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Malaysian carmaker Proton has launched a range of eco-friendly cars, in a similar vein to Peugeot's recent BlueLion program, as well as numerous other manufactures who have undertaken similar eco-friendly schemes. Launched in the UK, Proton will be offering an 'Ecologic' version of the GEN2 (also...

Tuners have been known to go to extravagant lengths to create a 'unique' interpretation of a vehicle, and German-car tuners are no exception, even if the company doing the tuning is Japanese. From over-the-top bodykits to insane amounts of power, no stone is left unturned. Wald's 3-series bodykit...

Mercedes' GLK compact SUV is still not officially on sale despite being revealed in production form ahead of the Beijing Motor Show in April. But that's not stopping RENNtech from tuning a special Pikes Peak-inspired version for the upcoming SEMA trade show in November. So far actual information...

General Motors reported a staggering net loss of $38.7 billion last year, and followed it up with a $3.3 billion loss in the first quarter of this year and a $15.5 billion loss in the second. Despite the dire situation senior executives are hopeful that the company can return to profitability by...

Kicherer may not be as well known as its rival German tuners such as Brabus and MTM, but the company has a penchant for building some of the most stylish and aggressive kits in the business - especially when it comes to modifying cars from Mercedes-Benz. Some recent highlights include the SL63 Evo...

As Alfa Romeo approaches its centenary the company is facing one of the busiest periods in its storied history. With a handful of new models, a possible switch from front-drive to rear-wheel-drive platforms, and a relaunch into the tough U.S. market all on the cards, it’s safe to say that the...

Update: Despite previous reports claiming the global downturn has caused Volvo to nix future variants of the C30, the Swedish carmaker is now rumored to be working on a new crossover variant of the stylish hatch for launch in 2010. The V30 is expected to feature a five-door body and be slightly...

While the likes of MTM and other German tuning houses are well known for their performance upgrading exploits, Stasis, an Audi-focused tuning house that specializes in chassis and engine upgrades, has managed to fly under the radar for some time now. However, the Californian-based tuner’s...

Targeting the world's luxury carmakers with an all-new, unknown product and a less-than-ideal brand reputation will make for a tough sell for Hyundai's Genesis sedan, despite favorable early reports. That job will, however, get a little bit easier now that the car has earned a five-star safety...

Racing and competitive motorsports have long been some of the primary avenues of automotive research and advancement, and that tradition is set to continue with the Formula Zero kart racing league. The series' first race took place in the Netherlands this past weekend, featuring the first...

General Motors has been granted a multi-million dollar tax break by the officials of the Flint city council in Michigan in order to build a new engine manufacturing facility for the upcoming Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid. The new facility, slated to start production in early 2010, will build the...

The Jensen Interceptor was a car born out of the 1960s, with glorious Italian coupe styling and a nickname of "The Gentleman's Express." While the British-based Jensen Motors may have ceased trading in May 1976, engineers at Britain's 'V Eight' have revived the Jensen Interceptor sport car and are...

General Motors Company's [NYSE:GM] truck-focused brand, GMC, has been hit hard by changing consumer preferences, which has led to several reports that certain scheduled GMC products could be scrapped altogether. While GM continues to deny the rumors, the most likely candidates on the chopping block...

This year has seen a larger-than-normal number of advertising and marketing gimmicks as carmakers work to rally sales despite tough conditions. Fuel incentives, loan incentives and employee pricing are just a few of the methods that have been employed. But Volkswagen is taking the idea a step...

Americans are driving less and less as oil prices continue to hold at relatively high levels, but despite the decrease in road usage, insurance companies aren't dropping their rates. Typically, distance driven is directly correlated with the likelihood of crashes - that's the basic theory that...

BMW has announced an average 2.1% price increase for the U.S. market across its 2009 model year range as a response to rising raw materials costs and exchange rate pressure. The price rise will affect those models that go on sale from October as well as a number of their related options and...

Mazda has released the first tentative details for its new Kazamai Concept, which will be on display this week at the Moscow Motor Show. Following in the footsteps of its previous concepts, the Nagare, Ryuga, Hakaze, Taiki and Furai, the Kazamai is modeled around nature and this time the theme is...

American automobile manufacturers may be playing catch-up to their Japanese rivals in terms of engine technology, but GM is now making significant headway thanks to a number of initiatives to improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Thanks to a new engine lab built in Detroit that operates 24...

Previous statements to the contrary notwithstanding, the U.S. arm of KTM is working hard to bring the X-Bow track-day weapon to the U.S. The goal is to get a street-legal version of the car on the roads once all regulatory hurdles are cleared, but so far no firm commitment or target date has been...

Volkswagen today announced it will be increasing output at its Puebla, Mexico plant from 450,000 vehicles annually to 550,000 in order to accommodate production of a new compact sedan. The company has confirmed that it will be a new world car, intended for all of VW's markets except for China. That...