Heinz Harald Frentzen clocked the fastest qualifying time this evening at the Losail International Circuit claiming pole position on the starting grid for Speedcar Series' first night race at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar.
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The cabin in the provided photos shows a bright, airy and energetic environment-- characterized with a sporty bucket seat for each of four occupants and bisected by a flow-through centre console. Interior assembly details appear sophisticated and highly detailed, and the cabin is further dressed up with metallic accents, wood trim and contrasting colors.
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German automaker BMW used the Internet for the world premiere of its new 5-Series sedan concept, the Gran Turismo. Formerly known as "Progressive Activity Sedan", the Gran Turismo, or GT, will make its first public appearance at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
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Volkswagen AG and Toshiba have just signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of electric engines and all the electronics involved in future electric vehicles. The two will also develop high-density battery systems for this next generation of electric vehicles, and are currently fine-tuning the lithium-ion battery technology.
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Qualifying for NASCAR's Daytona 500 is not a simple task. In other Sprint Cup races, qualifying is performed by running a few laps.
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Following the two Gatorade Duels, here is the official starting line-up for this Sunday's Daytona 500.
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According to growing speculation in the French specialist press, Renault's F1 engine chief Denis Chevrier has been dismissed by team boss Flavio Briatore.
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According to rising speculation and reports, the Formula 1 team currently known as Honda has secured its future and is preparing for the season opening Australian grand prix.
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The new MINI convertible was unveiled just a few weeks ago in Detroit, and already the John Cooper Works high performance version will make an appearance at the Geneva show next month.
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There's no doubting the supremacy of BMW's 335i when it comes to near-luxury sports sedans, or is there? This week finds me behind the wheel of Infiniti's all-wheel-drive (AWD) G37x Sport, and its exhilarating stable of 328 horsepower. That's 28 more ponies than found beneath the hood of the 335i xDrive, which sits approximately $6K higher on the price ladder than the G37x Sport.
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The Dutch brand originated by a pair of coachbuilders will show two special models to crowds at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The high-performance C8 Laviolette boasts a potent Audi V8, lightweight construction and styling that's distinctive-- to say the least.
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There's no doubting the supremacy of BMW's 335i when it comes to near-luxury sports sedans, or is there? This week finds me behind the wheel of Infiniti's all-wheel-drive (AWD) G37x Sport, and its exhilarating stable of 328 horsepower. That's 28 more ponies than found beneath the hood of the 335i xDrive, which sits approximately $6K higher on the price ladder than the G37x Sport.
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Still refraining from laying off any North American workers, Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday night that it is freezing wage, reducing hours and adopting a voluntary exit program.
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Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co. have "paused" a project to share a North American-built small car and a full-sized pickup until they can bring down their costs.
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Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co. have postponed plans to share a North American-built small car and a full-sized pickup until the business case for the venture improves.
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They won't be racing but BMW's famous Art Cars will be back on display. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will feature four of BMW's 16 art cars until Feb. 24.
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They won't be racing but BMW's famous Art Cars will be back on display. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will feature four of BMW's 16 art cars until Feb. 24.
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Here's a sign rarely seen in today's U.S. auto industry: "Now hiring." More than 3,000 people stood in line for hours outside a Georgia workforce training office this week to apply for $10-an-hour jobs at Korean auto-parts supplier Sewon America.
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Former Toyota executive John Koenig will head sales for Mitsubishi Motors North America after the resignation of Daniel Kuhnert.
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General Motors is in talks with two potential buyers of its Hummer brand as the automaker continues to sell assets to raise cash, said two sources familiar with the matter.
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