Toyota Engine Boss Quits Due to Poor KERS Development
26 Jan 2009, 14:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Toyota's head of engine development Luca Marmorini, who left his position within the team a few weeks ago, apparently argued his decision to the Japanese manufacturer by the lack of support in ...
GM, Chrysler Urge Dealers to Order Cars
26 Jan 2009, 14:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Two of the struggling American automakers, General Motors and Chrysler, urged their United States dealerships to order as many cars and trucks as possible in the next two months in order to help the...
Briatore Angry with Alonso-Ferrari Rumors
26 Jan 2009, 14:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso neither did nor will sign an agreement with Ferrari concerning a future move to the Scuderia in the near future. The words belong to Renault's boss Flavio Briatore, who insisted...
Chelsea Star Charged with DUI on Match Day
26 Jan 2009, 13:57 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Some people consider alcohol as an incentive when going through highly-stressful situations, while others are just addicted to it. We're not jumping to conclusions as far the Chelsea soccer sta...
Manufacturers to Field 3 Cars in Formula 1?
26 Jan 2009, 13:50 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With Honda Racing leaving the sport and no investor in line to purchase the Brackley-based team (yet), Formula 1 is considering other ways to ensure a 20-car grid in 2009. Bernie Ecclestone suggeste...
Dennis Rules Out Running for FIA Presidency
26 Jan 2009, 13:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Former F1 team principals – retired or still in the sport – would not make good FIA presidents. McLaren's boss (until March the 1st) Ron Dennis insisted on that, arguing that someon...
Lightweight Porsche Cayman Clubsport Goes on Sale in October
26 Jan 2009, 13:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / German car manufacturer Porsche gets ready to launch an even sportier version of its recently-facelifted Cayman which is expected to produce much more power than the S version of the car. Still powe...
Ecclestone & FOTA Save Williams from Bankruptcy
26 Jan 2009, 13:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Frank Williams admitted that the latest cost-cutting plan introduced by the FIA – and backed by Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) – for Formula 1 had a life-saving effect for his team...
Kid Fools Cops, Gets Permit to Go in Squad Car
26 Jan 2009, 13:26 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / We already knew kids were inventive, but we couldn't have imagined they can fool the vigilant eyes of the police officers. With a seemingly overdose of police movies injected in his blood, a...
Perez Takes Maiden GP2 Win in Bahrain
26 Jan 2009, 13:14 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sergio Perez made the best of his 8th place on Friday and powered to his first ever GP2 Series win in career, in Bahrain. The Mexican driver started from pole – thanks to the reverse grid rule...
Toyota Makes Changes in Standard Equipment
26 Jan 2009, 11:57 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Probably hoping to attract more buyers for their vehicles, Toyota Motors is turning optional equipment into standard. If once you had to clearly state your choice regarding vehicle stability cont...
2009 Indian Chief Now in US Dealerships
26 Jan 2009, 11:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2009 Indian Chief motorcycle lineup has finally arrived in US dealerships, representing one of the main restructuring moves prepared by the American manufacturer. With motorcycle sales continuou...
Ogier Takes IRC Win at Monte Carlo
26 Jan 2009, 11:23 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Until their alleged comeback into the World Rally Championship in 2010, Peugeot look set to dominate the Intercontinental Rally Challenge this year. There were only Peugeot drivers making the overal...
Ford: We're in Good Shape, No Loans Needed!
26 Jan 2009, 11:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Even though the whole automotive industry struggles to counteract the global recession with all kinds of cost-cutting measures, Ford Motor Co says it still doesn't need financial support from t...
Atkinson Looks for IRC Drive
26 Jan 2009, 10:54 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Chris Atkinson's deal with Citroen Junior Rally Team could be extended after Rally Ireland, but the Australian driver is not taking any chances this year. After remaining without a drive for th...
Obama to Set New Auto Standards
26 Jan 2009, 10:41 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Just a few days after his extremely expensive inauguration as US president, Barrack Obama announced one more time his intentions regarding the car emission standards. According to The New York Ti...
Mahindra Plans Major Advertising Campaign for Future Diesel Pickups
26 Jan 2009, 10:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Indian manufacturer Mahindra plans a major advertising campaign for its upcoming light truck lineup which, according to some company officials, is expected to arrive in September, before its fourth-...
Ecclestone Slams Budget Caps
26 Jan 2009, 10:17 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Bernie Ecclestone seems to make the most of every opportunity he gets to slam Max Mosley's proposals concerning the future of Formula 1. Following the FIA president's backing of the idea o...
Carroll and Jani Win Taupo Races
26 Jan 2009, 10:02 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Adam Carroll and Neel Jani had a great weekend in Taupo, winning a race each in the 4th round of the 2008/09 A1 GP World Cup of Motorsport. Carroll got himself in a great position to win both races ...
Former F1 Driver Wants to Be Argentina's President
26 Jan 2009, 09:59 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / When you have a “job” that forces you to retire sooner than expected, you can either sit back and enjoy your lifetime earnings or start things over again. Former F1 driver Carlos Reut...