A sport-utility vehicle in Porsche's line-up of cars might seem like a sin, but the fact is that this year, the Cayenne is outselling the 911 as well as the Boxster and Cayman combined.
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Anna-Maria Saméus, product manager at Volvo Cars, has been selected as Technological Woman of the Year 2009. She was given the award for her ability to combine technology and business-mindedness in an international environment, using leadership as a tool. The award is given by defence and security company Saab.
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to begin Japan-wide sales starting February 2010, of the Honda Bicycle Simulator developed for the purpose of traffic safety education. By safely experiencing the possible risks bicycle riders may face, users will improve their ability to predict risks and increase safety awareness.
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A very special vision has been in the process of becoming reality at MINI ever
since the year 2001 - the vision to intensify the interaction of man and machine,
to allow mutual communication of car and driver, and therefore to make the
time you spend in your car as pleasant as possible.
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Jenson Button was angry after qualifying just 14th at Interlagos, leaving him likely to be fighting down to the wire with his teammate in two weeks and wondering if his car specification had been identical to the sister Brawn driven to pole by Rubens Barrichello.
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It's hard to believe that winning three-straight NASCAR Cup championships aren't enough for Jimmie Johnson or his crew chief, Chad Knaus.
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The British bank Lloyds is eying a minority stake in the new Manor formula one team.
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Mark Webber wins comfortably with his Red Bull, while Jenson Button finishes fifth and clinches the 2009 world championship.
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Flavio Briatore will commence legal action in Paris on Monday to challenge the FIA's imposition of his lifetime ban, a French newspaper reported on Sunday.
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Patrick Head has hinted strongly that Nico Hulkenberg, the new GP2 champion and Williams' reserve driver, is set to make his formula one debut with the British team in 2010.
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For a long time every effort was made to avoid the build-up of heat in the car
and, therefore, to prevent overheating of the car's components. But in recent
years there has been a signifi cant change in mind in the process of reducing
CO2 emissions.
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The Hyundai Elantra is one of those sensible used cars you may be considering if you're not keen on shelling out the big bucks for a used Civic or Corolla. Hyundai's been proving themselves as a carmaker to be reckoned with lately-- though their history in our market hasn't always been peachy. For this and other reasons, they're still not 'on the radar' of a surprising number of shoppers.
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Prince Edward Island has some of the most beautiful scenic drives in Canada, but just like everywhere else, litter can sometimes spoil the view. However, drivers in PEI seem to have developed a very good habit: they have drastically stopped throwing their litter on the side of the road.
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Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart will once again be offering a wide range of calendars for the coming year. There is a choice of three wall calendars and an appointments diary, which will give plenty of pleasure far beyond the year 2010.
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Rubbished rumours that Kimi Raikkonen could find himself at Red Bull Racing next year have resurfaced in the Interlagos paddock. It had been rumoured, but subsequently denied by the Finn's management and dismissed by sections of the specialist media, that talks to replace the contracted Mark Webber in 2010 were taking place.
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The A1GP series has cancelled its Surfers Paradise season opener, which had been scheduled to take place in Australia next weekend. A1GP's problem relates to unpaid bills, including to the car and engine supplier Ferrari, but Teixeira vowed to re-pay the Surfers organisers' sanctioning fee and donate $50,000 to a charity of their choice.
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Martin Whitmarsh has revealed that McLaren is unlikely to settle upon Lewis Hamilton's teammate for 2010 before the current season is concluded.
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Felipe Massa on Friday admitted his first appearance in a formula one paddock since his July accident had been "not easy". On his return to a formula one paddock, he has even been handed back his damaged helmet by F1's governing body.
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Christian Horner vowed to speak with Mark Webber after the Australian driver indicated he is not willing to play a team role in Brazil this weekend.
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Helmut Marko has confirmed that McLaren is vetoing Red Bull Racing's preferred switch to Mercedes power in 2010. "Mercedes is clearly our preferred partner, but contrary to all assurances that the McLaren problem will be solved long ago, it still is not," the energy drink company's motor sport adviser told Germany's Sport Bild.
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With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up