Tag: Mercedes
A compact SUV for Mercedes-Benz?
The Shanghai Auto Show saw M-B reveal the GLA compact SUV concept. The Mercedes-Benz GLA concept becomes the third A series model and...
What did we learn from the Bahrain GP?
Well, we learned that the “days of rage” did not actually happen, and despite the calls for the race to be cancelled, the F1...
China makes cheap cars, but the Chinese have expensive tastes
The marketplace is so huge, and the ordinary Chinese are becoming more affluent, that the Chinese manufacturers no longer have to worry about...
Horsepower versus handling
Many years ago, in the early 1960’s when the Mercedes 180 D was coming to the end of its production run, we put...
Some more ‘oldies’ in Pattaya
After complaining that there were no ‘classics’ in Pattaya, I have had to change my opinion. Here’s three more which are being made...
What did we learn from the European GP in Valencia?
Well, we learned that despite KERS, DRS or any other acronym, Valencia remains the most boring race of the year (although don’t hold...
What did we learn from the Monaco Grand Prix?
Well, we learned that the track is an anachronism with today’s Formula 1 cars, they really did have a smashing time. ...
“Hear” comes the e-cars!
The H&S wallahs are clambering on to the e-bandwagon already, claiming that the forthcoming electric vehicles will be dangerous, because pedestrians will not...
2011 FIA Formula One World Championship Race Calendar
This year there are 20 GP’s slotted for the year. Diaries out, pencils in hand and away you go! By the way, this...
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Youth gang brawl leads to police intervention at Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya
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