VW give thumbs up to new F1 engine rules – joining soon?
Volkswagen has managed to resist the temptation of joining Formula 1 so far. As recent as early this month, the new Porsche boss Matthias Mueller "ruled out" the series. "F1 is a …
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200 hp turbocharged 1.6L Honda CR-Z Type R on the way?
The Honda CR-Z, which is presently hybrid only, will get a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which could spawn a Type R variant, UK's Autocar reports. Citing sources in Japan, the report says …
Audi R18 adds a roof and mega LEDs for 2011 Le Mans
This mean looking machine is charged with the responsibility of winning the tenth Le Mans title for Audi, who are the defending champions of the world's most famous endurance race after conquering …
Malaysian driver Fairuz Fauzy parts ways with Team Lotus
Team Lotus reserve driver Fairuz Fauzy has parted ways with Team Lotus. The 28-year-old Malaysian driver's next move is return to full-time racing next year. His contribution to the Malaysian owned team …
Formula 1 to use 1.6L four-cylinder engines from 2013, ban on team orders lifted for 2011
Yes, that's right. The FIA's World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has approved new regulations which will see 1.6-litre four-cylinder engines replace the current 2.4L V8s from 2013. The goal is to be …
VW teams with Fender for Premium Audio System
Volkswagen of America announced that it has joined forces with Fender, the maker of iconic Strat and Tele electric guitars, to equip selected 2012 models with the all-new Fender Premium Audio System. …
Group Lotus wants to be more than just a title sponsor
The "Battle of the Lotuses" is the talk of the town, with Proton owned Group Lotus joining Formula 1 by buying over Renault's shares in the Renault F1 Team. The team will …
BMW 1-Series M Coupe is finally out in the open!
This is the hottest version of the 1-Series that has been a long time coming. Called the 1-Series M Coupe, it's clear (from the posed images) that BMW sees it as the …
Honda to phase out the final Element after eight-year run
The quirky Element, which looks like a "Honda Hummer", will be discontinued. American Honda Motor Co has announced that the 2011 will be the final model year of production for the "crossover …
Porsche to build VW Group’s sports car, big car platforms
The newly adopted kid in the Volkswagen family, Porsche, has been given an enviable slice of the cake, leaving the others (especially Audi, which is a consistent top performer in the school …
Team Lotus chiefs respond to Lotus-Renault formation
Yes, Lotus Racing is now Team Lotus, at least according to FIA's 2011 official entry list that was released at the end of last month. What does team boss Tony Fernandes have …
MINI Countryman to race in the 2011 Dakar Rally!
Click to enlarge The X-Raid team, which normally campaigns the BMW X3, has unveiled their machine for next year's Dakar Rally, and it's a MINI Countryman! The MINI All4 Racing will take …
CNBC TV: Proton entering India in 2011 with Saga, Savvy and Exora – currently sourcing for diesel engines
Proton will finally enter India next year with three models, the Saga, Savvy and Exora, CNBC TV18 reports. The Indian business channel's sources say that Proton is close to announcing the entry. …
Mitsubishi showcases electric vehicle concepts at KLIMS
Click to enlarge After bringing you live coverage from the world's top motor shows this year - Detroit, Geneva, Paris and more recently Thailand - browsing through our own motor show felt …
New Buick GL8 breaks cover, China sales start next month
After over 330,000 units sold in China, General Motors has unveiled the successor to the successful Buick GL8 MPV. Based on the Buick Business Concept shown at the 2009 Shanghai Motor Show, …
Double JWRC champ P-G Andersson to drive for Proton at next month’s Monte Carlo Rally
Proton will have a new pair of hands driving the Satria Neo S2000 at the upcoming Monte Carlo Rally from 18-22 January. It has been announced that two-time Junior World Rally champion …
Range Rover TDV8 Vogue and Discovery 4 TDV6 are here
Land Rover Malaysia has added two models to its stable - the new Discovery 4 and the TDV8 Vogue version of the flagship Range Rover. The Disco 4 is now powered by …
Kia Forte Koup tucked in a KLIMS corner – coming in 2011
Tucked in a corner in the dim "Naza hall" at KLIMS was this red Forte Koup. We know that Naza Kia is working hard to bring in this coupe version of the …
GALLERY: Do the girls of KLIMS 2010 outshine the cars?
We all love cars, that's why we do what we do and you're a regular at paultan.org. But when the discussions get heated and tempers fray, or when there's already too much …
Proton Satria Neo R3 Concept at KLIMS – 200 hp, 250 Nm!
Hidden in a corner of Proton's big display area at KLIMS 2010 is this, the Satria Neo R3 Concept. This mean looking Neo is powered by a Campro CPS engine tweaked by …
