Production models of the Aptera 2e (formerly known as Type-1), an all-electric vehicle with a range of 100 miles, were to have been delivered by the end of 2008. Instead, Aptera will build ?a small test fleet of?enhanced vehicles,? and now expects to launch volume production in October 2009.
While a number of NASCAR teams are scaling back and some are struggling to keep the doors open, one man believes it?s the perfect time to launch a new venture.
Lamborghini has been based in the village of Sant?Agata Bolognese, the complex includes a top-notch museum of Lamborghinis, from vintage cars to race cars to concept cars.
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. today announced the launch of its proprietary telematics system, Safety Connect. The all-new telematics system will be available on select Toyota models starting in late summer 2009, helping to bring its drivers an added peace of mind.
?He is stronger even than Lewis Hamilton; the two are equal in terms of raw speed, but Fernando has a lower propensity to make mistakes. He?s consistent, has a good rhythm inside the car and he?s intelligent.?
Due to unfortunate economic conditions, David Powers Motorsports and Caterpillar Inc. have reached a mutual agreement to end Caterpillar?s sponsorship of David Powers Motorsports and the Caterpillar Top Fuel team, effective immediately.
While a number of NASCAR teams are scaling back and some are struggling to keep the doors open, one man believes it?s the perfect time to launch a new venture.
Former NASCAR team owner Larry McClure expects to spend time in federal prison after agreeing to a guilty plea on tax charges.
Bowyer will share the behind-the-wheel duties with Jeff Burton and Stephen Leicht, who were announced in August as co-drivers for 2009. Burton and Scott Wimmer steered the No. 29 team to the 2007 owners? championship and finished fifth in the owners? standings last season
GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing and its team of champion drivers wrapped up a solid and successful three days of on-track activity at Daytona Test Days Monday as Jimmie Johnson turned the team?s fastest lap of the day in the final session of the test.
Gordon, who reportedly bought the land outside of Carbondale in 2006 for $9 million, was not even thinking of selling the land until MacDonald approached him. But over time he became convinced it was the thing to do, according to John Bickford, Gordon?s stepfather and business manager.
McQuagg had one win in 62 career starts?the Firecracker 400 on July 4, 1966, at Daytona International Speedway. His final race was the World 600 on May 26, 1974, at Charlotte Motor Speedway; he finished 32nd.
?He is stronger even than Lewis Hamilton; the two are equal in terms of raw speed, but Fernando has a lower propensity to make mistakes. He?s consistent, has a good rhythm inside the car and he?s intelligent.?
The owners of Donington Park, the venue for the 2010 British Grand Prix, face a challenge to raise almost 40 million in funding required to upgrade the track and facilities in time to host the race next year.
Instead of enjoying a well-deserved holiday, Kubica has used the offseason to put his expertise to good use and founded his own karting team.
Ferrari?s much-derided ?traffic lights? pit-stop procedure - one that potentially lost Felipe Massa the 2008 F1 crown - is to be given a reprieve in 2009, the Scuderia has confessed?
A glimpse into the jet-setting world and extravagant world of the McLaren Formula One boss Ron Dennis has been given by his personal air steward at an employment tribunal.
Red Bull Racing will give its 2009 car its track debut at Jerez in Spain on Monday 9 February, the team has announced.
A week since news first broke that they were on the verge of quitting the series, owing to the global economic crisis, an anonymous source has apparently revealed for the first time that it is ?under consideration?.
Following the recent break down in talks by the 125 and 250cc team to run the 2008 Kawasaki bikes in 2009, Aspar are working with Dorna, the championship organiser, on a deal to maintain a Kawasaki presence in the series.
Stories in Italian and Spanish media claim that the Japanese manufacturer has been forced into the withdrawal because of the global economic problems.
?We have had a great time here with the Stobart team and everyone has worked fantastically well together,? commented Rossi. ?I have really enjoyed this rally, especially when we got some fast times today and hopefully we will get a chance to work again together with Stobart.?
Valentino Rossi may be in the confines of a Ford Focus car at this weekends WRC Rally GB event, but the 2008 MotoGP World Champion will be recognisable to motorcycle fans due to his customary number 46s adorning the four wheeled machine.
The 25-year-old Anglo-American underwent a surgical procedure to remove the metal plates from his left ankle and left foot, inserted following his high-speed crash during practice for this year?s Dutch TT at Assen in June.
