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Apr
8th

F1 drivers testing stronger visors

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Four F1 drivers are testing a new addition to their helmets designed to prevent injuries like Felipe Massa's in Hungary two years ago.
Apr
8th

F1 Malaysia: Car problem grounds Lotus Renault

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The Renault cars did not immediately run in Friday afternoon practice while the team investigated the technical failures of the initial session at Sepang.
Apr
8th

F1 Malaysia: Mark Webber on top

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Mark Webber sets the best time of the two free practice sessions this Friday, McLaren is close behind.
Apr
8th

IndyCar: Two-side restart to be used again in Alabama

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Despite all the controversy they created at the first round of the 2011 IndyCar series in St-Petersburg, the double file restarts will again be used this weekend as the series moves to the Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama.
Apr
8th

Land Rover to launch a first hybrid in 2013

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Having showcased its green technology know-how at several auto shows, Land Rover has announced the launch of a gas hybrid version of the of 2012 Range Rover as early as 2013 as well as a range-extender variant one year later.
Apr
8th

Improperly fastened steering wheel: GM recalls 400 2011 Chevrolet Cruzes

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Transport Canada has announced the recall of 400 2011 Chevrolet Cruzes due to a steering that may have been improperly fastened. The steering wheel may loosen and possibly detach, resulting in a loss of control and crash that could lead to property damage and personal injury.
Apr
8th

F1 Malaysia: Photo gallery of Friday’s free practice sessions

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Here is our photo gallery of the first two free practice sessions of the Grand Prix of Malaysia held on the Sepang circuit near Kuala Lumpur.
Apr
8th

2012 Honda Civic: The review is almost upon us but there’s a problem looming…

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Our in-house writer, Matt St-Pierre, is mere days away from getting his hands on a fresh new 2012 Honda Civic for a first drive review.
Apr
8th

F1: Expanded use of the drag reduction system still possible later this season

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The Paris-based Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile is still not ruling out expanding the use of Formula 1's new moveable rear wings in 2011.
Apr
8th

RETRO ELECTRO: 100% electric & Canadian beer delivery truck

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Steam Whistle Brewing of British Columbia touts itself as the greenest brewer in Canada. Company sales director Mike Kiraly and his team of car enthusiasts transformed the pride of the Steam Whistle fleet, a 1958 Chevrolet Apache pickup, into a 100% electric, green (literally) delivery truck.
Apr
8th

Star Mazda: Tristan Vautier on pole in Barber

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Frenchman Tristan Vautier, who had dominated pre-season testing at Barber Motorsports Park grabbed pole position for Sunday's second round of the Star Mazda Championshipto be held at the Barber road course.
Apr
8th

Bonhams to sell two classic Ferraris in Monaco

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Bonhams, renowned auctioneer of the most exclusive automobiles on the planet, will be at the Prince of Monaco's Musée des Voitures on May 20. The auction house will take advantage of the glamour of the location to sell several vehicles, including two Ferraris.
Apr
8th

First image of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu’s cabin

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General Motors has decided to tease us with the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, apparently. Last week, the automaker revealed an image and video showcasing its more muscular profile and lights literally stolen from the Camaro.
Apr
7th

2011 Volkswagen Routan SE

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2011 Volkswagen Routan SE
2011 Volkswagen Routan SE - Automobile Magazine
A perfectly decent family hauler with lots of handy options.

The Routan SE is much nicer inside than the Dodge, and I prefer the styling over that of the Chrysler. The faux leather seating was thoroughly convincing -- I had no idea it was imitation hide until I read the spec sheet. For $35K including two rear video screens, a 30-gigabyte hard drive, and touch-screen navigation, this van is hard to beat. You lose the Stow 'n' Go seats of the Dodge, but honestly, I'd never miss them. The captains chairs in the Routan (and other vans) are significantly more substantial than the Dodge's folding seats. I've removed the second-row seats from my family's Honda Odyssey maybe half a dozen times in nine years. This much-ballyhooed feature is pretty overrated in my book.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Volkswagen Routan SE - Automobile Magazine


Apr
7th

GM to briefly idle Texas SUV plant

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A GM SUV plant in Texas will be idled Friday because of a parts shortage, a union official said today. Enrique Flores Jr.
Apr
7th

Nissan to suspend production at UK plant

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Nissan plans to suspend production at its UK plant because of shortage of parts from Japan following last month's earthquake. The plant builds the Juke, Qashqai and Note models.
Apr
7th

Korea auto exports may top U.S. imports under trade pact, study says

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Automobile imports from South Korea may increase by almost $1 billion, more than four times greater than U.S. exports, under a free-trade agreement being considered by both nations, an independent government study concluded.
Apr
7th

American Driver: June 1995

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American Driver: June 1995
American Driver: June 1995 - Automobile Magazine
Great Drives.

In memory of our founder, David E. Davis, Jr., Automobile Magazine editors are choosing our ten favorite American Driver columns and will be posting one each day over the next two weeks.



Apr
7th

Opel product chief Weber quits to take job with rival:

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Frank Weber, the German-born engineer who helped lead development of the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera hybrids, is leaving General Motors' Opel unit to work for an as-yet unnamed competitor.
Apr
7th

Opel product chief Weber quits to take job with yet-unnamed rival:

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Frank Weber, the German-born engineer who helped lead development of the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera hybrids, is leaving General Motors' Opel unit to work for an as-yet unnamed competitor.
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