The extreme climate, hot and humid, has led the Malaysian Grand Prix to be dubbed the 'toughest race of the year' for the drivers who will endure cockpit temperatures above 40°C and lose around three kilos in weight. And it's just as tough for the pit crew in their fireproof suits, boots and helmets.
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According to British publication Autosport, Nick Wirth, the technical director of Virgin Racing F1 team, said his company would cover the expenses for modifying the VR-01 chassis.
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Since the beginning of the 2010 Formula 1 season, Canadian company Processia Solutions is a new technical partner of the famed Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team. We recently met with directors of the two companies to see how new rules and regulations call for innovative ways to work in F1.
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It was originally called Nissan Qazana and presented as a prototype. Then in Geneva last March, it took the shape of a true production vehicle and was officially renamed Nissan Juke. Now here it is in North America, Nissan's new compact crossover even making an appearance somewhat on the sidelines of the New York show.
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The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG will surely be one of the most talked-about cars of 2010. Just in case that was not going to happen, Mercedes has just revealed the GT3 edition. Uh, booooyaah! Believe it or not, this car is intended for customer use. Sales will commence in autumn 2010, and homologation of the GT3 variant will be done in time for the 2011 racing season. For the moment, the FIA has not determined the maximum output of the AMG 6.3-litre V8 because of the "Balance of Performance" principle. Let's bet it'll still be a lot...
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American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) arrives in Manhattan -- a city known for and populated by its many imports -- for the global introduction of its 2011 Kizashi Sport at this year's New York International Auto Show.
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New York - Lincoln today introduces its first hybrid - the new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - a premium midsize car poised to be the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America.
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Lexus will debut an all-new exhibit at this year's 2010 New York International Auto Show featuring the brand's most thrilling new vehicles.
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Its unpopularity led some to believe that we had seen the last of it. But Infiniti's full-size SUV, the QX56, is alive and kicking and has even treated itself to a full makeover. The totally revised 2011 version made its world debut at the New York Auto Show.
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New York - Mercedes-Benz is celebrating the world premiere of the redesigned 2011MY R-Class luxury crossover at the New York International Auto Show, open to the public April 2-11, 2010 at the Jacob Javits Center. The 2011MY R-Class combines the spaciousness of a luxury SUV with the safety, style and exclusivity of a Mercedes-Benz sedan.
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Thanks to the NASCAR version of musical chairs, Scott Riggs, gets to return to the Sprint Cup Series for at least two races with Keyed-Up Motorsports.
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Nick Heidfeld has revealed his struggle to adapt to merely watching qualifying at the grands prix from the reserve bench.
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The FIA is currently not investigating the legality of Red Bull's formula one car.
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David Coulthard is heading into yet another grand prix weekend hoping to agree a deal to race in the German touring car series DTM in 2010.
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Suzuki has scrapped plans to offer hybrid and V-6 engine versions of its new Kizashi sedan. That's because those versions were meant to use technology borrowed from General Motors, which sold its 20 percent stake in Suzuki in 2008.
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With a twin-turbo V8 and an eight-speed automatic transmission, the 2010 BMW 550i GT has a smooth powertrain to go along with some hatchlike function. For more, ride along in this AW Performance Profile.
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After taking the 2010 model year off, Nissan released a teaser image of the next-generation Quest, which will return to dealers in early 2011.
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Honda of Canada Manufacturing in Alliston, Ontario, will reopen a second production shift in early 2011, the company said today. The Alliston complexand#8217;s Plant 2 will increase daily output from 400 units a day currently to 600.
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