| Sources Honda set to return to Formula One competition |
May 15th, 2013 |
Honda will return to Formula One in 2015 as McLaren engine partners, replacing Mercedes, sources close to the company said on Wednesday.Honda's Chief Executive Takanobu Ito is set to make an official announcement as early as Thursday, one of the sources added.The Japanese automaker quit the sport at the end of 2008, handing over their team to then-principal Ross Brawn who went on to win both ...
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| As auto sales rebound so do repossessions |
May 15th, 2013 |
An increase in auto repossessions due to borrowers defaulting on their car loans is raising new questions about whether the auto industry is going too far selling new cars and trucks to those with subprime credit ...
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| Used Fisker Karma EVs are the new Delorean as prices tumble |
May 15th, 2013 |
Reporters gather around a Fisker Karma during the Los Angeles Auto show on November 29, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. As used car deals go, this is one to make you think twice. Used Fisker Karmas, which sold for $103,000 just a year ago as new models, are now being sold for roughly half price. In some cases, those trying to sell the luxury extended-range electric car on eBay cannot even get ...
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| BorgWarner to expand UK production to supply Jaguar Land Rover |
May 15th, 2013 |
Wed May 15, 2013 9:58am EDT May 15 (Reuters) - Auto parts supplier BorgWarner Inc said it would build a new production line and engineering center in the United Kingdom to supply turbocharging systems to customer Jaguar Land Rover. The turbochargers would be used in Jaguar Land Rover's family of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, expected to launch in 2015. The new center, to be ...
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| Garmin aims 35 share in automotive navigation biz |
May 15th, 2013 |
market share in the automotive navigation segment in India in the current financial year, US-based GPS device maker Garmin today launched four customised products. "At present, our market share in the automotive navigation sector in India is around 20 per cent. We expect it to expand by 30 to 35 percent during the current fiscal," Garmin India National Sales ...
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| Honda to Return to F1 in 2015 With McLaren Sources |
May 15th, 2013 |
TOKYO (Reuters) - Honda will return to Formula One in 2015 as McLaren engine partners, replacing Mercedes, sources close to the company said on Wednesday. Honda's Chief Executive Takanobu Ito is set to make an official announcement as early as Thursday, one of the sources added. The Japanese automaker quit the sport at the end of 2008, handing over their team to then-principal Ross ...
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| 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Family Checklist |
May 15th, 2013 |
The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid just might be a near-perfect car for small families of three or four. This hybrid hatchback makes efficient use of its available space, and it's packed with handy features and storage options galore. I particularly loved its ability to squeeze into countless parking spaces while never feeling compact inside. As a car, the C-Max Hybrid impressed me in many ways, ...
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| How Long Do Tires Last |
May 15th, 2013 |
We would expect at least 50,000 miles from the tires that come with any new vehicle, but tire life depends on so many factors that it's impossible to give anything other than broad guidelines. Among the factors are the quality of the tire, the treadwear rating, whether it is a performance summer tire or an all-season tire, the type of vehicle it is mounted on and how it is driven. ...
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| Germany to Google Edit autocomplete when auto-libelous |
May 15th, 2013 |
Google Inc. has been ordered by a court in Germany to remove autocomplete from some searches when the resulting suggestions are considered libelous. Google Inc. has been ordered by a court in Germany to remove autocomplete from some searches when the resulting suggestions are considered libelous. The move overturned two lower court rulings, according to Bloomberg. It is related to a suit by ...
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| 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic |
May 15th, 2013 |
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic. It's a big car and at times drives big especially at lower speeds. It feels smaller and wieldier the faster you go and the car's Active Body Control system keeps the bigness and weight in check nicely for the most part, so long as you don't pretend you're in a sports car. No, in the CL, you just want to glide along in supreme comfort. ...
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