Renault-Lotus takeover rumours intensify as buyout talk returns
Reports in Germany suggest Renault is preparing a formal offer to reclaim the Enstone-based Lotus Formula One team, with Alain Prost linked to the negotiations.
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Reports in Germany suggest Renault is preparing a formal offer to reclaim the Enstone-based Lotus Formula One team, with Alain Prost linked to the negotiations.
Ferrari has reportedly made a formal offer to Williams and Valtteri Bottas as speculation grows over Kimi Räikkönen’s future for the 2016 Formula One season.
A Department of Transportation investigation has found the NHTSA failed to spot and act on fatal ignition switch defects in GM vehicles, citing poor management and under-resourcing.
Kimi Raikkonen’s future at Ferrari remains uncertain after a crash in Austria, with the team confirming a deadline exists for determining its 2016 driver line-up.
Max Verstappen will not drive for Red Bull Racing in the upcoming Formula One test at the Red Bull Ring, remaining with Toro Rosso as speculation about promotion is dismissed.
FIA president Jean Todt will be present as Mick Schumacher, racing with a broken hand, makes his German Formula 4 debut at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend.
Renault has launched its first pickup, the Duster Oroch, based on the Duster SUV and aimed at the South American market, with a five-seat layout and petrol engines.
Goodyear has officially ruled itself out of the running for Formula One’s 2017-2019 tyre supply contract, leaving Pirelli and Michelin as the main contenders.
Williams technical chief Pat Symonds has dismissed claims that only factory teams can win in modern F1, pointing to customer-team successes and contractual parity with Mercedes.
General Motors is set to re-enter the US medium-duty truck market by selling Chevrolet-badged models built by Isuzu, with most units coming from Japan and some assembled in the US.
Hyundai has reduced production at its Asan plant by 25 percent after reporting a second consecutive monthly drop in deliveries, citing weak demand and currency pressures.
BMW's new 7 Series saloon debuts a remote control parking system operated by a touchscreen key, allowing the car to park itself while the driver stands outside.
A bespoke Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II finished in bright purple was unveiled at the Midsummer Ball and auctioned, raising £400,000 for children's charity Together for Short Lives.
McLaren’s management says no internal talks are underway about changing its Formula One driver line-up for 2016, despite a difficult start to the Honda partnership.
The Citroën C4 Cactus 1.2 VTi Shine combines distinctive design, practical features and accessible pricing, reflecting the brand’s renewed focus on comfort and originality in the compact crossover market.
Sebastian Vettel says he has no concerns about Mark Webber’s forthcoming book, which is expected to detail their turbulent years as Red Bull teammates.
Kia has released Australian pricing for its new seven-seat Sorento SUV, with petrol and diesel options across three trim levels.
Patent images of the upcoming 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport show a major redesign with styling cues from the Triton pickup and new engine options expected.
Porsche has released a fresh set of images for the 911 Black Edition and Boxster Black Edition, highlighting their distinctive styling and enhanced standard equipment.
BMW has revealed the 2016 X1, introducing a new platform, updated engines and a revised design ahead of its October launch in Germany.
Max Verstappen returned to the track just days after his heavy Monaco Grand Prix crash, showing no signs of injury during testing in Belgium and demonstration runs at Spa.
BMW has refreshed its 6 Series range for the UK market, introducing revised styling, standard LED headlights and minor equipment changes across the coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe.
Senior Apple executives have made comments suggesting the company is exploring automotive projects, intensifying rumours about a possible Apple car.
Lexus has issued a recall for around 3,000 NX 200t SUVs in the United States due to a possible ABS actuator fault that could compromise braking performance.