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Saturday 31 March 2012
Latvala leads amid disaster for Loeb
Jari-Matti Latvala holds a narrow lead at the end of the opening evening of the Rally of Portugal, while Sebastien Loeb is already out of the event.
Ostberg counting on more rain
Independent Ford drivers Mads Ostberg and Evgeny Novikov have both admitted they will need the weather to deteriorate if they are to stand any chance of overturning Mikko Hirvonen's Rally of Portugal lead. The Citroen-driving Finn is 52 seconds ahead after the first stage of the afternoon, but the Fiesta RS WRC pair chasing him have not given up on upsetting Hirvonen's plans to take his first win in a DS3 WRC on the Faro-based event
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Kevin Harvick hopes to defend Martinsville win
Harvick Milestone Weekend At Track With ‘Happy’ Memories Kevin Harvick, defending winner of this weekend’s race, will start his 400th career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday. Harvick, currently second in the points, has enjoyed a prolific first 399 races. The Bakersfield, Calif., native has 18 career wins including the 2007 Daytona 500. Harvick [...]
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Latvala leads amid disaster for Loeb
Jari-Matti Latvala holds a narrow lead at the end of the opening evening of the Rally of Portugal, while Sebastien Loeb is already out of the event.
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New Mopar Off-Road Parts Launching with Jeep Wrangler V-8 Conversion Kits and Portal Axles
When Jeep unveiled the six concepts it’s bringing to the 2012 Moab Easter Jeep Safari earlier today, it also announced that Chrysler’s Mopar parts division is gaining a new off-road unit to produce Jeep-specific parts. You may be asking, “but hasn’t Mopar been selling Jeep parts for years?” Yes it has, but the new division, [...]
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2012 GMC Yukon and Sierra Heritage Editions Announced [New York Auto Show]
Since the current Sierra and Yukon are on their way out—we expect an all-new Sierra pickup to be announced soon—GMC decided to give them one last flash of the spotlight. Heritage editions of both will take a bow at the New York auto show and are supposed to celebrate 100 years of the GMC brand. [...]
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse: Hard Candy Shell, Soft Gooey Insides
GM’s full-size crossover quadruplets—the Chevrolet Traverse, the GMC Acadia, the Buick Enclave, and the now-deceased Saturn Outlook—were fairly well received when they were first launched. GM’s three surviving eight-passenger utes are getting much-needed midcycle updates for 2013, and Chevrolet has now released details on its freshened Traverse. Keep Reading: 2013 Chevrolet Traverse – Official Photos [...]
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Friday 30 March 2012
Video: The real story behind the speeding Batman
Filed under: Performance, Etc., Videos, Lamborghini, Celebrities
By now you've probably heard about "Batman" getting pulled over by the cops in his Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. The story has been all over the Internet this week, thanks to the in-car video from the local Maryland police department that stopped the caped crusader. But now we've got the real scoop on this would-be Bruce Wayne, thanks to the Washington Post.
His name is Lenny B. Robinson, and being Batman is only a part-time gig for the wealthy philanthropist. Robinson visits sick children in hospitals around the Baltimore area, decked out in a $5,000 neoprene-and-leather Batman suit, according to the report. He hands out Batman toys, signs autographs and gives the kids some much-needed fun, while boosting the morale of the parents, as well.
The Lamborghini is just part of the fun, though Robinson told the Post that he's having a "real" Batmobile built. (Which of the various movie cars he's having replicated was not specified.) While this episode marked Robinson's first time in a national spotlight, it wasn't his first encounter with the police while in costume. Patch reported on a distress call made by "Batman" back in November 2011, when Robinson's Gallardo had a flat.
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Dieter Gass to reinforce Audi Sport
AUDI Motorsport Ingolstadt, December 19, 2011 - New position: Head of Racing Commitments - Engineer is returning to Audi family - Experience from eleven years in Formula One Audi is tackling the 2012 motor sport season with an extended leadership...
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Hirvonen changes set-up direction
Citroen driver Mikko Hirvonen has revealed significant changes to the set-up of his Citroen DS3 WRC ahead of Rally of Portugal. The Finn starts the Faro-based event chasing his first win for the French firm and, in an effort to feel more comfortable with the DS3, he was shunned Sebastien Loeb's set-up with the car
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Accell Construction Increases Tommy Baldwin Racing Program with Three-Race Sponsorship
2012 NSCS David Reutimann - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCARReutimann will pilot the No. 10 Accell Construction Chevrolet at Martinsville, Texas and Kansas MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 28, 2012) – Accell Construction made a three-race commitment with Tommy Baldwin Racing adding to the Oklahoma-based company’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) program. David Reutimann will...more»
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Senna feels result eases pressure
Bruno Senna says his run to sixth place in the Malaysian Grand Prix has helped ease the pressure on both himself and the Williams team, as they target even better results in the future. The Brazilian bounced back from an opening lap collision with team-mate Pastor Maldonado to deliver the best result of his career, and help ensure Williams has now scored more points than it did all of last season. "Having a good result in a good position takes some of the weight off your shoulders," he explained.
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Jusheem Thorne’s Hit-and-Run Killers Have Little to Fear
A 25-year-old man was brutally killed by two hit-and-run drivers in Crown Heights early Wednesday.
According to reports, Jusheem Thorne was riding his skateboard in the crosswalk on Rochester Avenue at Eastern Parkway when he was hit by the driver of a maroon Mercury minivan racing to beat the light. As he lay injured in the [...]
According to reports, Jusheem Thorne was riding his skateboard in the crosswalk on Rochester Avenue at Eastern Parkway when he was hit by the driver of a maroon Mercury minivan racing to beat the light. As he lay injured in the [...]
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Speed Survey Confirms Deadly McGuinness Boulevard Is Out of Control
A study released today finds that two out of three motorists speed on Brooklyn’s McGuinness Boulevard [PDF], a notorious Greenpoint thoroughfare where locals have for years called on the city to take action to prevent pedestrian and cyclist injuries and deaths.
Since 2005, no fewer than five pedestrians and cyclists have been killed by drivers on [...]
Since 2005, no fewer than five pedestrians and cyclists have been killed by drivers on [...]
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Thursday 29 March 2012
Osborne Looks for Improvement at Martinsville
Carl Edwards (right), driver of the No. 99 Fastenal Ford, stands in the garage area beside his crew chief Bob Osborne during Daytona Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway on Jan. 12 in Daytona Beach, Fla. - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCARCONCORD, N.C. (March 29, 2012) – Nearly every team in racing has...more»
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Ericsson given grid penalty
Marcus Ericsson has been given a 10-place grid penalty for the next round of the GP2 championship at Sakhir for causing a collision during the Sepang sprint race on Sunday.
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Video: Tiff Needell pits latest Porsche 911 Carrera S against Nissan GT-R
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, Nissan, Porsche, UK
Few rivalries are as heated as that between the Nissan GT-R and the Porsche 911. And with both models having recently been updated, Evo magazine has taken the updated GT-R and the new 911 Carrera S to the Bedford Autodrome for a little head-on-head action. And who better to put in front of the camera and behind the wheel than Tiff Needell, the longtime Fifth Gear co-host who's now doing a series of video tests for the magazine British enthusiasts love best.
Now if you're thinking that the GT-R really ought to be compared to the 911 Turbo and not the naturally aspirated 911 Carrera S, well, you're probably right. Particularly since Nissan hiked the price on its latest performance flagship to nearly $100,000. But Porsche hasn't released the turbocharged version of its latest 911, so the Carrera S will have to do. Skip past the break to see how they compare, as well as which one is Tiff's favorite.
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STP Celebrates 40 Years with The King Richard Petty
STP® CELEBRATES 40 YEARS WITH “THE KING” Brand to Sponsor Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 Car During the Second Annual STP 400 at Kansas Speedway DANBURY, Conn. (March 27, 2012) – STP signed their first deal with Richard Petty in 1972, forever changing the motorsports sponsorship landscape. This year they are proud to celebrate their [...]
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All-Star race gets adjusted format
The 2012 NASCAR Sprint All-Star race will feature a revised format, rewarding the winners of each segment plus putting a premium on strategy before the final sprint. The event will be run over 90 laps split first into four 20-lap segments, where the leader at the end of each one will be allowed a place among the top-four in the order when the field makes a final mandatory pitstop that will dictate restarting positions for the final 10-lap sprint
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Report: Daimler and BYD team up to create Denza brand in China
Filed under: China, Hatchback, Mercedes-Benz, Beijing Motor Show, Electric
It's been two years since the union between Mercedes-Benz and BYD, and now the first fruits of that labor are about to be unveiled. The joint venture will sell a line of electric vehicles under the Denza brand name, starting with the E6 built on the platform from the first-generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class, a preview of which is shown above in a a Chinese patent filing.
Mercedes is said to be handling design and chassis duties, while BYD is developing the lithium-ion phosphate cells and driveline that will occupy the sandwich floor. Prototypes have been running since last April, at least 40 of which have racked up nearly two million miles as taxis. Range is said to be up to 186 miles, and we should get a first look at the real thing at next month's Beijing Auto Show.
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Wednesday 28 March 2012
BUSH’S® Beans Sponsors JTG Daugherty Racing at Martinsville Speedway where Labonte has a Victory
Bobby Labonte JTG Daugherty RacingMARTINSVILLE, Va. (March 27, 2012) – - Five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races are in the books and approaching Martinsville Speedway Bobby Labonte will have a fifth different primary sponsor on his No. 47 Toyota Camry hood with BUSH’S® Beans. “We have some of the best sponsors in the business and...more»
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Engage Facebook Striptease: 2013 Nissan Altima Video Released [Updated x3]
Update: Nissan has released a third teaser video of the 2013 Altima. The new clip (embedded below) shows the car’s profile. Yes, we will eventually see the entire car. The sheet has been pulled from the 2013 Nissan Altima—well, in a brief teaser video first posted on Facebook, anyway. We’ve previously published spy shots of [...]
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Volkswagen XL1 Spied: The Hypermiler Becomes Reality
Volkswagen is producing a small series of its XL1 “1-liter car,” its nickname referring to the fuel (1 liter, or .26 gallons) needed to travel 100 kilometers (62 miles). The ultra-efficient two-seater will be launched in the 2013 calendar year, VW confirms. Spy shots that recently surfaced show a low, aerodynamic coupe whose shape somewhat [...]
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Nine Racing To Feature Three Cars At Chili Bowl Midget Nationals
Nine Racing Inc. Brownsburg, Indiana January 4, 2012 Nine Racing, Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of three excellent drivers for the 26th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire midget event that will take place...
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Infiniti Trademarks G35h, G30t, and G22d; Hybrid Likely for 2014, Diesel and Turbo Models Possible
Some complain of the soullessness of alphanumeric car badges, but they do come in handy when forecasting future products. Infiniti has applied for trademarks on G35h, G30t, and G22d, giving us a glimpse of possible powertrain options for the G lineup. Here’s what we know: G35h: Hybrid Likely On the Way Assuming a normal six-year [...]
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2012 Jaguar XJL Supersport Tested: Long on Power, Not Just Wheelbase
If you’re looking at the Jaguar XJL Supersport with possible acquisition in mind, chances are pretty good that you have a little string of initials after your name, attesting to your economic status. Initials like CEO, or COO, or (most probably) CFO, for example. One glance at the price tells you this car isn’t exactly [...]
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Aric Almirola, 2012 NSCS Goody’s Fast Relief 500 Race Preview
NSCS Aric Almirola in garage - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCARAric Almirola • No. 43 Smithfield/Helping Hungry Homes Ford Fusion Aric Almirola will be making his seventh Sprint Cup start at Martinsville His best start is third and best finish is 20th at the .526-mile track Smithfield/Helping Hungry Homes will be the primary...more»
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McLaren men ready to race each other
McLaren team-mates Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton say they will have no qualms about racing each other this season if their team continues to be Formula 1's pacesetter. The British duo will share the front row for a second race in succession in Malaysia, with Button having won in Australia, where Hamilton finished third. Asked if he thought racing his polesitting team-mate into the first corner on Sunday would be tough, Button said he expected it to he something they would get used to if their current form continued
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Tuesday 27 March 2012
Senna feels result eases pressure
Bruno Senna says his run to sixth place in the Malaysian Grand Prix has helped ease the pressure on both himself and the Williams team, as they target even better results in the future. The Brazilian bounced back from an opening lap collision with team-mate Pastor Maldonado to deliver the best result of his career, and help ensure Williams has now scored more points than it did all of last season. "Having a good result in a good position takes some of the weight off your shoulders," he explained.
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Button says race is unpredictable
Australian Grand Prix winner Jenson Button reckons that quick thinking in the pits and being flexible on strategy will be vital in Sunday's race at Sepang, after admitting that he still does not know which Pirelli tyre compound will perform better in the race.
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Hamilton beats Button to Sepang pole
Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button maintained McLaren's 2012 qualifying superiority as they repeated their Melbourne grid result and filled for the front row for the Malaysian Grand Prix. Michael Schumacher produced the best qualifying performance of his Formula 1 comeback as he took third for Mercedes, while world champion Sebastian Vettel chose to run the harder tyre and will start fifth for Red Bull. Just as had been the case in Australia, Hamilton's first pole shot in Q3 was sufficient to secure the top spot, as his 1m36.219s proved unbeatable
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Dixon admits Castroneves too quick
Scott Dixon has conceded that he did not have the pace to fight Helio Castroneves for the victory in the closing stages of Sunday's IndyCar race in St Petersburg. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver, who finished second, lost the lead to Castroneves when the Brazilian drove around the outside of him at Turn 1 with 27 laps remaining
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Audi R8 LMS ultra to fight for World Champion's title in 2012
AUDI Motorsport Ingolstadt, December 20, 2011 - GT1 World Championship to be held with GT3 cars in 2012 - Team WRT from Belgium is set on battling for championship - Two new Audi R8 LMS ultra cars on the grid...
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Hamilton takes pole position for F1 Malaysian GP (PA SportsTicker)
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Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S Fuel-Economy Figures Announced
EPA fuel-economy ratings have been released for the Toyobaru twins, and they’re better than we had expected. In our first drives of both the Subaru BRZ and the Scion FR-S, we estimated fuel economy of 19 mpg city and 27 highway for the pair; they’ve been rated at 22/30 with the six-speed manual and 25/34 [...]
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Monday 26 March 2012
The Greater Good of Bike Tolls
Image: Sam Schwartz Engineering
Sam Schwartz’s proposal to collect a half-a-buck per bicycle entry on bridges to the Manhattan Central Business District is putting New York cyclists in a bind. Cyclists, like drivers, don’t relish paying for something they’ve been getting for free, particularly when they feel they’re being singled out. Yet Schwartz’s bike-toll idea is [...]
Sam Schwartz’s proposal to collect a half-a-buck per bicycle entry on bridges to the Manhattan Central Business District is putting New York cyclists in a bind. Cyclists, like drivers, don’t relish paying for something they’ve been getting for free, particularly when they feel they’re being singled out. Yet Schwartz’s bike-toll idea is [...]
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Red Bull urged to believe in itself
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has urged his team to keep faith that its work will help it get back to the front in Formula 1, with rivals McLaren having seized the advantage at the start of the campaign. McLaren delivered it second consecutive front row lock-out in Malaysia this weekend and, with Red Bull struggling to recapture the form that helped it secure back-to-back titles in the past two seasons, it is clear that the outfit has a big fight on its hands for the current campaign
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2012 NSCS & NCWTS Martinsville Speedway Weekend Track Event Schedule
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY 2012 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES EVENT SCHEDULE Goody's Fast Relief 500 LogoThursday, March 29th 11:00 AM NCWTS HAULERS ENTER & UNLOAD 11:30 AM NCWTS REGISTRATION OPENS 12:00 PM NCWTS GARAGE OPENS 3:00 PM NCWTS HAULERS EXIT INFIELD 4:30 PM NCWTS GARAGE & REGISTRATION CLOSES 5:00 PM NSCS HAULERS...more»
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Regan Smith Finishes 20th in Rain-Shortened California Race
Furniture Row crew chief Pete Rondeau (L) and driver Regan SmithFONTANA, Calif. (March 25, 2012) – Despite a pit-road speeding penalty, Regan Smith posted a 20th-place finish in Sunday’s rain-shortened Auto Club 400 Sprint Cup race. The scheduled 200-lap, 400-mile event was called on Lap 129 after rain hit the Inland Valley area in Southern...more»
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Driver Interview: Aric Almirola
ARIC ALMIROLA – Kerry Murphey sits down for a chat with Richard Petty Motorsports driver Aric Almirola at Auto Club Speedway. We discuss the importance of driving the 43, getting the call from The King, the Bristol crowd, 48 ruling, his car for California, making the move from NNS to Cup, breaking the Cup news [...]
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Raikkonen: Lotus has front-row pace
Kimi Raikkonen believes his Lotus had the potential to be inside the top two in qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix, had not made a mistake on his Q3 flying lap at Sepang. Raikkonen will start from 10th on the grid in Sunday's race after the team was forced to change his car's gearbox, but Raikkonen believes his pace was good enough to contend for pole; on paper, at least
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MORE THAN 1000 FANS CELEBRATE MATT HAGAN'S 2011 FUNNY CAR CHAMPIONSHIP IN HIS HOMETOWN
MATT HAGAN 2011 FUNNY CAR CHAMPION CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (Dec. 19, 2011) More than 1000 fans and friends celebrated Matt Hagan's 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship at the special event hosted by Shelor Motor Mile in...
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Sunday 25 March 2012
Razia wins GP2 season opener
Luiz Razia opened his fourth GP2 season with a race victory in Malaysia, as a slow start left Sepang polesitter Davide Valsecchi to settle for second. Brazilian driver Razia's win was his first since the 2009 Monza sprint race, and his Arden team's first triumph since the 2010 series opener.
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Volkswagen XL1 Spied: The Hypermiler Becomes Reality
Volkswagen is producing a small series of its XL1 “1-liter car,” its nickname referring to the fuel (1 liter, or .26 gallons) needed to travel 100 kilometers (62 miles). The ultra-efficient two-seater will be launched in the 2013 calendar year, VW confirms. Spy shots that recently surfaced show a low, aerodynamic coupe whose shape somewhat [...]
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Jimmie Johnson’s 48 Team Points & Penalties Overturned
NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING CHIEF APPELLATE OFFICER STATEMENT On March 20, 2012, the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties resulting from the #48 Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. This stemmed from an opening day inspection for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, [...]
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Name That Shifter, No. 68: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider
On Monday we presented this week’s shifter and asked you to identify the make and model of the vehicle from whence it came. To celebrate the start of spring, we upped the NTS ante with a special prize: A PlayStation Vita and a copy of F1 2011. We randomly selected Lev Tsarev as our winner [...]
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Red Bull against FIA policing of RRA
Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes it would be wrong for Formula 1 to have the FIA policing the Resource Restriction Agreement. As reported by AUTOSPORT last week , most Formula 1 teams signed a letter to FIA president Jean Todt asking the ruling body to step in following the breakdown of talks between the top teams on the future of the RRA
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Button says race is unpredictable
Australian Grand Prix winner Jenson Button reckons that quick thinking in the pits and being flexible on strategy will be vital in Sunday's race at Sepang, after admitting that he still does not know which Pirelli tyre compound will perform better in the race.
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Vautier on debut Indy Lights pole
Tristan Vautier took pole position for his Indy Lights debut around the streets of St Petersburg on Saturday. The French rookie headed a 1-2-3 for Sam Schmidt Motorsports, with Esteban Guerrieri just edging out Oli Webb for second on the grid
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Saturday 24 March 2012
2012 Dodge Durango Special Service Photos and Info: Police, Thieves, and Big SUVs
“It’s got a cop motor . . . it’s got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks.” As Blues Brother Elwood spelled out years ago, the recipe for baking law enforcement vehicles was once a simple one: Take a given manufacturer’s largest four-door sedan, strip out the luxuries, and then beef up the engine, suspension, and [...]
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Book Review: Bryce G. Hoffman's new American Icon book on Ford [w/video]
There is little question that Ford, under the leadership of CEO Alan Mulally, has perhaps never looked better in terms of product and financial stability.
But it's been less than four years since the company's stock was hovering near $1.00 a share. The Ford family was making noise about selling out. And Mulally was actually lampooned on Saturday Night Live.
Bryce G. Hoffman, a reporter for The Detroit News, has penned a new book, American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company, on the fall and rise of the Blue Oval. The book really begins with the 2000-2001 Firestone tire recall, continues through the 2008 financial meltdown and eventually finishes with the comeback and reformation of the company under Mulally.
David Kiley, Editor-in-Chief of our sister site, AOL Autos, reviews the book here for HuffingtonPost Detroit, bu you can check out a video interview with Hoffman talking all things Ford after the jump.
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Mark Martin’s Twitter Account Hacked
MARK MARTIN No. 55 AARON’S DREAM MACHINE AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY PREVIEW CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 55 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota driver Mark Martin watched last weekend’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway on television. But it wasn’t a peaceful weekend. Martin’s 60,000-follower Twitter account (@55markmartin) was hacked early Saturday morning rendering the 30-year [...]
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Latvala: Dust makes qualifying key
Ford World Rally Team driver Jari-Matti Latvala says qualifying will be more important than ever for next week's Rally of Portugal, with the Finn adding dust is a major cause for concern on the Faro-based event. For the first time since it was re-introduced into the World Rally Championship - after a six-year absence - in 2007, the Rally of Portugal will include night stages.
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2013 Dakar Rally to start from Peru
The 2013 Dakar Rally will start from Peru for the first time in its history, organisers announced on Wednesday. The 35th edition of the event will stay in South America for the fifth consecutive year, starting on January 5 and finishing on January 20th. For the first time in its history, the Dakar will take to the desert from the first days of the rally.
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Chevrolet to Debut Redesigned 2014 Impala, Refreshed 2013 Traverse Crossover [New York Auto Show]
Chevrolet has announced it is bringing the next-generation 2014 Impala sedan and updated 2013 Traverse to the New York auto show next month, and released a single peek at each car. The company didn’t offer any specifics on either of the models, but we already know something about the Impala (that’s its C-pillar above) thanks [...]
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Friday 23 March 2012
Kobayashi: Tyre warm-up still an issue
Kamui Kobayashi believes that Sauber still has work to do to solve the tyre warm-up problems that blighted its qualifying performances last season.
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2012 NSCS Auto Club 400 Pre-Race Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Denny Hamlin
2012 NSCS Denny Hamlin - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCARDENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing How has your season been heading into the fourth race of the season? “We’re four weeks in. We’ve had two good weeks and two bad weeks — obviously, coming off the two bad...more»
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Malaysia preview quotes: Marussia
Timo Glock: "Malaysia provides another good opportunity for us to learn about the car in these early days for us. Sepang is a completely new track layout which will give us the chance to see how good the car is in the high speed corners. This is one of the hardest races for the team and the car as it is one of the hottest and most humid on the calendar.
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Audi resumes test despite accident
Audi is continuing its test at the Sebring International Raceway this week, despite a serious accident late on Monday that hospitalised Timo Bernhard. The German manufacturer, which started its traditional test the week after the Sebring 12 Hours with four cars, concluded that the technical problem that put Bernhard into the barriers at Turn 17 would not reoccur on the other cars and resumed running on Tuesday. Bernhard climbed from the wreck of the R18 unaided but was taken to hospital where he spent the night under observation
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GLOBAL iPRINT NAMED OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF NHRA
NHRA GLENDORA, Calif. Jan. 4, 2012 Global iPrint, a premier printing and distribution company, has signed a three-year agreement to become the "Official Print Sponsor" of NHRA....
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Force India/Aerolab case settled
Force India's long-running legal dispute with Aerolab, Mike Gascoyne and the Caterham F1 team has been settled at the High Court of Justice in London today. Mr Justice Arnold ruled that the team had "come nowhere near" establishing that Aerolab had systematically copied significant parts of Force India's design when designing the Team Lotus T127.
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Spy Shots: Is this dub-rockin' Chevrolet Volt actually a Cadillac Converj in disguise?
Filed under: Spy Photos, Hybrid, Etc., Technology, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Electric
Our spy photographers managed to spot something curious (and decidedly hilarious) recently. General Motors has been busy testing what would appear to be Chevrolet Volt models with massive 20-inch wheels and tires in place of the low-rolling resistance pieces on the stock plug-in.
Why? Guesses are slim at the moment, but one hypothesis is that this is actually our first glimpse at a Cadillac Converj test mule. That vehicle will make use of an altered version of the Voltec drivetrain found in the Chevrolet, albeit bolted to flashier wheels. The luxury hybrid has been an on-again-off-again affair for General Motors since the concept first rolled across the stage at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.
Last we heard, the Converj is on track for launch in either 2013 or 2014. If true, now would be the time to begin working out any engineering bugs on the rumored Voltec 1.5 system. With luxury buyers more willing to hand over stacks of cash for new technology, the Converj could make quite a bit more sense to buyers than the Volt. Or bolting chrome dubs to a hybrid, for that matter.
Is this dub-rockin' Chevrolet Volt actually a Cadillac Converj in disguise? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sainz quickest in Silverstone test
Carlos Sainz Jr became the first man to top two days of British Formula 3 International Series testing this year when he went fastest on the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit. The Spaniard, who knows the track well from Formula BMW and Formula Renault, leapt half a second clear with 10 minutes remaining of the session in his Carlin Dallara-Volkswagen. British team-mates Harry Tincknell and Jack Harvey also improved in the final minutes to fill that half-second breach and complete a one-two-three for Carlin.
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Thursday 22 March 2012
Super Nova retains Monza line-up
Super Nova International has confirmed that Adrian Quaife-Hobbs and Victor Guerin will remain with the Norfolk team for the remainder of the Auto GP World Series.
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Rapax confirms Dillmann and Teixeira
Rapax has confirmed Tom Dillmann and Ricardo Teixeira as its drivers for the 2012 GP2 championship. Both drivers had driven for the squad, which won the teams' championship in 2010, in the recent pre-season test at Barcelona. Their announcement means just one seat, at Venezuela GP Lazarus, is still to be confirmed ahead of next weekend's season opener in Malaysia
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Filippi backs GP2 expansion
GP2's most experienced driver, Luca Filippi, has praised the decision to expand the series with a more international calendar for 2012.
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Ducati pair keep faith in GP12
Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden are confident that Ducati just needs time to fully understand its new GP12 before it can be a MotoGP frontrunner again.
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Continental Endurance Sports Car Series Round 3
Nearly two dozen sim racers took to the field for Round 3 of the Continental Endurance Sports Car Series (CESCS) at Homestead-Miami Speedway Road Course “B”on March 10. The mixed class online racing competition features the Ford Mustang FR500S in the GS Class and Mazda MX5 of the ST Class. Practice and Qualifying Trace McRae was fastest in final practice with a 1:27.761, just a bit over 1/10th of a second faster than the similar Mustang of Brian Strodtbeck. Ryan Worley was fastest in the MX5s with a 1:34.568, but that was only .02s faster than Giancarlo Lenzi. Trace continued his practice form with a 1:27.743 to take overall pole in the #69 Mustang ahead of Strodtbeck and Oscar Sahlin. Unfortunately, Worley had a troubled qualifying session in his MX5, [...]
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Chevrolet Colorado Pickup Still Coming to the U.S., Launch Date Was Never Firm
Speculation regarding delays to the domestic launch date of the Chevrolet Colorado replacement has been swirling. Although GM confirmed some time ago that the new mid-size pickup would be built and sold in the U.S., it still hasn’t given a firm date for the new truck’s arrival. Designed largely in Thailand, the new Colorado will [...]
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Shane Lewis to Make Dubai 24H Debut
Shane Lewis Dubai 24H DUBAI - December 29, 2011 American to Start 31st Career 24-Hour Race at Middle East's Premier Event Shane Lewis began his career running open wheel races that lasted 30-minutes. Today, he has become one of the...
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2014 Jaguar C-X75 Supercar Nears Testing Phase: Turbines Out, All-New Four-Cylinder In
The Jaguar C-X75 sports car, previewed by a concept at the 2010 Paris auto show, is nearing production. Jointly developed with Williams F1, the lightweight hybrid will be powered by two powerful electric motors (one at each axle), with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine pulling range-extension duties. This four-cylinder engine is not a commodity part [...]
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Wednesday 21 March 2012
Volkswagen Announces Pilot Program of 20 Electric Golf Prototypes for U.S.
Yesterday Volkswagen announced it is putting 20 electric E-Golf prototypes into service as rolling test beds for its budding electric car program. The test program will put 12 E-Golfs in the hands of Volkswagen employees to use regularly, and the other eight will undergo internal evaluation over a nine-month period beginning in April. To study [...]
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Ou’s on First at Indy
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, THE track every IndyCar driver wants to win at, was host to the seventh round of the 2012 Season 1 iRacing.com IZOD IndyCar Series. High speeds around four, flat 90 degree corners takes nerves of steel to hold it wide open on the 2.5 mile oval. Many drivers try to win here but very few can do it with any regularity. Participation at Indy is always high and this week didn’t disappoint with a season-high 49 sim racers attempting to go for the win. The week’s top split saw 25 drivers make the show with last week’s winner Yang Ou grabbing the pole with a 39.320s lap followed by last week’s runner-up Tim Doyle with a 39.400s lap. Starting third with an impressive 39.410s lap was Bud [...]
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Official: Honda to reveal Crosstour concept in New York
Filed under: Concept Cars, New York Auto Show, Crossover, Honda, Design/Style
Honda has announced it will debut a concept version of the 2013 Crosstour at the New York Auto Show next month. Details are scarce at the moment, but we wouldn't be surprised if the vehicle turns out to be a thinly veiled look at the next version of the funky crossover. Honda has a long and storied history of rolling out concepts with more than a passing resemblance to its production models. Given that the Crosstour has only been on the market for a couple of years, we aren't anticipating an all-new model, or perhaps even a heavy redesign.
Back in December, Honda President and CEO Tetsuo Iwamura told Autoblog that he was "really disappointed" with sales of the Crosstour, which he maintained has "very beautiful styling." Even so, Iwamura acknowledged that Honda would further refine the vehicle's styling and performance. As to the latter, Honda now offers buyers the ability to outfit their Crosstour with a more fuel-efficient four-cylinder. The move was largely thought to be in response to the fact that competitors like the Toyota Venza are available with four-pot motivation.
Still, all the engine options in the world won't save the Crosstour from its inherent design issues. Specifically, the Crosstour offers compromised rear visibility and cargo area, not to mention its highly controversial appearance. Will the concept headed to New York address those ails? We certainly hope so. Hit the jump for the brief press release.
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Honda to reveal Crosstour concept in New York originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tayler Malsam, No. 19 G-OIL® Toyota Camry Auto Club Speedway Preview
No. 19 G-Oil® Toyota Camry#19 G-OIL® Toyota Camry – Tayler Malsam Auto Club Speedway NASCAR Nationwide Series Preview Tayler Malsam and the #19 G-Oil Toyota Camry from TriStar Motorsports head to Fontana where Malsam will make his first NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start at Auto Club Speedway in the Royal Purple 300. Now in his...more»
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What the Rest of the Country Can Learn from Houston’s Damn-Low Rents
Photo: Houston Apartment Insiders
Matt Yglesias’s new book, “The Rent is Too Damn High” has been getting a lot of buzz on the Streetsblog Network recently. It seems the problem Yglesias describes — zoning restrictions that make new urban housing development onerous or near impossible — exists in every city, much to the frustration of those [...]
Matt Yglesias’s new book, “The Rent is Too Damn High” has been getting a lot of buzz on the Streetsblog Network recently. It seems the problem Yglesias describes — zoning restrictions that make new urban housing development onerous or near impossible — exists in every city, much to the frustration of those [...]
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12 Hours of Sebring 2012: The Aftermath + Photo Gallery
If you thought Audi’s victory at the 60th anniversary running of the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring was akin to “clubbing baby seals,” as one friend suggested, it may make you even sadder to learn that, after taking a day off to stretch—and polish the trophies—Audi was back at Sebring and hard at it [...]
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2014 Porsche 918 Spyder First Ride: Is this the Most Wicked Hybrid Ever?
In its present form, Porsche’s upcoming hybrid supercar, the 918 Spyder, looks more like something out of Doc Brown’s imagination than the flashy concept that stunned the crowds at the 2010 Geneva auto show. Its body, such as it is, consists of a collection of ill-fitting chopped-up 911 pieces bolted to a carbon-fiber tub bristling [...]
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Button storms to Australian GP victory
Jenson Button opened the 2012 Formula 1 world championship with a commanding victory for McLaren in the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
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Tuesday 20 March 2012
Porsche Developing Panamera Plug-In Hybrid
Porsche is working on a plug-in hybrid version of its Panamera five-door hatchback. No official word comes from the company, but our sources indicate that the plug-in model will come to market during the 2013 calendar year. It’s not clear yet whether the car will be sold alongside the plugless Panamera S hybrid or if [...]
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McLaren expects to be faster at Sepang
McLaren has warned its rivals that it could be even stronger in the Malaysian Grand Prix because its car excels on the type of high speed corners that are a feature of Sepang. Although Jenson Button was in a class of his own in Melbourne, his team boss Martin Whitmarsh suggests that the Albert Park circuit did not actually play to the strengths of the new McLaren. "If you looked closely at ourselves in testing at Barcelona, we were pretty good in the high speed corners," Whitmarsh explained.
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