FIA lays down the rules on defending positions in F1
Throughout the 2011 Formula 1 season, we've seen plenty of on track skirmishes. In some of the battles, it was clear who was in the wrong, while some were more debatable. The …
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VIDEO: New Porsche 911 Cabriolet to make Detroit debut
http://youtu.be/Dpt1hU5GueI The new Porsche 911 Cabriolet, announced in November 2011, will make its world debut at the upcoming NAIAS in Detroit. The first motor show of the year was chosen because America …
VIDEO: New Nissan Pathfinder teased, next Navara’s face?
http://youtu.be/ycCSj3FNxPE Here's a short teaser video of the Nissan Pathfinder preview concept, which provides a sneak peek at the next generation of Nissan's longest running nameplate in the USA. To be unveiled …
Rolls-Royce rolls out the ‘Year of the Dragon Collection’
Rolls-Royce has announced its Year of the Dragon Collection, a commemorative offering Inspired by the legendary creature revered by the Chinese. Designed in England by the brand's Bespoke Team, the Year of …
Michelin iPhone and iPad apps – 1.4mil downloads in 2011!
Everyone loves Bibendum, a.k.a. the Michelin Man, including legions of iPhone users across the world. The list of the best App Store applications for 2011 has just been released, and three Michelin …
Porsche picks Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 for 911
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tyre has been picked by Porsche as the OE tyre for the its newly launched 911. Goodyear's ultra high performance (UHP) segment contender will be used …
Reports: MINI Cargo commercial van heading to Geneva
Trendy European businesses who need a small van but don't want the image of an Opel Astravan or Peugeot 207 Van will have a good choice soon. German car rag Auto Motor …
India’s Mahindra & Mahindra linked to bankrupt Saab
Saab may be bankrupt financially, but it has no lack of suitors. After rumours of a sale to the Turkish government surfaced last week, word has it that India's biggest SUV maker …
Patrick Head leaves Williams F1 after 34 years of service
Perhaps it's the current slump, but many forget that Williams is the third most successful team in Formula 1, behind only Ferrari and McLaren. The team had it's worst ever year in …
BMW 1-Series three-door hatchback patent filings leaked
The new BMW 1-Series with the codename F20 was unveiled back in June, but only in five-door hatchback form. Now, here are some patent filings to show us how the three-door hatchback …
Proton extends free rear lap belt installation programme
Proton has announced an extension of the end date of its free rear centre lap belt installation service from 31 December 2011 to 31 January 2012. This is due to poor response …
The ladies of Tokyo 2011 – a belated Christmas present!
Ohayou gozaimasu! Yes, we know it's long overdue, but better late than never, no? ;) Here are the ladies from this year's Tokyo Motor Show, which returned to Tokyo proper after 24 …
Chevrolet Sonic RS previewed ahead of Detroit, 1.4L turbo
At this year's season opening Detroit show, Chevrolet unveiled its B-segment contender, the next gen Aveo called Sonic. The upcoming NAIAS 2012 will see the GM brand wheel out the hot version …
Japanese petrol stations now offering EV charging service
Great news for Japanese owners of electric cars like the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Nissan Leaf. Oil companies JX Nippon Oil, Idemitsu Kosan Co, Cosmo Oil Co. and Showa Shell Sekiyu KK are …
Ex-champ Petter Solberg to drive for Ford in WRC 2012
Former WRC champion Petter Solberg will drive for Ford in next year's World Rally Championship, after completing a test for the works team. The name is no stranger to rally fans, but …
Proton I-Care Prihatin Banjir flood relief programme
Proton has announced a nationwide ‘Proton I-Care Prihatin Banjir’ flood relief programme to assist victims whose Proton cars have been damaged by rising waters. The programme starts today (29 Dec) and will …
DRIVEN: Proton Exora Bold Turbo first impressions
It's the hottest model of the moment, and the most talked about for sure. It's also the first recipient of Proton's long awaited turbocharged engine, the Campro Charged Fuel Efficiency (CFE). It's …
UPDATE: Final Exora Bold brochure shows different data
Click to enlarge spec sheet Here's an update. Remember when we posted up scans of the Proton Exora Bold brochure shortly before Proton made an official announcement? We now have a hard …
SUV shootout: Mitsubishi ASX vs Nissan X-Trail vs Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson vs Peugeot 3008!
Granted, the sport utility vehicle segment has a different luster than that of more than a decade ago, when the class was fresh and burgeoning, and manufacturers were falling over each other …
All-new sixth-gen Mercedes-Benz SL officially revealed
We know how it looks like already, thanks to previously leaked B&W brochure shots, but here's the sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz SL in its full glory, from every angle. Making its world debut at …
