31
May
Written by F1, Formula 1.
Posted in: Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton defends his style of driving after the explosive end to Monaco Grand Prix.
J.R. Hildebrand was less than half a mile from duplicating Trevor Bayne ‘s feat of a remarkable rookie win in one of America’s iconic auto races.
31
May
Written by Boston.com Cars.
Posted in: Auto News
General Motors says it will invest $88 million in a Cadillac factory in Lansing, Michigan.
31
May
Written by Boston Overdrive.
Posted in: Uncategorized
Tagged with Car Reviews
The new Explorer — with smaller engines and unibody construction — won’t blaze a new trail the way the original did, but it will make following that trail a whole lot more pleasurable.
31
May
Written by Eileen Aj Connelly, AP Personal Finance Writer.
Posted in: Auto News
Late payments on auto loans hit their lowest level since 1999 in the first quarter, providing more data that shows consumers have gotten a handle on their debt.
Kevin Harvick became the first NASCAR Sprint Cup driver to win three races this season and used the victory to jump three spots in the season standings.
31
May
Written by Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer.
Posted in: Auto News
Toyota production in Japan will recover to 90 percent of pre-disaster levels in June, faster than the world’s biggest automaker had projected and highlighting its power to bounce back from the supply disruptions caused by the March earthquake and tsuna…
The pressure on NASCAR to deliver an outstanding Coca-Cola 600 started to build before the garage even opened at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton has apologized to Formula One rivals Felipe Massa and Pastor Maldonado for calling them “ridiculous” in the aftermath of the Monaco Grand Prix.
JR Hildebrand lost $1.5 million in the last mile of the Indianapolis 500. He was leading the race heading into the final turn on the final lap when he went high to pass a slower car and slammed into the safety wall, allowing Dan Wheldon to win the 100-…
Sunday had elements of Indianapolis 500 race days of years past, with hot weather, heavy traffic and plenty of trouble outside the track for police to break up.
31
May
Written by Associated Press.
Posted in: Auto News
Tagged with eco
TORONTO — The chief executive officer of Chrysler and Fiat said yesterday that he and Canadian authorities have begun talking about purchasing Canada’s 1.7 percent ownership in Chrysler.
31
May
Written by Kathleen Pierce, Globe Correspondent.
Posted in: Auto News
Tagged with eco
While many of his co-workers walk as far as a half-mile from parking lot to office, Manish Puri pulls his Honda Accord into a spot about 50 yards from his desk in the IT department at Boston College. The reason for this rock-star treatment is sitting i…
31
May
Written by Boston Overdrive.
Posted in: Uncategorized
Tagged with Car Doctor
Q. I just finished reading your column about recycled motor oil. I’m a shade tree mechanic, and I’ve never considered using anything other than new lubes in my cars.
Dan Wheldon talks about winning the Indy 500: Dan Wheldon talks about what the Indianapolis Motor Speedway means to him and how he won his second Indy 500.
The 500 Cabriolet is identical to the new hardtop, save for a spiffy, folding curtain that slides along the side rails like the original 1957 “Cinquecento.”
Indy 500: Day has thrills but no chills Hot Wheels’ big jump is even bigger hit, but the hot temperatures take toll on fans Comments Indy 500 Hot Wheels World Record Jump: Tanner Foust, a professional stunt driver, drove the car down the ramp, reaching…
30
May
Written by F1, Formula 1.
Posted in: Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton takes step towards repairing damage done by apologising for comments in post-race interview.
30
May
Written by F1, Formula 1.
Posted in: Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton has defended his driving style after British driver received a 20-second penalty at Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix.
30
May
Written by Boston.com Cars.
Posted in: Auto News
The chief executive officer of Chrysler and Fiat said Monday he and Canadian authorities have begun talking about purchasing Canada’s 1.7 percent ownership in Chrysler.
30
May
Written by Boston.com Cars.
Posted in: Auto News
French automaker Renault says it has named a top executive of Nissan Americas as its chief operating officer — an effort to get past an embarrassing scandal over false accusations of espionage.
30
May
Written by F1, Formula 1.
Posted in: Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton was wrong, but he has apologised and we need him on the circuit, says David Coulthard.
New Zealander Jed Mildon has just pulled off the world’s first triple backflip on a BMX. It took Jed three months to train for the trick and the video shows the world what it is like from a first person point of view.
(via ESPN)
For ‘Chuck’ star, first trip to Speedway brings back memories of grandfather Comments What celebs love about the Indy 500: Celebrities talk about the Indy 500 during the parties leading up to and including Sunday’s race.
The Sauber Formula One team says Mexican driver Sergio Perez has been released from the hospital in Monaco.