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The Jaguar Project 7 Concept will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England, which kicks off tomorrow.

Created in just 4 months by a team led by Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum, the roadster is based on the F-Type but also draws inspiration from the legendary D-Type cars that won 3 of Jaguar's 7 victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Sporting an all-aluminum body, the Jaguar Project 7 Concept hides a 5.0L V8 engine that produces 550 horsepower, allowing 0-60 mph (96 km/h) acceleration in 4.1 seconds, as well as a top speed of 186 mph (299 km/h). It will be driven at Goodwood by Chief Engineer Mike Cross.

The Project 7 also features a cut-down windscreen, a lowered composite bucket seat with a 4-point racing harness, side skirts, and 20'' forged alloy wheels with carbon fibre inserts.

Photo: Jaguar

McLaren will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England, which kicks off tomorrow. Alongside the contemporary range of McLaren high-performance sports cars will be a dynamic display of championship-winning models from Formula 1, Can-Am and Le Mans.

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes drivers Jenson Button and Sergio Perez will also make appearances over the course of the weekend.

Some of the iconic McLaren cars on display include:

• P1 (global debut)
• 50 12C Spider (50th anniversary limited edition)
• MSO 12C (developed by McLaren Special Operations)
• 1974 M23 driven by Emerson Fittipaldi
• 1988 MP4/4 driven by Ayrton Senna
• McLaren F1 LM prototype

A McLaren 12C GT Can-Am Edition will be thrilling the crowds in the run up the famous Hill course, while a static display will take place at the McLaren House stand, adjacent to the Supercar Paddock.

Photo: McLaren

The fuel tank of the 2013 Honda Accord may have been manufactured incorrectly and could leak, potentially resulting in a fire, Honda Canada announced. Although the recall affects just 36 units, dealers will have to replace the fuel tank altogether.

Meanwhile, on 8,871 Honda Fit hatchbacks from 2012-2013, the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system may not function as intended. In some instances, this could allow the tires to lose traction and the vehicle to skid without intervention by the VSA system. Dealers will therefore reprogram the VSA software.

Source: Transport Canada

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Fernando Alonso has given a short life to speculation he might soon tire of failing to win titles with Ferrari.

Former F1 driver David Coulthard said he sensed the Spaniard, who turns 32 later this month, was becoming frustrated with Ferrari's flagging form last time out at the Nurburgring.

"It's a long time since Alonso won a world championship," BBC commentator Coulthard said, "and that's not because he's not putting in world championship level performances.

"If this continues for that much longer, you have to wonder how much longer Alonso can stay at Ferrari."

Alonso, however, is quoted by Wednesday's latest edition of German magazine Sport Bild as saying he remains fully committed to his long-term Ferrari contract -- and perhaps even beyond that.

"I have no idea how long I'll be in formula one," he said, "but if I renew (the contract beyond 2016), then it will be with Ferrari."

Fernando Alonso. (Photo: Ferrari)

Indeed, while keen to add a third title to his tally, Alonso suggested that just as important to him is how he is perceived -- as perhaps F1's best driver.

"I am satisfied with myself and with my performance," he agreed.

"When I won my two titles, I felt the recognition of being regarded seriously as a good driver.

"Today I am seen as one of the best drivers, although I have not won another title since then," added Alonso.

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh would agree with Alonso, comparing him with F1's reigning triple world champion Sebastian Vettel, who looks set to win a fourth consecutive title in 2013.

The German "is an impressive driver", Whitmarsh admitted.

"But he will never get the recognition he deserves, as long as he drives for Red Bull."

Boss Christian Horner dismissed that view as "bullsh*t", but Alonso insisted: "Yes, every great champion should drive for Ferrari if he has the opportunity."

He said the Maranello marque is "more than a formula one team".

"F1 without Ferrari is inconceivable, but that doesn't apply to other teams that come and go.

"Some auto makers come in and then go out again," said Alonso. "The same for some private teams and energy drink manufacturers."

Alonso's last comment is a direct jibe at Red Bull, and indeed he said he would welcome Vettel as his teammate in red, and Adrian Newey as the designer of his Ferrari.

"I want to work with the best people," said the 31-year-old, "so if I said I didn't want Newey on the team, I'd be lying."

Alfa Romeo will be quite busy at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England, which kicks off on Thursday. In addition to the new 4C being put through its paces for the first time in public, the brand will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its racing division (Autodelta), as well as the 90 years of the quadrofoglio verde (the legendary 4-leaf clover symbol that identifies its sportiest models).

The Alfa Romeo 4C will tackle the challenging Goodwood Hillclimb along with 4 of the 6 historic models on display at Goodwood, straight from the Alfa Romeo Museum:

• 1938 8C 2900 B Special “Le Mans”
• 1951 Gran Premio Tipo 159 “Alfetta”
• 1970 1750 GT Am
• 1975 33 TT 12

The other two, namely a 1954 2000 Sportiva and a 1967 33 Stradale prototype, will be presented as static exhibits.

Photo: Alfa Romeo

From GMM

Bernie Ecclestone has ruled out intervening directly to help the embattled Sauber team survive.

In the not-too-distant past, the F1 'supremo' has been known for bailing out struggling teams.

But amid reports the Swiss team Sauber is now struggling to survive, Ecclestone said: "We have agreements that require us to treat all the teams equally."

Photo: Sauber F1 Team

The 82-year-old told Swiss broadcaster SRF that "one solution" for the Hinwil based team would be to sell up.

"They're a good team," said Ecclestone, "and I'm sure there is more than one possible buyer.

"I don't want to imagine F1 without Sauber. Ideally, they will find new sponsors in the long term, but even companies who are willing to support them in the short term would be fine," the F1 chief executive added.

"The team deserves to be helped," said Bernie Ecclestone. "I don't know exactly what their financial situation is, but I know it's not as good as it should be."

And he said Sauber might not be the only team in trouble.

"There are others," said the Briton, "that are spending more money than they have."

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