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GT Academy driver to race at Monza against Valentino Rossi

Jann Mardenborough is starting his first full season as a professional race car driver this weekend at the temple of speed itself, Monza.
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Another call for an FMVSS standard for aftermarket brake rotors

While an FMVSS standard for brake rotors would apply to all manufacturers, the target by Affinia Group seems to be toward the global aftermarket industry, which has had a tendency to migrate to the lowest-cost import product over safety and reliability. Question is: What's taking so long to decide an obvious safety issue?
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Nissan Leaf webchat answers questions on electric car fast charging and more

Nissan's Mark Perry conducted a webchat today answering questions about the Nissan LEAF, electric car fast charging standards, fast charging networks, Nissans low price CHADEMO station, and more.
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Zipcar chooses customer favorite Honda as preferred vehicle manufacturer

In a nod to its Zipster’s preferences, Zipcar has chosen Honda as its preferred vehicle manufacturer and will focus on alternative drive offerings.
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Only 35% of hybrid car owners buy a second hybrid

A new Polk research study shows that only 35% of hybrid car owners return to the market to buy another hybrid. Are hybrids really that awful?
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Hyundai to roll out 1,000 hydrogen cars this year

Hyundai promised production-level hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by 2013 and is keeping that promise, planning on rolling out the first thousand late this year.
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The 2013 Ford Focus ST to make Auto China debut

The 2013 Ford Focus ST is slated as Ford Motor Company’s first fully global performance vehicle and as the reach of the new Focus ST spreads around the world – the upcoming 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition will introduce the Chinese market to this sporty new hatchback.
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