Archive: April 2009
Audi A5 Sportback headed to Frankfurt Motor Show
Audi will be releasing a host of models in the coming years to expand into new segments as it attempts to topple BMW and Mercedes in the quest to sell more than a 1.5 million vehicles by 2015. Some of the cars in the pipeline include the A1 premium hatch, A7 four-door coupe and a Sportback version...
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Mercedes Benz SL63 Kicherer Evo upgrades to RS spec
Straight out of the box the Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG is already one of the sportiest models in the luxury carmaker’s lineup, but the car’s heady 525hp (392kW)... April 30, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 7
Avus Performance RS6 pushes output to 700hp, stirs up racial tension
It's common for a tuner car to cause controversy over its looks - some are downright hideous, after all - but it's rare for one to raise eyebrows over political issues... April 30, 2009 by Nelson Ireson 4
FIA raises 2010 F1 budget cap to £40 million, lifts minimum car weight
The figure for a voluntary budget cap in formula one next year has been increased by £10 million to £40 million. Announced on Thursday, it was ratified by the World Motor... April 30, 2009 by Kenneth Hall 1
Production BMW 7-series hybrid headed to Frankfurt Motor Show?
Hybrid drive systems are finally making solid inroads into the upper strata of the luxury sedan segment, with BMW's 7-series hybrid set to join the Mercedes-Benz S400 and... April 30, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 7
Chrysler and Fiat finally form global strategic alliance
Bankruptcy is the word of the day for Chrysler, but 'merger' will soon be replacing it. The whole bankruptcy process is being pushed forward quickly to eliminate the... April 30, 2009 by Nelson Ireson 5
More KERS boost in 2010 for cost-capped teams
Apr.30 (GMM) Another technical advantage to be enjoyed by cost-capped formula one teams next year will be double the KERS power boost. Close followers of the world... April 30, 2009 by GMM
2009 BMW 750i dyno tested, reveals hidden power
Dynamometers are notoriously tricky beasts, and comparing between systems, individual examples and even on the same machine across time can be hard or impossible. But they do... April 30, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann 2
First Competition Sport package Z06 to be raffled off by National Corvette Museum
In the performance-per-dollar race, the Chevrolet Corvette is still one of the leaders, despite encroachment by Nissan's GT-R and others. For 2009, Corvette is planning a new... April 30, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 1
FIA raises car-driver weight for 2010
Apr.30 (GMM) The minimum car-plus-driver weight in formula one next year will increase. The FIA has apparently responded to calls to raise the limit, following complaints... April 30, 2009 by GMM 1
White House confirms bankruptcy plans for Chrysler, Nardelli to step down
The White House has announced Chrysler's entry into bankruptcy protection today, with talks between the Treasury Department and the carmaker failing to reach an agreement on... April 30, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 1
Future Vauxhall range may feature rebadged Daewoos instead of Opels
General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson has confirmed that the Vauxhall brand will stay on whether or not its sister brand Opel is sold off. If Opel was sold off, however, the... April 30, 2009 by Kenneth Hall 1
FIA raises budget cap figure to 40m
Apr.30 (GMM) The figure for a voluntary budget cap in formula one next year has been increased by 10 million pounds sterling to 40m. Announced on Thursday, it was ratified by... April 30, 2009 by GMM 1
Mercedes Benz targets 0.20Cd drag coefficient in next five years
Sometimes, making cars more efficient is best done through the application of more fundamental principles such as improved aerodynamics, rather than complex and expensive... April 30, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann
Subaru reveals U.S. pricing for Outback range
For those of you eagerly awaiting Subaru's Outback crossover to hit the market, you will be glad to know that pricing details for the car have been revealed today - with the... April 30, 2009 by James Martinez 1
Chrysler and UAW reach agreement, bankruptcy still likely
It’s official. Chrysler and the UAW have come to an agreement, with members of the nationwide union group ratifying an earlier proposed agreement by a strong majority... April 30, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 1
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