Peugeot 2008 DKR unveiled in full Dakar-ready livery
After conquering the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2013 with the 875 hp 208 T16, Peugeot has set its sights on the gruelling Dakar Rally. Cue the purpose-built Peugeot 2008 DKR, …
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Formula E – Putrajaya hosts Round 2 of first-ever electric single-seater racing championship
The first-ever FIA Formula E Championship season has kicked off, and the circus is in town for Round 2, having completed the first race in Beijing last month. That's right - Malaysia …
Caterham to race in Abu Dhabi – crowdfunding works!
Last week, we reported that the Caterham F1 Team, abandoned by Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and in deep financial trouble, has turned to crowdfunding to enable it to race in next week's …
2015 Toyota Prius to use fuel-saving components tested on the TS040 Hybrid LMP1 endurance racer
The replacement for the current Toyota Prius (which has had its price increased from RM140k to RM216k in Malaysia) is set to be introduced next year. We already know that it will …
Caterham F1 turns to crowdfunding, £2.35 mil needed
The Caterham F1 Team, recently put into administration and missing from the grid in the last two races (USA and Brazil), has come up with a novel solution to its cash woes …
Team Proton R3 scores a 1-2 finish at the 2014 MSS
Team Proton R3 has scored a 1-2 finish at the recently concluded, final leg of the 2014 Malaysian Super Series - taking top honours in the Malaysian Touring Car class. In first …
2014 Honda Jazz and City to race in Sepang 1,000 km
Meet Honda Malaysia Racing Team’s new race-prepped duo, based on the 2014 Honda Jazz and City. They replace HMRT’s winning pair of previous-generation Jazz racers, and will compete in the 2014 Sepang …
GT Academy – Gran Turismo driver development competition set to expand into Malaysia in 2015
Malaysians, you may have a real shot of becoming an international professional racing driver soon – and you will only need a PlayStation and a copy of Gran Turismo to be eligible. …
New ‘Kedah Circuit’ to be northern motorsports hub
For a country so into motorsports, we don't have that many circuits besides the one world-class facility that is Sepang International Circuit (SIC). There's Pasir Gudang in Johor and the tiny Dato' …
Both Caterham and Marussia to skip US and Brazil
It looks like Caterham won’t be the only team that won’t be racing at the US Grand Prix next week - Marussia will also skip the race, according to F1 supremo Bernie …
Caterham F1 team hands over management to administrators, may miss US and Brazil races
There has been some updates to the sad drama surrounding the Caterham F1 Team. The representatives of 1MRT/Caterham F1 Team have agreed to hand-over full management of the team to the administrator …
Infiniti Q50 BTCC racer to support injured paratroopers
The Infiniti Q50 may be a fairly sporting sedan – especially in Eau Rouge guise – but it still seems just a bit too luxe for racing duty, doesn't it? That's certainly …
Disputes over Caterham F1 threaten team’s future
Following Tan Sri Tony Fernandes' sale of the Caterham F1 Team to a consortium of Swiss and Middle Eastern investors in July, all has not exactly been smooth sailing, if reports are …
BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition marks 2014 title win
It’s almost a given lately that German Touring Car Masters (DTM) championship winners will have a commemorative special edition of their road-going models. BMW won both titles in 2012 and made the …
2015 Toyota Camry NASCAR racer – on track next year
We're obviously bigger fans of Formula 1 than America’s NASCAR, but it has to be said that there’s an appeal in watching racing versions of everyday cars going round a track at …
Lotus F1 Team switching to Mercedes power for 2015
The Lotus F1 Team will be racing next season with Mercedes engines, switching over from Renault. Under the terms of the agreement, Enstone-based Lotus will be supplied with Mercedes-Benz Power Units by …
Vettel to leave Red Bull after 2014, Kvyat promoted
Now who expected this? Sebastian Vettel will be leaving the Infiniti Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team at the end of the 2014 season. That's this year! Filling his massive shoes (metaphorically, …
GALLERY: Porsche 917 and 919 Hybrid in Malaysia
The Porsche 917 and 919 Hybrid made an appearance at Porsche Centre Damansara last week. One a Le Mans legend, the other aiming to be one, we have detailed photos of the …
Renault Sport RS 01 – latest Trophy racer unveiled
Unveiled at the Moscow International Auto Show was the Renault Sport RS 01, the latest in a long line of purpose-built one-make racers from Renault and the successor to the Megane Trophy. …
“Franky” Cheng Congfu wins Audi R8 LMS Cup Rd 6
"Franky" Cheng Congfu took an early lead to secure victory in Round 6 of the Audi R8 LMS Cup at the Sepang circuit. Starting from fourth position on the grid, Cheng snatched …
