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Oct
16th

INDIA: BharatBenz medium truck production starts

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Following the market launch of its heavy-duty trucks two weeks ago, Daimler Trucks subsidiary Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has now started production of medium-duty trucks (9 and 12 tons).
Oct
16th

Europe hit by biggest car sales drop in almost 2 years

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European new-car sales plunged the most in almost two years, with Renault and Fiat posting the steepest declines, as the region's sovereign-debt crisis led to reduced demand in Germany, its largest economy.
Oct
16th

UK: GKN sees softening Europe offset by US and China

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Driveline and aerospace supplier GKN said demand since it announced half year results in July has "remained broadly in line with expectations with more challenging European automotive and industrial markets being offset by strong automotive demand in the US and China and continued growth in civil aerospace".
Oct
16th

Banned number plates: the new ’68’ car registration numbers axed by the DVLA

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News 13 Sep, 2018

Here are new UK number plates the DVLA has deemed too silly, rude or offensive and banned from use

Oct
16th

The number plates banned by the DVLA

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News 17 Oct, 2012

We reveal some of the plates deemed too offensive by the DVLA

Oct
16th

European auto market slowdown hits supplier GKN

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British partsmaker GKN said a sluggish European automotive market weighed on third quarter profit and that a continued slump could impact the group for the remainder of the year.
Oct
16th

BMW opens first Mini dealership in Beijing as demand increases

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BMW opened its first dealership in Beijing yesterday that is designated for its Mini brand as demand for luxury cars in the world's biggest auto market increases.
Oct
16th

Renault-Nissan alliance aims to double cost savings by 2016

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Renault and Nissan said they aim to double annual cost savings from their alliance within four years, while denying a Reuters report that they're reviewing their cross-shareholdings. "We have an internal goal of 4 billion euros ($5.
Oct
16th

Bosch, Conti, other top 30 suppliers make gains in 2011 total Europe sales

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Last year was very successful for the biggest suppliers to automakers in Europe. Overall, 2011 sales in Europe by suppliers in the top 30 increased 19 percent to $180.6 billion from $151.
Oct
16th

Battery maker A123 Systems files for bankruptcy

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Battery maker A123 Systems for U.S. bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. A123 listed total assets of $459.8 million and liabilities of $376 million in its Chapter 11 petition.
Oct
16th

VW plans 2 new SUVs to expand appeal beyond Tiguan

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Volkswagen plans to expand its lineup of SUVs with two new models in the coming years as part of a goal of overtaking GM and Toyota in deliveries. One of the new models will be bigger than the Tiguan SUV to appeal to U.S.
Oct
16th

PSA, Renault pursue turnaround plans to ease dependence on Europe

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One might argue that France's automakers are the sick men of Europe. Beset with a stagnant home market, excess production capacity and costly payrolls, they are struggling to fend off opportunistic rivals such as Volkswagen and Hyundai-Kia.
Oct
16th

Fisker Atlantic production pushed back to late 2014 or 2015

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Fisker Automotive aims to start production of its second model in late 2014 or 2015, at least two years later than initially planned.
Oct
16th

PSA, Renault pursue turnaround plans to ease dependence on stagnant Europe

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One might argue that France's automakers are the sick men of Europe. Beset with a stagnant home market, excess production capacity and costly payrolls, they are struggling to fend off opportunistic rivals such as Volkswagen and Hyundai-Kia.
Oct
16th

Bosch, Conti, other top suppliers boost combined European sales 19%

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Last year was very successful for the biggest suppliers to automakers in Europe. Overall, 2011 sales in Europe by suppliers in the top 30 increased 19 percent to $180.6 billion from $151.
Oct
16th

F1: Helmut Marko puzzled by Ferrari’s Massa tactics

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From GMM

Dr Helmut Marko has admitted he cannot understand Ferrari's tactics during the Korean grand prix.

Fernando Alonso finished behind both Red Bulls at the Yeongam track, therefore losing his long-held championship lead to Sebastian Vettel.

Just behind the Spaniard was his resurgent Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa, who was told on the radio to stay behind Alonso despite lapping faster.

F1 Ferrari Korea
The two Ferrari close in Korea. (Photo: WRi2)

Red Bull's Marko said Ferrari's decision to hold Massa back is "incomprehensible".

"Why didn't Ferrari let him past Alonso and make Webber nervous?" the Austrian told Blick, referring to Vettel's teammate Mark Webber, who finished second.

Indeed, if Felipe Massa had managed to pass Webber, Alonso might have followed him through and minimised the points loss to Vettel.

Dr Helmut Marko told Blick newspaper: "And even if Massa had not managed to get Webber, it would have been easy for him to just pass the place back (to Alonso)."



Oct
16th

F1: Ferrari confirms Felipe Massa for 2013

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The Scuderia Ferrari has confirmed Brazilian driver Felipe Massa for the 2013 season.

In a straight-to-the-point, 41-word press release, Ferrari said:

“Scuderia Ferrari announces that it has renewed its contract with the driver Felipe Massa to the end of the 2013 race season. The Scuderia's driver line-up for next year is therefore made up of Fernando Alonso and the aforementioned Felipe Massa”.

So now the quiz is: who will take his place at the end of the 2013 season?

F1 Ferrari Felipe Massa
Felipe Massa in Korea. (Photo: Ferrari)

UPDATE
“I am very happy to have reached this agreement,” commented the Brazilian in a report posted on the official Ferrari web site.

“Ferrari is my racing family and throughout my entire time in Formula 1, I have always driven cars powered by engines built in Maranello: I can't see myself driving cars propelled by anything else! First and foremost, I want to thank President Montezemolo and Stefano Domenicali, who had faith in me and who have always supported me, even at the most difficult moments. The team and also all the fans can rest assured that I will do all in my power to help the Scuderia reach the targets it sets itself each year.”

The satisfaction is also clear from the comments of Stefano Domenicali, who on Sunday at the Yeongam circuit already lets slip that things were heading towards a confirmation.

“We are pleased to have extended our relationship with Felipe for a further year,” declared the Team Principal. “He has been part of our family for over a decade and has shown, expecially in this recent part of the season, that he is once again competitive at the highest level, which is what is expected of every driver who gets behind the wheel of a Ferrari. We have always supported Felipe, even in the most difficult moments of his career and we are certain of his worth and are sure he will know how to repay the confidence this renewal proves we have in him.”

Oct
16th

F1: Bernie Ecclestone says gov’t not willing to pay for London GP

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From GMM

A London grand prix is unlikely because the government is not willing to support it.

That is the admission of Bernie Ecclestone, who told F1 business journalist Christian Sylt that he is prepared to make "a large contribution" towards organising a street race in the British capital.

But the F1 chief executive is quoted by cityam.com: "I don't think the government would be prepared to put the required amount of money behind it."

That is despite the 81-year-old being apparently willing to "help the government and council with their costs".

F1 London GP
Photo: Santander


Oct
16th

Rare photos of the career of the late Gilles Villeneuve (Part 1)

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We are slowly approaching the end of 2012 - the year that marks the 30th anniversary of the tragic loss of Ferrari Formula 1 driver Gilles Villeneuve at the circuit of Zolder, Belgium on May 8, 1982.

F1 Gilles Villeneuve
Gilles Villeneuve in the Ferrari 312 T3 in 1978. (Photo: Ferrari)

Here is a first set of rarely seen photos of his brilliant career, from his beginnings in the Formula Ford 1600 series in Canada to his glory days in Formula 1.

F1 Gilles Villeneuve
Gilles Villeneuve in the Magnum Formula Ford car. (Photo: Lucie St-Jacques)

F1 Gilles Villeneuve
In Formula Atlantic in 1977. (Personal collection René Fagnan)

F1 Gilles Villeneuve
With Ronnie Peterson at Mosport for a sedan race with BMW. (Photo: Guy Blellerive)

F1 Gilles Villeneuve
Driving a Camaro alongside Mo Carter at the 24 Hours of Daytona. (Photo: Guy Bellerive)

F1 Gilles Villeneuve
Firsts tests of the Ferrari 312 T3 at Fiorano. (Photo: Ferrari)

F1 Gilles Villeneuve
Jean-Pierre St-Jacques, Gilles Villeneuve and Joan. (Photo: Lucie St-Jacques)

F1 Gilles Villeneuve
During the Race of Champions, in 1978, at Brands Hatch. (Photo: Ferrari)

Gilles Villeneuve
Gilles Villeneuve, Joan and Mauro Forghieri. (Photo: WRI2)


Oct
16th

DTM: Joint future for DTM and Japanese Super GT from 2014

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Organisers of the DTM and Japanese Super GT have concluded a deal allowing a collaboration between the two series from 2014.

From 2014 to 2017, the DTM will be open to Japanese car manufacturers involved in the Super GT series such as Honda, Nissan and Toyota.

Meanwhile, Mercedes, Audi and BMW will have the possibility to run cars in Japan.

Super GT Japan
Photo: Super GT

A common technical regulation will be in place for four years. But, regarding the differences that are existing between the cars of the two championships, especially in terms of engine concepts, the cars will be categorised according to a "Balance of Performance" (BOP) system for a transitional period.

In the future, joint technical working groups and circles will hold meetings to create the basis for a continuous exchange of information.



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