may 18, 2012
The new Maserati Trofeo begins in Spain
Modena, 18 May 2012 – The 3850 metre-long Jarama circuit, in Spain, will stage the opening round of the 2012 Maserati Trofeo MC World Series. This year the calendar will include an event in the United States (Infineon, 23 September) and in China (Shanghai, 4 November). The six-race series will also include rounds at Portimao (3 June), Imola (24 June) and Paul Ricard (22 July).
The series appeals to gentlemen drivers from all …
may 17, 2012
Unique Chevrolet Volt artwork created using UV paint
Luminous ‘world-first’ image by renowned automotive artist Ian Cook, using radio-controlled Chevrolets
Time-lapse video of the work’s creation on Chevrolet UK facebook site
It has already won glowing praise from the world’s motoring press, but now the Chevrolet Volt really knows how to shine, after the American manufacturer pulled the wraps off another world-first…
Renowned automotive artist Ian Cook made art history in London by creating an image of the Volt using paint that …
may 17, 2012
Mercedes-Benz UK is today celebrating yet another double win for both car and van at the Fleet World Honours – its fourth doubles win in a row!
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has knocked the S-Class off the top spot to pick up Best Luxury Car, and the mighty Sprinter van has received the prestigious Safety Award; a Fleet World Honours award win every year since 2008 for the Sprinter. The trophies were presented at a special ceremony held at the …
may 16, 2012
Four GT86 and one LFA to compete in the Nurburgring 24 Hours this weekend (17 – 20 May)
Gazoo Racing to field the race-engineered LFA and two GT86
Two further production GT86 entered by Toyota Swiss Racing Team, race prepared by Toyota Motorsport
The Nürburgring has played an important role in the development of Toyota’s latest generation of high-performance cars and this weekend the daunting German circuit will see the Lexus LFA and GT86 demonstrating their race pace in the 40th …
may 15, 2012
Development of plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder super sports car enters next phase
Prototypes feature colour schemes inspired by iconic Porsche 917 race car liveries
Technology showcase with extraordinary performance
Production to start in September 2013
The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road. Driving trials of the super sports car of the future has progressed a step further with completion of the initial prototypes. The 918 Spyder will go into production at the end of September 2013 as planned, with the first …
may 15, 2012
(Crewe / Leusden, 15 May 2012) Bentley is off to a new flying start in the Netherlands, creating a partnership with Pon, a renowned company with over 60 years’ expertise in the prestige car market. The new Bentley dealership, located in Leusden, offers a full range of sales and after-sales services.
Bentley owners and enthusiasts now have a new destination in the Netherlands. The renowned distributor and service company, Pon, is the British luxury car maker’s new partner in …
may 14, 2012
Trax will debut at Paris Motor Show and be sold in more than 140 countries
Zürich. The Chevrolet Trax, an all-new small sport utility vehicle, will join the Chevrolet portfolio and make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012.
“Trax provides Chevrolet an entry into a growing small SUV segment and delivers the flexibility, great fuel economy and car-like handling that urban explorers require,” said Susan Docherty, …
may 14, 2012
The new BMW 3 Series Touring will offer an even stronger blend of thoughtful practicality and outstanding driving dynamics when it comes to the UK in September. Larger, and more spacious inside than ever before, this truly versatile vehicle possesses a wide range of practical features in addition to the class-leading driving dynamics expected of any BMW.
A load capacity that is the largest in its class, complete with innovative storage solutions, is wrapped in a dynamically styled, strong …
may 13, 2012
BARCELONA, May 13 (Xinhua) — Pastor Maldonado ended Williams’ seven-year drought after he took a historic chequered flag in the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.
This win, the first since the 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix, 132 races ago, is the perfect gift for the team’s founder Sir Frank Williams’ 70th birthday.
Starting the weekend as a 300-1 outsider, Maldonado became the first Venezuelan to savor the winner’s champagne, finishing just …
may 13, 2012
MADRID, May 13 (Xinhua) — Following are the results Sunday from the Spanish Grand Prix, the fifth race of the Formula One world championship:
1. Pastor Maldonado (Venezuela/Williams-Renault), one hour 39 minutes and 9.145 seconds
2. Fernando Alonso (Spain/Ferrari) 3.195 seconds behind
3. Kimi Raikkonen (Finland/Lotus-Renault) 3.884
4. Romain Grosjean (France/Lotus-Renault) 14.799
5. Kamui Kobayashi (Japan/Sauber-Ferrari) 1:04.641
6. Sebastian Vettel (Germany/Red Bull-Renault) 1:07.576
7. Nico Rosberg (Germany/Mercedes-AMG) 1:17.919
8. Lewis Hamilton (Britain/McLaren-Mercedes) 1:18.140
9. Jenson Button (Britain/McLaren-Mercedes) 1:25.246
10. Nico Huelkenberg (Germany/Force India-Mercedes at one lap
11. Mark …
