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The 2012 edition of the famous Who Works in Motorsports book has been released and covers 17 motorsport series this year.

Accordfing to the Publisher, Who Works in Motorsports remains the only publication to contain those all-important details on decision makers, opinion formers and journalists from across the industry.

A unique reference tool, the fully updated edition now includes information on 17 series, including: ALMS, DTM, ELMS, Eurocup Clio, Eurocup Megane Trophy, FIA GT1 World Championship, Formula One, Formula Renault 3.5, Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup, GP2, Grand-Am, IndyCar, NASCAR Sprint Cup, V8 Supercars, WEC, WRC and WTCC.

The book contains the names, faces, positions, addresses, phone numbers, emails, Facebook & Twitter accounts of the key personnel.


Every aspect of each championship is covered, including: teams, drivers, team principals, key staff, crew members and car technical specifications, sponsors, suppliers, marketing, PR and press officers, photographers and journalists, circuits and rallies, officials, calendars, entry lists and race schedules.

Printed in hardback with 1008 pages of contact details and more than 6000 colour images ensures the completely updated Who Works in Motorsports 2012 remains the indispensable guide and reference tool for use throughout the year.

Who Works In titles are available online at www.whoworksin.com, by emailing info@whoworksin.com or calling +44 20 7193 0686.

Further details are also available on the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/whoworksin.formulaone.

From GMM

Well-known Brazilian commentator Reginaldo Leme has defended Felipe Massa, amid the Ferrari driver's career crisis.

Massa's Ferrari seat hangs in the balance, and according to his boss Stefano Domenicali, he will have to improve in order to simply stay on the F1 grid with any team next year.

But Leme has pointed the finger of blame at Ferrari's struggling F2012 car.

"It is very difficult to give an explanation for any driver's bad phase," Leme acknowledged on the Redacao Sportv programme.

"The car is very bad. The fact that Alonso is always scoring (points) just shows that the Spaniard is the best driver of this generation. No other driver, however good, could get anything out of that car. I think that's what's happening with Massa," said Leme.

Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2012. (Photo: WRi2)

Felipe Massa will drive Ferrari's heavily updated Barcelona-spec car at the Mugello test next Wednesday, while Alonso will drive on Tuesday and Thursday.

Turning his attention to the 2012 championship, meanwhile, Reginaldo Leme said consistency is more important than ever before, with four separate teams having won races so far.

"Look at Webber -- he has been fourth four times and is third in the championship. Hamilton has been third three times and is right in contention."

From Lotus

Lotus is proud to present the official video of its LMP2 endurance team created by Daniel Simon.

Hollywood designer Daniel Simon, who is known for movies like Tron: Legacy and the famous black and gold livery of the Lotus LMP2 car, visited the inaugural race of the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship and accompanied the Lotus team day and night.

This clip shares moments of the Lotus team at the 12 Hours of Sebring where the crew finished in 6th place in the LMP2 category and 10th overall at their very first endurance race.

2012 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro

Audi has a real winner on its hands in the 2012 A6.

Audi has a real winner on its hands in the 2012 A6. The car looks great inside and out, and it drives very well to boot. Audi used to be an also-ran in this segment, and now it sits at the top of the luxury mid-size sedan class. BMW has lost the intimate connection between car and driver in the current 5-series, and Mercedes doesn't offer nearly as nice of a cabin in the E-class as Audi does in the A6.

Photo Gallery: 2012 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine

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The 2012 Audi Q5 gets a fresh look and a range of more efficient engines

First Look: 2013 Audi Q5

A familiar look, along with a new powertrain family.

Three years doesn't sound like a long time, but that's exactly how old the Audi Q5 is. Seeing as an all-new model is due for another three years, the time is ripe for a mid-cycle update -- and that's exactly what was bestowed upon the 2013 Audi Q5.

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In case Ferrari, Jeep,

Also in this episode: Jaguar rolls out the Ultimate version of the XJ sedan, Jeep gives the Wrangler more

Driven: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette

Still a hero-maker.

The Corvette's legend was made during the period from the mid Fifties, when it got its mojo working, right on through the Sixties. Soon thereafter, the Corvette went into a period of decline along with the rest of the American auto industry. As the whole idea of performance came under assault, the Corvette drifted into self-parody. More recently, of course, the Corvette has come back, regaining and then eclipsing the performance of its halcyon days.

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Beijing Hyundai has raised its 2012 sales target but expects to maintain its current 6.2% market share this year, a senior executive said.

Ford plans to introduce vehicles in China priced below its current entry level Fiesta.

At the same time that Jeep was introducing the production Altitude-edition Wrangler to its domestic customers, the company also debuted the

SENIOR MOTORSPORTS EDITOR MAC MORRISON: Ah, the good ol' Jetta.

The Bulgari name, known worldwide for producing fine jewelry and other luxury goods, can now add Food Lion AutoFair Best of Show champion to its list of accomplishments after a 1961 Buick Electra 225 convertible owned by Nicola Bulgari was awarded...

More than 1,000 Jeep owners are expected to return to Butler, Pa., on Aug. 10-12 for the second-annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival.

Maserati says the Beijing motor show will be the fourth and final auto show appearance for its

Federal-Mogul has unveiled first quarter 2012 financial results that have seen net income drop from US$51m to US$32m.

America's Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA), concedes while the recent catastrophic fire in global Nylon 12 resin supplier, Evonik's factory is "serious," rapid measures are being taken to address the situation.

Supplier Delphi Automotive today reported a 17.5 percent gain in first-quarter net income and raised its full-year earnings outlook in light of the rebounding North American auto market.

The Beijing motor show has become a magnet for overseas companies looking to gain a foothold in the world's largest car market.