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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon returns to roots through dashboard

2010-02-09T16:05:43Z

Much of the talk about the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon is that it has returned to its roots and this is especially noticeable when sat inside the vehicle, a review has noted.According to CarPages, the dashboard is the area where there is a return to days gone by, "where the almost regimented lines could look [...]

Brawn feels new Formula One points system offers greater overtaking incentive

2010-02-05T16:05:48Z

Ross Brawn feels that the new points system that will be introduced into Formula One this season is a good thing and will encourage drivers to go all out to win races.The Mercedes GP PETRONAS Team Principal believes that in prior seasons, some drivers were often happy to settle for finishing second as they gained [...]

Heidfeld announced as Mercedes GP PETRONAS test and reserve driver

2010-02-05T16:05:47Z

Nick Heidfeld has been confirmed as the Mercedes GP PETRONAS reserve and test driver for the 2010 Formula One season.The 32-year-old learnt his trade on the Mercedes Young Driver programme in the late 1990s and has since gone on to compete for a host of teams in the last decade, starting 167 races and achieving [...]

Autocar declares Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI betters the new BMW 5-Series

2010-02-04T16:06:02Z

It may have been a long time coming, but for the first time in 23 years, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has trumped the BMW 5-Series in an in-depth review from Autocar. The Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI went head-to-head with the BMW 530D SE, with the publication’s Andrew Frankel declaring both vehicles to be excellent executive saloons. However, the E-Class [...]

Schumacher focusing on reliability over lap times

2010-02-04T16:06:05Z

Michael Schumacher believes Mercedes GP PETRONAS made significant progress during the three days of Formula One testing that has now concluded in Spain.The seven-time World Champion completed 40 laps as he shared track time with team-mate Nico Rosberg during the opening day of testing in Valencia.However, he was on his own for the final day [...]

Rosberg enjoys moment of driving new Silver Arrows vehicle

2010-02-02T17:35:55Z

Nico Rosberg insists that it was a "very special" moment to be the person to get the chance to drive the new Mercedes GP PETRONAS car onto the racetrack for the first time during the opening day of Formula One testing.The team unleashed the MGP W01 at the first of three days of testing in [...]

Aston Martin Announces 2010 Racing Plans

2010-02-04T01:22:36Z

Aston Martin Racing will enter two Works LMP1 cars bearing the iconic blue and orange livery of Gulf Oil in the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours.

Motivated Schumacher expecting World Championship challenge

2010-01-25T16:37:05Z

Michael Schumacher has stated that he fully expects to be in the Formula One World Championship picture this season.The German was speaking at the launch of the new Mercedes GP PETRONAS team, with the manufacturer set to run its own car in a Grand Prix for the first time since 1955.This opportunity arose after Daimler [...]

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG graces Gran Turismo 5 cover artwork

2010-01-14T00:40:37Z

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A very cool car well deserving of that honour (which it truly is).

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has been chosen as the vehicle to grace the cover of the upcoming computer game Gran Turismo 5.Almost 1,000 cars are set to feature in the PlayStation 3 game, with players testing their speed, handling and agility on the 80 circuits available.However, the decision was made to position the gull-winged supercar [...]

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG graces Gran Turismo 5 cover artwork

2010-01-07T16:33:14Z

Schumacher pleased with Mercedes GP PETRONAS motivation

2010-01-14T00:39:45Z

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Should be a good F1 season - Schumy vs Button vs Hamilton. I reckon it'll be a close one though!

Michael Schumacher has revealed that he is impressed by the motivation and hunger at the Mercedes GP PETRONAS team ahead of the upcoming Formula One season.The German, who completed the team’s driver line-up for the 2010 campaign alongside Nico Rosberg just prior to Christmas, recently paid a visit to the Mercedes GP PETRONAS factory in [...]

Schumacher comfortable and thankful after Jerez testing

2010-01-13T19:37:45Z

Michael Schumacher has revealed that he felt "comfortable" after completing 52 laps on the first of three days of testing a GP2 car in Spain.The German is only two months away from his eagerly-awaited return to the Formula One scene after he penned a deal with Mercedes GP PETRONAS for the upcoming season.He took the [...]

No official Ferrari presence at Detroit. A 599XX on display to celebrate the Fiat-Chrysler partnership

2010-01-08T00:00:00Z

Maranello, 8 January 2010

One-77 Bestowed with Prestigious Design Award

2010-01-14T00:38:09Z

Gaydon, 11 January 2009: Aston Martin’s definitive sports car, the One-77 has been bestowed with a coveted 2009 GOOD DESIGNTM award by The Chicago Athenauem: Museum of Architecture and Design in North America.

Brawn opts to praise others after receiving OBE

2010-01-05T16:03:23Z

Ross Brawn has taken the chance to praise both his family and those he has worked with during his career after receiving an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List.The Mercedes GP PETRONAS Team Principal was given the accolade for his services to motorsport over the past 33 years, with life beginning as a milling [...]

Aston Martin Wins Manufacturer of the Year Award

2009-12-21T14:42:11Z

Aston Martin Wins Manufacturer of the Year Award

Aston Martin Carbon Black Special Editions

2009-12-21T11:29:30Z

Gaydon, Warwickshire. 18 December 2009. Aston Martin’s two top-of-the-range sports cars; the DBS and V12 Vantage have undergone a unique Carbon Black makeover to create a highly desirable special edition.

Aston Martin Cygnet Concept

2009-12-18T00:38:52Z

Aston Martin today releases the first official images of the ‘Cygnet’ – a new luxury commuter concept car.

ROLLS-ROYCE TO INCREASE MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE BY 50 PER CENT

2009-05-20T16:00:00Z

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is planning to increase its manufacturing workforce by 50 per cent. More than 150 new jobs have been created to support the production of the company’s new model, the Rolls-Royce Ghost. By the end of 2009 Rolls Royce will have created almost 400 new jobs in under two years, bringing the total number of employees based at Goodwood, West Sussex to 900.

Conway thrilled to be given Mercedes Grand Prix testing opportunity

2009-12-02T15:35:18Z

Mike Conway has expressed his shock after being approached by Mercedes Grand Prix to be their test driver during the current ongoing sessions in Jerez.The 26-year-old Brit did a small amount of testing in Formula One in 2007 and is now taking part in the young driver sessions being held until December 3rd.Conway made a [...]