Planet-F1 have managed to secure exclusive access to Michael Schumacher’s diary entries from the lead up to his Formula One comeback with Mercedes-Benz. Here’s a teaser: “It would be a strange scenery joining Jenson. I believe he had a poster picture of me on his bedroom wall as a teenager – in between Cindy Crawford [...]
The image above shows Fernando Alonso at the wheel of Ferrari’s 2009 F1 machine. Hmm, seems a bit odd, doesn’t it? Well, probably, but it is nothing more than a promo piece by major Spanish bank Santander. As you can see their name features prominently on the Ferrari’s front and rear wings. The image was [...]
Motorsport legend Walter Röhrl loves his new Porsche 911 GT3 so much he made this little video of himself with his car. He took his beloved GT3 to the Autodromo del Levante, in Italy’s south-east, for some one on one time. (It’s a nice looking track, actually.) Walter even got dressed for the occasion in [...]
Just before Christmas Audi knocked out a release saying their new A8 would soon feature Google Earth integration with its MMI navigation system. While that sounds kinda cool, a static image didn’t really cut the mustard. However, since then a video has been released along with a press statement from the Institute of Advanced Motorists [...]
Less than a day after MINI released a teaser video of their R60 Crossover model official-looking images have been leaked on the net. Kilometer magazine have posted up these three pics of the R60, which is understood to be badged as the Countryman. At this size the pics don’t confirm all details, however you can [...]
Wheels magazine announced today that the Volkswagen Golf VI has won their coveted Car of the Year award. Ged Bulmer, Wheels editor said, “The turbocharged, five-door hatch VW Golf range is outstanding. The Golf oozes sophistication, refinement and development—in an energetic package that comes with fundamentally good steering and balance.” The local award rounds out [...]
The award for the overuse of automotive camouflage this week goes to MINI who have gone way over the top in this official video release. Yes, the funsters at MINI HQ have had some fun with this one. Underneath all that crazy vinyl lies MINI’s new Crossover model. The R60 platform was first presented to [...]
Doing the “German Car Museum Tour” is on the “to do” list of most petrol heads. In relatively close proximity you have Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. While, further north, in Wolfsburg is the superb Autostadt, Volkswagen’s celebration of itself and its multiple brands. Stephen Williams from the New York Times is one guy lucky [...]
While out to dinner with a few mates a week or so back conversation turned AUSmotive. Specifically, I was soliciting opinions on how to further broaden its audience. One suggestion was to simply broaden the scope of manufacturers covered on said pages, with Kia being presented as one example. The suggestion was met with a [...]
Nissan will be hoping this is the view the new FIA GT1 field sees in 2010 after announcing four new GT-Rs will be taking part in the upcoming season. Nismo have signed agreements with UK-based Sumo Power GT and Swiss Racing Team, based in, well Switzerland. Each team will run a two car operation with [...]
Those of you who follow The European may have been wondering where I’ve been these last few weeks. Some speculated that I went to ground for suggesting Audi designers as lazy and had been stalked by some polo-necked hitmen sent out to crush my fingers in the tight and visually arresting shutlines of a new [...]
Carlos Sainz has avenged his disappointment from last year’s Dakar Rally on the way to headlining a clean sweep of the podium for the diesel powered Volkswagen Race Touraegs. It is the first time Volkswagen have claimed a one-two-three finish at the Dakar and follows their one-two result from the 2009 race. Sainz and co-driver [...]
Mark Webber has spent some time on the off-season trying his hand as a motoring hack. At least, that’s how it’s been presented in UK daily newspaper the Telegraph. Given the icy conditions it was little more than a bit of hit and giggle really. But, if you’re a hot hatch fan then of course [...]
It’s now approaching three years since the Top Gear Polar Special first went to air and the company behind the cars from the episode are giving you the opportunity to fill Jeremy Clarkson’s shoes. Reykjavik-based Arctic Trucks Experience are now offering a variety of self-drive tours around Iceland. You can choose from daily trips, 2-5 [...]
No, it’s not the Ferris Bueller car, but, to quote Yello, it’s “even more beautiful”. This is a 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet Pininfarina. It’s a stupidly long name for a car, but just look at it! Do 1960s cabrios get any better? There were only six short wheelbase 400 Superamerica Cabrio Pininfarinas ever made. [...]