As Germany strives to meet a target of 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2020, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on Monday an additional 1 billion euros ($1.38 billion) in research and development, doubling its budget by 2013.
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Competing in his 44th DTM race, German driver Mike Rockenfeller scored his maiden victory, driving his Audi A4 to first place ahead of championship leader, Canadian Bruno Spengler of the Mercedes team.
Although we're all passionate about cars and read up on them daily, the rising gas prices are getting to all of us, and every stop at the gas station is downright depressing.
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Dr. Helmut Marko, the Red Bull motor racing consultant has played down Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo's threat that formula one could be headed for a split from owners CVC.
The second day of practice in preparation for the upcoming Indianapolis 500 has been called off because of the rain at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The controversial 'Cafe' corner at Interlagos will still be in place for the 2011 season finale in November.
Express Racing Riley Porsche driven by France, Barbosa and Borcheller ended the winning serie of Pruett and Rojas by winning the Bosch Engineering 250 on Virginia Raceway.
Some teams have admitted they do not support Jean Todt's proposal to allow some in-season testing in formula one next year.
In as much as renaissance can apply to a car company, Chrysler is amidst a modern day adaptation of such a revival. The resurrection of the Pentastar brand is underwritten by a broad array of new products that include the lovable Fiat 500, the formidable new Dodge Charger and the reworked Chrysler 300. Adding to the resuscitative collective is the Chrysler 200, which arises from the carcass of the mid-size Sebring sedan.
Mercedes GP has moved forward since China and the team now pushes to challenge for wins.
A new week begins, which means another Top 5 videos from our supercharged V12 blog. This latest instalment includes a new trailer for Cars 2, a Gymkhana drifting battle between Ken Block and Tanner Froust, a Lamborghini Aventador entirely assembled inside a museum, a superb ad for the Audi A1 as well as a crash compilation involving Segways.
Hyundai and the state of Alabama will announce on Monday "additional investment in the existing infrastructure" at its auto assembly plant near Montgomery, the company said on Sunday.
The Ford Freestyle crossover is being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration following 238 complaints about unintended "lunging" at low speeds when the driver's foot isn't on the accelerator pedal.
Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally made about $1.7 million through a stock option that kicked in after Ford shares traded above $15 a share for 30 straight days, the automaker said on Friday. On May 13, Mulally bought 250,000 Ford shares for $8.28 each.
Sweden's Saab Automobile failed to secure investment from Hawtai Motor Group because of "commercial and economic realities," not a lack of government approval, the Chinese company said Friday.
Carl Edwards was about the only driver not bitten by the Monster Mile in Saturday's Nationwide Race.
Mike Rockenfeller (Audi) took his first DTM win at Zandvoort, while Spengler probably lost the first position after a misunderstanding with his team.
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