Mercedes To Phase Out V12 Engines From All Models
November 30, 2008
Mercedes-Benz, longtime stalwarts of the V12 engine, is considering lowering its preferred cylinder count by a third. While our first inclination is to assume that this change is being made to increase the fuel efficiency and lower the emissions of the overall Daimler line, the real reason that the bent-12 engine program is being dropped is simply because the block is too long.
Video: VW Pickup Concept To The Rescue!
November 30, 2008
We saw VW unveil the Concept Pickup aka Robust, this past September and while we wait for the eventual arrival of the German pickup, we will just have to deal with the onslaught of teasers and other shots the giant automaker releases. If the global economical downturn doesn’t affect anything, we’ll be seeing the Robust sometime next year
New Year’s Eve in Singapore? Head on to: Carreista Jamboree 2008
November 29, 2008
Probably the only biggest automotive lifestyle event of year to attend. The Singapore Carreista Jamboree 2008. It may carry a weird title but the show organizers promises maximum enjoyment over the course of 5 days. Commencing on the 27th of December 2008 within Changi’s Exhibition Centre, this is going to be really huge. Read more
Lancer-lot gallery. Mitsubishi Lancer Owners Club showcases their own.
November 28, 2008
If you own a Mitsubishi Lancer, be it the entry level, self Evolved or a true Evo, make yourself at home with the ever thriving MLOC guys. As these pictures describe, the guys don’t just discuss about where to go for coffee. So, If you need serious companion for your serious hobby, there’s enough poison to go around for everyone. Read more
Red Bull Female Driver Search
November 28, 2008
Having had great success with the initial wave of the all-female drivers team this year, Red Bull Rookies has once again called on female drivers throughout the country to come and join their team in proving that the ladies can drive well and look great at the same time!
This roadshow in Penang is just one of the many stops planned by Red Bull Rookies, with the following locations next:
- Kota Bahru, November 28th
- Kuala Terengganu, November 30th
- Skudai, JB, December 6th
- Kuala Lumper, December 13th
The roadshow at the Juru Autocity, Penang began revving right from the start at 12pm under the blazing sun till late in the evening. Response from female drivers of the northern states was great and many ladies tried their best to catch the eyes of the Red Bull Rookies team, with some even coming all the way from Kedah and Perlis.
BMW Switching To Turbocharged “M” Cars
November 28, 2008
After two decades of normally-aspirated high-revving engines shoehorned under the hoods of its M cars, BMW is changing direction and will begin to offer direct-injection turbocharged powerplants in its future high-performance flagships.
Motorheads Take Note: Scatter Your Cremated Remains On A Circuit
November 28, 2008
If you are a motorhead looking for a final resting spot, there’s a place just outside Barcelona, Spain that may be your ticket. It’s the Circuit de Catalunya, host to both MotoGP and Formula 1 races. The track is now permitting human remains to be scattered across the course.
Spied: Next Generation Porsche 911 (998)
November 28, 2008
These are the first crystal-clear shots of the next-generation Porsche 911 – internally called the 998 – that will replace the current 997 model in 2011.
A1GP: Fairuz Fauzy Stamps Launched
November 28, 2008
A1 Team Malaysia’s driver Fairuz Fauzy is featured on a special stamp issued to commemorate the Malaysian driver’s first victory in the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, which was launched at the team’s home round of the A1GP Series at the Sepang circuit last weekend.
’70s Nissan 240Z Project: Saving the Old Lady?
November 28, 2008
Tony5050, a major performance car nut, once had an Evo4 engine shoehorned into a Hyundai Coupe many years back when people were just starting to buy them. He’s been busy with a different challenge recently. a 35year old Nissan 240Z which he picked up abandoned by the road -for a price. Not your idea of a Fairlady? With majority of what’s needed sorted, he’s completing the 240Z project really soon. Here are snippets of the Chronicles of Tony’s 240Z.
06-11-2007, 02:36 PM
guys..
she is a 240z and she is now 35 years old..
luckily tht the previous owner stripped her off before leaving her beside the street for blardy 8 years.
here are some photos….
