Daily Archives: December 28, 2013

impact of changing gasoline and diesel taxes in Europe explored

Diesel is currently taxed at a lower level than gasoline in Europe; however, since 2011 the EC has been considering reversing that situation by making energy taxes systematically reflect the CO2 performance of the energy product.

As on a volumetric basis, diesel contains more carbon than gasoline, the tax on diesel fuel would increase.

John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai’s North America operations resigns

John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai's North America operations resigns

John Krafcik, the president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America, is stepping down next week after five years at the helm, the company announced Friday. He will be replaced by David Zuchowski, the current executive vice president of sales who joined the company in February 2007.

Infiniti Q50 hit by steer-by-wire recall in the US

Infiniti Q50 hit by steer-by-wire recall in the US

Infiniti has issued a recall notice in the US for a small number of Q50 models fitted with the firm’s new Direct Adaptive Steering system.

How to cook a Christmas turkey… with a Lamborghini!

Supercar spotter and Internet hit Shmee150 found fame by relentlessly stalking some of the most exotic and hard-to-find machines known to man.

Qoros to launch second model at 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Qoros to launch second model at 2014 Geneva Motor Show

The second car to be built by the fledgling Qoros car maker will be revealed at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, the Chinese firm announced yesterday.