2014 Ford Fiesta...

The upcoming 2014 Ford Fiesta is said to be a a huge facelift just so it belongs in the Ford family. It is said that the small Ford car is going to get the MyFord infotainment system installed.

The Fiesta is going to get a 6.5inch coloured touch screen mounted in the center stack to incorporate MyFord Touch. Other advancements given to the infotainment system include simplified voice recognition, which requires the driver to say less words to activate different voice commands, and simplified navigation controls, making it easier to input destinations into the navigation system.

Vettel crowned F1 World Champion for third consecutive year

Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel may have finished only sixth in a bizzare yet amazing Brazilian race on Sunday, as McLaren’s Jenson Button led the Ferraris of title rival Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa home, but it was enough to make him the first triple world champion since Michael Schumacher and also not to mention the youngest triple world champion.

Light drizzle made the start a bit difficult, but then Vettel was spun through 180 degrees in Turn Four as he was hit by Bruno Senna’s Williams, which then took out Sergio Perez’s Sauber.

McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton led Button in the early stages as Massa boiled through to snatch third place and then handed the place to Alonso on the fifth lap. But soon the conditions were bad enough for some to consider switching their slicks for Pirelli's intermediates.

Button began to press Hamilton, and as Alonso ran wide in Turn One, Nico Hulkenberg took third in his Force India. Button led the sixth lap by a hair from Hamilton, who quickly repassed, but by lap eight Button was back in control and on the tenth Hamilton pitted, together with Alonso and Vettel, for the intermediates.

As mayhem reigned in the pits, Button and Hulkenberg - both still on slicks - pulled out a 40s lead, and on the 18th lap the German moved ahead. But their advantage was negated by a safety-car intervention between laps 23 and 29 to clear away debris, handing their pursuers a lifeline.

On the restart on Lap 30 Hulkenberg pulled away, but Button had grained his front tyres and was repassed by Hamilton. The latter then set about reeling in Hulkenberg and snatched the lead on the 48th lap when the Force India twitched sideways. The conditions were beginning to worsen with more rain, however, and as the two leaders come across Raikkonen on the 54th lap, rejoining after a spin, and lapped runners Heikki Kovalainen and Timo Glock, Hulkenberg grabbed the opportunity to dive inside Hamilton as they crossed the line to start the 55th lap.

Unfortunately he then spun under braking for the Senna S, and hit Hamilton’s left-front wheel. The Briton’s last race for McLaren thus ended badly, and as Button resumed the lead Hulkenberg dropped back after being awarded a drive-through penalty for the incident.

There was more drama. Vettel pitted for medium tyres on the 52nd lap, then came back in on the 54th for intermediates, but the second time around the tyre warmer on the new right-front wheel proved reluctant to come off, costing him precious time.

So with 11 laps to go Button was 16s ahead of Massa, who had driven a heroic race in which he helped Alonso at every opportunity. He duly handed his second place to the Spaniard on the 62nd lap, as Vettel worked his way up to sixth behind team mate Webber, who’d lost time earlier with a half spin, and Hulkenberg.

When Vettel subsequently overtook Schumacher on the 64th lap, the points situation became 281 to 278. There was to be no miracle for Ferrari, after all. Vettel was the triple consecutive world champion.

But there was one more drama to be played out. It came when Paul di Resta crashed his Force India heavily in the final sector on the 69th lap, bringing the safety car out again. Di Resta was okay, and as the safety car pulled in again before the 71st lap was over, in accordance with the rules, the field crossed the line for the last time under the yellows.

Button was delighted with a book-end victory, while Alonso was philosophical in defeat and Massa emotional on his home ground in another race in which he could have outpaced his team leader.

F10 M5 GruppeM Carbon Fibre Air Intake

GruppeM Ram Air System epitomize the GruppeM philosophy of attention to detail. By replacing the factory air handling systems, increased airflow streams into the combustion chamber.

On the GruppeM intake for the BMW F10 M5, the factory ductwork and airboxes are replaced with heat-shielding carbon fiber with enhanced inlets to capture the maximum amount of air. Lower intake air temperatures carry higher concentrations of oxygen, allowing for more energetic explosions and producing more horsepower and torque. Of course, reliability is never sacrificed. High-efficiency, high-flow K&N air filter materials prevent contaminants from interfering with proper engine function. 

Studies in Japan showed that a previously installed and tested the F10 M5 GruppeM Ram Air System  had recorded peak gains of +15 HP and +30 lb-ft torque over the factory fitted air intake system.

Factory Air Intake and Filters

GruppeM Carbon Fiber and K&N Filters

Hamilton tops Sao Paolo Qualifying

It was neither Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull nor Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso that was into the top three qualifying positions for the title deciding Brazilian Grand Prix. Vettel qualified at a respectable 4th place while Alonso qualified at a lowly 8th position. Alonso would need some sort of miracle if he were to wrestle the F1 Champion Crown from Vettel.


The fastest during today’s wet session was McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton, who has shown an impressive return to form despite Vettel and Alonso undoubtedly trying their best. Hamilton’s fastest time was a blistering 1:12.458.

His team-mate Jenson Button wasn’t too far behind, having managed a fastest time of 1:12.513. Taking the third spot on the grid was Red Bull Racing’s other driver, Mark Webber, who managed a fastest time of 1:12.581.

Rounding out the top ten positions were Ferrari’s Felipe Massa at fifth, Williams’ Pastor Maldonado at sixth, Force India’s Nico Hulkenberg at seventh, Alonso at eight, Lotus’ Kimi Räikkönen at ninth and Mercedes-AMG’s Nico Rosberg at 10th.

The weather is supposed to deteriorate tomorrow, with a high chance of rain during the race, which could certainly change things up for drivers, especially for those not used to wet conditions.

Unfortunately for Alonso, nothing short of a miracle will see him crowned champion. Even if he wins the race, Vettel will need to come in at fifth or lower for the Ferrari driver to be champion. If he comes second, Vettel will need to come in at eighth or lower. And it gets worse after that.

Going into tomorrow’s race, Vettel has a total of 273 points versus Alonso’s 260. Räikkönen is a distant third with 206 points.

Red Bull Racing was awarded the title for the 2012 Constructors’ Championship at last week’s United States Grand Prix after amassing an unbeatable 440 points. The race for second is still alive, with Ferrari’s 367 points putting it just ahead of McLaren, which has 353 points.

We hope you enjoy the race, which is not only the last for the 2012 season, but perhaps also the last time Hamilton races for McLaren and most likely the last time we ever see the legendary Michael Schumacher in an F1 race.

Initial D Fifth Stage Trailer

The long awaited anime series that features the Hachiroku has been released. The long awaied Fifth stage of the ever popular anime series is now available on YouTube. Watch this trailer and get the feel for the new upcoming stage.

Audi R8 LMS Ultra Real Madrid Edition

To honor the special relationship between Real Madrid and Audi, the car brand presented a special version of their whooping 570hp R8 LMS Ultra racer sports car, carrying the name of the football club. During the presentation some of the Real football players were offered a co-pilot ride on the Jarama circuit, close to Madrid. Marc Gené and Miguel Molina were the guest pilots.
Next to the release of the special car and the rides, the players received their new own company car from Audi. Most of the players chose the Audi Q7 luxury SUV, while Cristiano Ronaldo opted for the R8 in road legal form. 

Insane 1000++ HP AUDI S3

One of the most insane Audi S3 there in. With 2.5 litre in line 5 cylinder engine, they managed to squeeze out almost 1000+ HP is an astonishing feat. 

BMW 5 series with minor facelift 2014

The BMW 5-Series Touring was photographed by a spy shot as it was going through its routine series of road test.
The lightly camouflaged prototype reveals some minor changes including new front and rear bumpers, restyled headlights and what seems to be an enlarged grille. The taillights could also have a new design, but we can't be sure quite yet.
Engine options could carryover, but speculation has suggested the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder could have an increased output of 316 bhp (235 kW).
The 2014 BMW 5-Series is expected to be launched next spring, so look for a possible unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show.

Proton Preve R3 makes MSS debut

Proton Preve R3 makes its debut at the Malaysian Super Series (MSS) on the 3rd of November 2012.
Proton Motorsports is considering a switch from the Satria Neo R3 model to the current Proton Preve R3. Proton Preve was only launched last year and was a breath of fresh air in Proton's production line.

Honda N-One, mini contender?

Honda has unveiled the latest addition to its Japan-only N Series of mini-vehicles, the N-One sporting an economy-minded 660-cc engine.

But the focus of the Japanese automaker’s N-One is a spacious cabin with seating for four  person (not necessarily adults) with a lightweight, yet rigid body. Those looking for some luxury can opt for the N-One Premium model which comes with a high-quality exterior and interior “beyond those of any models in the mini-vehicle category,” according to Honda.

Though actual performance figures weren’t revealed, the N-One comes with either a 660-cc DOHC naturally aspirated engine, or a 660-cc DOHC Turbo  powerplant. Both engines are mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Despite not announcing horsepower and torque figures, Honda says that the N-One Turbo has comparable performance to a vehicle with a 1.3-liter in the class.

The N-One is available in front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive configurations with pricing starting at around $14,300 (1,150,000 yen) based on today’s conversion rates, while a top-of-the-line four-wheel drive N-One starts at around $21,200 (1,707,750 yen)

Kimi the Ice Man is back on Podium

Kimi Raikkonen is back ont the Formula One podium once again with his first Formula One victory for more than three years by taking the chequered flag at the end of an incident-packed Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
As a name in Formula One - bearing in mind the team has gone through various guises and owners in recent times - this was Lotus' first triumph since the 1987 USA East Grand Prix in Detroit.

Raikkonen, who inherited the lead after McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was forced to retire on lap 20 with an electrical failure on his McLaren, becomes the eighth different driver to win a race this year.
Hot on Raikkonen's heels was Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, who has only managed to cut the gap to title rival Sebastian Vettel by three points to 10.
That was following a stunning drive from the pit lane to third by the 24-year-old German.
It was exhilarating stuff throughout the 55 laps, from the first corner, through two safety car sessions, to the end.
Messages to Raikkonen during the race were met with dismissive comments so typical of the Finn as at one stage he said: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Following his 19th career win, asked as to how he felt at triumphing in a race again, the 'Iceman' simply said: "Not much really."
Pressed for a response from David Coulthard, Raikkonen added: "I'm very happy for the team. It's been a hard season, not an easy time, but hopefully this gives us more belief.
"I hope this can turn the tables and give us many more wins, if not this year then for next year."
Team principal Eric Boullier said after last Sunday's Indian Grand Prix that he felt the elusive win for his team would have to wait until next year.
But seven days later Boullier was ecstatic as he said: "Oh my God! Those last few laps were the longest of my life.
"This means a lot. It's the reward for everybody at Enstone after a tough three years. I am very happy for everybody at the factory.
"We missed out at the start of the season, which was frustrating, so I'm relieved for everybody."
Alonso was content with second, despite the proximity of Vettel, and said: "I'm very happy. We were not super competitive this weekend.
"We had to fight through the laps, then we had a good strategy that gave us a chance for the victory, but second was the maximum."
Vettel, who swore twice during his questioning, was initially asked whether he believed he could be on the podium after starting from the pitlane.
With a smile, he replied: "Yes, I did to be honest with you.
"After the first couple of laps the target was drifting. I had a messy start and damaged the front wing.
"During the first safety car there was a big mistake from Daniel (Ricciardo), but after that it was either full attack or nothing.
"The second safety car helped, then I had a nice fight with Jenson. It was a thrilling grand prix, up and down all the time."
Asked about being so close to now winning his third world title, he said: "There are still two races to go.
"We saw how things can change yesterday [Saturday] (when he was penalised for a fuel irregularity). There was a chance we could screw it up, but we didn't do that."
Lap one was one to forget for Force India as Nico Hulkenberg was involved in a turn-one collision with Williams' Bruno Senna.
With a broken front-right suspension Hulkenberg was immediately ruled out of the race, whilst the incident also hurt team-mate Paul Di Resta as he punctured a tyre and dropped to the back of the field.
It also resulted in Mercedes' Nico Rosberg requiring a new front wing, whilst the Lotus of Romain Grosjean was also forced to pit.
All that swiftly elevated Vettel up three positions, but approaching the turn at the end of the longest straight in F1 on the first lap, he lost the right front-wing endplate after being clipped by Senna.
That proved significant, for although he was able to continue, during a safety car period when Rosberg hit and flew over the slowing HRT of Narain Karthikeyan on lap nine, he was involved in a minor incident.
Running behind Toro Rosso's Ricciardo, Vettel was forced to brake sharply to avoid contact with the Australian down the straight, hitting a polystyrene 'DRS' sign and further damaging the front wing.
The team then decided immediately to change the wing, as well as switching him on to a fresh set of soft tyres, asking him to stretch them to breaking point with a possible 42-lap run.
As Vettel cut his way through the field, others fell by the wayside, initially Hamilton on lap 20 as an electrical failure saw him grind to a halt.
It meant for the second time in four years at this track, and second time in five races this season, Hamilton was forced to retire whilst leading.
There was a consolation hug from team principal Martin Whitmarsh once Hamilton made his way back to the pit wall, but it will have been of little solace.
From a near-certain victory position, Hamilton then watched this crazy race continue to unfold, with the most of the action surrounding Red Bull's Mark Webber.
The Australian was involved in a turn 11 collision with Williams' Pastor Maldonado on lap 22, and then a few laps later with Felipe Massa in his Ferrari.
Despite the stewards investigating, with the four-man panel including British Racing Drivers' Club president Derek Warwick, they decided both were racing incidents that did not warrant penalty.

It was third time unlucky, however, for Webber on lap 39 as he was part of a four-way scrap for fifth involving Di Resta, Sauber's Sergio Perez, Grosjean and Webber.
Di Resta initially tussled with Perez, sending the Mexican off the track, but in returning, McLaren-bound Perez then collided with Grosjean who in turn struck Webber.
Following another swift investigation from the stewards they decided to hand Perez a 10-second stop-go penalty for causing a collision and forcing another driver off track.
All that had come one lap before Red Bull decided Vettel did require another set of tyres, but bringing him out in clean air in fourth as he had climbed as high as second.
The Perez-Grosjean-Webber smash brought the safety car out for a second time, further aiding Vettel's cause because with three laps remaining he finally squeezed past Button to claim third.
Ahead of him, Alonso managed to get within a second of Raikkonen, but never close enough to make a pass, so settling for second.
Behind the leading quartet were Maldonado, Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi, Massa, Senna, Di Resta and Ricciardo.
As for the constructors' championship, with Ferrari collecting 24 points and Red Bull 15 from this race, the gap is now 82, with only 86 available.

Insane Speed 206km/h in Rallying

I am pretty sure that Formula 1 and NASCAR drivers reach much higher average speeds than their motorsport counterparts in the World Rally Championship and other rally challenges, but it's one thing racing on a professional circuit with all the safety precautions that come with it, and another to do so on unpaved paths in the wild.
If you are willing to let your ears take some abuse (or just lower down the volume if you don't feel up to the task), you can enjoy a crazy ride in a Peugeot 206 racer driven by Beppo Harrach at the Waldviertel Rallye in Austria.

The 33-year old Austrian Rally Champion (in 2011) navigates through an extremely tight path in a forest reaching speeds of up to 227km/h (141mph at 1 minute and 9 seconds into the video).