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 …
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U.S. Dept of Transport: Toyota e-throttles not defective
It's sweet vindication for Toyota after the U.S. Department of Transportation said that electric systems and electromagnetic interference played no role in unintended acceleration cases. Reports of runaway cars and the subsequent …
Force India launch the VJM04 – next target is the podium
The Force India F1 Team finished 2010 sitting nice in seventh place in the Constructors' championship with 68 points, nine top ten starts and 15 points scoring finishes, its best-ever season in …
Scuderia Toro Rosso targets eighth place with new STR6
Red Bull owned Scuderia Toro Rosso was also present at the Valencia pitlane to launch their 2011 STR6 alongside big brother Red Bull Racing. The Italy based outfit's lineup for this season …
What is a diesel MINI Cooper S? The Cooper SD of course!
Click to enlarge The MINI family has the Cooper S, the performance petrol version. The diesel MINI, which we don't get here in Malaysia, is the Cooper D. So naturally, the performance …
Mercedes GP Petronas debuts the new look MGP W02
Click to enlarge Mercedes GP Petronas has joined its rivals by launching their 2011 challenger at Valencia, where the Silver Arrows hit the track for the first time this year. The MGP …
Champions Red Bull launch the RB7, now with KERS
Red Bull Racing, holders of the Formula 1 Constructors' title as well as the Drivers' title with Sebastian Vettel, has launched its track weapon for the 2011 season, just 11 weeks after …
Lotus Renault R31 launched in Valencia, 92% of car is new
Lotus Renault GP’s 2011 challenger has been unveiled at Valencia, where F1 teams are having their first test session of the year from now till 3rd Feb. Drivers Robert Kubica and Vitaly …
Volvo S60 to be launched in March – CBU T6 for RM350k
As we've told you before, the all new Volvo S60 is coming to town, and now we know that it will be officially launched next month (March 2011). Typical for Volvo Car …
Sauber C30 – more sponsors, better reliability, KERS
Click to enlarge Sauber has launched its 2011 car with sponsor logos (last year's car was plain) and aims for predictability and reliability (which was also lacking in 2010). The C30 will …
Bruno Senna joins Lotus Renault GP’s reserve driver list
The names 'Senna' and 'Lotus' are together again, although you won't see the famous pairing challenging for race wins. It's not Ayrton and not a Lotus chassis, but the late great's nephew …
Team Lotus eyeing 50 points this season, wants to challenge Lotus-Renault by the end of 2011
Team Lotus, or "Tony's Lotus" as the team is sometimes referred to in reference to the AirAsia boss, has launched its new T128 challenger for the 2011 Formula 1 season. And the …
Toyota leads Indonesia vehicle sales with 37% market share, best selling Avanza still going strong
South East Asia is Toyota territory. The world's largest carmaker is almost like a "national carmaker" in Thailand and Indonesia, and is the top selling foreign brand in Malaysia, behind national carmakers …
Mercedes GP Petronas releases rendering of MGP W02
The Mercedes GP team, which is of course sponsored by Malaysia's Petronas, has released the first image of its 2011 car. This rendering is of the MGP W02 that will be driven …
Selespeed retired, Alfa MiTo first to get dual-clutch TCT
Designed to offer the best of both manual and automatic worlds, the Selespeed robotized manual transmission by Alfa Romeo wasn't as perfect as it could have been. The Magneti Marelli developed gearbox, …
Peugeot Bryan Bouffier wins the 2011 Monte Carlo Rally
The 2011 Monte Carlo Rally has been won by Bryan Bouffier, driving a 207 for Peugeot France. It will be a win to remember for the 32-year old Frenchman who hails from …
LIVE from the Monte Carlo Rally: Proton’s challenge ends – one mysterious failure, one unfortunate accident
Click to enlarge It has been a freezing day for yours truly in Valence, France, but I'm not the only miserable one, as disappointment hangs in the air at the Proton camp. …
LIVE from the Monte Carlo Rally – Proton R3 Rally Team kicks off IRC 2011 with improved car and new driver lineup
We're reporting to you live from the Monte Carlo Rally, which is the opening leg of the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC). Yours truly is shivering in the town of Valence, France …
Lotus-Renault GP unveil livery, aims for victories in 2011
Lotus-Renault GP has unveiled the finalised livery for its 2011 car at the Autosport International Show in UK. While the revived iconic black and gold colour scheme (with some splashes of red …
AP holders will continue to receive aid after 2015
The Government will continue to aid Approved Permit (AP) holders after 2015, the year when issuance of APs will finally stop. The aid will be from a special fund filled by the …
