Inside Line Automotive News

Seat Brings Ibiza and Leon Racecars to Worthersee

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:07:00 GMT

European racers will get their first glimpse of the new Seat Ibiza SC Trophy and Leon Super Copa at the 2012 Worthersee Tour.

Classic-Car Buyers Can Now Order Vehicle History Reports

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:49:00 GMT

ClassicCars.com has teamed up with instaVIN to be the first major classic-car classified site to offer vehicle history reports, which are rarely available for vehicles dated before 1981.

Mercedes-Benz Offers Personal Trainer App Tied to New SL

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:39:00 GMT

Mercedes-Benz has released a new free app, SL Bodywork, a personal trainer program tied to the debut of the new "athletic, aesthete" SL.

DuelL AG Takes On the Mini Coupe JCW

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:28:00 GMT

Mini tuning specialist DuelL AG has created a modification package for the 2012 Mini Coupe John Cooper Works.

DMC Toro: No-Bull Upgrade Kit for Lambo Gallardo

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:16:00 GMT

DMC Design's Toro includes an aero body kit and a performance bump for the Lamborghini Gallardo.

1957 Ferrari 625 TRC Spider Tops RM Monaco Sale at $6.4 million

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:08:00 GMT

RM Auctions hammered down $43 million during its weekend sale at the Historical Grand Prix of Monaco.

Buffett Buys 10 Million GM Shares

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:42:00 GMT

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed it has taken a significant stake in U.S automaker General Motors, buying 10 million shares worth more than $200 million.

Toyota GT86, Lexus LFA Racecars Head to Nurburgring

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:33:00 GMT

Toyota continues to ramp up its efforts in endurance racing, as it sends a Lexus LFA and two GT86s this weekend to the Nurburgring 24 Hours.

GM Decides To Pull Facebook Ads

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:13:00 GMT

On the eve of a historic initial public offering of stock that is likely to value the company at nearly $100 billion, Facebook — which numbers 900 million users worldwide — is facing the loss of a major advertiser: General Motors.

2013 BMW 135is Priced From $44,145

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:53:00 GMT

BMW this fall introduces new performance-focused editions of the 1 Series coupe and convertible, with prices starting at $44,145.

App Builder ClearMechanic Wants To Be the "Open Table" for Car Repairs

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:36:00 GMT

ClearMechanic, a developer of smartphone apps for car dealers and repair shops, is developing a pilot service that would enable customers to book repair and service appointments online.

Honda Unveils Uni-Cub "Personal Mobility Device"

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT

Honda continues its pioneering work in personal mobility devices with the new Uni-Cub.

Teens Know Texting and Driving Is Dangerous, Yet Do It Anyway, AT&T Survey Reveals

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:23:00 GMT

Even with 97 percent of teens admitting texting while driving is dangerous — and 75 percent of them saying it's "very dangerous" — a whopping 43 percent of them confessed to sending a text while driving, an AT&T survey reveals.

Tesla Moves Up Model S Launch to June

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:28:00 GMT

Tesla said it now plans to begin customer deliveries of its new Model S sedan in June.

Congressional Debate Heats Up Over Black Boxes on 2015 Cars

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:33:00 GMT

Debate over vehicle owners' privacy is heating up here as both houses of Congress consider legislation that would require the implementation of event data recorders — so-called "black boxes" — on all cars beginning with model year 2015.

Nissan Will Expand Its Nismo-Branded Offerings With New "RS" Packages

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:20:00 GMT

Nissan will introduce a new line of Nismo RS packages that include engine upgrades in addition to suspension tweaks.

2014 Porsche 918 Spyder Begins Prototype Testing

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:07:00 GMT

Porsche has completed the initial prototypes of the new 918 Spyder ahead of the hybrid supercar's scheduled production startup in September 2013.

Eterniti Sells First Artemis Luxury Crossover

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:43:00 GMT

Eterniti Motors said it sold its first Artemis crossover at the recent 2012 Beijing Auto Show.

Ferrari Boss Confirms New Enzo Hybrid for 2013

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:14:00 GMT

Ferrari will unveil its new limited-edition Enzo hybrid at year's end, according to Chairman Luca di Montezemolo.

2013 Aston Martin DBS Ultimate Priced From $287,576

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:06:00 GMT

Aston Martin said its new limited-edition DBS Ultimate will start at $287,576 for the coupe and $302,576 for the convertible.