Archive for August, 2010

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 now with added bling

This chrome-look Mercedes Benz SLS AMG GT3 was recently spotted in Hockenheim at the German Grand Prix. The added bling to the GT3 supercar was done to help promote the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Well, it stands out I guess. [Source: Mercedes-Benz Passion via The German Car Blog]

Ken Block stars in DiRT 3 promo

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Ken Block is back. Well, kind of. In the video promo you can see after the break it is a virtual Kenny getting up to mischief in his Ford Fiesta to promote upcoming rally game DiRT 3. The game is due for release in 2011 and is produced by Codemasters. It is the successor to [...]

A closer look at the Audi RS3 prototype

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Dutch website Autoliefhebber brings us some new and close up pics of the now familiar Audi RS3 test mule. We last saw pics of this prototype (note registration HN TT 342) back in June, with some video not long after. While there’s still nothing officially official coming from Audi we can learn a couple of [...]

2010 Hungarian GP – post-race press conference

1. Mark WEBBER (Red Bull), 1h41m05.571s 2. Fernando ALONSO (Ferrari), 1h41m23.392s 3. Sebastian VETTEL (Red Bull), 1h41m24.823s Q: Mark, a commanding win by the end of 70 laps. But it was probably the 43 you managed in your first stint that really set it up. Mark WEBBER: Yeah, that’s right. The start we always knew [...]

2011 Formula One calendar leaked in Hungary

At last weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix details of the 2011 F1 season were revealed, according to media reports. The leaked information shows a provisional 20 race calendar, with the inaugural Indian Grand Prix to be staged on 9 October. Bahrain maintains its hold on the opening race of the year and has been pencilled in [...]

VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster test

Those of you who think gullwing style doors are a bit passe might be interested to learn the Roadster version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is getting closer to a release. This video filmed at the Nürburgring shows the car in action. As with its tin top sibling the engine note is pretty special. Check [...]

2010 Hungarian Grand Prix in pictures

The 2010 Hungarian Grand Prix; Red Bull Racing’s 100th GP, Mark Webber’s 150th GP and his 6th career victory. The Aussie now leads the drivers championship and Red Bull have finally reached the top of the constructors tree. There’s seven races left in 2010, can Mark and RBR maintain the rage? Elsewhere, Michael drove his [...]

Ford Focus RS confirmed for Australia – $59,990

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Ford Australia have just confirmed they will be bringing the Focus RS down under. If you want to play with Ford’s extreme hatch you will need to pony up $59,990 plus on road fees and charges. It will be available in three colours; Ultimate Green, Performance Blue and Frozen White. The introduction of the Focus [...]

Mark Webber wins Hungarian GP

Mark Webber has just won an extraordinary Hungarian Grand Prix, in doing so he has reclaimed the lead of the 2010 world drivers championship. It was a fortunate turn of events that, in the end, delivered Webber a comfortable win from Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso and his Red Bull Racing teammate Sebastian Vettel. Vettel started the [...]