Weakness In Germany Drags Down Europe's August Car Sales
Car sales fell 8.9 percent in Europe in August, with Germany's activity dropping 4.7 percent, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) had the worst month, with a nearly one-third drop in sales.
Low R&D Spend Threatens Auto Part Makers' Ambitions
From Daimler trucks in Germany to tractors in Brazil, Rohit Saboo's Indian automotive parts are making their way into vehicles all over the world. But as he scales up exports to compensate for slowing growth at home, a lack of spending on innovation is undermining his sales pitch.
Ford Recalls 2013 Ford Escape SUV, Cites Improperly Installed Part, Third Recall On Redesigned Escape [PHOTO]
Ford Motor Co. has issued the third recall for its redesigned 2013 Ford Escape SUV on Wednesday. The Michigan based company cited an improperly installed part that could lead to a risk of fire on the SUV that went on sale in June.
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It's perhaps the greatest automotive race of all time: 24 Heures du Mans (the 24 Hours of Le Mans) on the Circuit de la Sarthe outside of Le Mans, France -- here's how to watch it online. Also known as the Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the oldest race in motorsport and has been held annually since 1923.
Ford Readies First Set Of Landmark Pension Buyouts
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Steven Tyler Buys First 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder, Aerosmith Front Man Owns Fastest Convertible In The World [PHOTOS]
Wish you were the owner of the fastest convertible in the world? Well, Dream On, because that title belongs to Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler after he purchased the first, and custom-made, 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder for over $1 million. View the slideshow to see photos of Steven Tyler with his custom 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder.
Lotus F1 'Joins Forces' With Linkin Park On Weird iPad App Before Monaco Grand Prix 2012, But Why?
The Lotus F1 Team made one of its weirder announcements for the Formula 1 season on Monday when it said that it had teamed up with the slightly whiny and outdated emo rock band Linkin Park to create an iPad App for the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix.
Honda Recall 2012: Is Your Car One Of The Affected Acura TL Sedans?
A Honda recall was announced Thursday. This article will let you know if your car is one of those affected under the recall.
Lamborghini Crash In Chicago Results In $225,000 Gallardo Accident, Viral Video Hit Status
It hasn't been a good year for Lamborghinis. Back in April, a Lamborghini Aventador spontaneously combusted and caught on fire in California. This time, a yellow Lamborghini Gallardo, estimated to be worth $225,000, is the latest viral hit on the Internet after a crash was caught on video in the Chicago area by onlookers.
No 'Top Gear U.K'. 'Til 2013 Because 'Fat People Singing' on Simon Cowell's TV Show: Clarkson
There will be no new Top Gear until 2013 except for a Christmas special because of fat people singing and Simon Cowell, the show's controversial but beloved host Jeremy Clarkson confirmed on Twitter Wednesday.
10 Best Driving Songs For Your Bentley Mulsanne ? Hip-Hop to Opera
A recent test drive of the Bentley Mulsanne proved that the powerful, elegant beast?s ?Naim for Bentley? sound system can shake your to the core. The Bentley Mulsanne?s 20 speaker, 2200 Watt sound system with eight dedicated Digital Signal Processing units makes the car a ready replacement for concert attendance.
Bronx Zoo Accident Leaves 7 Dead In SUV Car Crash [PHOTO, VIDEO]
Three generations of a Bronx-Dominican family died on Sunday when an SUV carrying seven people, including three little girls, plummeted off an overpass and plunged 60 feet into the Bronx Zoo, instantly killing everyone inside and destroying the vehicle.
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Abandoned Ferrari in Dubai Worth $1 Million Up For Auction [PHOTOS]
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Lamborghini SUV: 'Urus' R&D Director Reveals Specs, Details, Price [PHOTOS]
At the Beijing Auto Show on Monday Lamborghini unveiled their first sports utility vehicle (SUV) in almost 20 years, the Urus, which will cost $200,000 and likely be available for purchase in 2015. Research and development director Maurizio Reggiani revealed details and specs regarding the new model in an interview with Automobile Magazine. Check out the interview and photos of the car here.
Lamborghini Urus SUV And Other Concept Cars Unveiled At Beijing Auto Show 2012 [PHOTOS]
The Auto China 2012 event held in the Beijing capital Monday rolled out an extraordinary line-up of new vehicles from across the world, with global automakers brandishing an impressive combination of luxury and sports in their respective car segments.Among the hoard of exhibits, 120 new models, 74 concept vehicles and 88 new-energy vehicles made their way to the auto show battleground. A total of 1,125 automobiles, including vehicles from Volkswagen, Audi, Nissan, Bentley, Bugatti, SEAT, Sko...
Lamborghini SUV: 'Urus' Specs, Price Revealed At Beijing Auto Show [VIDEO]
Lamborghini officially unveiled their first sports utility vehicle (SUV) in almost 20 years at the Beijing Auto Show this monday. The impressive new model, which appeared on the trade show floor with a Chinese Red paint job impressively wed Lamborghini's carefully cultivated style with the trappings of an SUV. The car is expected to be available for consumers in three to four years. Check out video and photos of the new Lamborghini SUV here.
Top 10 Supercars In 2012 [PHOTOS]
In the meantime, New-York based Wall street Journal (WSJ) put out a list that includes ten of the fastest super cars in the world for 2012, along with each car's specifications. Click on the slideshow above to view the list.
Lamborghini SUV Urus Plus 4 Other Fantastical Luxury SUVs [PHOTOS]
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Lamborghini SUV: ‘Urus’ Price, Specs, Pictures Leaked [PHOTOS]
Rumors regarding the possibility of a Lamborghini SUV (sports utility vehicle) called the Deimos have been circulating for a while now. All signs suggest that the luxury car company is set to debut its first SUV, but according to China Car Times, the all-terrain powerhouse will be called the Urus, instead, and it will likely make an appearance at the Beijing Auto Show at the end of April.
Ford Mustang 48th Anniversary: Car Undergoes Makeover For 2015
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The Electric Vehicle (EV) market is all set to witness a slew of offerings by major car manufacturers this year. Back in CES 2011, Ford announced its plans to electrify its Focus compact and now the company has recently announced its plans to bring the electric vehicle to the market.
Real Life GTA: 7 Teens Huffed Paint, Went On 2-Hr Car Chase In Brisbane
Eight Australian teenagers pulled off a criminal stunt earlier this week worthy of only one moniker: real life GTA. Although there is no indication the teens were inspired by games like GTA 4, the randomness and driving style, as seen in news helicopter footage of the two-hour car chase, will seem familiar to many a gamer.
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When James Cameron first released his 1997 film Titanic, one scene in particular made a big splash, when the main characters Jack and Rose, played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, got down to business in the back of a car in the hold of the legendary ship. Many viewers are revisiting that iconic film again as it has been rereleased in the theater in 3D just in time for the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic on the morning of April 15.
America’s Best Springtime Drives
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Plug-In Cars And Hybrids Don't Save Money Until Decades After Purchase
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Man With An Ax: Don't Honk At Him, Or He'll Come To Get You [VIDEO]
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Rachel Veitch, 93, Retires 1964 Mercury After 576,000 Miles On The Road
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