BMW to leave F1

FRANKFURT - BMW will pull out of Formula One at the end of 2009 after a dismal season and amid a crisis in the automotive industry, sources told Reuters on Wednesday.

Neither the German carmaker nor the team would confirm details but a news conference was called at short notice in Munich with senior executives and BMW Sauber team principal Mario Theissen.

A source close to the team said the decision was taken at a board meeting on Tuesday and reflected an increased focus on sustainability.

The carmaker has been off the pace since the start of the season after continually improving its position in the constructors' championship since its very first season as an independent team. -- REUTERS

"Stock Cars" in Tampines' Workshop

Found inside a workshop in Tampines.

The owner of this JDM accord claim that his car is stock.

But look at his front brake !

6 pots calipers and 370mm rotors painted in yellow together with 19" rims and low profile tyres.





Why would he need such great braking power if his car is really stock ?!

Anyway, a quick shot of his engine bay:



You decide yourself if this car is stock.

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Found in the same area, is this EG Civic. Owner also claim is a stock car.

Toyota 2+2 Prius Hybrid Sports Coupe

According to rumours straight out of Japan, Toyota is said to be working on a two-door version of the Prius in an effort to go up against Honda’s upcoming CR-Z.

The shortened, 2+2 Prius-based hybrid sports coupe is said to be powered by an uprated version of the 1.8-liter 2zr-FXE four-cylinder engine that’s good for around 134hp - a good 36hp more than its sedan counterpart.

There’s still no word on what it will be called and whether it will be sold in markets outside of Japan.