Archive for August, 2009

One-off A.R.T Mercedes G55 for Prince of Abu Dhabi

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 3:11 by Arman Barari No Comments

Mercedes G55 AMG is a superb vehicle with a certain charm you won’t find in any other car. But when you are the prince of Abu Dhabi, a regular G55 is no where near enough to phase you! So you order a one-of-a-kind version of the car to a highly prestigious tuner. That’s exactly what [...]

This was posted under category: Mercedes Benz, Tuning, featured Tags: A.R.T, G55 AMG, Mercedes G-Class

Ferrari 458 Italia is now online!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 2:33 by Arman Barari No Comments

Ferrari’s new jaw-dropping GT will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, but more details of it will be revealed before that. That’s why Ferrari has launched a dedicated mini-site for the 458. The F430 replacement is an engineering marvel, its 4.5 liter V8 engine develops 570hp and 540 nm of torque, [...]

This was posted under category: Ferrari Tags: Ferrari, Ferrari 458 Italia

Nissan GT-R in Nurburgring fire department!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 2:20 by Arman Barari No Comments

Nissan GT-R has now become a Nurburgring local as a specially equipped version of the car is handed over to the Ring’s officials as the rescue vehicle! Nissan GT-R ‘Rapid Response Vehicle’ has a fire retardant tank where the car’s backseats used to be, and it comes with hose and reel in the trunk! Also [...]

This was posted under category: Nissan Tags: Nissan, Nissan Gtr, Nurburgring

V8 Supercars might come to Abu Dhabi in 2010

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 1:58 by Arman Barari No Comments

Like the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain, the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi, which is currently under development, will host numerous international events alongside its F1 grand prix as the main venue. One possible racing series which is likely to come to the capital is Australian V8 Supercars. If it happens, then they will have [...]

This was posted under category: Middle East, Motorsport Tags: Abu Dhabi, V8 Supecars, Yas circuit, Yas Island

Williams rejects Schumacher test request

Monday, August 3, 2009 13:34 by Arman Barari No Comments

When it was confirmed that Michael Schumacher will take Massa’s position in Scuderia Ferrari for the upcoming race in Valencia, since it’s not legal for teams to have in-season tests, Ferrari asked FIA and FOTA for permissions so Schumi can have a one-off test with the 2009 F60 car before the actual event. FOTA said [...]

This was posted under category: Formula1 News Tags: Ferrari, Formula 1, Michael Schumacher

JMS bodykits for Ford Focus

Monday, August 3, 2009 7:54 by Arman Barari No Comments

JMS has come up with another nice styling package, as usual for a European hatchback, this time for 2008 Ford Focus and Focus ST. JMS’ kit of front lip, rear apron and side skirts is completed by H&R lowering springs and Stoffler Autotechnik exhaust system which in ST model adds 5 to 8 hp as [...]

This was posted under category: Ford, Tuning Tags: Ford, Ford Focus, Ford Focus St, JMS Bodykit

Felipe Massa’s first interview after crash

Monday, August 3, 2009 7:35 by Arman Barari 1 Comment

Today Felipe Massa discharged from AEK hospital in Budapest where he went under a surgery as a result of his crash during the Hungarian Grand Prix. Fortunately he is now fully recovered and is heading back to Brazil to join his family. Before leaving the hospital though, he gave an interview to Ferrari website, and [...]

This was posted under category: Formula1 News Tags: Felipe Massa, Ferrari, Formula 1