The media preview of the Chengdu motor takes place on 31 August. The event is growing in importance but it remains a second-tier exhibition. AutoGuangzhou, China's main motor show for the second half of 2012, takes place in November.
The media preview of the Chengdu motor takes place on 31 August. The event is growing in importance but it remains a second-tier exhibition. AutoGuangzhou, China's main motor show for the second half of 2012, takes place in November.
The media preview of the Chengdu motor takes place on 31 August. The event is growing in importance but it remains a second-tier exhibition. AutoGuangzhou, China's main motor show for the second half of 2012, takes place in November.
The media preview of the Chengdu motor took place on 31 August. The event has grown in importance but it remains a second-tier exhibition. AutoGuangzhou, China's main motor show for the second half of 2012, takes place in November.
The media preview of the Chengdu motor took place on 31 August. The event has grown in importance but it remains a second-tier exhibition. AutoGuangzhou, China's main motor show for the second half of 2012, takes place in November.
The media preview of the Chengdu motor took place on 31 August. The event has grown in importance but it remains a second-tier exhibition. AutoGuangzhou, China's main motor show for the second half of 2012, takes place in November.
South Korean scientists have developed a new material for a secondary or rechargeable battery that can be fully recharged in just a matter of minutes, the science ministry said.
Scania has delivered a hammer blow to the proposed takeover of Saab by the NEVS consortium by refusing to allow its Griffin logo to be used, citing fears of Chinese brand piracy.
Opel is in talks with the IG Metall union and worker representatives to shorten working hours at its main German plant in Ruesselsheim, near Frankfurt, the automaker says.
We would like to invite you to see the sixth issue of the Automotive News Europe Global Monthly. This month's cover story focuses on Volkswagen Group's seemingly unstoppable growth, especially in Europe.
Daimler ended production of its Maybach superluxury brand in June. The automaker had said previously it would stop output of the poor-selling brand in 2013 when the new Mercedes S class arrived.
Leading names from the world of Formula One racing have put their photography skills to the test thanks to Zoom, an innovative new project in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC).
Drivers and team principals were all asked to take a photograph of whatever subject they wanted.
Lewis Hamilton. (Photo: WRi2)
The images will then be auctioned to raise money for the London hospital. Highlights of the collection include Lewis Hamilton's ‘driver's eye' view from the cockpit of his car at the pits at Spa-Francorchamps, Sebastian Vettel's favourite Alpine scene and Bruno Senna's beach paradise.
Sebastian Vettel. (Photo: WRi2)
Every photograph has been signed by the contributor and will be auctioned off by renowned motorsport auction specialists, Coys. Proceeds will go to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC).
The event will culminate on Friday September 14 2012 at a VIP reception and live auction, attended by some of the Formula One contributors themselves. The auction will take place in the ballroom of London's Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour.
In an effort to make its vehicle fleet more environmentally friendly, the City of Vancouver purchased 13 Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric cars. They will replace gasoline-powered models at the end of their useful life.
With this addition, Vancouver can now brag about having the greenest municipal fleet in the country.
Deliveries have already begun, and all 13 units will arrive by the end of 2012. An extra order of 17 cars could follow next year.
''Vancouver just got a whole lot greener,'' said Shin Fujioka, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada. ''The i-MiEV will support Vancouver's ambition of becoming the world's greenest city by 2020.''
The City plans to install a number of 240-volt charging stations capable of providing a full battery charge in less than seven hours. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV will be used to transport people, materials and equipment to meetings and construction sites.
The IZOD IndyCar Series officials have decided to give to both drivers and teams some extra practice time during the Sonoma event schedule so that everyone gets the chance to try out the new track layout.
Usually, the first 30 minutes of the opening practice session are restricted to cars outside the top 10 in the points but this time the series will allowed exceptionally everyone to run the entire session regardless of their position in the standings.
Teams will be given a ninth set of tires that can be used during the initial 75-minute session.
The Californian road circuit has been modified in three places ahead of the race, with a completely re-profiled Turn 7, a widened Turn 9 and an extended braking area into Turn 11.
Australian Chris ‘Atko' Atkinson will contest the remaining five rounds of the 2012 FIA World Rally Championship as the number one driver for MINI.
Atkinson will compete for the factory-supported WRC Team MINI Portugal and jet set straight from his Gold Coast base to Europe today with the WRC heading to Germany for the ADAC Rallye Deutschland next weekend.
Photo: BAM Media
“MINI has provided me with an awesome opportunity to return to the World Championship and I'm stoked to be back as a lead driver for a great manufacturer and for the remainder of the 2012 season,” commented an enthusiastic Atkinson.
“I love the tarmac so it's great to know that three of the remaining five events are on the sealed surface and I hope to take full advantage of my past experiences of the remaining rallies this year.”
Atkinson becomes the team's number one driver, replacing Armindo Araujo who departs the team for sporting reasons.
For the second summer in succession the Red Bull Running Showcar, during the Formula 1 factory shutdown, took the chance to visit the U.S.
Photo: Red Bull Racing
Driven by former F1 driver David Coulthard, the Red Bull-Renault RB7 championship-winning car visited New York and drove through Liberty State Park, the Lincoln Tunnel and the streets of the race course, which winds through both Weehawken and West New York.
Photo: Red Bull Racing
The F1 car also toured Liberty State Park, showcasing the spectacular views of the New York City skyline as well as the Statue of Liberty. Feeling ever so patriotic, the car 'sang' the Star Spangled Banner as the sun was setting.
Moving on to a link between New York and New Jersey, the car made an overnight drive in the Lincoln Tunnel. Reaching a staggering 190 miles per hour, it no doubt set the record for fastest commute from NYC to New Jersey.
Wrapping up the car's American vacation, it became the first Formula 1 car to lay rubber on the Grand Prix of America streets, bringing residents out of their homes to catch the historic sight.
According to reports, the DeltaWing Group has proposed its unusual car concept as the future Indy Light Series' spec race car as the IndyCar is in the process of selecting a new chassis/engine package for the 2014 racing season.
A proposal that would make the DeltaWing the official chassis of the Indy Lights Series was submitted to the IndyCar Series' officials.
However, the DeltaWing is just one of several proposals being considered.
We heard from Asia that Swift Engineering has also proposed a spec car for the Indy Lights series.
The Indy Lights Series is the developmental series to the IZOD IndyCar Series, and follows the Star Mazda Champiosnhip.
The DeltaWing at Le Mans 2012. (Photo: Highcroft Racing)
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