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European car sales rise in April, ending 18 month streak of declines

MILAN, Italy - The European auto industry may be showing the first signs of a slowdown in its sales free-fall, according to data from the European automaker's association. New car registrations in April were up 1.7 per cent on the same time last year, the ACEA's latest figures show. Although …May 17, 2013

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Preview

Mercedes-Benz has provided journalists the world over with a sneak peek at the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The German luxury brand's full-size flagship sedan has undergone a complete redesign as part of an effort to retain its dominance of the uber-luxury segment. Appearance-wise, the next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class widens out the current …May 16, 2013

Honda to return to Formula One as engine supplier for McLaren

TOKYO - Japanese automaker Honda is returning to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to McLaren, recreating a partnership that was dominant in the 1980s and 1990s. Honda president Takanobu Ito announced the decision at a news conference in Tokyo on Thursday, reversing the decision made in 2008 …May 16, 2013

Nissan And GM Partner Up To Build Small Van

On the verge of being frozen out of the Euro-sourced commercial van craze currently sweeping across North America, General Motors has made a surprising deal with Japanese rival Nissan. Under the terms of a new agreement, Chevrolet will be re-badging Nissan NV200 compact vans and selling them as their own. May 15, 2013

New Flagship And Crossovers Could Expand Infiniti Lineup

The call for an Infiniti model that could serve as a 'halo' car for the brand has gone out again, this time from the lips of Infiniti president Johan de Nysschen. The vehicle would most likely take the form of an uber-luxury sedan that would sit above the Infiniti Q70 …May 14, 2013

IndyCar hires veteran Derrick Walker as its head of competition

INDIANAPOLIS - IndyCar drivers and owners have always considered Derrick Walker to be a beacon of leadership. Now he's switching to what Walker describes as the "dark" side. The well-respected former team owner was hired Monday as IndyCar's new head of competition, ending the worst-kept secret in Indianapolis. Speculation that …May 13, 2013

Nearly 470,000 Jeep SUVs recalled because they may shift into neutral

DETROIT - Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup. The recall affects 2005 to 2010 Grand Cherokees and 2006 to 2010 Commanders. U.S. safety regulators say cracks in a circuit board can cause a faulty signal as the SUVs are …May 13, 2013

Toyota Wants Headlight Laws Changed To Save Lives

Headlights are some of the most closely-regulated components on a modern automobile, which makes perfect sense considering how important of a safety role that they play. That being said, some car companies are complaining to the NHTSA in the United States that current rules are holding back the development of …May 13, 2013

2014 Toyota Corolla Details Leaked

The Parts Center Blog at the Olathe Toyota Center has published some tantalizing details about the upcoming 2014 Toyota Corolla. The re-designed compact sedan, which will replace the aged, yet strong-selling 2013 model, will feature better fuel efficiency thanks to the introduction of variable valve timing and valve lift technology …May 10, 2013

Kurt Busch's wild week includes passing rookie test for Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS - Kurt Busch has become the first driver this year to pass rookie orientation for the Indianapolis 500. The 2004 Sprint Cup champion came to Indy this week to test himself on the 2.5-mile oval in one of Michael Andretti's IndyCars. He wound up completing all three phases of …May 9, 2013

New 'Hellcat' Hemi Engine Will Offer Up To 640 Supercharged Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger is getting a new lease on life - and potentially a brand new drivetain to match. AllPar is reporting that the 2014 Dodge Challenger will be moving to a fresh platform, and will also gain substantial interior updates as well as revised sheet metal that should help …May 8, 2013

Sebastian Vettel looks to move ahead of rivals at Spanish GP

PARIS - As the Formula One world championship heads into Europe, three-time defending champion Sebastian Vettel can move ahead of rivals in the title race at the Spanish Grand Prix. Only Kimi Raikkonen has shown consistency with a win and two second-place finishes, putting the Finn 10 points behind Vettel …May 8, 2013

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