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2011 World Car of the Year: Three finalists – one’s not a car

Nissan LEAF in a bubble at Geneva It looks like the WCOTY (World Car of the Year) is infected with the same set of vested interest as the European Car of the Year – they’ve voted the Nissan LEAF as one of the three finalists. By any sane measure the Nissan LEAF is not a car. It is at best a very good second mode of transport for those who don’t seek value and live in an urban area.

Crazy Car Project's Electric Toyota 2000GT SEV

Back in 2007, Autoweek contributor Murilee Martin and I were wandering around the Monterey Historics. He commented, “I wonder if they have a 2000GT here. I've never seen one.” “Come with me,” I answered, offering no clue to the sight that awaited him.

Renault F1 – Briatore & Symonds resign

The Piquet accident at Singapore which probably wasn't an accident at all Oh, dear. But it was hard to get your head round the allegations being false, particularly as they were backed up by three-times world champion Piquet Snr. It’s one thing to indulge your offspring, but it’s hard to believe that Dad would back son unless he was convinced.