Alonso extends contract with Ferrari till 2016 season
Two-time champion Fernando Alonso has scored a contract extension with Ferrari. He joined the Maranello outfit last year and has a deal to stay till the end of the 2012 season, but …
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Castrol EDGE Experience Nurburgring: we finally drive on the Green Hell, and what an experience it was!
There have been many things said about the Nurburgring Nordschleife, with one of the most famous nicknames given to it being "The Green Hell", given by Sir Jackie Stewart. Many consider it …
Peugeot RCZ launched: RM219k for auto, RM224k manual!
UPDATE: Live gallery from the launch added The Peugeot RCZ has been launched at the Bangsar Shopping Centre in KL moments ago. This 2+2 coupe comes in two versions - a 156 …
Honda CR-Z Mugen unveiled – supercharged for 197 hp!
These are the first pics of the Honda CR-Z Mugen, which will make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed end of June in UK. It's the work of Mugen’s …
Renault starts production of ‘Energy dCI 130’ engine – world’s most powerful 1.6L diesel, inspired by F1 tech
Click to enlarge While the modern diesel engine is still a bit of a novelty here, it's the default engine in Europe, and is usually the volume seller in many a model …
Lada Granta – Europe’s cheapest car to debut end-2011
The title of Europe's cheapest car will soon belong to the Lada Granta, which will make its debut sometime in late 2011. Built by Russia's largest automaker, AvtoVAZ, the pricing could start …
Toyota’s Thailand plants recover from tsunami impact
The triple disaster that hit Japan in March not only knocked out auto production in Japan, but have also affected overseas plants, which still rely on Japan for parts. Earlier this month, …
Team Lotus to ‘take a clear step into the midfield’ with blown diffuser update – expects to be one second quicker!
Here are some updates on Team Lotus ahead of this weekend's Spanish GP. The Hingham based outfit isn't the only team on the grid bringing updates to Catalunya, but the Malaysian owned …
VIDEO: Douglas Lim’s hilarious ad for Honda Authorised Service Centres
Funnyman Douglas Lim and his crew produced this brilliant video to promote Honda Authorised Service Centres. It attempts to show you what you might have to go through if you send your …
Mazda SkyActiv-G 1.3 DI engine – first one to arrive
Mazda has announced that a direct-injection 1.3 litre gasoline engine called the SkyActiv-G 1.3 will be the first market example to feature its next-generation SkyActiv technologies. It is set to unveil the …
China’s Lifan hires Ricardo to make 1.2 turbo DI engine
It's a common perception that Chinese brand cars have unwanted "features" such as poor quality and old technology. But things are fast changing, and this latest piece of news is proof. Chinese …
The Perodua Eco-Challenge is back with more teams, more money, less petrol and extra challenges!
The Perodua Eco-Challenge (PEC) is one of the more interesting CSR programmes around. Now in its third year, PEC challenges universities and polytechnics to produce the most fuel efficient "concept car". The …
Bribespot – helping to put a ‘face’ to corruption
Bribery is pretty much a rampant, worldwide thing, and it happens in many facets of life. We can all do without it, for sure, but one way or another most of us …
Hyundai Genesis Prada – one very large, stylish bag
Click to enlarge Hyundai has introduced the production version of its Genesis Prada in Korea, two years after a special edition was unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show. The limited edition variant …
Petronas PRIMAX 95 Xtra Virtual Race will end on the 30th of May – support your favorite racecar now!
Hey guys, the Petronas PRIMAX 95 XTRA Virtual Race has been extended until the 30th of May 2011, so there's still time for you to support a virtual race car of your …
Kung Fu Panda saves the day! Chinese auto distributor Pang Da pumps 45m euros into Saab, buys stake in Spyker
Cash strapped Saab has a new saviour, just a few days after the deal with Chinese automaker Hawtai fell through. The Swedish brand's owner, Spyker, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) …
Aston Martin Cygnet to have an all-electric version
Obviously, someone somewhere thinks that this is undoubtedly a brilliant idea - an Aston Martin all-electric car. Only thing is, it's not going to be very fast, nor very big. Reports say …
Peugeot RCZ – silver example already spotted months ago
Click to enlarge It's very close now, the launch of the Peugeot RCZ - the car is set to make its debut officially in a few days time at Bangsar Shopping Centre, …
Skoda Fabia Greenline achieves 2,006 km on a single tank
Economy driving world champion Gerhard Plattner has taken a Skoda Fabia GreenLine from Austria to Denmark and back, a distance of 2,006 km, on just one 45 litre tankful of diesel. The …
Gazoo Racing Lexus CT makes race debut at Nürburgring
The Lexus CT hatchback made its race debut at the legendary Nürburgring circuit over the weekend. Prepped by Toyota's racing partner Gazoo Racing, the same people responsible for racing the Lexus LFA, …
