Writes on motorsport, model launches and the industry that supplies them.
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A 20-year-old lost control of a €300,000 Gumpert Apollo near Brokdorf, Germany, destroying the supercar and leaving both occupants with minor injuries.
Volkswagen began full-scale vehicle production at its Kaluga facility in October 2009, marking a €570 million investment and a major step in localising its Russian operations.
Jimmy Keeney escaped injury after a spectacular end-over crash attempting the 70-foot jump at Irwindale Speedway during the first-ever Global RallyCross Championship event.
The new 894-square-metre facility at Umm Al Nar can display five cars and includes a lounge, exclusive parking and a direct link to a dedicated workshop.
Mazda UK and Jota Sport have developed the MX-5 GT, a lightweight, 275bhp race car built for the Britcar Endurance Championship, not for the road.
Japan’s earthquake has disrupted refining capacity and boosted demand for refined fuels, raising the prospect of higher petrol prices in the US.
Michael Schumacher and his management have indicated a willingness to discuss a new Formula One contract with Mercedes, as the team shows improved performance in 2011.
General Motors' Opel will add a new convertible to its European line-up in 2013, continuing a tradition of open-top models and supporting its €11 billion investment plan.
General Motors is working to reintroduce Opel in China, with a redesigned Antara SUV expected to lead a four-model launch plan over the next three years.
SEAT introduces Multitronic CVT to the Exeo 2.0 TDI, aiming to attract Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia customers with diesel automatic convenience and added rear legroom.
Fiat to invest €1.3bn in Turin’s Mirafiori plant for joint Alfa Romeo and Jeep SUV production, targeting up to 280,000 units annually from late 2012.
BMW 5 Series, Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Honda CR-Z among top performers as Euro NCAP toughens crash test criteria for 2010.
Audi’s quattro Concept features a longitudinally mounted 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine, producing 408hp and paired with a rear-biased quattro all-wheel-drive system.
SUV sales in China soared 101% in 2010, reaching 1.33 million units, with Great Wall’s Hover leading a rapidly expanding segment.
Unofficial photos of the Chrysler 200 Convertible have appeared online, revealing the drop-top ahead of its expected public unveiling at the New York Auto Show in March 2011.
Audi’s new A6 arrives in early 2011 with a lighter structure, a choice of efficient engines, and a suite of new assistance and multimedia systems.
A guide to major UK car insurance brokers and insurers, with a breakdown of core benefits, claims support and policy options for drivers seeking cover.
Volkswagen is considering a return to the Beetle’s roots with a rear-engined model, following the launch of the next-generation Beetle planned for 2011.
Fatalities from alcohol-impaired driving in the US dropped by 7.4 percent in 2009, reaching the lowest level since records began, as total road deaths also declined.
A video from Russia pits the 1001hp Bugatti Veyron against the biofuel-powered 1018bhp Koenigsegg CCXR, highlighting the rivalry between two of the world’s fastest production cars.
BMW’s 3.0-litre straight-six tri-turbo diesel engine set new benchmarks for torque and responsiveness in the M Performance range, before being succeeded by the quad-turbo unit in 2016.
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport claims the world’s fastest production car title with a verified 431 km/h run, as Bugatti limits customer cars to 415 km/h for tyre safety.
From the longest to the busiest, these highways set global records and shape economies.
Dutch supercar maker Spyker is now the only bidder left in talks to acquire Saab from General Motors, with a decision expected within days.