Pit Stop

Formula One followers often swear by one name Michael Schumacher. The seven-time Formula One (F1) World Champion is widely regarded as one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time. And like all celebrities has a fervent fan following worldwide, the extent of which was recently demonstrated when the racer was involved in a skiing accident.

Sunny smiles and busy hands crafting a new world is what draws us to this initiative by Ford. The company not just believes in creating world class products but also is willing to go the extra mile to mould the growing years of the future of our country.

Long before Wily E. Coyote and the Roadrunner took us on a ride into the wilderness, we had quite a load of wonderful action-adventure cartoons regaling us on television. This Childrens Day we take a trip down memory lane to see some six cars that ruled the cartoon world back then. What we are about to say is something which children who grew up in the 90s would be familiar with, but for those of you not from that generation, YouTube videos will show you what we are talking about.

He is a champion among champions and possibly one that no one will ever come close to when it comes to achievements. Yet today, we know nothing of his present condition or what his future will be like and this has left many of his fans (this journalist included) in perpetual anxiety and little hope that their champion will be whole again. In a step to ease out the pain of his global fan base, Michael Schumachers website has been re-launched, 20 years to the date of his first F1 world title, to chronicle his many achievements and innumerable records.

I am a BMW fan and I own a Japanese hatchback and there is a high possibility that I may own a BMW car in the future. But for now I can definitely own their newly launched clothing merchandise available online and at select dealerships.

Dog approved...a car? Yes, Subaru's idea of promoting their cars which are dog friendly surely will change the perception of people who think it is difficult to drive a car. They should take inspiration from these dogs that not just drive cars efficiently, but also take their family out for a drive and behave in the way humans do.

If you are ever driving in Russia and forget to keep your car clean, chances are that you will be stopped by the police and fined. An on the spot fine of up to 500 roubles (Rs 662) can be levied if you are caught driving a dirty car. Exactly how dirty is dirty is however, open to interpretation.

Celebrating a century manufacturing cars is a great thing whereas the same number associated with motorsports presence is something greater. Mercedes-Benz organised a classic car rally to commemorate 120 years of Motorsports heritage.

The compact sedan segment in India is well blessed with four cars. We noted down the number of units of cars sold in the Indian market for October to get this result.