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Renault at Auto Shanghai 2017: Future Of Formula 1 With New Concept; Launches Espace; Adds Engine, Tech To Kadjar In China

Renault at Auto Shanghai 2017: Future Of Formula 1 With New Concept; Launches Espace; Adds Engine, Tech To Kadjar In China

SHANGHAI - April 19, 2017: At 2017 Auto Shanghai, Renault presents its flagship model Espace, which will go on sale in China in the second half of the year. Following the launches of Captur, Kadjar and New Koleos in 2016, Renault’s product offensive in China is gaining momentum with a comprehensive range of crossover ... Continue reading

2017 Chinese Grand Prix - Sunday

2017 Chinese Grand Prix - Sunday

Lewis claims first victory of 2017 with Valtteri sixth in topsy-turvy Chinese Grand Prix Lewis took his 54th Formula One victory today – his fifth at the Shanghai International Circuit, his first of the 2017 season and the third Grand Chelem (pole position, race win, fastest lap, leading every racing lap) of his F1 c ... Continue reading

Lotus Evora Sport 410 GP Edition salutes US launch

Lotus Evora Sport 410 GP Edition salutes US launch

the runaway success of Lotus’ return to North America, the legendary British Sportscar maker has unveiled a unique Evora Sport 410 in one of the company’s most famous liveries, as order books open for the sensational sports car in the US and Canada. Available in the new GP Edition colour scheme, as well a ... Continue reading

Holley EFI Race News: Barker Doubles Up in Gainesville, Massel Rules NMCA in Bradenton

Holley EFI Race News: Barker Doubles Up in Gainesville, Massel Rules NMCA in Bradenton

Two of the biggest names in door-car drag racing – Jeffrey Barker and Bruno Massel – are already racking up wins in 2017. Barker dominated Top Sportsman competition in Gainesville, Fla., on consecutive weekends, and Massel topped all challengers in the Holley EFI Factory Super Cars category at the NMCA Muscle Car M ... Continue reading

Nicholas Frankl F1 Report - 2017 is GO GO GO!

Nicholas Frankl F1 Report - 2017 is GO GO GO!

After the testing, the grandstanding, and the hot laps to impress the media and sponsors it all comes down to the beautiful metropolitan city of Melbourne, Australia. It would appear that against all odds - and my own judgment! - that Ferrari, who are celebrating their 70th birthday this month, and therefore under even ... Continue reading

Bernie Has Gone. Long live Bernie! 2017 And All That!

Bernie Has Gone. Long live Bernie! 2017 And All That!

F-1 Desk The Auto Channel Auto Central March 23, 2017; With Mr. E shuffled off into an honorary / advisory retirement role after the buyout of the commercial rights of the sport by John Malone, and the appointment of new CEO Carey, with Ross Brawn and Sean Bratches as support team, it’s worth a little reflection on t ... Continue reading

Freedom Autosport Earns Two Top Tens in Competitive Sebring 120

Freedom Autosport Earns Two Top Tens in Competitive Sebring 120

Freedom Autosport Earns Two Top Tens in Competitive Sebring 120* *The Mazda MX-5s faced numerous challenges at the historic circuit* ... Continue reading

Tire Rack Street Survival - 1000 Schools Visited By 2017

Tire Rack Street Survival - 1000 Schools Visited By 2017

National, nonprofit program is celebrating 15 years of educating teen drivers Greer, S.C. (March 9, 2017) – More than 2,800 teen drivers learned how to drive smarter and safer in 2016 thanks to Tire Rack Street Survival®, a national, nonprofit advanced teen driving program. In 2017, Tire Rack Street Survival will ce ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - February 20-26, 2017: Ghosn Goes French, Traffic Jammed, Money Talks, Camero Zooms and Paces, Tesla, Chrysler Recall,

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - February 20-26, 2017: Ghosn Goes French, Traffic Jammed, Money Talks, Camero Zooms and Paces, Tesla, Chrysler Recall,

* After eighteen years at the helm 62-year-old Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is stepping down. Ghosn came to Nissan in 1999 and became CEO shortly thereafter. ... Continue reading

Shell Ups Partnership With Penske Racing

Shell Ups Partnership With Penske Racing

Shell and penske forge the future of transport alliances Industry giants look to break new ground in the business of motorsports with term that goes beyond... in the lab, on the track, on the road and beyond geographical boundaries. ... Continue reading

New Top Gear Premiere Date - New Trailer Released

New Top Gear Premiere Date - New Trailer Released

NEW TOP GEAR TRAILER ANNOUNCES NEW BBC AMERICA PREMIERE DATE New Season Launches on New Night – Sunday, March 12 Watch Trailer: NEW DATE AND NIGHT: Announced today, BBC AMERICA will premiere the new season of Top Gear on a new date and night – Sunday, March 12, at 8/7c followed by after show Extra Gear. H ... Continue reading

Aston Martin Unleashes V8 And V12 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Editions +VIDEO

Aston Martin Unleashes V8 And V12 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Editions +VIDEO

With the 2017 FIA Formula 1 World Championship® set to kick off on 26 March, Aston Martin has unveiled its latest additions to the Vantage range; the V8 and V12 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Editions. These true collectibles have been created by the marque’s in-house personalisation service; Q by Aston Martin. ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - February 13-19, 2017: 52 66 50th 6%, Recalls, smart EV Only, RIP Bill

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - February 13-19, 2017: 52 66 50th 6%, Recalls, smart EV Only, RIP Bill

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - February 13-19, 2017: 52MPG Route 66 50th Anniversary Fatalities 6%, Recalls, smart EV Only, RIP Bill Baker ... Continue reading

MARK MOTORS SIGNS ROMAN DE ANGELIS FOR 2017

MARK MOTORS SIGNS ROMAN DE ANGELIS FOR 2017

MARK MOTORS SIGNS ROMAN DE ANGELIS FOR 2017 "Young Canadian driver set to run prestigious car series" Roman De Angelis set to join Mark Motors Racing in 2017 (Photo: Mark Motors Racing) February 15, 2017- Mark Motors has signed Roman De Angelis to their team for the 2017 season. ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Jan 23-29, 2017; Trump Meets Big Three, Wal-Mart A Birddog, F-1, NASCAR, Green, Auction i

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Jan 23-29, 2017; Trump Meets Big Three, Wal-Mart A Birddog, F-1, NASCAR, Green, Auction i

*The CEOs of Ford, GM and FCA, Mark Fields met with the new President Trump, Wal-Mart becomes Birddog, F-1, NASCAR, speed limit raised, ... Continue reading

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