KARTING’S GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
The enthusiasm in Ed Murray’s voice was palpable as he described the scene from the southern tip of Italy in late November.
Tom Walkinshaw passes away
Walkinshaw died on Sunday 12 December, 2010, aged 64, from complications arising from lung cancer
Ashley Haig Smith in his brand new Fiesta R2
Ashley Haigh-Smith and Hilton Auffray enjoyed a most impressive first day of testing in their new (the only right hand drive version in the world) R2 Ford Fiesta 1600.
Third time lucky for the fast lady of karting as Fabienne Lanz secures third position overall with the sensational Seychelles racing team.
Celebrating her twenty fourth birthday on the same day as the race, Fabienne Lanz unfortunately had little time to enjoy her birthday celebration cake on this, her third visit to compete at Dubai Kartdrome.
GWM BACKS A STAR ATHLETE
GWM is putting its weight behind South African middle distance runner and Gold medallist Caster Semenya, by providing the star athlete with a branded CB150ME vehicle for 12 months. In turn, Ms Semenya will represent GWM at selected events and appear in the manufacturer’s marketing and advertising collateral.
The BMW 1 Series M Coupe
The letter M now comes to the segment of the BMW 1 Series to symbolise outstanding power delivery and the highly dynamic driving properties of a high-performance sports car. In the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the technology of a high-performance car is combined with the agility and lightness of a compact model to create a whole new dimension of sports-style driving pleasure. With this 2-door model, BMW M GmbH is now realising for the first time in this vehicle class its concept of racing-oriented performance characteristics in a car developed for everyday use .
MEGANE RENAULTSPORT N4 RALLY CAR – SETTING A NEW STANDARD
Noted for its striking design and having won acclaim for the quality of its chassis and engine, Mégane Renaultsport 250 is now to give rise to a rally car, N4, intended for private teams and drivers.
New Suzuki Swift honoured in Japan
The all-new Suzuki Swift has received yet another international accolade. The award-winning compact hatch, introduced in Japan and Europe only a few months ago, has been named 2011 Car of the Year by the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC).
GWM BACKS A STAR ATHLETE
GWM is putting its weight behind South African middle distance runner and Gold medallist Caster Semenya, by providing the star athlete with a branded CB150ME vehicle for 12 months....
The BMW 1 Series M Coupe
The letter M now comes to the segment of the BMW 1 Series to symbolise outstanding power delivery and the highly dynamic driving properties of a high-performance sports car. In the...
New Suzuki Swift honoured in Japan
The all-new Suzuki Swift has received yet another international accolade. The award-winning compact hatch, introduced in Japan and Europe only a few months ago, has been named 2011...
PE SUZUKI FAN ACCELERATES INTO SWIFT DRIVER’S SEAT
The Suzuki Fun Festival this weekend produced a nail-baiting finish where age cunningly overcame youth in the final event of the Suzuki Acceleration Series held at the African Outdoor...
Top award for Suzuki Kizashi in New Zealand
Suzuki’s trend-setting medium-sized sedan, the Kizashi, has taken top honours in the Automobile Association of New Zealand’s 2010 AA Motoring Excellence Awards, considered the...
BE SAFE! DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE
Its holiday time again and we would like to wish you all the best. Please take care of yourself and your families. Take 5min and watch this video and I am sure you will look at a drink...
Geely steps up integration of Volvo
Geely Automobile has set up a committee to facilitate communications with Volvo in one of its first concrete steps at integration since Geely’s parent bought the Swedish carmaker...
KIA SKETCHES OUT FUTURE WITH ‘STAND-OUT’ NEWCOMER PICANTO
Kia has today released the first official design sketches of the next generation Picanto city car designed to stand out from the crowd. Read More →
RYDER CUP STAR IAN POULTER JOINS THE JAGUAR ACADEMY OF SPORT
7th December 2010. The Jaguar Academy of Sport is delighted to announce that Ryder Cup winner Ian Poulter has joined the prestigious list of names as an Ambassador of the Jaguar...
CHEVROLET BRAND SHOWS SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH IN SOUTH AFRICA
As one of the four global brands within the General Motors family, Chevrolet stands out as not only the most recognisable but also the largest selling GM brand globally. Read More →
Bridgestone receives John Bolster Award at 2010 Autosport Awards
Bridgestone Corporation has been presented with a John Bolster Award in recognition of the company’s technical achievements in Formula One at this year’s Autosport Awards, which...
BlueTEC development – a clean bill of health
Constantly improving fuel injection, combustion and exhaust gas after-treatment in engine development: the researchers at Daimler AG are pursuing this objective with sophisticated...
New Polo and Golf BlueMotion
Polo BlueMotion consumes only 3.4 litres per 100 kilometres and Golf BlueMotion consumes 3.8 litres per 100 kilometres Read More →
KARTING’S GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
The enthusiasm in Ed Murray’s voice was palpable as he described the scene from the southern tip of Italy in late November. Read More →
Tom Walkinshaw passes away
Walkinshaw died on Sunday 12 December, 2010, aged 64, from complications arising from lung cancer Read More →
Third time lucky for the fast lady of karting as Fabienne Lanz secures third position overall with the sensational Seychelles racing team.
Celebrating her twenty fourth birthday on the same day as the race, Fabienne Lanz unfortunately had little time to enjoy her birthday celebration cake on...
Fabienne Lanz, the fearless, fast female of Dubai Karting, returns to the UAE to take part in her third 24hr Endurance race at the Dubai Kartdrome
In her previous races, having secured two fastest laps, two Pole positions and an achievement award in 2009, Fabienne Lanz, the darling of the karting world,...
RENAULT MAINTAINS ITS COMMITMENT TO F1 AND ANNOUNCES THE CREATION OF RENAULT SPORT F1
Focusing on a proud tradition as an engine manufacturer Read More →
Lotus returns to F1 as Manufacturer
Genii Capital and Group Lotus plc today announced the creation of Lotus Renault GP, the successor to the Renault F1 Team that will contest the 2011 FIA Formula...
SOUTH AFRICANS TO THE FORE ON DAKAR RALLY
A band of South Africans who cut their off road racing teeth in the Absa Off Road Championship will be looking for more glory on the Argentina – Chile...
MONSTER ENERGY X-RAID TEAM UNVEILS MINI ALL4 RACING FOR WORLD DEBUT ON GRUELLING 2011 DAKAR RALLY IN SOUTH AMERICA
The X-raid Team unveiled an exciting new cross-country motor sport programme to run and develop the MINI All4 Racing in international competition. Read More →
TEAM LEO INTERNET EXCELLS AT 2010 ROOF OF AFRICA IN LESOTHO
There were no shortage on experience, determination and the will to finish in Team LEO Internet when they tackled the 2010 Baboons Lesotho Sun Roof of Africa...
Ashley Haig Smith in his brand new Fiesta R2
Ashley Haigh-Smith and Hilton Auffray enjoyed a most impressive first day of testing in their new (the only right hand drive version in the world) R2 Ford Fiesta...
MEGANE RENAULTSPORT N4 RALLY CAR – SETTING A NEW STANDARD
Noted for its striking design and having won acclaim for the quality of its chassis and engine, Mégane Renaultsport 250 is now to give rise to a rally car,...
THE CITROËN C4 WRC: A CHAMPION CAREER IN PICTURES
The C4 WRC finished a sparkling four-year career on a high note with its 36th win in 56 rallies at the recent Wales Rally of Great Britain. During the 2010...




