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Commuters get rap from video
Passengers seem to get the joke of the Phua Chu Kang video with its catchy melody of electronic beats.
She dares to drift
Despite being the only female participant, Jane Cheah is confident of giving a good account of herself in the Formula Drift ProAm Series.
More cars in new format
More concrete barricades have also been put up to get your adrenaline pumping when the cars try to kiss the wall.
Sleek bike with bite
BMW G450X is radical in design & offers speed without nasty surprises.
In the spirit of ecstasy
Through world wars and global recession, Rolls-Royce holds its head high as the standard bearer of ultimate luxury.
No more "Milo tin can" jokes
Both Vertex and Exclusiv, dealerships of Chery and Geely will be working to silence their naysayers after two tough years.
Hitler got things done, praises Ecclestone
Ecclestone praised strong leadership and said that he preferred totalitarian regimes to democracies.
Used car dealers and parallel importers a driven force
Having won CaseTrust accreditation, they are set to make inroads into big boys' territory.
Drift drivers spin their magic
Memorable performances left over 4,000 fans gasping in amazement.
At your service
Isuzu Malaysia's Takashi Hata knows that it?s how you treat customers that keep them coming back.
Step into Kia's Wonderland
The Namyang R&D Centre in Seoul was the first of its kind to focus on automotive design.
Toyota to stop hosting Japanese Grand Prix
Undecided where the 2010 race would now be held.
Formula One teetering on brink after FOTA walk out
Eight teams were told that they were not officially entered in the 2010 championship.
Button promises to bounce back
The Englishman believes his Mercedes-Benz-powered team will storm back to compete at the front. -AFP
Formula One: 2009 Grand Prix season so far
All the highs and lows of the Grand Prix.
Vettel has Germany dreaming again
They hope he becomes the first German to win his home grand prix since Michael Schumacher retired in 2006.
Webber leads Button in German GP practice
Australian Mark Webber kept Formula One leader Jenson Button off the top of the timesheets.
Technical director Willis leaves Red Bull
Position was made redundant, said spokeswoman.
Webber rides storm to maiden pole
He took pole after 128 previous efforts in Grands Prix.
Ecclestone sure Mosley will stand down
Settlement between FIA and rebel F1 teams likely in the next few days.
Elated Webber wins at last
The Australian won the German Grand Prix Sunday, ending his long wait for F1 success.
Webber waltzes to maiden Formula One victory
He came home 9.3 seconds clear of Vettel.
Get the drift
A Toyota showed the way when it beat a field of mainly Nissans at the Formula Drift ProAm last weekend.
The politics of F1
If Bernie Ecclestone thought that expressing his admiration for Hitler would get him a warmer welcome to the Fatherland this weekend, how wrong he was.
Race queen pageant thrills crowd
Besides hunting for car bargains last Sunday, visitors which thronged Cats Classified's Car-nival at S'pore Expo also had an eyeful of race queens competing for their attention.
Race Queens at the Car-nival
Besides hunting for car bargains last Sunday, visitors which thronged Cats Classified's Car-nival also had an eyeful of race queens competing for their attention. *updated photos!*
Webber makes schoolboy error after first win
He failed to turn off his mobile phone.
Misfits of the pit
Teacher, pet groomer, biotech undergrad - people not usually associated with F1 but that's not stopping these aspiring race queens.
Singapore showdown back on the cards
Singapore F1 fans will have much to look forward to at the Singapore GP - perhaps even a title-decider.
More than 7 years and 130 races later, Mark Webber finally won an F1 race
The Australian last won a motor race of any description back in 2001.
Mosley confirms he will stand down
He will not seek re-election as head of the F1's ruling body this year.
Bourdais threatens legal action after Toro Rosso axe
Teenage Spanish driver Jaime Alguersuari tipped to take his seat for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 26.
Todt confirms bid for top FIA job
Current president Mosley will not seek re-election as head of the sport's ruling body.
Spanish teen replaces Bourdais to make history at Toro Rosso
19-year-old Jaime Alguersuari becomes the youngest ever Formula One driver.
Asian carmakers revving ahead
With US car giants sputtering, the way's wide open for new market leaders.
C the future
To mark the official opening next week of its new showroom at Alexandra Road, Citroen is bringing in the futuristic C-Metisse.
Swanky wheels for hire
You can now rent posh rides like Lamborghini and Ferrari for a day.
Zebra-crossing change depends on number of users
LTA replaces zebra crossings with pedestrian crossings when factors such as high pedestrian volume justify their conversion.
Nano drives onto India's roads
Surprisingly, most buyers opt for high-end deluxe version of budget car. -tabla!
Massa hits out at newboy Alguersuari
Massa said he was far too young and inexperienced to race this weekend.
Another China-made car brand to enter the fray
Foton dealer has big dreams despite lacklustre sales of Chinese makes.
Parallel imports shrink from double blow
Mercedes is now third most popular parallel import marque, after Honda and Toyota.
Nissan GT-R gets its own showroom
The centre will also supply genuine parts for servicing.
Hamilton eye podium finish
Lewis Hamilton has set his sights on a rare podium finish this season in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Button unfazed by rivals' speed
World championship leader Jenson Button clocked only the 13th best time in Friday's free practice for Hungarian Grand Prix. -AFP
Massa in intensive care after operation
Ferrari driver was hit on the head by bouncing debris and crashed heavily in the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. -Reuters
Massa injury puts F1 safety back in the spotlight
Formula One has not had a race fatality since Massa's compatriot and triple champion Ayrton Senna died at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. -Reuters
Massa under sedation after brain scan
Ferrari driver fractured skull in a freak accident at the Hungarian Grand Prix. -Reuters
Hamilton wins Hungarian Grand Prix
Victory signals McLaren's return to form after a run of 10 races without success. -Reuters
Cheaper oil that's almost just as good
After more than 3,000km using the Repsol, a 600cc bike performs as though a more expensive ester-based oil is being used. -TNP
Injured Massa able to communicate: report
He is capable of active communication, giving feedback by moving his legs and hands.
Schumi a shoo-in to replace Massa?
Many speculate Ferrari to give injured driver's seat to ex-champ.
Formula One: Schumacher makes sensational return to F1
German motor racing legend will replace injured Felipe Massa in the European Grand Prix.
Another blow for Formula One as BMW quits
While rumours of the possible departures of Renault and Toyota have been flying around all season, that of BMW comes as a surprise.
A good hand
He had a firm grip but it felt almost like a sponge; the harder I gripped the more my hand sunk into his.
Go gadget go
Nowadays, lxuury is more than just plush leather seats, heaps of legroom, a mini-bar and a chauffeur.
Time to take to the road
Time to weed out any problems before you can consider your car fully restored.
Massa to leave hospital on Sunday
The 28-year-old driver underwent surgery on his fractured skull.
Abolish extra cab charges
Many taxi drivers are being irresponsible when they refuse to pick up passengers just before the surcharge period. -mypaper
Australia gives Webber stamp of approval for GP win
Australia Post said three different images of Webber's victory would appear on 55 cent stamps. -Reuters
Doc says Massa can leave hospital on Monday
But he cannot specify how long recovery will take.
 
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