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Jan
30th

F1: Michael Schumacher admits test action unlikely in ’09

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Michael Schumacher has conceded that F1's newly-imposed in-season testing ban will probably mean less or no running for him in 2009. Full story...
Jan
30th

F1: Fernando Alonso attends funeral in Spain

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Fernando Alonso on Thursday attended the funeral of his karting mentor Genis Marco's father, Josep. Full story...
Jan
30th

NASCAR: Truck series announces changes

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Even though it was suggested, pit stops won't be banned after all, but the number of men working over the wall will be reduced from seven to five in the NASCAR Camping World Truck series. Full story...
Jan
30th

F1: Ferrari modify illegal exhaust design

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Ferrari has now modified the rear exhaust outlets of its new F60 single seater, after rivals expressed concern about the launch design's legality. Full story...
Jan
30th

F1: Force India on track for March debut

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Force India's Mercedes-powered 2009 car is still scheduled for a debut in March, according to technical director James Key. Full story...
Jan
30th

F1: Ferrari, McLaren, herald F1 unity

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McLaren and Ferrari have demonstrated a new era of unity, co-staging a media dinner. Full story...
Jan
30th

2009 Honda Pilot Touring Review

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The family van from Honda seems to have grown somewhat. At least is sure feels that way when you have seating for up to eight and some luggage space left over. That's only on the inside. When you look at the outside, there are wheel flares that broaden front end and if you walk around to the front there is a grille that is dominated by the Honda "H". Full story...
Jan
29th

Gulf One Z06 tops $1 million at auction:

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An icon of 1960s racing, the Gulf One Corvette Z06 racer, was in familiar position last weekend at the Mecum Auction--first. Full story...
Jan
29th

Gulf One Z06 tops $1 million at auction:

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An icon of 1960s racing, the Gulf One Corvette Z06 racer, was in familiar position last weekend at the Mecum Auction--first. Full story...
Jan
29th

Saturn to discontinue ’09 Astra due to glut of ’08 inventory

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General Motors will not sell the 2009 Saturn Astra compact car in the United States, a Saturn spokesman said today. GM will resume sales of the Astra in late summer or early fall as a 2010 model. Full story...
Jan
29th

Automakers, Calif. regulators meet on emissions

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Four automakers have met with environmentalists and the California Air Resources Board to see whether the parties can agree on nationwide standards for carbon dioxide emissions. Full story...
Jan
29th

2009 Porsche Boxster S

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2009 Porsche Boxster S
2009 Porsche Boxster S - Porsche Sport Convertible Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine
The 2009 Porsche Boxster benefits from more power, higher fuel efficiency, quicker acceleration, and the latest PDK transmission technology.

Symptoms of a split personality usually call for a visit to the shrink. But at Porsche, vacillating between mid-engine and rear-engine convictions has proven healthy for the soul.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Porsche Boxster S - Porsche Sport Convertible Coupe Review - Automobile Magazine


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Jan
29th

Toyota recalls Yaris for seat belt issue

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Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. is recalling about 135,000 Yaris small cars sold in the United States because seat belt pretensioners could ignite foam padding in the passenger compartment. The recall affects 2006 and 2007 models. Full story...
Jan
29th

Ford gets UAW pattern with Jobs Bank elimination

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The UAW signaled its willingness to give Ford Motor Co. the same bailout concessions as General Motors and Chrysler LLC when it agreed to permit Ford to terminate its Jobs Bank. Full story...
Jan
29th

Aston Martin LMP1

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British firm pulls the wraps of its stunning 2009 Le Mans challenger. Full story...
Jan
29th

Electric Round Up From 2009 Detroit Auto Show; MINI, Fisker, Tesla, and Smart

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Electric Round Up From 2009 Detroit Auto Show; MINI, Fisker, Tesla, and Smart
2009 Detroit Auto Show Electric Cars - 2009 Mini E, 2011 Fisker Karma S -Fuel Efficient Cars, Hybrids and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
With all the electric-car news from the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, maybe it's time for somebody to pull a Phoenix move and get the Electric automobile company started again.

Maybe it's time for somebody to fire up the old Detroit Electric automobile company. That entity was the last major producer of electric-powered vehicles from Detroit, and its last car was delivered in 1939. With all the electric-car news from the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, maybe it's time for somebody to pull a Phoenix move and get the company started again.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Detroit Auto Show Electric Cars - 2009 Mini E, 2011 Fisker Karma S -Fuel Efficient Cars, Hybrids and Reviews - Automobile Magazine


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Jan
29th

Ford sees no large-scale aid for Visteon

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Ford Motor Co. is not contemplating any large-scale support for struggling auto parts maker Visteon Corp. and sees no need to inject cash into its former affiliate, the automaker said today. Full story...
Jan
29th

Metaldyne, KS Kolbenschmidt form alliance

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Suppliers Metaldyne Corp. and KS Kolbenschmidt GmbH have formed an alliance to create complete power cylinder systems. Full story...
Jan
29th

Judge: Honda can ban online sales of extended warranties

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A federal judge in Rhode Island has lifted a temporary restraining order that prevented American Honda Motor Co. from banning online sales of Honda-backed extended warranty contracts. Full story...
Jan
29th

US: GM ends jobs bank Monday

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General Motors will suspend its 'jobs bank' programme on Monday - all of Detroit's Big Three automakers have now announced such a move this week. Full story...
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