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January 20, 2012

Watch an Aston Martin Cygnet drift in a car park [video]

Watch an Aston Martin Cygnet drift in a car park [video]

Perhaps not the most exciting drifting we've seen here on WCF. Nonetheless, it's not every day that you get to see a Toyota iQ, or perhaps even better, its Aston Martin Cygnet version drifting in a car park.
By Brian Potter Jan 20, 2012
Clever marketing installation sinks a Smart Fortwo into the pavement

Clever marketing installation sinks a Smart Fortwo into the pavement

Marketers in Switzerland have placed a clever advertising installation at the Zürich train station that have pedestrians taking a second look.
By Brian Potter Jan 20, 2012
BMW shows off their semi-autonomous driving system [video]

BMW shows off their semi-autonomous driving system [video]

BMW announced their ConnectedDrive Connect (CDC) semi-autonomous driving system back in August, but the company has just released a new video of it in action.
By Michael Gauthier Jan 20, 2012
Nissan Juke-R dusts Gallardo, Ferrari 458 and SLS AMG [video]

Nissan Juke-R dusts Gallardo, Ferrari 458 and SLS AMG [video]

The Juke-R takes on a Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari 458 Italia and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG on an improvised sprint track that is very short and dusty with impressive results.
By Brian Potter Jan 20, 2012
2012 Mercedes A-Class teased - debuts in Geneva [video]

2012 Mercedes A-Class teased - debuts in Geneva [video]

Mercedes has released the first teaser video of the 2012 A-Class, ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
By Michael Gauthier Jan 20, 2012
2013 Nissan GT-R pricing announced (US)

2013 Nissan GT-R pricing announced (US)

Nissan has announced U.S. pricing information for the 2013 GT-R. See how much it costs inside
By Michael Gauthier Jan 20, 2012
Ford Focus ST-R hits the track with Tanner Foust [video]

Ford Focus ST-R hits the track with Tanner Foust [video]

Ford has released a new promotional video for the Focus ST-R. See the footage inside
By Michael Gauthier Jan 20, 2012
2013 BMW 1-Series GT caught testing front-wheel-drive system

2013 BMW 1-Series GT caught testing front-wheel-drive system

The winter testing season is in top gear, the prototypes are coming thick and fast. The latest of these is the new 2013 BMW 1-series GT which has been caught here testing in the snow alongside a Mini prototype.
By Clinton Deacon Jan 20, 2012
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Roush Performance announce Ford F-150 tuning package

Roush Performance announce Ford F-150 tuning package

Roush Performance are best known for their work with the Ford Mustang, but they have decided to diversify and create a tuning package for the F-150.
By Clinton Deacon Jan 20, 2012
Turkish private equity firm to bid for Saab

Turkish private equity firm to bid for Saab

A new bid for the bankrupt Saab Automobile could be under way by Turkish private-equity firm, Brightwell Holdings.
By Brian Potter Jan 20, 2012
2013 Porsche Panamera facelift latest cold weather testing spy photos

2013 Porsche Panamera facelift latest cold weather testing spy photos

The new 2013 Porsche Panamera facelift was spotted again during cold weather testing in Sweden near the Arctic Circle.
By Brian Potter Jan 20, 2012
Porsche makes 100,000th Cayenne II

Porsche makes 100,000th Cayenne II

Porsche has announced the 100,000th second generation Porsche Cayenne has rolled off the production line in Leipzig on Friday. The production milestone also marks the Leipzig plant's 10 year anniversary.
By Brian Potter Jan 20, 2012
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe rendered speculation

BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe rendered speculation

BMW is in the fairly early stages of developing the Coupe and Cabriolet versions of the new 4-series, but has stopped speculation from gathering pace into what the Four-Door-Coupe variant may look like.
By Clinton Deacon Jan 20, 2012
MINI Baker Street & MINI Bayswater special editions revealed

MINI Baker Street & MINI Bayswater special editions revealed

As the 2012 Olympics approaches MINI has used the opportunity to promote its sponsorship with a couple of new special editions that are inspired by event's host.
By Clinton Deacon Jan 20, 2012
2013 Fiat Panda 4x4 caught in the snow

2013 Fiat Panda 4x4 caught in the snow

Most of the design details are available for all to see as engineers have refrained from wrapping it in too much camoflage.
By Clinton Deacon Jan 20, 2012
Hamilton summoned to Sutil's Munich trial

Hamilton summoned to Sutil's Munich trial

Lewis Hamilton has been summoned as a witness in the forthcoming Munich trial of his friend and F1 rival Adrian Sutil. It was expected the McLaren driver would have to appear, given the fact that - ...
By Motor1.com Team Jan 20, 2012
Schumacher not ideal teammate for Rosberg - Hill

Schumacher not ideal teammate for Rosberg - Hill

Nico Rosberg is not sharing his pit garage with the ideal teammate, according to 1996 world champion Damon Hill. On the face of it, the 26-year-old German might be regarded as one of the fastest dri...
By Motor1.com Team Jan 20, 2012
Trulli doubts Raikkonen to be fast on return

Trulli doubts Raikkonen to be fast on return

Kimi Raikkonen will not immediately set the F1 tracks alight in 2012, according to grand prix veteran Jarno Trulli. 2007 world champion Raikkonen, a winner of 18 races with top teams McLaren and Fer...
By Motor1.com Team Jan 20, 2012
Trulli admits Caterham toughest-ever challenge

Trulli admits Caterham toughest-ever challenge

Jarno Trulli has admitted that trying to get Caterham up to speed in formula one is the toughest challenge of his long formula one career. With 13 seasons, approaching a dozen podiums and a Monaco v...
By Motor1.com Team Jan 20, 2012
Verstappen released from jail on Friday

Verstappen released from jail on Friday

Former F1 driver Jos Verstappen will be released from jail in his native Holland on Friday, the German news agency SID reports. The 39-year-old, a former teammate to Michael Schumacher in the 90s, f...
By Motor1.com Team Jan 20, 2012
Valencia in F1 contract talks for 'different conditions'

Valencia in F1 contract talks for 'different conditions'

Valencia's regional president has confirmed he wants F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone to lower the fee for the European grand prix street race. We reported this week that Alberto Fabra, presiden...
By Motor1.com Team Jan 20, 2012
Austin venue to be finished in August - reports

Austin venue to be finished in August - reports

The scene of November's inaugural formula one race in Austin, Texas, should be ready for the US grand prix well ahead of time, according to media reports. The Italiaracing website claims that, in th...
By Motor1.com Team Jan 20, 2012
2012 Toro Rosso car ready for Jerez opener

2012 Toro Rosso car ready for Jerez opener

Toro Rosso has announced that its 2012 car will be ready to run on the opening day of official testing at Jerez next month. Red Bull's Italian-based rookie team said the Ferrari-powered TR7 passed t...
By Motor1.com Team Jan 20, 2012
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