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Loop-the-loop section makes slot car set enormous fun. Read more ...

Set-up assesses if occupants are injured in crash, and dials 999. Read more ...

The Toyota Echo never won any prizes for its beauty of sportiness, though its owners often share experiences of a car that's proven fuel-efficient, reliable and well suited to everyday life. This weird-looking little economy car enjoyed a successful life before it was kicked out of the brand's model lineup and replaced by the Yaris in 2006. Read more ...

Talk about a conversation starter. Many a flagship car these days deliver requisite hardware like adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance radar and humongous audio systems- though only the Lexus LS460 can boast 8 gears, the ability to park itself, and a pricetag that's still in the 5-digit range. It's a platform on which to show off the latest in high-tech and convenience that Toyota's premium division has been working on. Read more ...

Is it a sign of time if the new Bond girl drives an econocar? Not really. The choice of the cheeky new small car she drives in the highly-anticipated new James Bond adventure, 'Quantum of Solace', was only influence by the timing of Ford's introduction of its 2009 Ka. It was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Auto Show, on October 2. Read more ...

The website at the centre of the latest Lewis Hamilton racism storm has been removed from the internet. Read more ...

The website at the centre of the latest Lewis Hamilton racism storm has been removed from the internet. Read more ...

2008 Formula BMW Americas Overall Champion Alexander Rossi (Eurointernational), of Nevada City, Calif., recorded his fourth double-pole weekend of the season in today's Round 16 and 17 qualifying session. Read more ...

MotoGP 2007 champion, Casey Stoner, has underwent surgery Read more ...

Bernie Ecclestone is pushing to totally scrap formula one's current points system. Read more ...

Further to news that Canadian governments seem willing to pledge money to save Montreal's F1 race, it has emerged that Bernie Ecclestone has now decreed a looming deadline. Read more ...

Jeff Gordon (Chevy No 24) ran the fastest qualifying time at the Texas Motor Speedway on Friday afternoon. Read more ...

MotoGP 2007 champion, Casey Stoner, has underwent surgery Read more ...

The Sapporo Dome Super Special Stage caused no problems for the leading competitors on Rally Japan, and the top four positions remained exactly as they had done after SS18. Read more ...

Ultimate qualification session of the season, on the Interlagos track in Brazil. Felipe Massa get the pole position in front of his fans. The other contender, Lewis Hamilton, is in the 4 position. Read more ...

Honda will test Bruno Senna. Toro Rosso will test Sebastien Loeb. Ferrari will test Valentino Rossi. Read more ...

Honda will test Bruno Senna. Toro Rosso will test Sebastien Loeb. Ferrari will test Valentino Rossi. Read more ...

Kyle Busch (Camry No 18) proved how dominant he could be once again by winning the NASCAR Nationwide O'Reilly Challenge race at the Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday afternoon. Read more ...

Unchallenged in practice, qualifying or today, 2008 Formula BMW Americas champion Alexander Rossi (Eurointernational) took the Round 16 victory in front of the Brazilian Grand Prix crowd. Read more ...

Talk about a conversation starter. Many a flagship car these days deliver requisite hardware like adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance radar and humongous audio systems- though only the Lexus LS460 can boast 8 gears, the ability to park itself, and a pricetag that's still in the 5-digit range. It's a platform on which to show off the latest in high-tech and convenience that Toyota's premium division has been working on. Read more ...