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Nov
26th

Video of launching a V8 Supercar off the line!

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This very informative video shows Neil Crompton and Mark Larkham showing you the details of getting an Australian V8 Supercar off the line at the start of the race. Full story...
Nov
26th

F1: Mikhail Aleshin targets to be second Russian on 2011 F1 grid

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There could be as many as two Russian drivers on the 2011 formula one grid next season. Full story...
Nov
26th

F1: Scuderia Toro Rosso signs Daniel Ricciardo for 2011 Formula 1 season

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Australian Daniel Ricciardo will be Scuderia Toro Rosso's third and reserve drive for the 2011 Formula 1 season. Full story...
Nov
26th

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Review

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As if mocking the hybrid concept, BMW's ActiveHybrid 7 delivers outrageous performance while extending a token gesture to economy. In fact, BMW claims that it's the world's fastest hybrid sedan--and I'm a believer. Although it's eerily quick, it's by no means the most fuel-efficient hybrid sedan. Full story...
Nov
26th

World Debut of the Mercedes SLS Brabus Widestar

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Brabus took the wraps off their tuned version of the Mercedes SLS AMG at the Essen Motor Show in Germany. Although the car only receives 10 additional horsepower thanks to a new exhaust system, it benefits from reduced weight and a sleeker look. Full story...
Nov
26th

DTM: Martin Tomczyk quickest in first free practice session in Shanghai

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Martin Tomczyk (Audi) set the best performance in the first free pracice session in Shanghai, for the last round of the DTM season. Bruno Spengler (Mercedes) took 6th position of this first training session. Full story...
Nov
26th

WRC: Kimi Raikkonen sells F3 team and doesn’t close the door on F1

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Kimi Raikkonen's manager thinks the Finn driver would have had a great season with Ferrari. Full story...
Nov
26th

F1: Porsche boss plays down F1 foray likelihood

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Porsche's new boss has played down speculation the marque might soon enter formula one. Full story...
Nov
26th

Luxurious Rumor: A Porsche-Bentley Partnership?

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With the holiday season just around the corner, everybody gets in a sharing mood. It seems that Porsche and Bentley are starting to feel the effects, as rumors claim that the two manufacturers could be partners in a near future. Full story...
Nov
26th

DTM: Canadian Bruno Spengler confident after first practice session in China

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Canadian Bruno Spengler (C-Class Mercedes DTM) was quite confident about his performance after the first free practice session in Shanghai, China on Friday. Full story...
Nov
26th

Production Version of Chrysler Lancia Confirmed for 2011 Geneva Show

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First introduced at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, the Chrysler Lancia concept (who was in reality a Lancia Delta dressed up in Chrysler badging) received so much positive feedback that the company decided to bring a production version to the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Full story...
Nov
26th

Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage GT4 Gets Updated for 2011

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Aston Martin Racing has unveiled the newest version of their 2011 Vantage GT4. Engineered specifically for racing purposes, it will have an updated engine and aerodynamics, in order to provide better levels of power and torque. Full story...
Nov
26th

Jacques Villeneuve to race for Skoda in French Trophee Andros

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Former Indy 500 winner and Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve will race for Skoda alongside Olivier Panis in this winter's edition of the French Trophee Andros ice racing series. Full story...
Nov
25th

Mercedes SLK is a safety hit

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Mercedes shows off safety equipment on next year’s all-new SLK convertible.


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Nov
25th

Range Rover tuner Overfinch goes bust

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Famed Range Rover engineers Overfinch seeks buyer after going bust.


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Nov
25th

FRANCE: Faurecia to acquire assets of Angell-Demmel

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Faurecia has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Angell-Demmel Europe GmbH - the global market leader for real metal automotive interior trim parts. Angell-Demmel will become part of the French firm's interior systems business group, to further strengthen its technology leadership in complete automotive interior solutions. Full story...
Nov
25th

HUNGARY: Hankook Tyres second phase production starts

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The new unit of the Hankook Tire Rácalmás plant has started operation, well ahead of its target date. Construction of the factory's second phase started in September 2009 and will reach its full capacity by the second half of 2011. The new 58,000 sq m unit will then be able to produce a further 16-17,000 tyres a day taking daily production at the plant to 34-35,000 units. Full story...
Nov
25th

UK: Johnson Matthey reports profit boost

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Johnson Matthey performed well in the first half of 2010/11 benefiting from good growth in most of its markets, especially catalysts for light duty vehicles in North America and Asia and a steady recovery in catalysts for heavy duty diesel. Full story...
Nov
25th

INDIA: Ford eyes second plant

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Ford reportedly is planning to set up a second Indian plant and has approached the Gujarat government for land. Full story...
Nov
25th

INDIA: BMW to assemble X1

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BMW will increase its investment in India to US$40m by the end of 2012 and start assembling the X1 SUV at its local plant by the end of this year, a top official said. Full story...
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