Automotive Faqs

The new Mazdaspeed Demio concept (also known as the Mazda 2) is a car that we wouldn’t mind seeing over here in the U.S. The concept – which will be previewed at the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon – sports a complete aero package. This means that we can expect to see brand new spoilers, bumpers, skirts, and much more.

Nissan unveiled their new Forum concept this week at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. Nissan created the vehicle as new transportation for families. It looks similar to a minivan – but is a bit more rounded and unusual to actually be one.

The new concept is designed to provide flexible transport for grownups and those not so grown. All seats are equipped with personal entertainment systems that allow the occupant of that seat to plug in their own digital media player and have the sounds play back through seat-mounted speakers.

Michael Schumacher has proven to be a great racer – but it seems he’s finding it hard to separate his racing life from his real life. Schumacher broke a few laws after getting behind the wheel of a taxi so that he and his family would catch their flight in time.

The German star, who retired from Formula One last year, was said to have “taken the corners at full-throttle and over-taken in unbelievable places,” according to the cab driver. Schumacher paid the 60 euros fare (86 US Dollars) for the journey and even gave the cab driver a 100 euro tip (144 US Dollars) to show his appreciation. Read the rest of this entry…