The 2009 Atlantic Championship will feature a $1 million prize to the series champion as part of $3 million in prize money, series officials announced.
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Auto manufacturer Mitsubishi will premier its i MiEV concept at the 79th edition of the Geneva International Auto Show from March 3 to 15, 2009, at the Palexpo conference and demonstration complex in Geneva. The small, electric vehicle is currently being tested, and the manufacturer is studying its feasibility. Shoppers, however, will only get their first glimpse on March 5 when the Auto Show opens its doors to the general public.
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Toyota is showing attendees of the Chicago Auto Show a refreshed Tundra pickup model set for sale in the 2010 model year. For 2010, the Tundra will feature new standard features, a new V8 engine, and enhanced value across its lineup.
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Maybach will introduce a new, even swankier version of its 57S and 62S sedans at the Geneva Auto Show. The manufacturer is going back to its roots, using the name Zeppelin associated with the sedans of its glory days in the 1930s. The return of the name is obviously an attempt to re-establish the car's pedigree, as it's struggling against the formidable Rolls-Royce Phantom.
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A1 Team France has made the surprise announcement that Nicolas Prost will be racing in next weekend's A1GP Gauteng, South Africa instead of Loic Duval.
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French manufacturer Michelin won't be installing its tires on any old vehicle. No sir! The manufacturer will be equipping the latest generation of NASA lunar vehicles, and not only with tires, but rather with a tire/wheel combo built from composite material by the Michelin research centres in Europe in North America. The tire/wheel package will improve the mobility of the lunar missions, with or without crew, planned for the next decade.
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This week, Acura silenced a number of critics who question some of its cars. Often criticized for the lack of power in the TSX, Acura is now bestowing upon it an optional 3.5-litre, 280-hp V6 stemming from the TL. What's more, the SH-AWD version will inherit a manual transmission.
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It was another frustrating day as weather conditions continued to hamper running time at the Bahrain International Circuit.
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Ferrari Formula 1 driver Kimi Raikkonen will resume his rallying foray in Finland later this month, according to reports in the Ferrari driver's native country.
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The President of the FIA Max Mosley has assured Formula 1 drivers that future increases to the cost of their mandatory Superlicences will be modest.
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On Wednesday Michael Schumacher checked out of a Spanish hospital basically unscathed following a motorcycle testing crash.
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Ferrari Formula 1 driver Kimi Raikkonen will resume his rallying foray in Finland later this month, according to reports in the Ferrari driver's native country.
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Following other major auto shows like Detroit's and Montreal's, we were naturally expecting a similarly-subdued approach in Toronto. But as it turned out, the first Media Day of the 2009 Canadian International Auto Show defied the odds by having a few surprises in store for journalists.
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Pit stops play a crucial role in NASCAR Sprint Cup, especially on a superspeedway such as Daytona. Let's take a look at who does what during these fast paced pit stops.
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On Wednesday Michael Schumacher checked out of a Spanish hospital basically unscathed following a motorcycle testing crash.
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USF1, the prospective American formula one team, has looked into setting up a European base in Spain, the Spanish newspaper Diario Sport reports.
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Swedish tradition puts form over function. Scandinavians have indeed become masters in the art of drawing attractive shapes with sometimes questionable utility. That's exactly the impression I got from the 2009 Volvo XC90 R-Design. This big SUV, which used to be renowned for its comfort and solid feel on the road, has shifted to a sportier-looking mold.
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The Corvette Stingray is back for an encore performance, but unfortunately for enthusiasts it's only in the movies.
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Performance loving Acura customers bought the sporty TSX sedan because of its nimbleness and responsiveness. But many wanted more oomph than the standard 201 hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder i-VTEC engine provided.
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