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Apr
2nd

Tesla Takes More Than 500 Model S Reservations in a Week

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WASHINGTON --Tesla Motors has taken 520 reservations for the Model S, an all-electric family sedan that carries up to seven people and travels up to 300 miles per charge. Full story...
Apr
2nd

F1: Lewis Hamilton excluded from Australian GP results!

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Stewards on Thursday declared that Lewis Hamilton and McLaren offered "deliberately misleading" evidence that resulted in Jarno Trulli losing his podium in a post-race inquiry last Sunday in Australia. Full story...
Apr
2nd

IRL: Darren Manning on board with Dreyer & Reinbold

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Dreyer & Reinbold Racing announced that IndyCar Series veteran Darren Manning would drive the No 23 Honda-powered Dallara in the season-opening Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Full story...
Apr
2nd

F1: Brawn prepares for challenges, and may welcome new sponsors

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On the basis of the Mercedes-powered BGP001's performance in Australia, Brawn is the overwhelming favourite to repeat victory at Sepang this weekend. Full story...
Apr
2nd

F1: FIA states that ‘further action’ against Lewis Hamilton is possible

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A spokesman for Formula 1's governing body (FIA) late Thursday would not rule out "further action" against team McLaren and its star driver Lewis Hamilton. Full story...
Apr
2nd

F1: Team McLaren did mislead stewards, FIA insists

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Contrary to team McLaren's denial, the FIA late on Thursday insisted the team and Lewis Hamilton misled the stewards during an inquiry at Albert Park last Sunday. Full story...
Apr
2nd

NASCAR: A first victory for Jeff Gordon in Texas?

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In 16 starts at the ultra-fast Texas Motor Speedway, NASCAR Sprint Cup series' leader Jeff Gordon has only managed at best a pair of second-place finishes but he has never won a race at the 1.5 miles track but he is confident his luck could change this weekend. Full story...
Apr
2nd

IRL: A 22-car grid in St-Petersburg, opening round of IndyCar

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The count is finally in and 22 Dallara-Hondas entered by 14 different teams will take part in the Honda Grand Prix of St-Petersburg, which will mark the start of the 2009 IndyCar season this season. Full story...
Apr
2nd

Interview With Stephen Beatty, Managing Director of Toyota Canada Inc.

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While at the Vancouver International Auto Show, I had the opportunity to chat with Mr. Stephen Beatty, the Managing Director of Toyota Canada. We discussed the popularity of the Toyota Prius with taxi companies and other fleet operators as well as the public. Full story...
Apr
2nd

2010 Kia Sorento at Seoul motor show

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The original Kia Sorento was a 'landmark' vehicle which took the Korean brand into a whole new section of the automotive market all around the world. Introduced in 2002, it marked a huge step for Kia, challenging many established brands and starting the process of changing public perception of Kia as a 'maker of small cars.' Full story...
Apr
2nd

Kia takes wraps off KND-5 concept car

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Kia released the first official images of the near-luxury sedan concept car, code-named KND-5, ahead of its debut at the Seoul Motor Show 2009 which opens to the press on April 2. Full story...
Apr
2nd

BMW X6 M makes world debut at New York International Auto Show

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The BMW X6 M will share the spotlight at the New York International Auto Show with an array of models including the all-new Z4 Roadster and the fifth-generation of the flagship 7 Series. Other featured vehicles will be the Advanced Diesels and the freshly updated 2010 BMW 5 Series and 6 Series models Full story...
Apr
2nd

Volkswagen Tiguan tops IIHS roof safety rating

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HERNDON, Va. -- The Volkswagen Tiguan was rated one of the top small SUVs in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) new Roof Strength safety-test. Roof strength is a key factor in protecting vehicle occupants in a vehicle rollover -- vehicles rated "Good" must have roofs that are more than twice as strong as minimum federal safety standards require. Full story...
Apr
1st

Parts shortage halts output at Chrysler minivan plant

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Chrysler LLC stopped production at its Windsor, Ontario minivan plant today due to a shortage of metal castings, including engine and transmission mounts and brackets, the company said. Full story...
Apr
1st

Ford, GM post biggest drops, industry sales slump continues:

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Ford Motor Co. and General Motors posted the sharpest sales declines among major automakers as the industry headed toward its sixth straight monthly drop of more than 30 percent. Full story...
Apr
1st

How a ‘Section 363’ sale creates a new GM

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Much attention has been paid in news reports today about the possibility of using Section 363 of the U.S. Full story...
Apr
1st

GM expects 2009 losses to grow by another $1.1 billion

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In a report sent to the U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday, General Motors said its projected losses before interest and taxes would worsen by another $1.1 billion this year compared with a forecast it released Feb. 17. Full story...
Apr
1st

GM expects 2009 losses to grow by another $1 billion

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In a report sent to the U.S. Treasury Department yesterday, General Motors adjusts its planned losses before interest and taxes to deteriorate by an additional $1.1 billion this year compared with a forecast released Feb. 17. Full story...
Apr
1st

GM veteran Zak will head Hyundai design unit

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Phillip Zak has been named chief designer of the Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, Calif. He will be responsible for new-vehicle and concept design for Hyundai. Full story...
Apr
1st

The Greening of Racing – Talking Points To Gain Eco Friends

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The Greening of Racing - Talking Points To Gain Eco Friends
The Greening of Racing - Fuel Efficient News, Car Features and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
While racing and the environmental movement may seem to be at odds, the two aren't mutually exclusive.

Car enthusiasts too easily become punching bags for environmentalists. As the racing season cranks back up along with back yard BBQs, here are some talking points that you can use when an eco-weenie blasts you with, "How can you like such a pointless activity that's killing the planet?"


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