"This button here activates the power top," said the friendly Italian technician, as we stood outside the Lamborghini factory, getting acquainted with the marque's newest Gallardo variant. "Press this to lower the rear window, which also acts as the wind…
As you might have seen this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, The SL 63 AMG, as the Official F1 Safety Car, and the C 63 AMG Estate, as the Official F1 Medical Car, are to continue to…
Washington says automaker's restructuring plans aren't viable; GM's Wagoner forced out, Chrysler given 30 days to seal deal with Fiat or it will be allowed to fail. President Barack Obama is expected to give General Motors one more chance to…
It is difficult to understand the failure of Ssangyong. They make great cars, build them well and sell them at keen prices. Yet for the third time in just over a decade, it stands on the brink of disappearing. Ssangyong…
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) plans to close its East London production plant for four weeks in April and for a further four weeks from the last week in May. In addition, it anticipates only operating its plant for four days…
Were the economy what it was a year and a half ago when Wall Street was in full Go-Go-Mode, it's doubtful anybody seriously shopping for an all-new Prius would give Honda's new Insight a second glance. Sure, they look an…
All sectors in the local automotive industry were continuing to experience “unprecedented viability challenges”, placing further pressure on the industry, which had already shed 2 566 jobs in 2008, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) reported…
Two ambulance managers used an NHS vehicle to go on a "booze cruise" to France, a disciplinary panel has heard. Essex Ambulance staff Richard Lane and Paul Leaman had some seats taken out to fit in more alcohol, it was…
A FIRST-HAND assurance that the government was prepared to “go the extra mile” to ensure the survival of the motor industry was given yesterday by a deputy minister during a visit to the Eastern Cape. But Deputy Trade and Industry…
MUMBAI — Amid camera flashes and the occasional shoving match between photographers, specifications and on-sale dates for the highly anticipated Tata Nano were finally announced at two elaborate media events here on Monday. “We have made a promise and we…
