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First Infiniti Q50 rolls off the assembly line

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:28:31 +0800

The first production model of the highly anticipated Infiniti Q50 premium sports saloon rolled off the assembly line at Tochigi at an official ceremony presided over by Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., and Johan de …

Pedrosa wins in France, takes MotoGP lead

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:20:08 +0800

Honda's Dani Pedrosa won the French MotoGP at Le Mans on Sunday from a hobbling Cal Crutchlow to take the lead in the world championship standings.

Marquez on pole in France

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:15:44 +0800

Spain's world championship leader Marc Marquez will start on pole in Sunday's French MotoGP on the Bugatti circuit at Le Mans after coming out on top in Saturday's qualifying.

Asia shares rise, led by Tokyo on economy hopes

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:08:06 +0800

Asian shares mostly rose on Friday, led by fresh gains in Tokyo on growing expectations for Japan's economic recovery on the back of its new government's economic measures.

Honda to return as F1 engine supplier in 2015

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:21:39 +0800

Japanese automaker Honda said Thursday it will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren in a bid to revive their championship-winning partnership.

Honda 'to announce Formula One comeback'

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:36:41 +0800

Honda are expected to announce shortly they will return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to British team McLaren to revive their championship-winning partnership, a company source said Wednesday.

Singapore's Ng 'to bid to head IOC'

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:54:41 +0800

Singapore's Ng Ser Miang looked set to challenge to become the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, with officials saying an announcement was imminent.

Ecclestone facing bribery charges - report

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:13 +0800

Formula One mogul Bernie Ecclestone faces charges in Germany relating to a bribery case, the daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported Tuesday.

Sato sets IndyCar points pace as 500 looms

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:48:54 +0800

Japan's Takuma Sato, a last-lap crash victim while battling for the lead in last year's Indianapolis 500, comes back this year with a historic victory and the IndyCar season points lead.

Red Bull leads attack on Formula 1 tyre failings

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:57:39 +0800

Red Bull team boss Dietrich Mateschitz on Monday launched a scathing attack on the current state of Formula One, amid widespread calls for a return to hard-wearing tyres after the Spanish Grand Prix was marred by multiple pit stops.

Branson serves as AirAsia stewardess after losing bet

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:26:01 +0800

British billionaire Richard Branson strutted his stuff as an AirAsia flight attendant Sunday -- complete with fishnet stockings and figure-hugging red pencil skirt.

Sailor's death clouds America's Cup future

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:03:28 +0800

America's Cup officials pressed ahead with their probe of the capsizing of a catamaran that killed Briton Andrew Simpson, seeking answers to keep world sailing's most prestigious event afloat.

Nicole Scherzinger ‘feels pressure from Lewis’

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 +0800

Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly feeling under pressure to turn down The X Factor UK by Lewis Hamilton.

Heavy hitters return for Riviera film fest

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:06:52 +0800

The Coen Brothers, Roman Polanski and Steven Soderbergh return to the Cannes Film Festival from Wednesday, with a string of younger talents snapping at their heels in the race for the coveted Palme d'Or.

Tyres are 'biggest challenge' - Red Bull

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:58:28 +0800

Formula One's leading teams face a race against time to understand the latest generation of Pirelli tyres this weekend when they return to action at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Pedrosa wins Spanish Motorcycling Grand Prix

Sun, 05 May 2013 21:01:27 +0800

Spanish rider Dani Pedrosa gained his first win of the season on Sunday winning the Spanish MotoGP.

Lorenzo claims pole in Spain's motorcycling Grand Prix

Sat, 04 May 2013 23:57:12 +0800

Spanish world champion Jorge Lorenzo will start on pole for Sunday's Spanish MotoGP Grand Prix in Jerez as he pipped compatriots Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez in Saturday's final qualifying session.

Volvo announces greener motoring breakthrough

Sat, 04 May 2013 07:07:46 +0800

Volvo's kinetic energy recovery system promises more power, greater acceleration and better fuel economy.

Lorenzo fastest in Spanish practice

Sat, 04 May 2013 00:54:32 +0800

Jorge Lorenzo, on a Yamaha, was fastest after the first two free practice sessions for Sunday's Spanish MotoGP in Jerez on Friday.

Stingray to set pace at Indianapolis 500

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:21:05 +0800

The all-new Corvette Stingray will be the official Pace Car for the 2013 Indianapolis 500 race making it the 12th time that a Corvette has done so. The all-new seventh generation 2014 Corvette Stingray will serve as the pace car …

Infiniti-ly Hong Kong

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:05:26 +0800

With the kind of sophisticated style that only Hong Kong can produce, premium car brand Infiniti opened its first showroom in Hong Kong last week. Called Infiniti Gallery, the ultra-luxurious showroom is situated in the heart of Hong Kong's commercial …

Winehouse documentary to feature unseen footage of singer

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:50:53 +0800

A documentary on the life of tragic British singer Amy Winehouse will feature unseen footage of the late star, the company handling its sale at the Cannes film festival said on Thursday.

Sochi F1 circuit impresses Vettel

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:05:01 +0800

Germany's three-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel said Monday he was impressed with the Formula One racing track currently under construction in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi.

Japan's victorious Sato targets Indy 500 race

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:56:15 +0800

Former Formula One driver Takuma Sato is putting himself under pressure to reach new heights after becoming the first Japanese to win an IndyCar race, buoyed by an expectant home media.

Analysis: Bahrain's rulers evade F1 fiasco but crisis endures

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:06:54 +0800

By Alexander Dziadosz MANAMA (Reuters) - Bahrain's rulers can breathe a sigh of relief after a prized Formula One race went off largely unhindered by unrest, but in villages beyond the well-protected Grand Prix bubble simmering communal tensions still pose a stubborn challenge to stability. Last year's race was seen as a public relations own-goal for the tiny but strategically vital country's ruling Al Khalifa family, as security forces battled protesters and black smoke rose on the skyline across the U.S.-allied country. ...

Sato first Japanese to win IndyCar race

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:24:03 +0800

Takuma Sato grabbed a slice of IndyCar history, becoming the first Japanese driver to win a race in the US open-wheel series, at the Long Beach Grand Prix.

Marquez becomes youngest MotoGP winner

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:53:22 +0800

Spain's Marc Marquez won the Grand Prix of the Americas on Sunday, becoming the youngest rider to win a race in the sport's elite MotoGP series.

Bahrain F1 ends without disruption despite protests

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:27:54 +0800

Police clashed with Shiite demonstrators on Sunday only hours ahead of Bahrain's Formula One, but a massive security presence prevented any disruption to the race itself as Sebastian Vettel took the chequered flag.

Marquez seizes US MotoGP pole

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 07:05:07 +0800

Spain's Marc Marquez put his Honda on pole position for Sunday's MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas, topping the qualifying times Saturday in just his second MotoGP weekend.

Bahrain prince admits 'issues' on Grand Prix eve

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:56:05 +0800

Bahrain's crown prince admitted Saturday that there were "issues" affecting the kingdom on the eve of a Formula One Grand Prix that has been dogged by sometimes bloody clashes between police and democracy activists.