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Aug
2nd

F1: Twenty-race 2011 draft calendar leaked in Budapest

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An unofficial draft calendar for the 2011 Formula 1 season emerged in the paddock during the Hungarian grand prix weekend. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Star Mazda: Conor Daly extends championship lead

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Quebec racer Mikael Grenier and Conor Daly both claimed victory in the two races held this past weekend at Harrah's Autobahm Grand Prix in Joliet, Illinois. Full story...
Aug
2nd

2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle Arrives in June 2011 in the U.S.

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Detroit - General Motors today announced order and delivery dates, as well as final package specifications, for the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV). The rear-wheel-drive Caprice PPV joins the front-wheel-drive Chevrolet Impala and the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV, making Chevrolet the only brand to offer a full line of police vehicles. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Michael Waltrip’s GT2 Ferrari on podium at Spa 24 Hours

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Ever since Michael Waltrip added investor Robert Kauffmann, at MWR, you could say that the two-time Daytona 500 winner had an itch to race sports cars. Full story...
Aug
2nd

2011 Tacoma Offers TRD T|X and T|X Pro Performance Packages

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ORRANCE, Calif. - The Toyota Tacoma, the best-selling compact pickup truck in America, offers two new accessory packages for 2011 based on a concept truck first shown at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show. The T|X and T|X Pro packages, available in conjunction with the Off-Road Package, add Toyota Racing Development (TRD) accessories in a unique combination at a special value price. Full story...
Aug
2nd

GP2: First victory for Giaccomo Ricci

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Giaccomo Ricci took his first GP2 win in race 2 at Budapest after he led from start to finish. Full story...
Aug
2nd

F1: Sebastian Vettel upset as Mark Webber takes title lead

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Sebastian Vettel moved up a place in the drivers' world championship on Sunday, but he ended the race with a long face. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Only 152 Units of The Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari Will Be Available!

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Abarth reflects the high performance brand's direct connection with competition. This competition's link is taken to a new level with the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari. The car's livery is inspired by Ferrari's models, an exclusive style of the Abarth 500. Full story...
Aug
2nd

2010 Mazdaspeed3 Review

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The little boy inside me is still alive and well. When I'm not doing crazy rides at the amusement park, I like to drive a car that's just as thrilling and smile-inducing. The 2010 Mazdaspeed3 definitely fits that bill. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Ford has officially sold Volvo to Zhejiang Geely Holding Group

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According to the agreement signed in March 2010, the total purchase price for Volvo and related assets is $1.8 billion, including a $200 million note and the balance in cash. Geely signs the largest overseas acquisition of any Chinese automaker so far. Full story...
Aug
2nd

Contest: F1 gift pack from Force India

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For our fifth weekly contest following the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Auto123 Racing is giving away not one, but three items from Force India. The lucky winner will take home an official shirt signed by team drivers Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi as well as an official team cap and wind coat. Good luck to everyone and see you next week! Full story...
Aug
2nd

NASCAR: Max Papis teams with Kevin Harvick Inc for Montreal Nationwide NAPA 200 race

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Max Papis will get a chance to apply his road course skills to the NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Montreal behind the wheel of the No. 33 Kevin Harvick, Inc Chevrolet. Full story...
Aug
2nd

New safety ratings for the NHTSA

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Under the revamped and updated 5-star safety ratings program, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the lineup of 2011 model year passenger vehicles that will receive new safety ratings. Full story...
Aug
2nd

WSBK England – Cal Crutchlow wins twice, Max Biaggi closes in on 2011 Championship

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Cal Crutchlow (Yamaha) had an impressive weekend at Silverstone with back-to-back victories, his first two in World Superbike, twice beating countryman Jonathan Rea (Honda) to the finish line. Full story...
Aug
2nd

DTM: Opel to turn to Williams for DTM programme?

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The Williams Formula 1 team could be looking to get involved with the premier German touring car championship DTM. Full story...
Aug
2nd

F1: Foreign medias slam sorry Michael Schumacher after Hungary

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In the eyes of the foreign language media, Michael Schumacher was the bad-boy of Sunday's Hungarian grand prix. Full story...
Aug
1st

Marketing electric cars is all about easing range anxiety

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GM and Nissan, poised to begin selling plug-in hybrids and electric cars, hope to overcome consumer jitters about range and performance with unique advertising. Full story...
Aug
1st

Chinese parts makers eye U.S., Europe to close technology gap

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Chinese auto parts makers are moving into the overseas mergers and acquisitions fast lane, eyeing a distressed global market to close a technology gap with world leaders to meet sizzling demand at home and eventually sell overseas. Full story...
Aug
1st

First Drive: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

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First Drive: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
2011 Chevrolet Cruze - First Drive - Automobile Magazine
A welcome change in small-car execution from General Motors.

For a long, long time, it seemed that domestic automakers gave scant concern to compact cars, instead focusing their resources and energy on higher-margin vehicles like pickups, SUVs, crossovers, and big cars. Recently, however, spurred by escalating CAFE standards and shifting buyer preferences, American automakers (well, Ford and General Motors, at least) once again professed their dedication to building small that cars buyers will actually want.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze - First Drive - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze - First Drive - Automobile Magazine


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Aug
1st

NASCAR: Kyle Busch holds off Kevin Harvick for ninth Nationwide win in 2010

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Kyle Busch continued to pile up the wins, in his part-time Nationwide schedule, holding off Kevin Harvick at the checkered flag in Newton, Iowa. It was his ninth series victory this year. Full story...
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