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Williams boss Adam Parr has hit out at claims Pastor Maldonado is little more than a "pay driver". Full story...

The proposal of introducing plexiglass windscreens for the cockpits of Formula 1 cars, which was revealed by Italian reports about a week ago, could be replaced by a more simple head protection on both sides of the cockpit. Full story...

The 2012 US grand prix could be good news for the son of an Irish former formula one driver. 57-year-old Derek Daly drove in the late 70s and early 80s for the likes of Tyrrell and Williams, later becoming a US citizen after switching to the CART series and settling in Indiana. Full story...

Carlos Sainz (Volkswagen) was quickest of the first leg of the 2011 Dakar Rally-RAID, held between Victoria and Cordoba, in Argentina. Full story...

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

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...

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...