Time to be keen about Kia. The well-known Korean carmaker and the country’s oldest motor manufacturer delivered a triple whammy at the International Geneva Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland: the twin world premiere of its all-new Sportage crossover and all-electric Venga EV concept car, and the European premiere of the Ray plug-in hybrid sedan concept.

Officially known in French as Salon International de l’Auto, the International Geneva Motor Show is a showcase of the latest and best in the automotive industry, held in Geneva, Switzerland. Now on its 80th year, the exhibit fair is ongoing and runs until Sunday, March 14. continue reading…

Question: What’s flashy, has lots of wheels and has gotten the attention of over 50 million people this year? Answer: The Volvo Cars website, volvocars.com.

In particular, the website for one of the world’s most luxurious line of vehicles is ranked yearly as the best automobile industry website, based on surveys made by Byte Level Research. In fact, volvocars.com even ranked fourth in a listing of the top corporate websites of 2008 based on the results of a similar survey.

Now, before you read on, it’s best to click on the link to experience what we’re talking about. And relax, the site will open in a new window so you can read and view it simultaneously. If there’s one thing that gets people in browsing–and liking–the site, it can be summed up in one word: personalization.  continue reading…

Photo credit: Gabriele

You’ve got to admit: when your peers select you as the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time, you must be pretty good.

Autosport Magazine recently held what could be the most comprehensive poll of F1 drivers where 217 drivers selected the late three-time world champion Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna as the top racer of all time.

Senna topped the poll which included Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen, Juan Manuel Fangio and Jensen Button. continue reading…

After the slowdown and standstill of ‘08 and ‘09, we’re all looking forward to get on the fast lane this new year. So, are you ready to spend and hit the road in style this 2010?

If so, then go get a roadster, that two-door type of car that’s always been a ruling member of road royalty. And when making the list, consider the BMW Z4 sDrive35is.

Set to make its world debut at the January 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, this coup of a coupe is the latest in the German luxury automaker’s famed Z4 series. BMW’s website describes this new spider as “combining classic proportions with modern sportiness,” and is confident that it will surely be at the top of its market segment due to its impressive features. continue reading…

The king of cars has been overthrown by a new challenger—in this case, the retro-ish 2008 Dodge Challenger reminiscent of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s muscle cars.

According to the recent survey by Consumer Reports, the V8-powered Dodge Challenger has topped the Toyota Prius hybrid in terms of customer satisfaction. The survey noted that 92 percent of Dodge owners would definitely buy another one given the opportunity. continue reading…

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Do you know what the hottest set of wheels is right now? It’s got that particular logo that makes you think of screen screechers like race ace Herbie and Transformers’ Autobot. But no, we’re not talking about the Beetle. Instead its Volkswagen’s other bestseller, the Polo.

Members of Switzerland-based Sauber team have their fingers crossed that good things really come to those who wait.

Staring at the possibility of missing next year’s Formula One tourney with BMW bailing out on the races and with Malaysian-backed newcomer Lotus F1 snatching its spot on the grid, Sauber team’s fate was rather dim.

But the Swiss racing squad patiently waited on the wings for the next team that will bow out of the competition. Last month, Toyota said it won’t be chasing the checkered flag after its final race in Abu Dhabi this year, opening the 13th place for Sauber. continue reading…

Fritz Henderson

Despite promising third quarter financial results and improving sales, these weren’t enough to keep the chief of General Motors (GM) at bay.

Feeling the pressure in the grappling auto industry and not seeing eye-to-eye with GM’s board of directors in crucial deals, Fritz Henderson has left his posts as the firm’s president and chief executive.

In a statement posted on its website yesterday, GM Chairman Edward Whitacre announced that the company’s board has accepted Henderson’s resignation in a monthly meeting in Detroit. continue reading…

Are you ready to go on one of the most brutal rally races in history? Just sign up for the 2010 Dakar Rally which will take you all across South America: from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Antofagasta, Chile and back.

The Dakar Rally—also known as The Dakar—is an off-road automobile race for amateur and professional racers held every year by the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) since 1978. The race route is usually from Paris, France to Dakar, Senegal. But due to the political uncertainties in Africa, the race was moved to South America in 2009. continue reading…