Formula One Teams’ Association rejects Bahrain GP
Yesterday, we posted about the dissatisfaction some had with the FIA's decision to reinstate the Bahrain GP, moving the inaugural Indian GP to be the season finale in the process. The likes …
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Mercedes M-Class revealed with twin-turbo four-pot diesel
Mercedes-Benz has released pics and details of its next gen M-Class SUV, which will premiere at the Frankfurt show. They've taken the evolutionary route in terms of styling, which masks the fact …
Audi Q3 production starts in Spain, market launch in Q4
Production for the new Audi Q3 has begun at SEAT's factory in Martorell, Spain. The small SUV, which will do battle with BMW's X1, had its world debut at the recent Shanghai …
FIA and ACO launch World Endurance Championship
A new international racing series has been confirmed for next year. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), organisers of Le Mans, have formed a partnership …
Opel Astra GTC revealed ahead of Frankfurt premiere
Opel/Vauxhall has released details on the Astra GTC ahead of the model's world debut at the Frankfurt show in September. The GTC is a three-door variant of the C-segment Astra, but isn't …
BYD to send e6 electric cars to Municipality of Rotterdam
China's electric cars are going places. The nation's EV pioneer BYD has signed a deal with Rotterdam city in the Netherlands to deliver a fleet of e6 electric cars to the city …
Lotus targeting Ferrari’s V8 with new engine, 550-570 hp
Yesterday, we posted some views from Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar, who revealed that Lotus is developing its own engines for future cars. The Proton owned sportscar firm uses Toyota engines in …
Bahrain’s return to F1 calendar faces growing backlash
The FIA's decision to reinstate the Bahrain GP is receiving plenty of criticism and apprehension from the teams and drivers. Some are worried about the safety situation, others are concerned about the …
Renault Sport teases hotter Megane RS on Nürburgring!
Renault Sport, the sporting arm of Renault, has released a teaser video for what seems to be a hotter version of the Megane RS 250 Cup, which we absolutely adore in this …
Juho Hanninen wins IRC Yalta Rally, no returns for Proton
The reigning champion of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) has become the series' most successful driver after winning the Prime Yalta Rally in Ukraine. Skoda's Juho Hanninen now has seven wins under …
Dany Bahar: If we couldn’t afford it, we wouldn’t do it
Group Lotus has been making the headlines regularly of late. We were there to witness the Proton owned brand's five car blast at last year Paris show, which will now be financed …
Bahrain is back in 2011 F1 calendar, India is now last race
The 2011 Bahrain GP has been reinstated and will take place on October 30, FIA’s World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) announced on Friday. In the original F1 calendar, that date was scheduled …
Another day, another topless star – Audi R8 GT Spyder
Click to enlarge Another day, another topless star. No, we're not referring to a certain Gossip Girl but the equally hot Audi R8 GT Spyder. How hot? This Spyder is a open-top …
IRC Yalta Rally Ukraine: Two Protons in top 10 after Leg 1
The Proton Motorsports team is now in Ukraine for the Prime Yalta Rally, which is the fourth round of this season's Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC). Their last IRC event was Round 2 …
Wörthersee 2011: Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet Concept
Click to enlarge The annual Wörthersee meet is a playground for the VW Group fan, and there's bound to be something weird and wonderful coming out from Austria this time of the …
Porsche marks 10 years in China with special 911 Turbo S
Click to enlarge Porsche has been in China for a decade and is growing strongly in the world's largest auto market. Demand is outstripping supply, especially for popular models like the Cayenne …
Eric Boullier on Heidfeld: Good, but not good enough
Nick Heidfeld was signed by Lotus Renault GP as an experienced stand in to main driver Robert Kubica, who was seriously injured in a rally accident before the season started. He's supposed …
Despite VW stake, Suzuki will continue Fiat collaboration
Many would expect the relationship between Suzuki and Fiat to drift apart after Volkswagen bought a 19.9% stake in the Japanese carmaker. But no, both parties are set to continue their 10-year …
Proton introduces ’60 Minutes Express Service’ at 21 outlets – if they exceed the time, you don’t have to pay!
To enhance customer service and satisfaction, Proton has introduced the 60 Minutes Express Service programme, initially available at 21 service centres nationwide from today. Under this initiative, Proton promises regular maintenance service …
Honda Malaysia’s production to fully recover by August
Honda Malaysia announced today that production at its Alor Gajah plant will resume full output of two shifts by 1 August. Not only that, the Melaka plant will also try to boost …
