Daily Archives: March 28, 2014

Ferrari horsepower needed for Alfa Romeo brand overhaul

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is turning to the cachet and horsepower of Ferrari as part of its latest effort to transform struggling Alfa Romeo into a profit machine.

Special edition Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR announced

Special edition Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR announced

Mitsubishi has unveiled a special edition Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR, celebrating the brand’s 40th anniversary in the UK.

Alcoa introduces lightest weight heavy-duty truck wheel

Alcoa introduces lightest weight heavy-duty truck wheel

Unveiled at the Mid-America Trucking show, Alcoa’s new 40-pound (18 kg) wheel is 47% lighter than steel wheels of the same size. The Ultra ONE can help save up to 1,400 pounds (635 kg) per rig, enabling fleets to carry more goods while meeting stringent federal emissions regulations.

Man has license plate stolen but is on the hook for parking tickets racked up by thief

Joe Polzin has license plate stolen but is on the hook for parking tickets racked up by thief

Saginaw, Michigan resident, Joe Polzin, has received the bill from parking tickets for infractions committed by the thieves who stole his old license plate.

Saint-Gobain wins €165 million cut in record EU cartel fine

French supplier Saint-Gobain won a €165 million  ($227 million) reduction in its record €880 million EU antitrust fine for fixing car-glass prices.