Cars
Dubai Traffic Police Gets $550,000 Lamborghini
Dubai / UAE (Weltexpress). Dubai traffic police beefed up its fleet of cars with a Lamborghini sports car, which price amounts to some $550,000, Dubai Police’s Deputy Commander Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina said.[more]
US Unveils New Auto Emission Rules
Washington / USA (Weltexpress). In an effort to reduce pollution, US President Barack Obama’s administration proposed new rules Friday it says will make gasoline and automobile emissions cleaner, but which the oil and gas industry said will hit drivers hard at the pump.[more]
US Launches Car Safety App
Washington / USA (Weltexpress). US road safety authorities announced Thursday the launch of a new mobile application designed to give consumers real-time smartphone access to vehicle safety information.[more]
Obama Pushes to Wean US Vehicles off Oil
Washington / USA (Weltexpress). US President Barack Obama said Friday he wants American cars and trucks that can “one day go from coast to coast without using a drop of oil,” and asked Congress to create a clean energy research fund he said would help make that happen without increasing the federal [more]
GM Recalls Pickup Trucks for Missing Hood Latch
New York / USA (Weltexpress). General Motors said on Thursday it is recalling 145,628 pickup trucks sold mostly in the United States due to a possible missing latch that could cause the vehicle’s hood to fly open unexpectedly.[more]
Fastest US Highway Opens in Texas
Houston, Texas / USA (Weltexpress). Drivers in the US state of Texas can now put the pedal to the metal on a stretch of state highway that opened Wednesday with a speed limit of 85 mph (137 kmh), faster than any other road in the nation, as long as they’re willing to pay for it.[more]
Fernando Alonso wins dramatic Euro GP - Kimi Raikkonen finished second, Michael Schumacher third
Valencia (Weltexpress) - Fernando Alonso ended the record run of seven drivers winning the first seven races Sunday with victory at the European Grand Prix in Valencia after his challengers fell by the wayside.[more]
Volkswagen hopes Russian car market will grow
Wolfsburg (Weltexpress) - The Russian car market will grow significantly during the next several years, Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board with one of Europe's leading carmakers Volkswagen AG, said on Sunday.[more]
Kia Picanto Spirit rises fast - Performance energy with big drive
Berlin (Weltexpress) - Never without positive surprises, Kia Motors changed a few elements to the Picanto Spirit. Small car segment with giant return value, the 2010 model has been the Korean automaker's best selling model.[more]
Kia Sportage: multi-faceted talent for 2010 - Guaranteed fresh-look with a spin on excellence
Berlin (Weltexpress) - Driving a Sportage is the name of the game – fresh, dynamic and high quality standards meet every consumer's ambition. Kia's sporty optical presence distinguishes this SUV in a multi-faceted manner – stylish plus embracing road power equals a compact driving experience.[more]
Kia Soul – Stunning cross-over has all the right moves - 5-Stars - Euro NCAP caps Soul with top-rating
Berlin (Weltexpress) - When it comes to fine driving with impeccable safety features, the Kia Soul is the latest road champion with all the right moves. Euro NCAP capped the Soul with the highest marks in the B segment. Auto-maker Kia once again provides customers with vehicle safety in year to year[more]
