‘Extras’ News

Danica Patrick NASCAR 2010 deal likely soon

Danica Patrick NASCAR 2010 deal likely soon

Friday, November 6, 2009 8:43

Danica Patrick will likely sign up for NASCAR, and hey, here is a photo gallery!

Toro Rosso replaces Sébastien Bourdais with Jaime Alguersuari

Toro Rosso replaces Sébastien Bourdais with Jaime Alguersuari

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 19:07

Frenchman Sébastien Bourdais has left Toro Rosso and the team will replace him with a promising teenager Jaime Alguersuari. He is just 19 years old, and now will become the youngest driver in the Formula one history.

Jenson Button wins Australian GP 2009

Jenson Button wins Australian GP 2009

Sunday, March 29, 2009 8:08

Hey, aren't you surprised? Jenson Button, languishing somewhere in the middle of the grid last season, has taken a surprise win for the Bran GP F1 team at Melbourne, at the Australian GP.

Bernie Ecclestone Forces USF1 To Change Name USGPE

Sunday, March 8, 2009 6:35

Bernie Ecclestone Forces USF1 To Change Name USGPE

Danica Patrick 2009 Sports Illustrated bikini poster at 7-Eleven stores

Danica Patrick 2009 Sports Illustrated bikini poster at 7-Eleven stores

Thursday, February 19, 2009 9:56

If you buy the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, you can take home a Brand Graphiti peel-and-stick poster of IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick, wearing a teeny-weeny white bikini.

MetroKing Taxi cabs for US cities

MetroKing Taxi cabs for US cities

Sunday, February 1, 2009 17:38

This is no beauty we are talking about - but at least, the recently unveiled Metro Taxi has put some thought into what Americans would like in a metro taxi cab.

Ferrari’s 2009 F1 car F60 illegal, say team chiefs

Friday, January 23, 2009 19:31

Toyota's technical directors have questioned the legality of Ferrari F1 car for the 2009 F1 World Championships, the F60.

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Hyundai Genesis is North American car of the Year 2008

Thursday, January 15, 2009 16:10

  The luxury car mart foray by Hyundai has proved meaningful, with the car maker's Genesis model being picked for the North American Car of the Year Award. The South Korean automaker's first North American Car of the Year award came as a big applause for the company.

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Ferrari F60, 2009 Formula One challenger car launched: Photos

Ferrari F60, 2009 Formula One challenger car launched: Photos

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 15:21

In a bid to reclaim the driver's title that Felipe Massa lost to Lewis Hamilton in the final race of last season, Ferrari has rolled out its F1 car for the 2009 season. It may be recalled that Felipe Massa lost the 2008 championship by one point to Lewis Hamilton last season.

Lenovo, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes in pact for 2009 Formula One season

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 13:50

Kickstarting a technology alliance, computer maker Lenovo has joined hands with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes to forge a partnership ahead of the 2009 Formula 1 season.

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Nissan NV200 van ready

Monday, January 5, 2009 17:11

Japanese major Nissan Motor has readied its all-new NV200 compact van, which boasts of the best in class cargo efficiency.

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Tata brand on Ferrari F1 cars in 2009 season

Saturday, December 20, 2008 19:40

In a spectacular deal that would showcase an Indian brand on the Ferrari, the Tatas have been chosen as the new sponsor of Ferrari's 2009 Formula 1 racing cars.

A million spectators for Volvo Ocean Race Stopover at Kochi

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:12

Nearly a million people have reportedly arrived in Kochi to witness the 14-day stopover of the famed Volvo Ocean Race at the port city. Kochi, during the fortnight, ensured its place in tourism history as the first Asian and Indian Stopover ever.

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Honda leaves Formula One, F1 team on sale

Friday, December 5, 2008 18:41

The slowdown in the global economic scenario has forced Japanese automaker Honda to pull out of Formula One.

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Volvo Ocean Race 2008 fever gets started in Kochi

Sunday, November 30, 2008 16:35

Kochi, which is all decked up for the prestigious India stopover of the acclaimed Volvo Ocean Race 2008,  saw the first arrival in the form of Ericsson 4 on Sunday.

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Kerala’s Kochi gets ready for Volvo Ocean Race 2008 stopover

Sunday, November 30, 2008 6:49

The much-awaited Kochi stop over of the Volvo Ocean Race is just round the corner. The yachts are expected in Kochi on November 29 and 30, three days prior to the stopover start date of December 3.

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Chopped Cars – not what you expect!

Chopped Cars – not what you expect!

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 14:11

Car accidents are nothing to make fun of - as anybody who has been in accident would know with extreme clarity. Side impacts are the worst kind of accidents. Even luxury cars struggle to get decent ratings. Deaths are almost too easy. These are cases where the impact was to the side or middle of a car.

Skoda brings spruced up Octavia to Paris show

Monday, October 13, 2008 18:55

The Paris Motor Show will see Skoda Auto showcase a spruced up version of the popular Octavia. The Octavia which has already earned a name as a best seller from the Skoda stables, has been given a face lift by incorporating a powerful design. The modern day Octavia has been spruced ...

Who will be the winner of the Singapore F1 night race?

Sunday, September 28, 2008 10:12

The first ever night race of Formula One will begin at Singapore in a few hours time. Felipe Massa is on pole, Lewis Hamilton who is one point ahead of him in the championship stakes is right behind him, and behind him is Kimi Raikkonen, whose chances of winning the championship this year are all but gone.

Freightliner PH37ACmi PowerHaul diesel locomotive at InnoTrans 2008

Freightliner PH37ACmi PowerHaul diesel locomotive at InnoTrans 2008

Friday, September 26, 2008 8:26

Freightliner will reveal its new PH37ACmi PowerHaul diesel locomotives at the world's largest rail exhibition, Innotrans 2008, held in Berlin.

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InnoTrans 2008: Bombardier TALENT2 train and ECO4 tech

Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:58

InnoTrans 2008, which got underway on September 23 in Berlin, has showcased many an innovative rail product. Making its presence felt is Bombardier Transportation with as many as seven vehicles on display.

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2009 Yamaha XJ6 diversion – FZ6R in the US – photo gallery

2009 Yamaha XJ6 diversion – FZ6R in the US – photo gallery

Saturday, September 13, 2008 7:48

Yamah's 600 cc contendor, the 2009 XJ6 Diversion is almost here.

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2009 Star Yamaha V-Max photo gallery

2009 Star Yamaha V-Max photo gallery

Sunday, September 7, 2008 11:49

The 2009 Star VMax motorcycle is here. The new monster cruiser (wonder why they call it a cruiser!) is powered by an al-new 1679cc liquid-cooled V4 engine which produces 197.4 hp at 9000 RPM at the crankshaft and and 123 lb-ft of torque.

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2009 Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR with optional ABS: Photo gallery

2009 Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR with optional ABS: Photo gallery

Saturday, September 6, 2008 10:13

I am sure most of you have already heard about the latest Fireblade motorcycle from Honda, the one with ABS. Official photos of the 2009 Honda Fireblade with ABS have now been released by Honda, take a look.

Jeep on top among 4×4s in UK

Thursday, September 4, 2008 13:07

  Among the 4x4s in Britain, Jeep is on top. The British 4x4 Magazine, which reviewed as many as 67 vehicles for its ‘4x4 Of The Year’ awards, picked Jeep as winner in three categories.

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Citroen Grand C4 Picasso charms UK women

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso charms UK women

Thursday, September 4, 2008 8:57

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Danica Patrick eyes Detroit Indy Grand Prix podium position

Friday, August 29, 2008 19:08

Danica Patrick  will once again take a shot at a podium position in the Detroit Indy Grand Prix presented by Firestone, Round 16 of the 2008 IndyCar Series.

Hinckley T37 new picnic boat unveiled

Hinckley T37 new picnic boat unveiled

Friday, August 29, 2008 19:07

The Hinckley Company took the wraps of its new refurbished T37 picnic boat on August 21, 2008.

Emily Miller first woman to win Desert off-road race?

Emily Miller first woman to win Desert off-road race?

Saturday, August 23, 2008 6:37

The Best in the Desert (BITD) TSCO Vegas to Reno race will start on August 22, 2008. Hummer's team driver Emily Miller will be the first woman to compete in the 457-mile punishing race, through the desert of Nevada. Miller will pilot the #4110 stock class HUMMER H2 SUV with a navigator, Jack Povey.

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Mazda Biante minivan sales soar in Japan

Mazda Biante minivan sales soar in Japan

Friday, August 22, 2008 17:28

Mazda's new Biante minivan is turning out to be popular in Japan with the vehicle more than doubling the sales target in its first month of sales.

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