Researchers develop self-repairing paint powered by the sun
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: TechIn another case of Nature to the Rescue, scientists have come up with a polyurethane coating that repairs itself in the sun. The secret ingredient: chitosan, which comes from the shells of crustaceans and is also used for water filtration, blood clotting and as a diet aid. The... |
Citroen to launch green sub-brand
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Euro, Green, Citroen
Citroen C-Cactus Concept - Click above for a high-res gallery
According to an unnamed "insider," Citroen is considering launching a separate brand just for eco-friendly vehicles. Earlier this year, the quirky French automaker announced a new high-end brand that would bring premium features to its existing... |
Rendered Speculation: BMW Z10 ED to tackle Audi R8
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Green, Supercars, BMWThe BMW Z10 ED -- Efficient Dynamics -- is a green supercar that's out to get the Audi R8. Tech specs are hypothesized to be a high-pressure turbocharged inline six cylinder with 400 hp that would use either a mechanical valve system... |
GM Europe gets its own Facts and Fiction website
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Euro, GM, Opel, VauxhallToward the end of last summer, before GM went from "Everybody calm down..." to "Everybody calm down... but we could use some help over here...", GM launched a U.S. Facts and Fiction site to counter some of the nefarious scuttlebutt doing the rounds. With GM... |
InsideLine retests V6 Genesis Coupe after lackluster numbers
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Etc., HyundaiTwo weeks ago, InsideLine released a comparison test pitting the V6 Hyundai Genesis Coupe against the Infiniti G37. Although the Genesis posted some less-than-stellar performance numbers, IL gave it the win on account of its ability to deliver The Thrills for thousands less than the... |
Without its editor-in-chief, Motive closes up shop
added on March 14th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Etc., Hirings/Firings/LayoffsFollowing in the wake of Eddie Alterman's ascendancy into the Editor-In-Chief position at Car and Driver, the online auto outlet known as Motive is indefinitely "on ice." In a release (after the jump) published on the website's "About" page, its staff explained the situation and vowed to... |
Visteon makes interest payment, avoids declaring bankruptcy
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Government/Legal, Earnings/FinancialsSomehow, against all odds and analyst projections, auto parts supplier Visteon managed to make a $16 million interest payment on $450 million in bonds that mature in 2014. Just last week, Visteon shares hit 2 cents, forcing the New York Stock Exchange to delist the company. If... |
Orange County Lamborghini owner pleads guilty to wire fraud
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Government/Legal, Supercars, Lamborghini, Volkswagen, Earnings/FinancialsVik Keuylian, the man behind the defunct Lamborghini Orange County dealership, has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to one count of wire fraud after being sued by Volkswagen (owners of the iconic Italian supercar maker) last year for allegedly defrauding the German automaker for... |
Opel/Vauxhall dealers to buy stake in brands
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Euro, Government/Legal, GM, Earnings/Financials, OpelWith the German government taking a very cautious approach towards extending a helping hand to GM's Opel division (Vauxhall in the U.K.), a large group of the brand's dealerships have hatched a scheme that could see them take a minority stake in the company.... |
Porsche releases complete pricing on Panamera for the UK
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, Euro, Porsche, UK
Porsche Panamera - Click above for high-res gallery
Last month, Porsche announced U.S. pricing for its upcoming Panamera luxury sedan. Today, we get official word on UK pricing for the all-new model. The standard rear-wheel drive Panamera S with a 400-hp V8, good for 0-62... |
Dodge Challenger outsells Ford Mustang last month and YTD
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Coupes, Chevrolet, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Ford, GMThe Ford Mustang has been a dominant force in the sales department well before the last generation Chevy Camaro rode off into the sunset. That changed last month. Ford's iconic pony car has been outsold by the Dodge Challenger by 293 units... |
VIDEO: Fast and Furious footage not yet seen
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Videos, CelebritiesClick above to watch video after the jump
The Fast and Furious franchise started off with a monumental bang, but quickly became a bit of a drag. OK, the original Fast and Furious was pretty darn good, but the other two actually removed brain cells from all who... |
Renault Sport Experience tours Europe
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Euro, Renault, Event Alert
Renault Twingo Renault Sport - Click above for high-res gallery
If you're a driving enthusiast living in the old world, chances are you're plenty familiar with Renault. The French automaker makes some of the best supercar-slaying hot hatches on the market and organizes a series of... |
Audi starts shipping R8 LMS to customer teams
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Motorsports, Audi
Audi R8 LMS - Click above for high-res gallery
Audi officials in Neckarsulm, Germany have just handed over the first of a dozen R8 LMS race cars to Audi Sport Italia. The remaining race cars will be delivered to that team and five others over the next month... |
First images of Lamborghini Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Supercars, Lamborghini
Lamborghini Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster - Click above for high-res gallery
Lamborghini has just released the first batch of official images showing its latest limited run special, the Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster, which follows the LP 670-4 SuperVeloce that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this... |
Rumormill: Volkswagen GTI-R with AWD coming to Frankfurt
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Frankfurt Auto Show, Euro, Hatchbacks, Volkswagen, UK
2009 Volkswagen GTI - Click above for a high-res gallery
The rumored Volkswagen Scirocco R20T never made an appearance at the Geneva Motor Show, but according to CAR, V-Dub has something else up its sleeve for this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. The Brit... |
Retrofuturism: Mini and Airstream team up for one-off
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Concept Cars, Hatchbacks, MINI, Misc. Auto Shows, Lifestyle
MINI Airstream concepts - Click above for high-res gallery
MINI and Airstream have joined forces with Republic of Fritz Hansen to create a new concept that will be introduced at the Salone del Mobile show in Milan. The team says that the... |
We've heard this before... again: GM considering Cadillac Insignia?
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Cadillac, Rumormill
Cadillac Insignia - Rendered (poorly) by Autoblog
Following up on an earlier report this week about future Buicks using Opel parts and platforms, the Detroit Free Press is saying that General Motors is considering offering the Insignia as a Cadillac. The front-wheel-drive sedan would likely be offered... |
Report: Lotus to launch Evora convertible by 2011
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Convertibles, Sports/GTs, Lotus
Lotus Evora - Click above for high-res gallery
Following hot on the heels of full details released on the new Lotus Evora come reports of a convertible version to follow within a couple of years. Although this isn't the first time we've heard news of a convertible... |
Leaked document reveals Aston One-77 interior
added on March 13th, 2009 |
| Filed under: Supercars, Aston Martin
Click above to view more images from the leaked Aston Martin One-77 document
Automakers will typically come up with fantastic, attention-grabbing interiors for their show cars that never make it down the road from concept to production. But in the case of the One-77 supercar, Aston... |
