Archive: January 2009
GM delays Australian Cadillac launch indefinitely
General Motors today announced that the introduction of Cadillac into the Australia market had been delayed indefinitely. Confirming the bad news was the boss of GM’s Holden subsidiary, Mark Reuss, who said the downturn in the local automotive market plus the broader global financial...
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Mercedes Benz releases AMG sports pack for new E-Class
Having already unveiled its all-new E-Class Sedan at last week’s Detroit Auto Show, Mercedes Benz released today new images of the svelte saloon wrapped in the... January 21, 2009 by Jeremy Weber 2
Spy shots: 998 Porsche 911 Turbo
The current 997 generation Porsche 911 is still being updated for its mid-cycle refresh, with only the standard Carrera, Carrera 4, and Targa variants receiving the update... January 21, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann 4
Spy shots: 998 Porsche 911 Cabrio
The current 997 generation Porsche 911 is still being updated for its mid-cycle refresh, with only the standard Carrera, Carrera 4, and Targa variants receiving the update... January 21, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Top Gear's Stig revealed as racing legend Bill Collins
The BBC's Top Gear is perhaps the most well-recognized and widely-watched motoring program on earth, and the series' dependence on a hired gun that plies the world's best... January 21, 2009 by Kenneth Hall 8
GM sells 8.35 million vehicles in 2008, down 11% on previous year
GM has announced today that its global sales tally for 2008 has come in at 8.35 million vehicles, which represents a 10.8% decline on 2007’s levels and a substantial... January 21, 2009 by Jeremy Weber 1
GM will shrink to four core brands in North America
One of General Motors’ biggest criticisms is the number of different brands under its roof, which ends up seeing it sell similar models that often compete with one... January 21, 2009 by James Martinez 15
Hamilton makes debut with no.1
Jan.21 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton made his debut outing with the number '1' as he returned to test action on Wednesday morning. On his first drive since winning the 2008... January 21, 2009 by GMM
Callaway launches supercharged Corvette for 2009
Chevrolet Corvette tuning specialist Callaway Cars has released yet another package for the iconic muscle car, with the latest kit centering around a supercharger upgrade for... January 21, 2009 by James Martinez 4
CORRECTION - Heidfeld to wear green helmet in 2009
Jan.21 (GMM) Nick Heidfeld will race a new helmet livery in 2009. The German driver, still seeking his first grand prix victory after nine seasons in formula one, showed off... January 20, 2009 by GMM
New wings increase crash risk - Kubica
Jan.21 (GMM) Robert Kubica is concerned that F1's new generation front wings could lead to huge accidents in 2009. The increased risk of damaged wings on the wheel-to-wheel... January 20, 2009 by GMM
FOTA calm amid push for more revenue - Howett
Jan.21 (GMM) F1 teams will shy away from a "sensational", "confrontational" and "controversial" tone when discussing the issue of commercial revenue with the sport's chief... January 20, 2009 by GMM
Heidfeld to wear green helmet in 2009
Jan.21 (GMM) Nick Heidfeld will race a new helmet livery in 2009. The German driver, still seeking his first grand prix victory after nine seasons in formula one, showed off... January 20, 2009 by GMM
Testing at three venues on Tuesday
Jan.21 (GMM) Inclement winter weather again affected formula one test locations on Tuesday, but under sunny skies at Valencia, BMW-Sauber's Robert Kubica put in 73... January 20, 2009 by GMM
Toyota may not race KERS at all in 2009
Jan.21 (GMM) It is possible that Toyota will not use a KERS system at any time during the 2009 race season. It is already known that the Cologne based team will contest the... January 20, 2009 by GMM 1
Weak season means 'no future' for Toyota
Jan.21 (GMM) Toyota chiefs have effectively confirmed reports that a poor showing in 2009 will spell and end to the Japanese manufacturer's formula one foray. At and before... January 20, 2009 by GMM
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