The Alfa Romeo 159 is probably one of the best looking mid-sized sedans around right now and our friends in Australia are getting a new engine and gearbox option in their's. The Aussie version already had a 2.4L turbo-diesel available, but now a 1.9L…

Contrary to reports last week that the new MINI Monte 4X4 would be built at BMW's Spartanburg, NC assembly plant, it now looks like it will stay in Europe. A BMW spokesman has told Automotive News that the contract has gone to Magna-Steyr, confirming…

2011 BMW 5 Series M-Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery
For those BMW fans who appreciate the more aggressive looks of the automaker's M division models but either don't have the budget or don't need their full performance capabilities,…

The US government gives out $25 billion a year in agricultural subsidies through a farm bill that is renewed every five years including this one. Way back in the dawn of time, the original intent of these subsidies was to ensure that farmers could…

Aside from the traditional red double decker bus, the other iconic transportation image from London England is the classic black taxi. The purpose-built taxis have been use in London and other British cities for decades, trundling around powered by…

There's no doubt that there are a lot of advances in powertrain technology that will improve the efficiency of vehicles over the next few years. There are near-term features like direct fuel injection, turbocharging and dual clutch transmissions.…

Volkswagen IROC Concept – Click above for a high-res image gallery
Mazda has a new leader for its North American design efforts courtesy of Volkswagen and Audi. Derek Jenkins is moving to Irvine, California to head up the studio that created concepts…

Renault Zoë ZE – Click above for high-res image gallery
Renault's VP of sales and marketing, Stephen Norman, has told Car magazine in the UK that when the Zoë ZE electric city car arrives in two years it will be priced under £13,000 (about $18,500)…

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS – Click above for high-res image gallery
It looks like customers opting for the upper trim levels on the Chevrolet Camaro will have to pay a little bit more when the 2011 models roll into showrooms this fall. According to a…

Peugeot 908-HY hybrid prototype – Click above for high-res image gallery
The Automobile Club de L'Ouest (ACO), which organizes the 24 Hours of Le Mans, announced some new technical regulations this week that mirror what has been happening in the…