Transcript of the pre-event press conference organised by the FIA for the 2021 Secto Rally Finland FIA World Rally Championship Present: Kalle Rovanperä – Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Craig Breen – Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT Gus Greensmith – M-Sport Ford WRT Esapekka Lappi – RTE-Motorsport Q: Kalle, a dominant win on the Acropolis Rally. Has … Read more
BMW Group Plant Dingolfing is piloting a new overspray-free painting process that allows several paint colours to be used and designs to be applied without stencils or masking the vehicle. The highly innovative application method not only increases the degree of individualisation for customers, but also contributes to sustainability by reducing waste and energy consumption. … Read more
Kuwait’s Mohammed Jaffar Meshari, Saudi Arabia’s Haitham Al-Tuwaijri and Qatar’s Ahmed Al-Kuwari led the motorcycle, quad and SSV categories after the opening super special stage of the Qatar International Baja at Semaisma on Thursday afternoon. The fifth round of the FIM Bajas World Cup officially got underway at the new Al-Bayt stadium in Al-Khor, before … Read more
To all intents and purposes, the Giulia GTA is now a collector’s car. Presented to the international press last May, the 500 numbered units have all now been sold to customers from all over the world, including significant numbers from China, Japan and Australia, making it a commercial success on an international level. A story … Read more
The Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2021 – is delighted to announce that Saudi Telecom Company (stc) will be the title partner of the first ever Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which will take place on the brand-new Jeddah Corniche Circuit on the … Read more
SEAT S.A. remains committed to electrifying Spain, as demonstrated at this year’s Automobile Barcelona. The company’s presence at this motor show coincides with the planned international launch of the CUPRA Born, the brand’s first 100% electric vehicle, which will hit the market from November. As explained by SEAT S.A. President Wayne Griffiths at the presentation … Read more
The Bugatti Bolide1, first revealed in 2020 as the most extreme Bugatti ever created by the French luxury marque, and later confirmed for a limited run production at Pebble Beach 2021, has been named the world’s most beautiful hypercar. During the 36th Festival Automobile International in Paris, an expert jury of design professionals awarded the … Read more
Officials at the Kuwait International Motorsport Club (KIMC) have confirmed that the 26th Kuwait International Rally will be the fifth round of the 2021 FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) on November 11th-13th. Kuwait’s premier rally has not taken place since 2018 and is now running under the supervision of a new organising committee with … Read more
The Jaguar XF will demonstrate its exceptional performance and exhilarating driving dynamics in a thrilling chase sequence in the new James Bond film No Time To Die in cinemas 07 October in the region. Filmed in Matera, Southern Italy, two XF saloons weave through the narrow, twisting city streets, driving across piazzas and down cobbled … Read more
Today’s connected cars have extraordinary capabilities, packed with a range of buttons, switches and apps which are driven by data. But have you ever wondered how much your car knows about you? A brand new report by Confused.com can reveal which car manufacturers know the most about you, with the brand leader of intelligence Tesla … Read more