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Oct
28th

F1: New wing for the McLarens in Brazil

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The McLaren-Mercedes Formula 1 team will use a brand new rear wing design in Brazil this weekend to help Lewis Hamilton ease to the drivers' world championship. Read more ...
Oct
28th

F1: Jean Alesi backs Ferrari over Formula 1 quit threat

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Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi says the famous Italian team is right to threaten to quit formula one over the prospect of standard engines. Read more ...
Oct
28th

MotoGP: Stoner still fastest in Valencia tests

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Ducati's Casey Stoner did not lose any time after his victory in Valencia by setting the fastest time of the day in what is the first post-season MotoGP test on the Spanish circuit. Top riders Dani Pedrosa (Honda) and Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) were also on hand with second and third place. Read more ...
Oct
28th

NASCAR: Kodak moves on, and Max Papis gets a ride in the Sprint Cup

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Another sign that the global economy is slowing down dramatically is that Eastman Kodak Co. is ending its 22-year sponsorship in NASCAR and putting more sports marketing dollars into professional golf. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Volvo teams up with world-famous glassworks company for new concept

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Volvo has just announced that they'll team up with a world-famous Swedish glassworks company to work on part of a new concept car. Orrefors will work with Volvo to design a floating centre-stack constructed of hand-made crystal, which will be part of a concept shown at the Detroit international motor show in January. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Bracing for the cold? Make sure your car’s ready, too

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With the change from fall's beautiful colors and diminishing warmth to the bitter arrival of winter, it's easy to forget the family vehicle amidst other chores around the house, cottage and yard. No matter the make, model or age of your family ride, chances are that you rely on it for safe, trouble-free transportation every day of the year. Read more ...
Oct
28th

MotoGP: A second day cut short in Valencia

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Poor weather has shortened the second day of MotoGP testing that was held in Valencia, Spain and only seven drivers were on hand to carry out their work. Read more ...
Oct
28th

F1: FIA hits back after Ferrari quit threat

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The Fédération internationale de l'automobile has hit back at Ferrari's warning that the imposition of a standard engine formula could lead to its withdrawal from Grand Prix racing. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Grand-Am: Penske and Forsythe Racing take on Daytona

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Tests for the Daytona prototypes will be held this week (Oct.27-29) at the Daytona International Speedway and two of the biggest names in North American motorsports will be there. Read more ...
Oct
28th

Bracing for the cold? Make sure your car’s ready, too

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With the change from fall's beautiful colors and diminishing warmth to the bitter arrival of winter, it's easy to forget the family vehicle amidst other chores around the house, cottage and yard. No matter the make, model or age of your family ride, chances are that you rely on it for safe, trouble-free transportation every day of the year. Read more ...
Oct
27th

Another closed Bill Heard store may be sold and reopened

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Classic Chevrolet of Scottsdale, LLC, placed a bid today to buy the Bill Heard Enterprises Inc. store in Plant City, Fla. Read more ...
Oct
27th

GM to temporarily idle 2 more plants

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DETROIT -- General Motors has told employees at its Detroit-Hamtramck and Bowling Green, Ky., plants that they will have an extra down week this year. GM spokesman Tony Sapienza said, "The market is telling us we don't need that many cars." Read more ...
Oct
27th

GMAC wants to be part of federal rescue program

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WASHINGTON -- GMAC Financial Services wants to be part of the federal government's $700 billion rescue of the nation's financial system, the company said today." Read more ...
Oct
27th

Honda puts new spiffs on Civic

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American Honda Motor Co. is offering new incentives for sales and leases of new Civics. Qualified buyers can get 1.9 percent financing for loans of 24 to 36 months on Civic models including the hybrid version, Honda says. Read more ...
Oct
27th

Ferrari profits up–just don’t ask it to be part of a ‘standardized’ engine series:

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The economy doesn't suck for some people. Ask Ferrari. Read more ...
Oct
27th

Report: Ford in talks to sell Volvo to BMW

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Ford Motor Co. and BMW AG executives are discussing Ford's sale of the Swedish carmaker Volvo to the German company, The Times of London reported Sunday. Read more ...
Oct
27th

Automakers’ finance units eligible for federal aid, White House says

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The finance arms of U.S. automakers such as General Motors and Chrysler could apply aid from the financial rescue package approved by Congress earlier this month, the White House said on Monday. Read more ...
Oct
27th

Automakers’ finance units eligible for federal aid, White House says

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The finance arms of U.S. automakers such as General Motors and Chrysler could apply aid from the financial rescue package approved by Congress earlier this month, the White House said on Monday. Read more ...
Oct
27th

Delphi asks for more time to reorganize

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DETROIT (Reuters) - Delphi Corp. said on Monday it would seek changes to its bankruptcy debtor-in-possession financing and an extension of $4.35 billion to the middle of next year, or until it completes its reorganization. Read more ...
Oct
27th

Audi’s Diesel Mileage Marathon

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Audi's Diesel Mileage Marathon
Audi's Diesel Mileage Marathon - Fuel Efficient News, Car Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
In contrast to most made-for-PR stunts, during the Audi Mileage Marathon, some interesting technology and legislative issues actually surfaced.

AutomobileMag.com recently participated in the Audi Mileage Marathon (AMM). This ambitious cross-country drive began in New York on October 5 and ended in Santa Monica on October 20 after a challenging and indirect route of some 4800 miles. In contrast to most made-for-PR stunts, during the Audi Mileage Marathon, some interesting technology and legislative issues actually surfaced.


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