Heidfeld cleared to drive after treatment
BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld was cleared to drive in Sunday's French Grand Prix after receiving treatment for back pain on Saturday.
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France faces uncertain future on F1 calendar
If there is one racing certainty at the French Grand Prix, it is that Formula One will not be returning to Magny-Cours after Sunday.
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Fastlane: S'pore rally car in lead
KIA will be unveiling the updated version of its popular 1.1-litre hatchback at the Barcelona motor show
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Fastlane: Italian wheelie poppers
Moto Guzzi launched two new models this week.
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Fastlane: Refreshed Picanto
KIA will be unveiling the updated version of its popular 1.1-litre hatchback at the Barcelona motor show
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Button needs to make a point at Magny-Cours
Briton Jenson Button needs to make a point in Sunday's French Grand Prix to avoid turning up with a blank sheet at his home race at Silverstone the following weekend.
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Bridge over Mekong River will allow travel from China to Thailand
The bridge, which will be financed by the governments of China and Thailand, is scheduled for completion in 2011
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Singapore GP appoints three key staff
Nike Singapore country marketing manager Magdalene Ew has been appointed sales and marketing director
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COE prices fall across the board
Last round of bidding before scheduled GST increase sees lower COE prices for all vehicles
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More people are driving to work alone
More Americans than ever are driving alone to work as the nation's commuters balk at car pools and mass transit.
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America gets ready to meet the Tiger Woods of F1
Lewis Hamilton has burst onto Formula One unlike any rookie before him.
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Organizers looking to keep F1 in Indianapolis
Indianapolis still wants the United States Grand Prix and Formula One drivers believe their series belongs in America.
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New Delhi reaches agreement to stage Formula One Grand Prix
The agreement is preliminary and conditional on having a venue approved by F1
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Ecclestone reiterates that American race isn't necessary in F1
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is not sold on coming to America
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India's GP bid meets with much sceptism
India's motor-sports officials and media yesterday reacted with scepticism and bemusement at the news that the country may hold a Formula One race in 2009.
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Interview with BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen
Among the topics covered: Robert Kubica - post-crash, F1 crash technology for everyday cars, the team's performance so far.
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Hamilton success triggers Silverstone ticket rush
Ticket sales for next month's British Formula One Grand Prix have rocketed since Lewis Hamilton's first win in Canada
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Hamilton gets second straight F1 win
Rookie sensation Lewis Hamilton did it again, racing to his second straight Formula One victory in Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix. |
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Hamilton floored by Woods' praise
F1 sensation keen to meet world's No 1 golfer, who is tracking his career
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F1's Kubica leaves hospital after crash
The frightening crash at the Canadian Grand Prix left him with a slight concussion and sprained ankle. |
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F1 driver uninjured in spectacular crash
Robert Kubica escaped injury in a spectacular crash Sunday near the midway point of the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Sensational Hamilton makes F1 history
Rookie Lewis Hamilton won the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, the first victory for a black driver in Formula One. In a race filled with caution flags, the 22-year-old Englishman won in his sixth F1 start and now has six consecutive top-three finishes.
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BMW's key man here promoted to KL job
As chief operating officer of Hyundai-Sime Darby, Dennis Ho will oversee the distribution of Hyundai passenger and commercial vehicles in Malaysia
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Rise of the super rich in Asia powers Rolls-Royce sales
Maker of ultra-luxury cars notches 6% rise in global Q1 sales |
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Proton-VW tie-up could take place this week
Speculation over an imminent merger pushed Proton's shares up 7 per cent yesterday
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Honda to discontinue Hybrid Accord sedan
With gas prices reaching record high levels and increasing public interest in environmentally friendly technologies, you would think that any car labeled as a hybrid would sell easily.
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Crash! Then lorry dumps passengers, speeds off
A lorry collided with a car along Sembawang Road, then went on a crazy path of illegal U-turns in a bid to escape.
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Florida collector buys 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' car for US$500,000 at auction
The car was previously displayed in a Chicago restaurant formerly known as JR's Retreat
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Traffic wardens caught parking illegally
Cisco officers disciplined for offence after Woodlands resident blows whistle on them
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Proton posts RM591.4m net loss for year
Revenue plunges 38% to RM4.92b; reserves shrink
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Fastlane: Scooby trio in Japan
Singapore on course to receive the new 1.5-litre Impreza by third quarter of this year
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Fastlane: Swift Jr is here
1.3l Swift now available here
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Fastlane: Flashy lions in town
The 'den' at AutoFrance is getting crowded in recent months as the rest of the Peugeot 207 range start making their way to the showroom.
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Jailed: 3 years, Banned: 20 years
Drunk and driving wrong way down expressway, man killed motorist in head-on collision |
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Reverse parking woes of UK cops: $7m in damages
Britain's police force has been criticised for frittering away public money - all because of accidents with police vehicles.
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Big roar, big problem
Aeroplane: 150 decibels, Formula One car: 130 decibels. F1 noise pollution problem for Marina Bay hotels?
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Actor could face stiffer punishment
The prosecution's appeal against the sentence is due to be heard in the High Court next Friday.
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M-cyclist was hit by a car, run over by another
Open verdict on Christmas Day accident as coroner cannot conclude which of two events caused 47-year-old's death |
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British drivers swapping penalty points
Survey shows some 495,000 drivers have swapped penalty points for speeding with family and friends.
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COE prices soften, but demand for big cars still strong
After reaching highest levels in 26 months, COE prices soften in four categories
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Proton dealers bear brunt of carmaker's slump
Dealers and vendors are in the red as KL is slow to find a foreign partner for Proton
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M'sia weighs high cost of hosting night F1 races
Officials are in talks to discuss new 5-yr contract to replace the current one.
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Lewis Hamilton returns to Europe in first place in the Formula One drivers' standings
He had two wins after two pole positions to return to Europe with a 10-point lead over McLaren teammate Fernando Alonso in the Formula One standings entering this weekend's French Grand Prix
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Banned from honking, Shanghai drivers switch to music
Others use voice recordings to make themselves heard.
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ComfortDelGro exits car-sharing scheme
Pro-rated refunds to be given to members in cash or car rental vouchers
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Shocks await S'pore car dealer in M'sia
Potential partner's supply of approved permits suspended, its shareholders quizzed by graft busters
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US wants importer to recall 450k Chinese tires
The case broadens ongoing controversy over Chinese imports in the US.
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Hamilton may leave Britain to protect his privacy
The surge of interest on him since his sensational debut is getting worse, he says.
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Last of five charges against actor dropped
MediaCorp actor Christopher could be out of jail this weekend
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Fastlane: Stability control saves live
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Fastlane: Valvematic beats VVT-i
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Fastlane: Welcome to the Clubman
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Toyota say they will give Ralf every chance
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Schumacher gives Zidane a lap to remember
Michael Schumacher returned to the racetrack to give retired World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane a taste of Formula One at the French Grand Prix on Saturday.
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Fastlane: This Picasso is a masterpiece
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Fast lane: Navigation at its best
GERMANY'S VDOdayton has launched its new all-in-one car infotainment set here
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Fast lane: C, it's selling well
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer Cycle & Carriage has garnered over 100 bookings for the new C-class, well before the launch of the car next month.
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Fast lane: Volvo takes you to paradise
SHANGRI-LA is within reach of those who buy a Volvo S80 between now and August.
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Fast lane: Tiguan coming to town
VOLKSWAGEN will unveil the Tiguan compact SUV at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
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Fast lane: No preview of new 7-series
BMW will not be staging a preview of the 2008 7-series after all.
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Fast lane: Mercedes ups its quality
MERCEDES-BENZ ranked fifth in the recent JD Power Initial Quality Study in the United States
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Fast lane: Michelin recalls motorbike tyres
FRENCH tyre maker is recalling about 400 motorbike tyres here which may be prone to tread separation at speeds above 250kmh
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Kimi Raikkonen, Felipe Massa each lead a free practice ahead of the French GP
Ferrari is looking to turn things around after being dominated by McLaren.
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Christopher Lee to spend more time in prison
Prosecution succeeds in getting heavier sentence for drink-driving and hit-and-run incident
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Four orders for $1.75m convertible
The car, expected to cost around $1.75 million on the road here, is expected in late September.
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"I kept yelling for driver to stop"
HANGING on to the bonnet of a car as it swerves to throw you off doesn't just happen only in movies. |
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BMW gets red dot awards
TODAY, a car is more than just a mode of transport.
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Renault boss is a mergers-and-acquisitions 'sceptic'
AUTO honcho Carlos Ghosn is wary about mergers and acquisitions (M&As) yet
remains open to an alliance with an American carmaker.
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LTA appeals to recover Hyundai taxes
THE Land Transport Authority (LTA) has filed an appeal to try and recover millions of dollars in taxes it says it is owed by Hyundai agent Komoco Motors.
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