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The World Health Organization has issued a statement saying that diesel fumes cause lung cancer at a rate even higher than second-hand smoke. The WHO now ranks diesel fumes as a 'known carcinogen.' This does not really affect industria...

Maserati is debuting its first ever 4-seat convertible model, the GranCabrio, at the next Frankfurt International Motor Show. The Maserati GranCabrio is setting a historic point on the Italian make’s path for it had never before produced an ope...

Geneva will be the stage of the presentation of the new Fiat Freemont, a SUV that starts another chapter of the partnership between Fiat and Chrysler and that will reach the markets in the second half of 2011. The Freemontwill be based on the Dodge ...

New York has officially seen the launch of the new-generation of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class. The versatile vehicle has undergone significant changes, which include a completely redesigned front section, inspired in the Mercedes-Benz saloons and SUV mo...

The Leaf is among the bestselling vehicles in Norway

Norway is attempting to set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of electric cars on August 31. Nissan is contacting Leaf owners in Norway and are asking them to attend. The Norwegian EV Association will also be attending the r...

A driver in China has taken the Guinness World Record for successfully driving through the largest loop-the-loop.  Li Yatao drove a Youngman Lotus L5 around a loop with a diameter of 42 feet, 2.69 inches.  I honestly think the an...

Discover the ten roads that you mustn't lose the opportunity to drive

Whether we are driving nuts or simply inveterate tourists who do not lose the opportunity to leave home to drive for miles in our car there are roads that over the years have become real "meccas" for those who enjoy a good road trip. ...

Mazda's European CEO led the procession

Mazda set a new world record on June 15 in Lelystad, Netherlands, when 683 Mazda MX-5s met in a procession around the RDW Test Center. It is a new Guinness World Record. The previous record was set in Essen, Germany in 2010 with 459 cars. Pres...

Primarily we must be concerned about the Japanese people and the rebuilding of their country. However, there are far reaching effects that may not be immediately obvious but will have medium to long term effects on the motor industry. Car factories ...

It is summer time and that means car shows. Some people meet in a field to display their Mustangs or British sports cars, but from July 26 to July 31 the largest ever meeting of Citroen 2CVs will take place in Salbris in central France. Citroen will ...