Archive for June, 2008
Switch to ‘pedal power’
June 30th, 2008
By Bronwynne Jooste With yet another petrol price hike looming, a savvy local commuter has taken to a cheap, fuss-free form of transport that also keeps him fit.
Photos: Coulthard and Bourdais enjoy Bull event in Pamplona
June 30th, 2008
Coulthard and Bourdais enjoy Bull event in Pamplona
June 30th, 2008
David Coulthard and Sebastien Bourdais travelled to Pamplona for a special street demonstration. Ahead of the festivities of the Bull running both drivers took their own 'Bulls' to chase a number of crazy Spaniards through the narrow streets of Pamplona.
Championship lead means little to Massa
June 30th, 2008
Felipe Massa has taken the lead in the Formula 1 world championship standings. But according to the Brazilian Ferrari driver it means very little at the moment. Massa realizes there is still a long way to go for winning the 2008 F1 championship.
Button: British Grand Prix is something special
June 30th, 2008
Jenson Button is looking forward to his home Grand Prix weekend. Unfortunately for the Briton he is not in a position to race for victory at his home track but he hopes to give the fans something special this weekend at Silverstone.
Bourdais’ future in Formula 1 uncertain
June 30th, 2008
Sebastien Bourdais has said he hasn't got a clue what he will be doing in 2009. The Scuderia Toro Rosso driver has scored two points so far but has been over classed by his team mate Sebastian Vettel. "If I get fired then so be it," Bourdais said.
Thread of the Day: What’s the worst “image car” around?
June 30th, 2008
Whether accurate or not, it is often said that much can be inferred about a driver by the car they drive.
Hamilton determined to win at Silverstone
June 28th, 2008
It won't come as a surprise to hear that Lewis Hamilton can't wait for the British Grand Prix to get under way next week. The McLaren driver admits that his home Grand Prix is always something special and he has only one aim: winning in front of his home crowd.
It’s sorta like an SUV
June 28th, 2008
A look at the 2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i Base price: $52,500. As tested: $56,275. Type: Front-engine, all-wheel drive, four-passenger, mid-size sport utility vehicle.
German court blocks import of Chinese SUV
June 27th, 2008
A Munich car importer must stop selling a Chinese sport utility vehicle because its appearance is too similar to that of the BMW X5, a Bavarian court ruled Thursday.