, Mustang GT earns "Best Resale Value Award"
2011 Ford Taurus earns Best Resale Value Award in full-size car categoryThis is the second consecutive win for the Taurus. Bell says the vehicle truly impacted the standard full-size car market when it was introduced with a combination of style, efficiency and value. “The Taurus delivers a great ride with...
Read more 2011 safest cars list by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2011 safest cars list by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety According to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, for 2011 the safest car is the Buick LaCrosse for Large cars, Audi A3 ( MidSize cars ), Chevrolet Cruze (Small Cars). 66 WINNERS OF 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK AWARDSixty-six vehicles earn the...
Read more US Report: Auto sales jump, upswing seen for 2011
U.S. auto sales rose to the highest rate in 16 months in December, and major automakers forecast the recovery would gather momentum in 2011 as the industry distances itself from one of its deepest slumps ever. Auto sales are one of the first snapshots of U.S. consumer demand. The 11...
Read more 2011 Chrysler 300 Sedan
All-new 2011 Chrysler 300 Series Flagships Redefine the American Luxury Sedan Once Again Auburn Hills, Mich. – With its iconic rear-wheel drive proportions, elegantly sculptured bodyside, world-class craftsmanship and refinement, the all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 series proudly delivers the distinction, innovation and premium large sedan features at a legendary value,...
Read more Future car that runs on thin air
Meet the Air Pod. Its manufacturers think it could be the future of urban transport. Can noncombustion technology create a no-pollution way to drive? Imagine pulling into a service station to fuel up your car. But not at the gas pump or electric battery charger—at the air pump! That’s not...
Read more Renault Megane "Can a car change a town" ?
We drove a Renault Mégane from Menton, the pearl of France to Gisburn, Lancashire. Can a car change a town? See what happened. The Mégane Experiment stars Claude who goes to Gisburn, Lancashire where there are no Méganes, and convinces villagers he is a ‘joie de vivre’ expert from Menton,...
Read more Ford Asks Buyers to Pay More for Smaller Engine in Explorer
When Ford Motor Co. starts selling its re-engineered Explorer sport-utility vehicle, it will ask U.S. buyers to do something unusual: Pay more for less. Bucking an automotive tradition of charging extra for more horsepower, Ford will ask buyers of its redesigned 2011 Explorer to pay a premium for a small,...
Read more Insane airborne car crash into overpass
A single car crash on Interstate 675 shut down the southbound lanes in Sugarcreek Twp. for six hours Aug. 23. Brennan S. Eden, 19, of Mason, Ohio, lost control of his car and slammed into the concrete pillar of a bridge south of Indian Ripple Road about 7:15 a.m. The...
Read more BMW To Make City Car Safer With Carbon Fibre
BMW has announced that it will use carbon fibre to provide extra safety in its battery-powered city car. The same light weight material is used to protect Formula One drivers. The German company will use the fabric to construct a passenger-safety cell for the upcoming city car. According to Klaus...
Read more 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
Once upon a time, a bunch of guys got together with a crazy idea – build rockets that go farther and faster than mankind had ever gone before. It’s nice to know that America still builds rockets – The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette...
Read more Lewis & Jenson "One car, no team" by Vodafone
What happens when Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button try to build their own car without their team? Vodafone McLaren Mercedes drivers depend on their team; their team depends on our network. Please see now the best Vodafone commercial ever in my point of view....
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