Odds and ends
Ferrari 599 GTB goes up in flames on delivery drive
It was just another day in Martin Bullen's rather fortunate work life - driving a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, and getting paid to do it. Of course, he was driving it to the repair shop, but still, there are worse ways to make a living. And then, while stopped at a traffic light the car made a noise...
As fuel prices rise, hybrids pay off sooner
The price penalty for the added complexity of a hybrid drivetrain has always been a bit of a concern for those looking to not just save fuel, but to save money. In some... May 9, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
Ferrari launches site for new GT, 10 days until preview
Despite its position at the apex of consumer and motorsport automotive technology, Ferrari has largely shied away from doing serious business via the technological medium of... May 9, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
Brew your own fuel at home for $1 per gallon
If you're tired of paying through the nose at the bowser, a new U.S. company may have the answer for you when it comes to reducing fuel costs. E-Fuel Corp unveiled its latest... May 9, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Chinese use fake license plates to avoid speeding tickets
Using tactics that would make any TV crime boss proud, Chinese drivers are using electrically-operated license plate devices that either cover up the legitimate plate or swap... May 8, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
Lamborghini to open first retail store in Las Vegas
Supercar brands such as Ferrari and Lamborghini constantly have to deal with the conflict between boosting profits (usually by selling more cars) and retaining exclusivity... May 6, 2008 by Siddarth Raja
Cadillac prepping hybrid motorbike for L.A. Auto Show
The Los Angeles Auto Show is still half a year away but already we have details of what is likely to be one of the event’s standout attractions. In a recent interview... May 6, 2008 by Ralph Hanson
California man generates electricity from passing trucks
A man in California has devised an innovative method of generating ‘green’ power from passing trucks that drive up and down busy highways the world over. Inventor... April 30, 2008 by Ralph Hanson
ABS - saving lives for 30 years
Antilock braking systems (ABS) have been around for almost a century - first appearing in the 1920s for the aviation industry after being pioneered by French automobile and... April 29, 2008 by Siddarth Raja
Electric Bentley Continental DC wins Greenpower race
Bentley has shown off its green credentials with a win in the Greenpower Corporate Challenge that took place at a race circuit in Goodwood over the weekend. Bentley’s... April 29, 2008 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Faulty pumps overcharge consumers as fuel prices soar
As fuel prices continue to skyrocket to record highs, more and more consumers are increasingly becoming wary of just how much they are paying at the pump. But new reports in... April 28, 2008 by Ralph Hanson
VW accused of spying on Porsche with babyphone
Police in Germany are investigating a possible industrial espionage case involving Volkswagen spying on Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking. According to German media, VW personal... April 28, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann
Spirra S supercar unveiled at Beijing Motor Show
Asian-made and designed sportscars have long been some of the best in the business - from Nissan's Z and GT-R lines of cars to Toyota's famed 2000GT and Supra, the region has... April 28, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
Are laser traffic lights the way of the future?
Weather conditions and poor lighting can often combine to make crosswalks and intersections difficult to spot, especially at night, but Hanyoung Lee may have the answer with... April 24, 2008 by Nelson Ireson
UK councils considering school-run charge
Just when you thought there couldn’t be any other deterrents to vehicle ownership in the UK, what with all the congestion charges, speed cameras, parking tickets and... April 22, 2008 by Ralph Hanson
Street racers in Malaysia face the cane
Get busted for reckless driving or street racing in most countries and the worst punishment you’re likely to endure is to foot an expensive fine, possibly do a... April 21, 2008 by Ralph Hanson
It’s Finally Happened: Bugatti Veyron Joins Dubai Police Fleet 
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