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Fiat and Microsoft’s venture into in-car computing has been with us for less than year, but already we have news of an update to the system. The latest feature in Fiat's Blue&Me is the addition of an SMS reader. Current users of the system can download the latest application and install it...

As expected, the world champion Renault F1 team has signed their current test driver, Heikki Kovalainen, to race alongside Giancarlo Fisichella for the 2007 season. The team will continue to be led by flamboyant Italian Flavio Briatore. Heikki has completed over 28,000 km of testing for the Renault...

Canada’s Magna International Inc. has postponed its lauanch of a new concept car that is currently being developed for an unamed car manufacturer. According to Magna President, Mark Hogan, the Torrero II concept car didn’t quite make the cut to be a high-volume model and that it needed...

After originally introducing the technology back in 1999, Mercedes Benz has installed an updated version of its ride handling feature for its new CL. Active Body Control works by automatically adjusting the suspension firmness depending on the current driving situation. ABC provides a solution to...

Lancia has just revealed images of its Delta HPE concept, which showcases design elements that will follow on to the upcoming production version of an all new Delta. The concept car will make its official debut this month at the Venice International Film Festival and then at the Paris Auto Show...

British car aficionado and musician Jay Kay from the band Jamiroquai is the owner of several exotic supercars, which include the likes of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Mercedes-Benzes and Aston Martins. Among his collection was this convertible 360 Spider that is now up for sale for the second time after...

A new hands-free, voice activated system will allow drivers to send and receive emails and gather online information via a handheld device or Smartphone. The company that created iLane, Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), will launch the product at this years IFA consumer electronics trade...

Insurance bills, servicing fees, horrendous mileage figures, and then there’s the depreciation – owning a supercar is a never ending nightmare. The statement “don’t buy the car if you can’t afford to run it” couldn’t be truer in the case of supercars...

Toyota’s popular Corolla has just turned 40, making the car one of the world’s oldest nameplates. The original Corolla was launched in Japan in October 1966, and today is a genuine global car with production in 16 different countries. The Corolla is so popular in its homeland that it...

With the amount of interest behind events such as the X Games and extreme sports receive from today’s youth; it was only a matter of time before manufacturers realized the potential that a vehicle aimed at the generation would have. Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) has created an...

Within the confines of GM’s Warren Technical Center lays a building the size of a football field, where cars from the competition are taken in and torn apart in quest to find out what makes them tick. In a process known as a competitive teardown, GM engineers analyze every part that goes into...

Carerra GT owners: above is the only view you’ll be getting of the new Porsche 911 Turbo as it leaves you trailing in its dust. Germany’s Autobild magazine has put together a comprehensive list of the acceleration and braking numbers for 100 of the hottest performance cars, with first...

Detroit Free Press columnist, Mark Phelan, has put together a list of 7 vehicles that have serious influence on the survival prospects of America’s big three automakers. The vehicles, all scheduled for release over the next 12 months, represent the bulk of sales for their respective...

Now that the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has confirmed it’s dropping Aston Martin from its Premier Automotive Group, the only question is who else is at the table? It appears the exclusive brand may be sold to one of two competing luxury goods consortiums, which include the companies behind...

A small UK firm has created the world’s first hybrid Mini in the form of the PML Mini QED. The unique green machine is powered by four electric motors, one in every wheel, each with 160bhp (120kW) - 640bhp (480kW) in total. Unlike conventional hybrids, this version uses a small gasoline...

In a sign of goodwill from GM, the ailing car giant will offer two free update discs for its sat-nav systems starting with all its 2006 models. Owners will receive an upgrade for the first two years after purchase of their vehicles and will receive a notice from GM in the mail.

It’s rare to get an interview with the crazy people that run Mercedes’ performance division, but Edmunds recently sat down with Volker Mornhinweg, who is chairman of the board of management. He’s a true engineer, having started as a trainee and working his way up the ranks. In...

Mercedes is jumping on the parking assistance bandwagon by introducing a system that will help drivers to parallel park. The system uses side-mounted sonar sensors to detect whether there’s sufficient space to park on the side. If a driver indicates and is travelling less than 16km/h the...

With the ensuing world price of oil inevitably rising it’s only a matter of time before the popularity of electric vehicles really take on. We already have a production electric car in the form of the Tesla roadster but the latest trend is the innovative designs that are cropping up in...

Subaru’s risky gamble with the bold propeller face for its popular Impreza has failed to attract buyers. The heavily criticized model facelift has been slammed by both media and consumers alike and won’t make its way to the upcoming Liberty and Outback models, to be released in...