Hamilton rides emotional roller-coaster to F1 title
When he crossed the finish line, the McLaren driver had no idea whether he was champion or runner-up.
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Coulthard 'gutted' in final race
His final Formula One race before retirement ended at the first corner of the Brazilian Grand Prix. -AFP
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Team mistakes cost me third says Kubica
He blames his BMW Sauber team for making too many mistakes.
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Glock almost caught us high and dry: Dennis
Time Glock's decision to stay on dry tyres almost cost Lewis Hamiton his world title. |
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Massa takes victory and defeat with dignity, and tears
Even though he missed the world title by a point, Massa handled the pain of defeat with dignity.
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Fast lane: Nissan beauty due here next year
Nissan has released the first official photo of its new 370Z, which will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov 19. |
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Renault's '09 lineup out on Wed
Renault will announce their 2009 Formula One driver line-up at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Britain hails new superstar
PM Gordon Brown said the country would be 'thrilled' at the achievements of the 23-year-old.
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He deserved win: Ferrari boss
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has paid tribute to Lewis Hamilton. -AFP
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Motor racing-McLaren intend to rival Ferrari as sports car maker
McLaren wants to compete with F1 rivals Ferrari off the track and on it by building sports cars. |
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Glock shoots back at accusations he gifted Hamilton title
Glock reacted with astonishment when he was confronted with suggestions that he slowed down.
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Montezemolo tells Hamilton title only on loan
Ferrari president says they'll be doing their best to put it back on a Ferrari. |
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Hamilton strikes $12m car deal with his McLaren boss
He has been eyeing a McLaren F1 LM car since he signed up with the team.
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Hamilton a contender for years to come
The McLaren driver has in two seasons already ripped up the time-honoured script that newcomers are supposed to follow. |
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China's Changan, Electrovaya to launch clean car in Canada
Changan Automobile Group will roll out electric cars developed with Electrovaya before end of this year.
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Schumacher backs Massa to come back stronger
Micheal Schumacher says Massa should take on the challenge of achieving world title next year. |
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Racist taunts made Hamilton's father doubt career
It made him doubt whether his son Lewis Hamilton should remain in the sport.
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Rally champion Loeb to take part in F1 test
Sebastien Loeb.34. will take part in a Formula One test with the Red Bull team.
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Italian media graciously accept Hamilton victory
For a nearly a minute the Italian media did not realise Massa had been denied the title but later paid gracious tributes to Hamilton.
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Porsche offers benchmark warranty to beat grey imports
All Porsches bought from Stuttgart Auto now come with a five-year warranty programme at no extra cost. |
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Electric cars, buses among ideas to energise Singapore
International panel of experts offers future direction to the energy sector.
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China GP moved to April for 2009
There is now a revised programme released by the FIA. |
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Motor racing faces tough times
Nascar and all forms of motor racing are being pummelled by this year's economic upheaval. -NP
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Motoring outlook: New CNG plant to open
Dipping fuel prices affect sales of CNG cars; S'pore's fuel consumption falls. -ST |
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Tears and cheers accompany Hamilton's homecoming
More than 1,000 McLaren employees crowded around to hear their hero offer his thanks.
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Racism not a joke: Hamilton
The first black driver to win the F1 world title, suffered a barrage of insults during pre-season testing. |
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Don't cha want to win it like Lewis?
By the age of 23, Hamilton had achieved every boyhood ambition and satisfied every young man's dream: He was sleeping with one of the Pussycat Dolls.
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Motorists turn to gas
With the price of oil falling lately, CNG vehicle owners should be able to look forward to lower prices once again. |
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Clean and quiet
Come next week, CNG prices are set to fall. Smart Energy has published an advance price of $1.48 per kg for Nov 10.
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Ferrari boss smashes TV after F1 finale
He smashed a television set after seeing McLaren's Lewis Hamilton snatch the Formula One world title from Felipe Massa. -Reuters
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Hamilton praises 'big' Alonso for Brazil gesture
Hamilton praised former team mate Alonso for burying the hatchet and congratulating him on becoming F1's youngest champion.
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'CNG is now an old story'
Fed up with her CNG car stalling every day, she drove back to the workshop to remove the entire kit. The number of new CNG cars has plunged from the July peak of 419 units. -BT |
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Used-car buyers in the slow lane
Potential buyers were shying away from showrooms, and sales had dropped by as much as half last month.
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Force India sign up with McLaren
Force India signed a long-term deal with McLaren Mercedes after splitting with engine-supplier Ferrari. |
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Fast lane: Merc's new look
Win free fuel at Shell; Renault's Espace MPV delayed and Porsche at the helm of VW.
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California dreamin'
Ferrari aims to sell more cars despite global slowdown. |
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Long-term planning key for transport system
Four core principles guide Singapore's transport planners, says LTA chief
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Transport key to cities' growth: minister
The quality of transport matters to a city's character and whether it can continue to sustain itself. |
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S'pore F1 track scoops award
The street circuit has won the title of world-wide Motor Sport Facility of the Year at the Professional Motor Sport World annual awards ceremony. -AsiaOne
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Nissan GT-R wins Most Advanced Technology Award
The Nissan GT-R possesses the world's first independent transaxle 4WD. |
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The new BMW 3 Series
The new BMW 3 Series is set to land on our shores tomorrow.
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Shanghai may axe Grand Prix
It is considering axing the loss-making Formula One Grand Prix after its contract runs out in 2010. |
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Choo's races ruined by red flags
Singapore's Melvin Choo managed a best time of 2min 49.352sec in his BMW 320Si for the World Touring Car Championship.
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Fastlane: Green promotion
Honda Motor tests motorised walking aid; Cheaper now to retrofit a car to run on gas; longer road life and last cars to be launched. |
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Save fuel, save the environment
One way to cut your fuel bill without switching to lower-grade petrol is to choose the right tyres.
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Electrifying Lexus
Features laden, the GS450h gets 40 per cent of its open market value knocked off registration taxes, or a saving of about $26,000. |
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Loeb eighth-fastest in Formula 1 testing
The five-time world rally champion, Sebastien Loeb came in 8th at the testing session in Barcelona. -Reuters
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Motor racing-Senna tests for Honda in new-look
Bruno Senna, nephew of triple world champion Ayrton made his debut in Barcelona on Monday. -Reuters |
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Fuel-efficient fun
Tyre maker Michelin and carmaker Volkswagen conducted a workshop recently on how to reduce fuel consumption while driving.
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Ford unveils revamped Mustang for 2010
The new version of its iconic Mustang sports car comes with an exterior that differs in every way from its predecessor. |
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Klien says latest BMW F1 car is ugliest he has seen
Christian Klien said the interim Formula One car was the ugliest he had seen.
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Nissan introduces the new Cube in global markets
The fully redesigned Cube continues the iconic "cubic" styling of the previous generation, adding a higher level of refinement and polish inside and out. |
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German Vettel fastest in testing
Second day of Formula One testing at the Montmelo circuit near Barcelona.
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Aussie F1 driver Webber 'seriously injured'
Too early to say whether the mishap would impact on pre-season training for the 2009 Formula One season. |
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F1 boss divorce could be biggest ever
Ecclestone voiced surprise after his wife announced they were splitting.
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Rossi comes off track in F1 testing
He tested a Ferrari at the Mugello circuit where early rain made conditions treacherous. |
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Electric cars and electronic trees at LA Auto Show
Auto manufacturers seek to show their green credentials.
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Webber's surgery a success
His Red Bull Racing team expects Webber to make the starting grid for the opening F1 race next March.
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ComfortDelGro buys Aussie bus company
It will pay A$149.2m for Kefford Group, fourth largest bus operator in Victoria.
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Cut COE supply? Only for the right reasons
Quota-cut pleas from motor traders do not deserve much sympathy. |
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Touring cars keen to come when track is ready
They have been approached four times to stage a leg of the World Touring Car Championship here.
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Uncertain times? Local ops of Chrysler, GM still upbeat
S'pore subsidiaries of the US giants optimistic about the future. |
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Proton launches cars at pyramids
Proton is the third car brand after BMW and Jaguar to have launched outdoors at the historical site.
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F1 seals 5-yr deal with LG
LG would become an official sponsor of F1; it will also acquire rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor.
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Carmakers grinding to a halt
Plummeting demand has hit carmakers hard as drivers cut back on consumption and switch over to smaller cars ? or public transport.
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Electric vehicles all the buzz at LA auto show
Auto industry's move to greener and more fuel-efficient technology appears to be gaining momentum. |
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Mazda6 is Car of the Year
The 2.5 litre won the New Straits Times/Maybank "Overall Car of the Year 2008" award.
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