TOP 10  -  Toyota dedicates new tech center in Michigan

Across the street from Terry Fisher's BP gas station just off U.S. 23 sits what may be the only good news in the domestic auto industry these days.

[ Source : businessweek ]

TOP 9  -  Porsche and Nissan in tussle over GT-R lap times

That ad tussle between BMW and Audi in South Africa back in 2006 is nothing compared to this latest feud, this time between Porsche and Nissan. What Porsche is doing right now is basically accusing the makers of the Nissan GT-R of cheating with the infamous 7 minutes 29 seconds lap time around the Nurburgring earlier this year.

[ Source : paultan ]

TOP 8  -  Nissan Hikes Price on 2009 350Z Roadster

Nissan on Wednesday announced that it is increasing the price of the 2009 350Z Roadster by $590, just a month before the next-generation 370Z Coupe is unveiled at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The base price of the 2009 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast with a six-speed manual transmission is $37,565, including a $695 destination charge.

[ Source : edmunds ]

TOP 7  -  Mercedes-Benz Review Roundup:  The S400 BlueHYBRID And ML320 BlueTEC

Kicking things off this beautiful Wednesday morning comes a batch of Mercedes reviews that analyze two of Mercedes' new "Blue" models:  the S400 BlueHYBRID and the ML320 BlueTEC.  A grand total of three articles are dedicated to the pair, with each seeking to determine whether or not the Blue models are worthy alternatives to their traditional gasoline only-powered counterparts.

[ Source : emercedesbenz ]

TOP 6  -  Mazda's liquid asset filters rainwater for drinking

Regular readers will recognize the Mazda Kiyora concept car from our 2008 Paris Motor Show gallery. What has since come to light is that the aquatic-looking Kiyora has a feature that could well prove useful in the “Blade Runner”-type world our society might turn out to be. It can recycle rainwater and make it fit for human consumption.

[ Source : latimes ]

TOP 5  -  Kia Borrego enters full-size SUV arena

I'm sure that when Kia started working on its new full-size SUV a few years ago, they didn't figure on $4.00/gallon gasoline and the ensuing migration of buyers into smaller vehicles. But that's the reality as the 2009 Borrego hits the streets.

[ Source : washingtontimes ]

TOP 4  -  Ford Shares Fall on Cash Concerns

General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. saw their share prices plunge on Thursday as concerns grew that the struggling auto makers may not have enough cash to survive the deepening downturn in the U.S. economy.

[ Source : wsj ]

TOP 3  -  Fiat Launches eco:Drive In Paris

Fiat has just launched a new device that could change the way motorists drive their cars forever. The Managing Director of Fiat Automobiles, Lorenzo Sistino, presented eco:Drive to the international press last week at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. This innovative system gives drivers an accurate insight into how their driving style influences their fuel consumption, and actively helps them to drive more efficiently, saving money and reducing their CO2 emissions.

[ Source : theautochannel ]

TOP 2  -  Audi to drive in R8 at Rs 1.17 cr

German luxury car maker Audi will launch its sports car 'R8' in India this November, with a price tag of Rs 1.17 crore, even as the company gears up to clock an overall sales of around 1,000 cars in the country this year. The sports luxury car will be an addition to the company's line of luxury sedans, including the A4, A6, A8, TT Coupe, and SUV Q7.

[ Source :ptinews ]

TOP 1  -  BMW squatters demand rights

Dozens of squatters, once living in BMW park in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, filed complaints Thursday with the National Human Rights Commission following a harsh eviction carried out by the city the day before.

[ Source : thejakartapost ]