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Luca di Montezemolo has admitted he is looking for allies in his aversion to F1's new engine formula for 2013. Full story...

When you need to know what's going on under the hood, drivers always turn to the instrument cluster. Some will straight-up tell you, others will have you curse! What's with no temp gauge anymore? Full story...

The first-generation Kia Sorento was known for its rugged character, roomy interior and relatively thirsty engine. Launched earlier this year, its successor proves more efficient and more spacious while offering 4- and 6-cylinder engines and available all-wheel drive. Full story...

Nico Rosberg is confident of a more successful season for Mercedes in 2011, but more than 70 per cent of those surveyed by the major German news agency SID do not believe Michael Schumacher will win an eighth world title in 2011. Full story...

If you live in an unsafe region of this planet, since last December, Land Rover can supply you with a versatile, safe and comfortable transportation solution for five people and their luggage : the new Discovery 4 Armoured! This new version of the luxury SUV called LR4 in North America "enables occupants to travel across challenging terrains in confidence and safety," says John Graham, Commercial Manager Armoured Programs, Land Rover. It was designed in cooperation with Centigon, a division of the Belgian Carat Duchatelet group, which specializes in armoured vehicles of all types. DESIGNED TO PROTECT! The Discovery 4 Armoured is virtually indistinguishable from a normal production model, yet it features ballistic steel armour and glazing which provides a high level of ballistic protection. This Discovery can protect against the blast of 15kg of TNT detonated in close proximity to the vehicle. It also provides under floor protection against two DM51 hand grenades. Feel any better? To allow a swift exit from a dangerous location, a 375hp 5.0-litre LR-V8 direct-injection gasoline engine mated with a six-speed automatic transmission can move this British SUV (of undertermined weight) from 0 to Full story...

Thanks to Ford's MYKEY system, parents can lend their car to their children without worrying about broken stereo systems and dangerous racing manoeuvres, giving families extra peace of mind. The system has already proven its worth, and the automaker has now announced a new feature that allows parents to block explicit or obscene satellite radio content. Full story...

Korea's proving to the world that they can produce vehicles to give the pricier and more established Japanese brands a run for their money in the new-car market. Full story...

Auto123.com Racing would like to wish its readers the very best for the New Year. Full story...