Dani Pedrosa lead the last MotoGP race of the season, at Valencia, from start to finish and took first place, with Rossi and Lorenzo taking second and third respectively...MotoGP race results from Valencia:1. Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Team 46min 47.553 sec2. Valentino Rossi Fiat Yamaha Team 46min 50.183 sec3. Jorge Lorenzo Fiat Yamaha Team 46min 50.466 sec4. Colin Edwards Monster Yamaha Tech 3 47min 20.068 sec5. Nicky Hayden Ducati Marlboro Team 47min 22.138 sec6. Toni Elias San Carlo Honda ... Read Full Story
Carlos Ghosn says Renault and Nissan are now ready to move ahead with their Indian plans...At a recent World Economic Forum event in New Delhi, Carlos Ghosn, who heads Renault and Nissan, announced that the two companies are now ready to boost their India operations with renewed vigour. ‘All plans of expansion and capacity can be resumed with a much more solid understanding of how this crisis will end up,’ said Ghosn, who added that Renault’s new plant in Chennai will be ready by early-2010.A... Read Full Story
The new BMW 0-series hatchback could be out by 2012...Over the next 2-3 years, BMW might start building cars that are smaller than its current 1-series. This new series of vehicles – which BMW might call 0-series – comprise of front-wheel-drive hatchbacks which, in terms of size, would be similar to cars like the Honda Jazz and Hyundai i20.If BMW does build such a car, it would be based on the next-generation Mini platform and would compete with top-end, high-performance small cars. Three- an... Read Full Story
Here are the first 'official' pics of the much-anticipated Ducati Multistrada 1200, which seem to have been leaked out a day before the bike's official unveiling at this year's EICMA. Full details and better, high-resolution pics coming tomorrow...Via BMW Motos Read Full Story
It may not be very big on outright performance, but the new Aprilia Shiver 750 sure looks good...Pics of the 2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 are out and as with the new Dorsoduro, the new Shiver looks better than ever. No major changes here – a mildly revised fairing, 5mm lower seat height, different (lower) handlebars, slightly higher and more rear-set footpegs, wavy brake discs and a new paintjob is about it. The 750cc, 92bhp, 81Nm v-twin engine, with ride-by-wire tech and tri-mode (sport, touring ... Read Full Story
The 2010 Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory gets carbonfibre parts, forged aluminium wheels, Brembo brakes, adjustable Sachs fork and no ABS...Here are the first pics of the new Aprilia Dorsoduro Factory, which is still fitted with the earlier 750cc, 92bhp, 82Nm v-twin engine with ride-by-wire throttle control and three riding modes – sport, touring and rain – which let you customise the bike’s power delivery as needed. The steel tube trellis/aluminium beam frame also remains unchanged, though half of... Read Full Story
Chrysler will now modify its approach to Dodge, Ram and Jeep branded cars...The Chrysler Group has spelt out new strategy for its brands – Dodge, Ram and Jeep – which is aimed at boosting sales and market share. Among other things, Chrysler will look at ‘toning down’ Dodge’s ‘bad body’ image, start selling its trucks under a new, standalone Ram brand and increase focus on the fun-to-drive aspect rather than aggressive design. ‘All Dodge vehicles will represent lifestyles, not age groups or pr... Read Full Story
The UP Government has decided to exempt army personnel from paying VAT on car/motorcycle purchases...The Uttar Pradesh State Government has decided that Indian army personnel – those who are currently serving as well as those who are now retired – will be exempted from paying value added tax (VAT) when they buy a car or a scooter/motorcycle. While the UP State Cabinet took a decision regarding this move last week, the Government is expected to issue a detailed notification on Monday.While the... Read Full Story
Renault has announced it will launch a production electric car based on the Twizy Z.E. concept by 2011. The vehicle will be built in SpainRenault has announced that by 2011, it will start manufacturing an electric vehicle based on the Twizy Z.E. concept car, which was shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year. This vehicle, which is Renault’s vision of ‘sustainable urban mobility,’ will be produced in Spain.Renault, which is committed to launching a complete range of mass market EVs by 2011... Read Full Story
