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May
17th

Disaster in Japan: Nissan Canada supply levels back to normal

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Nissan announced that efforts to put production back on track following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan have proven successful.
May
17th

NASCAR: Patrick Carpentier to contest NAPA 200 race in Montreal

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Pastrana-Waltrip Racing and NAPA announced that Canadian driver Patrick Carpentier will race the No. 99 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Montreal.
May
17th

More details about BMW-MINI’s new FWD platform

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A few months ago, we learned that BMW was planning the launch of a new front-wheel-drive platform, although the identity of the models remained unknown. According to Automotive News, the architecture code-named ''UKL'' will first hit the market with the next-generation MINI Cooper, due in late 2013.
May
17th

2012 Ferrari FF Preview

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Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in January of 2011, the Ferrari FF's debut generated scores of headlines, its presence capturing the attention of press and show-goers alike. Like it or love it-is there a certain decimal point past which a humble station wagon becomes an elegant shooting brake? Maranello's latest offering makes a polarizing statement.
May
17th

Indy 500: Schedule of the 2011 Indy 500 race

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The 95th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled to be run on May 29, 2011 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Here's the schedule of events as far as the IndyCar series in concerned.
May
17th

F1: FIA has apparently limited off-throttle massive exhaust blowing

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According to a rumour on Tuesday, the FIA has banned the aggressive blowing of exhaust gases when drivers are not pressing the throttle.
May
17th

F1: Launch of the Silverstone Wing

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Silverstone Circuits Limited, and its owner the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC), today opened the circuit's state-of-the-art new pit, paddock and conference complex named The Silverstone Wing.
May
17th

Future Porsche 911 models to use KERS

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Auto racing enthusiasts are all quite familiar with the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) that made a legal return to F1 cars for the 2011 season. Today, Porsche revealed to Autoblog that the next-generation Porsche 911's entire range will benefit from the technology.
May
17th

2012 Hyundai Accent: cheaper and better equipped

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The Accent Hyundai presented at this year's Montreal Auto Show took everyone by surprise, a completely redesigned and frankly great product, both from an aesthetic and mechanical point of view.
May
17th

2012 Chevrolet Impala: same look, more grunt, less fuel

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In February, GMInsideNews.com reported that the 2012 Chevrolet Impala would see its 3.5- and 3.9-litre V6s as well as its 4-speed transmission replaced by a new powerplant. They reportedly got their hands on some additional specs last weekend.
May
17th

WTCC: Robert Huff wins both races in Monza

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Robert Huff (Chevrolet) took victory in both WTCC races presented in Monza, and pulls away in the lead of the provisional classification.
May
17th

IndyCar: Alex Tagliani goes fastest on day 3 of Indy 500 testing (+photos)

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Sam Schmidt Motorsports' Alex Tagliani ended up the fastest driver of the third day of practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in preparation for the upcoming Indianapolis 500.
May
17th

F1: Force India’s Smith finally starts to work at Team Lotus

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Mark Smith has finally made his switch to Team Lotus.
May
17th

F1: Who will pay for the U.S. Grand Prix and the Circuit of the Americas?

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An article posted on the Bloomberg web site claims that Texas taxpayers will finance the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin as public schools sack teachers.
May
17th

Le Mans 24 Hours: Highcroft Racing withdraws from Le Mans

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Highcroft Racing will not take part to the 24 Hours of Le Mans 24 next month, following the reduction of financial support from Honda.
May
17th

The ins and outs of tire balancing

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Tire balancing is crucial. It is part of basic tire maintenance. Jay Zinniger from Talon Tire describes what the shimmy you feel in your steering wheel may be while driving and what is used to create balance in a tire and wheel setup.
May
17th

2011 Cadillac CTS4 Coupe Review (video)

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"SICK CADILLAC!!!! Is that the one with the supercharged V8?!" I was at the gas station pumping some unleaded into the 2011 CTS4 Coupe, when an excited young gentleman spotted it and swooped in for a closer look. "Nope, just the standard car, V6" I replied.
May
17th

Top Gear and electric cars – Part 2 (video)

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Late last week, a video featuring Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson and James May at the University of Lincoln, UK hit the web. Their stunt involved students pushing a depleted Nissan LEAF. Electric car advocates immediately cried foul, arguing that it was an elaborate setup similar to the TV show's 2008 evaluation of the Tesla Roadster.
May
17th

Formule 2: Swiss driver Christopher Zanella takes two wins in Magny-Cours

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Christopher Zanella clinched victory in both rounds of the Formula 2 Championship presented in Magny-Cours, and takes the lead in the standings.
May
17th

F. Renault 3.5: Robert Wickens to be confirmed as a F1 reserve driver this week

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Marussia Virgin is set to announce the Canadian driver Robert Wickens as its new reserve driver.
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