Dakar Rally organiser Etienne Lavigne has played down the risk of gang kidknappings and ambushings on next year’s event, following reports in France that suggested competitors could be endangered.

If these rumors (just rumors at the moment, pal) turn out to be true, Nissan could bring its highly impressive GT-R to duke it out with the big boys at the Le Mans 24 hour race. I say good. Racing improves the breed, in the first place, and in the second, I think that Nissan should throw down with the GT-R.

Video: 47 minute Nissan GT-R documentary

Unlike Honda pulling out of F1 or Subaru ditching the WRC, Chevy is pulling out of a series that it is WINNING. So far, apart from some serous challenges from the likes of Viper (back when) and Aston Martin for the past couple of go-rounds, the bow-tie boys have pretty much had it their own way as long as they wanted at the Circuit De La Sarthe.

This is the first time we have seen the new versions of the rally warriors go head to head on a race

Toyota Venza: How much?

Following this years 2008 Gumball 3000 ‘around the world’ bonanza, the Gumball 3000 2009 route was announced and they have decided to put on a classic “coast to coast” road trip, driving from sea to shining sea, from the Pacific to the Atlantic, from Los Angeles to the partying capital of the world, Miami!

Second Transporter 3 trailer

Tall, Blond, Busty, Curvy, Molly Saleen is absolutely gorgeous and just entered The Great American Run (July 29 - August 4th)

Video: The convertible R8

Audi releases sketches of future models