Honda to stop making Accord Hybrid
Honda will discontinue the hybrid version of its Accord sedans, the company said Tuesday, conceding Toyota’s dominance with the hit Prius hybrid. Honda Motor Co., Japan’s No. 2 automaker, will … Read More
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Tagliani, Ranger visit Edmonton
Ever since his racing days with the Players team, Alex Tagliani has made regular visits to Edmonton. The veteran Champ Car driver from Montreal will be in town today, along … Read More
’Little’ team dreams big in Champ Car
You want a "home" team for Sunday's Mazda Champ Car Grand Prix of Portland? It has to be free-spirited Pacific Coast Motorsports of Oxnard, Calif., a one-time championship Formula Atlantic … Read More
Like Lewis, Nico also a ‘star’ – Williams
(GMM) Sir Frank Williams has described Nico Rosberg as a "star" who is in the same league as formula one sensation Lewis Hamilton. The eponymous principal and co-owner of the … Read More
Williams worried about 20-race calendars
(GMM) Sir Frank Williams has expressed concern about Bernie Ecclestone's plans to further expand the annual formula one calendar. F1 supremo Ecclestone is already applying pressure for a minimally 20-race … Read More
Bridgestone Soft and super-softs for Montreal
Bridgestone will be bringing their softest tire compounds to this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix – even though making them survive on the rarely-used Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve could prove tough. Bridgestone ran … Read More
Round 3: Wheldon vs. Danica at TMS
Dan “The Battlin’ Brit" Wheldon and Danica “The Phoenix Firebird" Patrick fought to a draw at The Milwaukee Mile on Sunday and a rematch already has been scheduled for the … Read More
Richard Petty comments on Bill France Jr.
Comments from Richard Petty on the passing of NASCAR Vice Chairman Bill France Jr. “Everyone involved with the Petty family is saddened by the passing of Bill France Jr. Our … Read More
Teams race to join Superleague Formula
Superleague Formula organizers have been swamped by race teams interested in running in the new championship that merges the passion of international football with the excitement of world-class motorsport. Thirty … Read More
Successful LeMans test for Aston Martin
All six works Aston Martin DBR9s have completed a successful test day prior to this year's Le Mans 24 Hours, which gets underway in just under a fortnight's time. As … Read More
Video: Renault Unveils Its New Laguna
The new Laguna Sedan and Wagon is designed to rank among the top three cars in its segment in terms of product and service quality as part of the Renault … Read More
Corvette Racing leads GT1 in Le Mans Test
After nearly a year of planning and preparation, Corvette Racing set the pace today in testing at the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, the home of the 24 Hours … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
Albers cynical about likely Verstappen test Symonds seeks two-tenth step in Canada Red Bull fits new rear wings for Canada Monaco slump was 'rare episode' – Todt I don't like … Read More
Denny Fedor dies
Champ Car lost a member of its family on Friday as Denny Fedor passed away. Easily recognized by his handlebar mustache, Denny was always available to help. He worked with … Read More
NASCAR Community Reacts to the Passing of Bill France, Jr.
Dean Kessel, director of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series marketing for Sprint Nextel: "It is with the passing of one of NASCAR’s greatest icons that Sprint Nextel joins millions of fans … Read More
William C. France: 1933-2007
William (Bill) Clifton France is remembered – and revered – as the man who followed his visionary father at NASCAR’s helm, in the process becoming a visionary himself, as he … Read More
NHLR eyes 100th win
In the first season of competition for Newman/Haas Racing (NHR) in 1983, the now legendary Mario Andretti brought the team their first victory on July 31 in only their sixth … Read More
Hyundai (Yes, Hyundai) tops in auto quality
Hyundai Motor Co. leads in five categories in the annual vehicle quality study released today by Strategic Vision Inc., a San Diego-based market research company and consultant to automakers. Once … Read More
Red Bull to run smaller rear wing at Montreal
The Scuderia Toro Rosso will use a new front and rear wing during the free practice sessions of the Canadian Grand Prix. The new front wing also requires new bargeboards. … Read More
Bill France Jr. dies
NASCAR Vice Chairman William C. France, whose leadership helped turn a family-owned company into a national phenomenon, died today at his home in Daytona Beach, Fla. at the age of … Read More
Toyota to blame for Ralf trough – Howett
(GMM) Toyota's F1 team present John Howett has thrown a metaphorical arm around his beleaguered race driver Ralf Schumacher. Mounting media speculation is predicting the imminent decline of former grand … Read More
Hamilton on verge of Beckham-like bucks – expert
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton is on the cusp of superstardom, according to a famous British publicist. Max Clifford, who has represented clients including the billionaire Harrods mogul Mohamed Al-Fayed, said the … Read More
Toyota F1 pitstop feature
According to the Panasonic Toyota Formula 1 team, automatic and precise movements, reactivity and strong team spirit are crucial requirements for the pit stop crew in Formula 1. Up to … Read More
Price of gasoline around the world
Oslo, Norway – $6.82 a gallon for unleaded regular, in US dollars London, UK $5.96 Rome , Italy $5.80 Brussels, Belgium $6.16 Hong Kong $6.25 Tokyo, Japan $5.25 Sao Paulo … Read More
Fernandez’ Zytek fastest LMP2 car at LeMans
Official testing for the 75th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans was held today at the Circuit de la Sarthe with Adrian Fernandez placing the Barazi Epsilon-entered #33 … Read More