Proton signs PG Andersson for the full 2011 IRC season
Looks like we'll be seeing more of Per-Gunnar Andersson driving the Satria Neo S2000 as he and Proton have agreed to team up for the rest of the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge …
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More Lancia-Chryslers: Grand Voyager, Flavia announced
Click to enlarge We showed you the Lancia Thema in the previous post, which is essentially a Chrysler 300 with an Italian name, and here are the other members of the new …
Chrysler 300 to debut in Geneva as the Lancia Thema
Click to enlarge We've known since mid last year that Lancia will sell rebadged Chryslers after Fiat bought a stake in the American company. The Lancia Delta appeared at last year's Detroit …
Bahrain protests threaten to derail F1 season opener
The Middle East is facing unprecedented upheaval at the moment and tensions are running high in Bahrain following the deaths of two protesters calling for political reform. There have been threats that …
Bentley Supersports creates world speed record on ice
The combination of a crazy Bentley and a nerveless Finn has created the new world speed record on ice. Finland's four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen drove a Bentley Continental Supersports convertible …
BMW TwinPower Turbo filters down to 4-cylinder range
BMW's TwinPower Turbo tech has filtered down to its four-cylinder engines, and the X1 xDrive28i that will be shown at Geneva to Europeans for the first time will be the first model …
Nick Heidfeld: ‘I don’t think I could have done any better’
Already the favourite to replace the injured Robert Kubica at Lotus Renault GP, Nick Heidfeld strengthened his case by topping the time sheets on Day 3 of testing at Jerez, Spain. It …
Mercedes C-Class Coupe revealed ahead of Geneva debut
We've seen the leaked images before, and Mercedes-Benz has now fully revealed the C-Class Coupe ahead of its world debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. With this, Mercedes now has a …
Tony Fernandes rejects Lotus’ out of court settlement offer
As you know, the Lotus vs Lotus naming dispute is going straight to the British court and a hearing has been scheduled for 21 March. According to Team Lotus boss Tony Fernandes, …
Mercedes CLS 63 AMG is the fashion police patrol car
Click to enlarge Mercedes-Benz is a big supporter of the fashion scene, not just here in Malaysia but in America as well. And in conjunction with the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (10-17 Feb) …
BMW Vision ConnectedDrive: Networking tool of the future
BMW's stand at the 2011 Geneva show in March will have this dramatic roadster concept. Called BMW Vision ConnectedDrive, this study is meant to show a glimpse into the future of intelligent …
Robert Kubica is out of ICU, two operations set for today
Robert Kubica, who is seriously injured from a rally accident, has been released from intensive care and will be moved to a trauma unit in Santa Corona Hospital as he continues to …
Renault Captur – new design direction in crossover form
The Renault DeZir was my favourite concept from Paris 2010, the stand where I stood by the longest to admire. That lovely lady in red had the right proportions, the right curves …
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package to debut in Geneva
The Lexus LFA is highly exclusive, but this one ups the ante. Lexus will give the LFA Nürburgring Package its public debut at the upcoming Geneva show. This bespoke and more track-focused …
Hyundai Veloster to compete in US rallycross and X Games
The Hyundai Veloster that made its world debut last month at Detroit has earned its racing stripes, and is now part of Hyundai Motor America's motorsports program. Famous racer Rhys Millen fabricated …
Nick Heidfeld in line to replace Kubica at Lotus Renault GP
With lead driver Robert Kubica possibly out for the entire 2011 F1 season after his serious rallying accident, Lotus Renault GP is expected to overlook its bench of reserve drivers and seek …
Nissan ESFLOW – sports car body for LEAF EV technology
This is the Nissan ESFLOW concept car, which marries sports car looks and performance with zero emissions EV technology from the Nissan LEAF, the reigning European Car of the Year. Fear that …
Karun Chandhok tests with Team Lotus, eyes reserve seat
Indian driver Karun Chandhok will test with Team Lotus this week in Jerez, Spain, with the ultimate hope of landing the test and reserve driver spot for TL this season. He was …
Dodge Charger SRT8: Evo nose, 6.4 litres of HEMI muscle
If the Evo reincarnated as a muscle car, this would be it, the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8. To be unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, this 2012 model year hot Charger gets …
Takanobu Ito: Honda to revive NSX replacement plans
The Honda NSX deserves a successor, but plans for one were scrapped along with Honda's Formula 1 involvement back in 2008. It was the power of the accountant, not dreams, that was …
