Three world premieres from Hyundai at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show

Hyundai Motor Company will unveil its new European C-segment hatchback at its press conference at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday 6 March 2007. Codenamed “FD”, this will be the first ever car from the Korean manufacturer designed specifically for Europe.
developing the FD, Hyundai focused on combining cultivated dynamics with sleek, sophisticated styling, [...]

Hyundai previews Geneva crossover concept

Hyundai will unveil crossover concept at its press conference at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Using advanced materials from its co-operation partner GE Plastics, Hyundai’s European designers have developed an SUV that is environmentally friendly and also offers outstanding results in

New York moves to ban spinners

New York state is considering legislation to ban the use of "spinner" wheels and hubcaps. S.B. 1640 was reintroduced in the New York State Legislature by State Senator John Sabini. The law would subject vehicle owners to fines of up to $750 for a third or subsequent violation. The bill has been referred to [...]

Chrysler For Sale?

2007 Chrysler 300C view gallery > DETROIT - DaimlerChrysler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche, under enormous pressure in Germany to spin off the money-losing Chrysler Group, says all options for the U.S. auto making arm are now on the table.
The surprise statement overshadowed details of Chrysler’s three-year, $4.5 billion

Report: General Motors in serious talks to acquire Chrysler

General Motors is in negotiations with DaimlerChrysler to buy the Chrysler Group in its entirety, according to sources in Germany and America. The group consists of the Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep brands. High-level talks are underway between DCX and GM executives, according to trade publication Automotive News.
Rumors of an alliance first

Mercedes confirms drop-top SLR plans

Mercedes has officially confirmed it will build a convertible version of the McLaren SLR, according to a published report. Zero to 60 mph will take under four seconds, and a top speed of 200 mph will still be possible.
The SLR roadster will arrive this summer, with a possible debut at the Geneva [...]

Bull bar ban

The British Medical Associa­tion and Irish Medical Organisation have joined up with Euro MPs to try to force providers to refuse cover for cars fitted with the bars.
A spokesman said: “There is no need for these additions, apart from on some agricultural vehicles. We believe the EU should put pressure on insurers to either increase [...]

Bravo family grows

 The unloved Croma will also get a facelift to bring it into line with the firm’s stylish new modelsLast week, the firm announ­ced precise launch dates for its new SUV and the load-lugging version of the Bravo, and now we can reveal the shape of the two newcomers.
These images have been produced by Auto Express’s [...]

Mazda show star spied on test - Mazda 2

Our spy photographers caught the new Mazda 2 being put through its paces, and fans clearly have a surprise in store as the Japanese firm seeks to raise the profile of the car.  Members of the public rarely get to test drive a concept car, but Mazda is letting them do just that on Nagare [...]

Can Wurz reverse Williams’ fortunes? - Motorsport

 The Austrian shot to prominence when he finished on the podium in his third ever grand prix while standing in for the sick Gerhard BergerThe Austrian made his debut with Benetton in 1997, but despite showing some promise was dumped by the team at the end of 2000 and replaced by Jenson Button.
Now, after six [...]