Steve James

Alonso urges F1 drivers to address spate of race start crashes

Fernando Alonso calls for a drivers' meeting ahead of the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix after a series of first-lap collisions involving top teams.

Merhi Retains Manor F1 Seat but Continues Sponsor Search

Roberto Merhi will remain with Manor for the British Grand Prix, though the Spaniard says he is still seeking sponsorship to secure his future.

Rosberg Ends Run of Defeats to Hamilton as Lauda Calls Time on 'Humiliation'

Nico Rosberg broke Lewis Hamilton’s pole streak at the 2015 Spanish Grand Prix, with Niki Lauda declaring an end to Rosberg’s early-season struggles.

Subaru WRX STI Gains Power and Presence for 2011

The 2011 Subaru WRX STI arrives with a 305-horsepower turbocharged engine, revised chassis tuning and a wider body, strengthening its appeal among performance saloons.

Allison's Technical Influence Drives Raikkonen's Ferrari Resurgence

Kimi Raikkonen’s manager credits James Allison’s engineering approach for the Finn’s return to form at Ferrari in 2015, highlighting similarities with Raikkonen’s successful Lotus years.

Hyundai Pickup Confirmed for Production, But Not Before 2020

Hyundai's long-anticipated pickup, based on the Santa Cruz concept, has been approved for production but won't reach showrooms before 2020, with a Kia version still under discussion.

Rolls-Royce Wraith: Ultra-Luxury Coupe Finds Its Audience

The Rolls-Royce Wraith combines 624hp V12 performance, hand-built luxury and bespoke features, attracting buyers seeking exclusivity and comfort in a grand touring coupe.

Ferrari F40 Owner Lights Up Monaco Tunnel Exit with Burnout

A rare Ferrari F40 fitted with a Tubi Style exhaust was filmed performing a smoky burnout on Monaco’s streets during Top Marques 2015, drawing crowds and cameras.

Audi RS4 Avant: Production Model Matches Rendered Looks

The 2020 Audi RS4 Avant debuts with styling close to earlier renderings, retaining its 450hp V6 and introducing sharper front-end design cues.

Ferrari 458 Italia Outpaces Nissan GT-R in Wet Drag Races

A series of rolling drag races saw the Ferrari 458 Italia overcome the Nissan GT-R’s all-wheel drive launches, highlighting the Italian’s power advantage even in challenging conditions.

Skoda Confirms Citigo Will Not Get a Second Generation

Skoda has decided against developing a second-generation Citigo, citing falling demand for A-segment cars and a shift in focus towards SUVs and crossovers.

Ferrari FXX K Ordered With Striking Pink Accents for Chinese Collector

A Chinese supercar enthusiast has commissioned a LaFerrari FXX K in matte black with hot pink detailing, continuing a personal trend of bold colour choices across his hypercar collection.

Ferrari FXX K values soar past £6 million at auction

Ferrari’s track-only FXX K hypercar now regularly fetches over £4.8 million, with rare Evo models exceeding £6 million in recent European sales.

Alfa Romeo 4C Gains Power and Drama with Capristo Exhaust

Luxembourg tuner BR Performance extracts 276hp from the Alfa Romeo 4C using a Capristo exhaust, raising both power and torque while adding a sharper soundtrack.

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster mishandled during Düsseldorf transport

Footage from Düsseldorf shows a rare Lamborghini Veneno Roadster, one of just nine built, being loaded onto a truck with little regard for its value or unique construction.

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider lands in Australia from $99,000

The open-top Alfa Romeo 4C Spider arrives in Australian showrooms in November 2015, priced below $100,000 and offering a carbon-fibre chassis with 177kW turbo power.

Maldonado in Talks for IndyCar Move After F1 Exit

Pastor Maldonado, dropped by Renault following sponsorship issues, is negotiating with Ed Carpenter Racing for a potential IndyCar drive on road and street circuits in 2016.

Ford India's Midnight Sale Drives 4,000 Cars Off Showroom Floors in a Day

A one-day 'Midnight Sale' saw Ford India sell 4,000 vehicles across 123 cities, using extended hours and gifts to boost footfall during a slow sales period.

Chevrolet Unveils Corvette Z06X and Jake Edition Concepts at SEMA 2010

Chevrolet brought two distinct Corvette concepts to the 2010 SEMA Show: the stripped-out Z06X Track Car and the Jake Edition Grand Sport, each illustrating a different approach to performance and personalisation.

2017 Porsche Panamera Spotted Nearly Uncovered Ahead of Launch

Porsche’s second-generation Panamera has been seen with minimal camouflage, revealing sleeker styling, a new MSB platform and a thoroughly updated interior.

Volkswagen Group Rejects Rumours of Auto Union Rebrand

Speculation that Volkswagen Group would revive the Auto Union name was dismissed by the company, following reports suggesting a global corporate rebranding was under consideration.

Button backs tougher F1 cars but rejects calls for real danger

Jenson Button says Formula One needs cars that are harder to drive and faster in corners, but insists safety standards must not be compromised.

Marchionne: Ferrari Never Expected Easy Task Catching Mercedes

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne said the team always recognised the scale of Mercedes' Formula One advantage after hopes of a 2015 title fight faded post-Canada.

Bottas Keeps Williams Option Open Amid Ferrari Interest

Valtteri Bottas says he is not ruling out a 2016 Williams stay, even as Ferrari are linked with a move for the Finnish driver.