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A United Airlines Boeing 757 preparing for departure at Seattle’s Sea-Tac Airport was evacuated after a fire broke out in the tail section, traced to the auxiliary power unit.
Actor Mel Gibson joined Petra and Tamara Ecclestone for dinner at Boa in West Hollywood, drawing attention due to their high-profile backgrounds and recent personal events.
Floyd Mayweather has purchased a Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, joining a growing list of celebrities opting for the Italian V12 supercar.
US tuner Accelerated Performance has launched a turbo kit for the Subaru BRZ, boosting the coupe’s output by 78hp and addressing the lack of a factory turbo option.
Thousands in Richmond have turned to personal injury lawyers after a fire at Chevron’s refinery released toxic gas, with investigations ongoing and the crude unit expected to remain shut for months.
Kelleners Sport has unveiled a tuning package for the BMW 3 Series F30, offering notable power increases for the 320d and 328i alongside suspension and cosmetic enhancements.
Dodge will withdraw from NASCAR at the end of the 2012 season, ending its involvement despite unveiling a new Charger for the Sprint Cup earlier this year.
Fiat will unveil its new 500X crossover at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012, aiming directly at the MINI Countryman with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive.
A moderate earthquake struck near Yorba Linda late at night, with tremors felt across the Los Angeles region but no casualties or traffic incidents confirmed by authorities.
Tesla has confirmed production of 50 Model S vehicles, with 29 already in customer hands and over 39,000 miles logged collectively.
Chrysler’s 2013 Ram 1500 and SRT Viper will launch with Sprint-powered embedded wireless for Uconnect, enabling voice recognition, Wi-Fi and new telematics features.
Lexus is expected to reveal the third-generation IS saloon at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, with early details suggesting evolutionary changes to the body and platform.
Ford will halt all vehicle production in Australia by October 2016, closing its Broadmeadows and Geelong plants and affecting hundreds of jobs as local demand slumps.
Chrysler has introduced a 3D modelling system at its Indiana plant, aiming to reduce engineering costs and improve production of new eight- and nine-speed transmissions.
All 12 Formula 1 teams have agreed to a two-week factory closure in August 2012, with strict rules on work and communication during the enforced break.
BMW’s Rosslyn plant has gained Chinese certification, clearing the way for exports of the new 3 Series from South Africa to China starting in 2012.
Nissan’s 2013 Pathfinder arrives with a new unibody platform, improved fuel economy, an upgraded interior and a lower starting price than its predecessor.
Jeep has set the starting price for the 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 at $60,920 in the United States, with special editions carrying a premium.
Volkswagen will present the seventh-generation Golf at Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie on 4 September 2012, ahead of its official public debut at the Paris Motor Show later that month.
Senate Finance Committee backs a federal tax credit of up to $2,500 for electric bikes and motorcycles, aiming to boost jobs and clean transport.
Major manufacturers including Ford, Opel, Fiat and Peugeot Citroën are facing mounting losses as European car plants run well below capacity and sales continue to fall.
A W211-generation Mercedes-Benz E270 CDI taxi in Greece has covered more than a million kilometres in nine years, with its original engine and gearbox still in use.
Volkswagen has introduced an automated manual transmission on the Up! city car in the UK, offering the option on both three- and five-door models for a £595 premium.
Honda is reportedly considering a new rear-wheel-drive sports car to rival the Toyota GT86, Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S, but has not confirmed development plans.