2009 X Games Rally Car ride along

Filed under: Motorsports, Performance, Hatchback, Ford, Subaru

Kumho Fortis - What if a tire manufacturer made an electric SUV?

Filed under: Concept Cars, SUV, Technology, Design/Style, Alternative Fuel, Off-Road, South Korea

According to Korean tire manufacturer Kumho, our future may yet be filled with SUVs after all. Unlike yesteryear’s gas-guzzling behemoths, though, tomorrow’s multi-purpose automobiles will be fully electric and powered by lithium ion battery packs. Being a tire company, it comes as little surprise that Kumho’s Fortis concept… Continue reading

Spy Shots: Grand Bentley covered in camo before Pebble Beach unveiling

Filed under: Spy Pics, Sedan, Bentley, Misc. Auto Shows, Luxury

Like each large reveal of the past few years, Bentley has decided to dish out a series of teasers before unveiling its new model to the world. Thankfully, we’re only a few weeks away from the Grand Bentley’s debut at the Pebble Beach Concours

Pebble Preview: Gooding tests the market with Phil Hill’s Packard and a prince’s Duesenberg

Filed under: Convertible, Sedan, Auctions, Misc. Auto Shows, Ferrari, Luxury

Pebble Beach regular Gooding & Company will be bringing three special cars to this year’s auction and the vintage rides are said to carry not only the requisite pedigree, but are expected to be barometers of the classic vehicle market at a time when values are… Continue reading

VIDEO: In-car with Rhys Millen’s Hyundai Genesis Coupe at Pikes Peak

Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Videos, Hyundai

The 2009 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is a wild and crazy race where vehicles of all makes and classes traverse the 14,110-foot summit in the fastest possible time. Super drifter Rhys Millen took on the Peak this year with his RWD Hyundai Genesis Coupe, and he set a course record on… Continue reading

REPORT: Massa has no long-term injury, will likely race again

Filed under: Motorsports, Ferrari

Felipe Massa’s personal physician has given the racer the ideal prognosis yet, saying “He doesn’t seem to have a long-term injury,” and that Massa hasn’t suffered any eye damage. After the Brazilian’s 170 mph (275 kph) impact with a flying spring that came off Rubens Barrichello’s car during qualifying for the Hungarian GP, physicians were worried about keeping Massa alive, nevermind racing.

Now he is scheduled to leave intensive care this day, and could leave the hospital… Continue reading

REPORT: BMW debuting sustainable sports car concept in Frankfurt

Filed under: Concept Vehicles, Frankfurt Auto Show, Coupe, Europe, Technology, BMW

Busy, busy. BMW starts the day by leaving F1. And it looks like for lunch they’re bringing a green sports vehicle to the Frankfurt Auto Show. Maybe. According to Autotelegraf.nl, the new sustainable sports car concept will be inspired by the BMW M1 Hommage concept… Continue reading

SPOILER ALERT: Of Champions and Shadows at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix

Filed under: Motorsports, Europe

Jenson Button and his Brawn GP team cast a dominating shadow over the begin of this year’s Formula One World Championship, taking the checkered flag at six out of the seven races this season to take a commanding lead for the title. But as Button and Brawn cast a dark shadow over the competition, the skies over the paddock at this past weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix were darkened even…… Continue reading

REPORTS: Massa recovering but may never race again, Renault suspended for safety infraction [UPDATE]

Filed under: Motorsports, Ferrari, Renault

In a development mirroring countless racing movies, Felipe Massa’s doctors state that the hurt driver is showing progress in his recovery, but that he might never race again. The Brazilian pilot, who narrowly missed winning the title last year, was knocked unconscious on Saturday by a loose component off the vehicle of fellow countryman Rubens Barrichello - who coincidentally used to hold Massa’s seat at Ferrari - and taken to the hospital in Budapest. Even though Massa’s… Continue reading

Felipe Massa’s skull fractured by track debris during Hungarian GP qualifying

Filed under: Motorsports, Ferrari

Yesderday during Formula 1 qualifying in Hungary, Ferrari’s Felipe Massa suffered a life-threatening head injury when a spring from Reubens Barrichello’s car struck him in the helmet. As you’ll see in the ESPN video posted after the jump, the impact appears to knock the Brazilian unconscious; immediately after the incident, his vehicle simply drives straight into the runoff area and tire wall.

Massa was reportedly conscious when he arrived at the hospital, where he received a CT… Continue reading

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