Spanish sports newspaper Marca claims that Fernando Alonso will drive the new, 2011 Ferrari Formula 1 car at the Valencia test early next month.
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Robby Gordon (Hummer) was forced to retire during the 4th leg of the Rally Dakar on Wednesday after a mechanical failure.
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A study by researchers at Newcastle University, which looked at 1,563 Australian drivers, found people are willing to take more risks behind the wheel if they aren't enjoying the ride.
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Like many of its competitors in the auto industry, Hyundai used the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to unveil a new infotainment system. It's called Blue Link, an in-vehicle telematics platform incorporating more than 30 innovative connectivity, convenience and safety services for Hyundai vehicles.
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Although he's best known as a two-time Daytona 500 winning driver, and team owner, the versatile and humorous Michael Waltrip is taking his act on the road, literally.
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Canadian racer Maryeve Dufault will have the chance to get some additional testing behind the wheel of her new ARCA race car.
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Following a short break for Christmas and the New Year, the competitors of the 2010-2011 Andros Trophy will be back in action this weekend in Isola 2000 in the French Alpes Maritimes.
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While we're spending millions in development on hybrid, electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, one technology that's scarcely distributed allows for instant fuel savings and doesn't cost all that much to implement.
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General Motors announced that the all-new 2012 Buick Verano premium compact sedan will be unveiled at next week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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February 6, 2011, will go down in Rolls-Royce history. That day, the Spirit of Ecstasy , also known as the Flying Lady, will turn 100! To celebrate this milestone, one hundred old and new Rolls-Royce models will parade through the heart of London, the first in a series of events organized to commemorate the start of the second century of the brand's most memorable symbol.
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Stéphane Peterhansel (BMW) took his maiden victory of the 2011 Dakar on Tuesday. The Frenchman beat Volkswagen drivers Nasser Al Attiyah and Carlos Sainz.
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The 2011 edition of the Montreal International Auto Show will feature its own lot of original models, and General Motors is snapping up the opportunity to present three new 2012 models that Canadians have yet to behold, the Chevrolet Orlando, Sonic and Camaro Convertible.
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An emerging trend at the International Consumer Electronics Show is to blend the popularity of smartphone applications with the convenience of a built-in screen in the car.
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The fast and the luxurious models from a wide range of carmakers sold briskly in 2010, offering heart to enthusiasts that their favorite drives have bright outlooks and that the auto business is on the rebound.
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Toyota was awarded $2.6 million by an arbitrator in the company's dispute with a former in-house lawyer who was found to have disclosed confidential business information.
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The quest by former Delphi CEO J.T. Battenberg III to clear his name against government charges that he intentionally misled Delphi investors is in the hands of a jury.
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Terry Iwasaki, vice president and CFO of Metaldyne LLC, died Dec. 26 after battling cancer. She was 50. In her role with the suburban Detroit auto supplier, Iwasaki oversaw the restructuring of Metaldyne Corp. into Metaldyne LLC.
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We name the AutoWeek Best of the Best car and truck for 2011, IndyCar may be shopping for new tires and 2010 was a good year for car sales.
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U.S. light vehicle sales may rise to 12.9 million vehicles in 2011, the second straight year of gains. Total deliveries will rise 11 percent from 2010, according to the average of 17 analysts' estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Sales rebounded to 11.
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