[WRC] News & rumours (part III)

[stefanvv]

Audi would have been nothing today if not for the Quattro-concept in rallying, back in the beginning of 80´s. Before that one was laughing at the brand AUDI or (Auto-union).

. That's quite an understatement. Auto Union has glorious sports history long before Quattro arrived (including Rally).
(Apart from that some unknown driver has laughed at Stig Blomqvist back in '81 when heard he will drive all wheel drive car)

EDIT: Of course with Quattro the company has completely new image. But that not only applies to Rally.

[Rallyper]

Well, being rallyfan since beginning of 60´s only Auto-Union I saw was in hands of some touristdrivers (now I sound like N.O.T. - but it´s true - it was tourists in the Midnightsun rally of Sweden back in 1962-64) .
So the records of Audi in late 70´s and before Quattro era was nothing - zip - zero.

[stefanvv]

So the records of Audi in late 70´s and before Quattro era was nothing - zip - zero.

Yes, that is true, nothing major happening in 60-70s

[Maui J.]

How many of you have a car that is related to WRC or rallying in any way? I do not and I will not - though my wife has had two (Fiesta and now Polo).

We did, we bought a Impreza wagon as the family car. Sure, not exactly a WRX but the Subaru brand and it's 25 year involvement in rallying played a big part in it. We wanted low centre of gravity AWD for wet winter roads, reliability and 5 star safety rating. I remember reading David Richards saying all the Prodrive Subaru rally cars that had big crashes, were studied and all important information regarding breakages, fatigue etc were shared back with Fuji Heavy Industries. I wanted rally proven technology and safety in my road car.

Plus in a similar way that Petter had the Subaru effect in Norway, as did Possum Bourne in New Zealand so brand awareness may have played a part as well.

...but at the same time would I buy a Citroen...No! Unfortunately in this country anyway, they are still tagged as unreliable. In the 'Dog & Lemon' guide for buying new & used cars in this country, it says 'Avoid like the Plague!'.

[BDA Cosworth]

Hayden has signed for a drive in the WRC for 2015. We should find out who within the hour.

http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/video-p...#axzz3LwDYaOqs

[KiwiWRCfan]

Paddon confirmed with Hyundai for 2015. More details to follow

[Zeakiwi]

Paddon with Hyundai for 12 rounds (recce only at Monte Carlo)

Maui J
Sime Darby (Malaysian?) appointed Colonial motors to open a new Citroen place in Manukau city that also sells Isuzu utes.
http://autotalk.co.nz/news/peugeot-c...kland-dealer-2

[KiwiWRCfan]

Full Hayden Paddon interview from NZ TV announcement http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/video-h...#axzz3LuegvQYN

and the official press release http://www.hyundai.co.nz/community/hayden-paddon/?m=2

[kirungi okwogera]

Full Hayden Paddon interview from NZ TV announcement http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/video-h...#axzz3LuegvQYN

and the official press release http://www.hyundai.co.nz/community/hayden-paddon/?m=2

Weirdly the press release says a minimum of 9 rounds, but Paddon himself is saying 12?

[EstWRC]

so, now only Kubica left then?