The California Air Resources Board announced that it has slapped Jesse James, host of “Monster Garage”, with a monster fine of $271,250 for selling more than 50 new or custom-built motorcycles that did not meet agency standards.
James, known for his outlandish custom cars and motorcycles, was informed of the noncompliance with agency standards in […]

The team from Top Gear came to America for a “knockabout journey full of tomfoolery.” In the latest episode, Jeremy Clarkson, Jay Mays and Richard Hammond went to the Deep South for a road trip. But it wasn’t any road trip, the Top Gear team had to write slogans on each other’s cars to incite […]

HUMMER is joining with Modelabs Group to design, produce, market to distribute a line of consumer electronics under the HUMMER brand name in 2007. The exclusive, international licensing agreement announced today, includes HUMMER branded mobile phones, accessories and on-device services.
The HUMMER branded line of consumer electronics was developed to fit in with the unique “HUMMER […]

The Ferrari Enzo has been named the world’s most iconic supercar Motoring Research’s Zurich Iconic Car Index. The instantly legendary Ferrari was named after the automaker’s founder, and topped a list of the 100 most iconic contemporary cars you can buy — assuming you have the money. The Zurich Iconic Car Index, created by Motoring […]

Land Rover announced that it will set up a independent Board of Governance, featuring international environmental figures from government, business and education to oversee the automaker’s industry leading carbon dioxide offset program. Land Rover has cut emissions with each successive model and continues to work to make further improvements. Land Rover has cut CO2 emissions […]

MotorWeek named the 2007 Jaguar XKR as the ‘Best Dream Machine’ in its Drivers’ Choice Awards for at the Chicago Auto Show. MotorWeek’s Drivers’ Choice Awards recognizes the year’s premier vehicles. This year’s ‘Best Dream Machine’ award was shared among three cars – the Jaguar XKR, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and the Porsche 911 […]

Volkswagen has won the Silver 2007 Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany for its corporate book called “Volkswagen Corporate Design Essentials”. The book is VW’s “brand bible” and provides a clear visual presentation and documentation of the design principles of the Volkswagen brand.
“For Volkswagen, corporate identity and corporate design play an extremely important […]

General Motors has agreed to change its robot ad, which showed an assembly-line robot throwing itself off a bridge after being fired for making a mistake. The Foundation for Suicide Prevention criticized GM for the ad that it deemed unsympathetic and dangerous to those suffering from depression.
The changes will remove any reference to suicide, including […]

Another Super Bowl advertiser is facing critism for one of its ads. Following Snickers pulling of its Super Bowl ad, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is criticizing General Motors for an ad that shows a depressed, perfectionist robot dreaming about jumping off a bridge. The group wants GM to not re-air the spot, remove […]

MotorWeek today announced its annual Drivers’ Choice Awards at the Chicago Auto Show. And the awards go to:

Best of the Year: Honda Fit
Best Small Car: Honda Fit
Best Family Sedan: Saturn Aura
Best Minivan: Hyundai Entourage/Kia Sedona
Best Convertible: Volkswagen Eos
Best Luxury Sedan: Lexus LS
Best Sports Sedan: Infiniti G35
Best Performance Car: Ford Shelby GT500
Best Small Utility: Honda CR-V
Best […]