Ford Motor Co. declared on Monday that “it will re-evaluate strategic options for Volvo Car Corp., including the possible sale”. They also said tha the decision to renew its options for Volvo is due to the “significant decline” in the auto industry, especially in the last three months.

Unfortunately for some of us, Porsche has just announced that the launch of its new four-door sports coupe the Panamera will be delayed until the Shanghai Auto Show next April. The model should have be unviled at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

The luxury sports car maker declared that the delay is a reflection of [...]

Well, after two decades of normally-aspirated high-revving engines under the hoods of its M cars, BMW is chaning direction and will begin to offer direct-injection turbocharged powerplants in its future high-end models.

BMW is blaming tough environmental emission standards and the soaring manufacturing costs of the specialty-build V8 and V10 engines found in today’s M3, M5 [...]

Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive after setting world records in the 100 and 200 meter sprints at last summer’s Olympics in Beijing, fulfilled his dream driving a F430 Spider at Monte Carlo, on a section of the Formula One city circuit. Bolt is in Monaco for the IAAF awards, where he will receive the [...]

Yes, you’ve read it well. Honda will cancel all of its press events at the North American auto show in January. The company says it will forgo traditional product unveilings because of depressed business conditions.
“Normally we have a great TV moment with special effects to reveal a new model,” says Chris Martin, a spokesman for [...]

The study in which Ford Motor Co. leads all automakers with 16 “top safety picks” among 2009 cars and trucks, is made by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an institute that works for auto insurers.

Among the factors accounting for the increase: greater use by automakers of seats and head restraints that meet the institute’s [...]

This would be ideal. Ferrari is preparing a convertible version of the 599 GTB model, and the sources of inspiration are many.
New spy photos the caught the future Ferrari 599 GTB Spider reveal a rigid metal roof, retractable, just like the one found on the new Ferrari California.

Mark Webber underwent surger after breaking his right leg in a cycling crash during his own outdoor adventure even in Tasmania.
“The surgery is complete, a pin inserted and the recovery begins,” Geoff Donohue, event director, confirmed.
Despite the rumors of having more serious injuries, including possible multiple bone fractures, Donohue said the broken leg is the [...]