Imagine yourself moving slowly through rush-hour traffic. As you drive, you drip some coffee on your lap and look away for just a short moment. At the same time, the car suddenly stops in front of you. Bang!A moment's inattention is all it takes to cause an accident. In fact Volvo research has demonstrated that 75% of all collisions occur below 30 km/h. And in half of the cases, drivers are simply distracted and fail to brake in time.
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Young German driver Sebastian Vettel planted his Renault-powered Red Bull car in first place again today, as the first three-day test session of the winter came to an end at Barcelona, Spain.
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For Japanese manufacturer Mazda, the Los Angeles Auto Show is a true celebration. Having just taken back the reigns of its destiny by buying back 20% of Ford's shares, the automaker is taking advantage of the California show to launch is most popular model, the Mazda3. And popular is quite an understatement. Worldwide, the Mazda3 represents 30% of the manufacturer's total sales.
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The Lexus RX, the brand's most popular crossover, has inherited a brand-new cloak, unveiled for the first time at the Los Angeles Auto Show. But the few touch-ups still lend the vehicle an air of déjà vu.
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A panel of journalists from 23 European countries has just chosen the Opel / Vauxhall Insignia as their 2009 Car of the Year. Beating out 3 dozen other contenders for first place is a big deal for the brand, especially considering that twenty of the 59 voters ranked the machine in first place.
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The minivan craze has abated, replaced largely by SUVs and CUVs; but the shine is fading on these family workhorses as well. Recognizing the creep of boredom, Ford performed a "re-think" of the segment and came up with the Flex; a fairly radical, somewhat nostalgic looking, six-seater featuring front-wheel-drive (FWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations.
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Imagine yourself moving slowly through rush-hour traffic. As you drive, you drip some coffee on your lap and look away for just a short moment. At the same time, the car suddenly stops in front of you. Bang!A moment's inattention is all it takes to cause an accident. In fact Volvo research has demonstrated that 75% of all collisions occur below 30 km/h. And in half of the cases, drivers are simply distracted and fail to brake in time.
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Frenchman Franck Montagny was given the opportunity to test an IndyCar on a road course last week at Sebring on the invitation of Andretti-Green Racing.
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Imagine yourself moving slowly through rush-hour traffic. As you drive, you drip some coffee on your lap and look away for just a short moment. At the same time, the car suddenly stops in front of you. Bang!A moment's inattention is all it takes to cause an accident. In fact Volvo research has demonstrated that 75% of all collisions occur below 30 km/h. And in half of the cases, drivers are simply distracted and fail to brake in time.
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Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica agrees with his BMW-Sauber colleague Christian Klien about the dubious aesthetics of the 2009-style aerodynamic rules.
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Some of the most talented racers in the IndyCar series will probably be looking for a new job as the economic challenges facing the series are taking their toll on teams and sponsors.
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Hot rumours about Takuma Sato, Lucas di Grassi, Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta. So who will end up driving where in 2009?
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It's obvious that BMW wants to demonstrate its mastery of green technology and is taking full advantage of the Los Angeles Auto Show to do so. Not only has the German manufacturer officially released pricing on its diesel vehicles destined for North America (the Canadian prices will be revealed in a few days), but it has also taken the opportunity to lift the veil on several new technologies, some of which, like the Mini E, are already almost reality.
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Bentley continues to aim high with its cars. No one can find fault with their level of refinement, that's for sure. And the brand hasn't made an exception with its all-new Azure T presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Nothing truly original, however, despite the manufacturer's claims. The Azure convertible takes up the design and finish of the current versions down to the last detail, those that ensured the vehicle's success.
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We reported last October that eight-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi was complaining about the use of electronics aids to driving that were harming the spectacle and making the MotoGP machines too easy to handle.
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The Lexus RX, the brand's most popular crossover, has inherited a brand-new cloak, unveiled for the first time at the Los Angeles Auto Show. But the few touch-ups still lend the vehicle an air of déjà vu.
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Infiniti chose to unveil the convertible version of its G37 in Los Angeles. Already hailed in its coupe and cabrio version, the G, closely related to the Japanese Skyline, will however be the only one to blow its top, as the convertible will be exclusive to the luxury brand and won't be shared with Nissan in any other market worldwide.
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The new Audi Q5 TDI emphasized the presence of the German manufacturer at the Los Angeles Auto Show. A compact crossover, the Q5 will hit dealerships equipped with a 240-hp V6 TDI engine that's already proven itself. It's small, but with styling modeled off the larger Q7, the Q5 also features the quattro all-wheel-drive system. The TDI version will join its gas-powered brother in the brand's catalogue.
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Some of the most talented racers in the IndyCar series will probably be looking for a new job as the economic challenges facing the series are taking their toll on teams and sponsors.
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