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Sep
29th

F1 must accept move from Europe explains Pedro de la Rosa

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Formula one needs to accept the steady move away from its traditional European homeland.
Sep
29th

Karting: Several F1 drivers to contest International Challenge of Go-Kart Champs

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Felipe Massa's end of the year promoted karting event in Brazil is attracting a higher than ever number of his fellow Formula 1 drivers this year.
Sep
29th

MINI’s model range to double

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MINI now offers five unique models after the addition of the all-new Coupe, but its plan is to double that number by the next decade.
Sep
29th

NASCAR tweaks 2012 Sprint Cup schedule

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NASCAR officials revealed the entire Sprint Cup 2012 schedule in a novel way via an interactive Twitter session on Wednesday.
Sep
29th

DTM: Bruno Spengler still determined to fight

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Bruno Spengler (Mercedes) is determined to play his chances for the title in the two last rounds of the season, despite his nine-point deficit over championship rival Martin Tomczyk (Audi).
Sep
29th

2012 Honda Civic Hybrid First Impressions

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Unfortunately, we can't say that Honda has done very well with their hybrid models over the past couple of years. Two-thirds into the 2011 calendar year, Honda moved out 33 Civic Hybrids, 438 CR-Zs and 220 Insights. Add them up, and they account for just 1.6% of the brand's car sales this year. But wait, isn't fuel economy one of the buying public's priorities when purchasing a new car?
Sep
29th

F1: 2012 Pirelli tires in action this week

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Pirelli's tires for the 2012 season are up and testing this week in Barcelona.
Sep
29th

F1: Timo Glock talks about Virgin’s preparation for 2012

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Marussia Virgin will not be using KERS technology in 2012.
Sep
29th

WRC: Yvan Muller back in Rallye Alsace France

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For the second year, double WTCC world champion Yvan Muller will run the Rally France Alsace WRC. This time, he will drive a Peugeot 207 S2000.
Sep
29th

F1: Horner and Ecclestone are not writing off Mark Webber

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Red Bull has not written off Mark Webber despite his struggle to live with his teammate Sebastian Vettel in 2011.
Sep
29th

Parking in Montreal and Toronto is no picnic!

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A new IBM study reveals that drivers in 20 international cities face a daily struggle in finding a parking space. Unfortunately, Montreal and Toronto are two of them.
Sep
28th

Ford-UAW pact unlikely to relieve vehicle shortages, analysts say

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When Ford reaches a tentative agreement with the UAW on a new four-year labor contract, the pact will include a significant commitment to U.S. jobs, analysts predict.
Sep
28th

EVs are back in Revenge of the Electric Car

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Revenge of the Electric Car, by writer/director Chris Paine, follows General Motors' Bob Lutz, Nissan's Carlos Ghosn, Tesla's Elon Musk and backyard inventor Greg "Gadget" Abbott from 2007 to 2010, when their respective companies were getting...
Sep
28th

GM: UAW accord to raise labor costs about 1 percent through 2013

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GM's new contract with the UAW will have minimal effect on the automaker's profitability in North America, GM CEO Dan Akerson said today. GM is now able to turn a profit even in a depressed market of 10.
Sep
28th

Race like a champion with the Race of Champions smartphone app

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The winter months bring a lull to motorsports. Many of the series champions are wrapped up. Luckily, that gives drivers time to compete in the yearly Race of Champions.
Sep
28th

Hyundai works on 10-speed gearboxes, report says

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Hyundai Motor Group, the umbrella company of Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors, is developing 10-speed automatic transmissions for future luxury vehicles.
Sep
28th

Ford considers adding 10,000 jobs, building Fusion in U.S., report says

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Ford is discussing adding as many as 10,000 jobs in the U.S. in negotiations with the UAW on a new four-year contract, according to three people familiar with the talks.
Sep
28th

2011 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Quattro Coupe

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2011 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Quattro Coupe
2011 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Quattro Coupe - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine
What we have here is a high-styled, very attractive, German luxury sport coupe.

What we have here is a high-styled, very attractive, German luxury sport coupe for forty-two thousand dollars. That isn't exactly cheap, and our tester had no navigation system or rearview camera, but this is still a great car for the money, one with notable street presence and sex appeal. It drives well, too, with good body control, well-weighted steering, and a smooth gearshift that helps you make the most of the modest but refined turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Heck, I celebrate this car simply because it has a six-speed manual rather than relying solely on some paddle-shifted version of an automatic. The A5 coupe is a logical step into the world of big-boy cars for someone who is ready to move beyond, say, a Volkswagen GTI. I'd sure be happy to see one in my garage every morning.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Quattro Coupe - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine


Sep
28th

400 Ford plant workers pledge to reject UAW deal if based on GM’s pact

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More than 400 hourly workers at Ford Motor Co.'s Dearborn Truck plant have signed a letter pledging to reject a UAW accord that fails to include a wage increase, more money for retiree health care and an end to lower entry-level compensation.
Sep
28th

Browning: VW brand now profitable in U.S.

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The Volkswagen brand expects to be profitable in the United States this year, Jonathan Browning, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, said today. "Audi brand achieved profitability in the U.S.
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