VW Emissions Scandal Could Cost $86 Billion
According to CNNMoney, the financial service holding company Credit Suisse estimated today that the cost of the VW diesel emissions scandal could amount to about $86 billion. Credit Suisse has … Read More
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VW diesel recall plan announced — but not for U.S.
Volkswagen has designed a recall repair for the diesel vehicles involved in its global emissions cheating scandal — but not for U.S. vehicles. The repair will involve a software update, … Read More
Tesla Unveils Model X, an All-electric SUV
Tesla Model X SUV Electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors has mastered the sporty two-seater and the elegant sedan. Now, it wants to conquer the family hauler. Tesla's Model X — … Read More
VW braces for hit to business from emissions scandal, will they cut racing out?
The entire Audi WEC diesel program could get the axe. And you can forget about Audi joining F1 right now. Volkswagen has imposed a hiring freeze at its financing business … Read More
VW’s diesel tax breaks could be a focus for U.S. prosecutors
Volkswagen's push to secure tax breaks that kick-started a market for its new diesel cars could now help U.S. investigators build a case against the automaker for deceiving the government … Read More
How Volkswagen’s love affair with dirty diesel fuel led to scandal
Dirty diesel was the centerpiece of VW's strategy, even in racing, and ultimately was its undoing Dieselgate just keeps on getting dirtier. A little more than a week after the … Read More
Porsche Responds to Wrongful Death Suit
The remains of Paul Walker's Porsche Carrera GT Porsche has responded to the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Paul Walker's daughter on Monday, issuing a statement on Tuesday denying responsibility … Read More
Kenny Brack Signed As Development Driver With McLaren Automotive
Kenny Brack The relentless research and development program at McLaren Automotive has been further strengthened with the appointment of ex-IndyCar driver Kenny Brack as Test and Development Driver. With the … Read More
‘Dieselgate’ Sweeps Through Germany
When it comes to the stock market and public perception, suspicion is often enough to tarnish a company's image and dent its market value, wrong as it may be. BMW … Read More
Volkswagen CEO quits over VW diesel crisis (Update)
UPDATE #2 Reports are that 2.1 million Audis and 2.8 million VWs in Europe alone have the diesel emission cheating software. A worldwide total has yet to be announced. The … Read More
Did Qatari sheikh flee to Vancouver after L.A. street race?
The wealthy middle-eastern prince who owns the $1.5-million yellow Ferrari recorded running stop signs and racing through suburban Beverly Hills, California fled the US last week, and may have arrived … Read More
A Driver’s License Won’t Get You Through Airport Security If You Live in These States
If Steven Spielberg were to stop you on the street next year and invite you to star in his movie on the condition that leave right now for the airport … Read More
Apple close to disrupting the entire automobile industry (Update)
UPDATE We predict Apple will integrate its new larger iPad Pro into the dashboard like Tesla did This rumor is upgraded to 'strong' today. Apple Inc. is accelerating efforts to … Read More
Construction Begins at 100-acre SPEEDVEGAS facility
LAS VEGAS, NV SPEEDVEGAS, a 100-acre speed complex and supercar experience, officially broke ground on South Las Vegas Boulevard on September 21, 2015. Steve Sisolak, Chairman of the Clark County … Read More
The engine is the music
John Newman (R) One would expect that singers listen to music at full volume when they're driving. But John Newman astonished us all in Ferrari when he said he never … Read More
GM Reaches Agreement with U.S Attorney’s Office
General Motors Co. confirmed today that the company has reached a settlement in the form of a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of … Read More
We drive the 2015 Lincoln Navigator
2015 Lincoln Navigator – if you like big, this is the vehicle for you A full size luxury SUV is probably the best vehicle for a long distance road trip … Read More
Porsche sports car concept: Mission E
Porsche Mission E This is what it might look like — the Porsche of tomorrow. Together with the new 911 Carrera, Porsche is presenting the "Mission E" concept car at … Read More
Colo. dealership held liable in test-drive accident
The Colorado Court of Appeals said a dealership is liable for damage resulting from an accident on a test drive because someone from the dealership was in the car with … Read More
Dick Guldstrand dies at 87
When Dick Guldstrand went to France for the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in 1967, getting there was half the fun.. Somebody on the team forgot to airlift … Read More
Dan Gurney’s moment-cancelling 4-stroke engine
Moment Cancelling Engine | Dan Gurney's All American Racers Message From Dan Gurney Why is the following on our website? Because we have embarked on another substantial journey… We are … Read More
Tesla Model S scores 103 from Consumer Reports on 100-point scale
Consumer Reports, in what at first appears to be a case of grade inflation, has given a new, top-of-the-line version of Tesla Motors’ TSLA, +8.07% Model S sedan a 103-point … Read More
Ferrari considers appointing Marchionne as CEO
Sergio Marchionne MILAN (Bloomberg) — Ferrari is considering appointing Sergio Marchionne as CEO after Amedeo Felisa retires from the post in the coming months, people familiar with the matter said. … Read More
Shelby to market 50 Daytona re-creations
MONTEREY, Calif. — Shelby American has re-created the historic U.S. racecar that knocked Ferrari off its pedestal in 1965 — the Shelby Daytona Cobra coupe — for a limited run … Read More