Lotus is to build its own wind-tunnel facility in Hingham as part of an expansion programme that is being put in place over the next few years. With the team having already laid down some good foundations having secured Renault engines and Red Bull Racing gearboxes for 2011, the outfit has now announced plans for growing its Hingham base.
Monday, 25 October 2010
Lotus to build wind tunnel at Hingham
Lotus is to build its own wind-tunnel facility in Hingham as part of an expansion programme that is being put in place over the next few years. With the team having already laid down some good foundations having secured Renault engines and Red Bull Racing gearboxes for 2011, the outfit has now announced plans for growing its Hingham base.
Sunday, 24 October 2010
Montezemolo: ?A fantastic fight back but now we must keep our feet on the ground?
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 2010 Korean Grand Prix Race Report Korean International Circuit, Yeongam, Korea, Sunday 24th October 2010 Luca di Montezemolo had good cause to be happy when he rang Stefano Domenicali immediately after the end of the race. ?What...
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Brandon McReynoldsNationwide Debut: Brandon McReynolds will attempt to make his first start in the NASCAR ranks this weekend at Gateway International Raceway. Piloting the No. 42 Team 42 Racing Dodge, McReynolds will take to the Madison, Ill., track for his first race in the series and at the 1.25-mile track. In His Blood: Although the...more»
Korea Saturday quotes: Mercedes
Nico Rosberg - 5th: "I'm very pleased with fifth place and it is the best possible position that we could have achieved today. It's nice to be ahead of one of the McLaren and Ferrari cars and also Robert who has been very close to us recently. We're in a good position for the race tomorrow.
Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/korea-saturday-quotes-mercedes/
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Despres wins the Rally of Morocco: great launch of the KTM 450 Rally Replica
KTM-Sportmotorcycles AG Mattighofen, Austria KTM factory rider Cyril Despres has emerged the conqueror of the Rally of Morocco while Marc Coma finished third overall despite time penalties of 36 minutes to register a huge success for what was the first...
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The Continental?s Paris Notepad: Fully Aluminum Mercedes-Benz SL, Corrected Lambo Concept Weight, and the New VW/Audi/Porsche Mid-Engine Sports Car
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental.
Flipping through my notepad from last week’s Paris auto show, I couldn’t make out a consistent theme. [...]
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Kubica: Dirty side a huge disadvantage
Robert Kubica reckons he is in for a very tough time in the Korean Grand Prix - and thinks one of his biggest problems comes from starting on the wrong side of the grid. The Renault driver had looked set for one of his best performances of the season after topping the times in final free practice, but he could manage no better than eighth after the balance of his car dropped away in qualifying. But worse than how his car felt, Kubica thinks he is going to face real difficulties getting away at the start ? because he is one of the unlucky men who will start on the dirty side of the start-finish straightAric Almirola JR Motorsports Chevrolet Kevin Lepage Hyatt Place Richmond Airport Toyota
Sidetracks: Don?t forget about the Nationwide race
But don’t — not if you care about racing. Whether you approve of Cup drivers racing the Nationwide cars, it does keep things interesting when racers at the top of their game compete against young men and women aching to … Continue reading
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Kubica says handling cost him time
Robert Kubica blamed the handling of his Renault car for failing to achieve a better result in qualifying for the Korean Grand Prix. Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/kubica-says-handling-cost-him-time/
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Saturday, 23 October 2010
2010 Dodge Viper ACR Tackles Virginia City Hill Climb ? Feature
Road to Oblivion: The hill-climb up Nevada State Route 341 looked risky. We would learn just how risky it could be.
Nevada State Route 341 winds up the side of a mountain leading to Virginia City?a historic mining town southeast of Reno?climbing from a valley floor at 5000 feet to 6200 feet. The road was constructed [...]
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Korea Saturday quotes: Renault
Robert Kubica - 8th: The car had more oversteer than during free practice and I wasn't completely comfortable.
Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/korea-saturday-quotes-renault/
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Korea Friday quotes: Force India
Adrian Sutil - 15th: Learning the new track was a real pleasure today. It has a nice flow and some great corners, particularly in the last sector where it bends into the pit straight.
Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/korea-friday-quotes-force-india/
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Red Bull?s Vettel takes pole for Korean GP (PA SportsTicker)
Sebastian Vettel will start from pole position for the Korean Grand Prix after finishing narrowly ahead of Red Bull teammate Mark Webber in Saturdays qualifying.
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Honda recalls 470K vehicles after Toyota, both used same supplier
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Acura, Honda
Honda has announced that it's recalling a total of 470,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to the same failing master cylinder problem that caused Toyota to recall 1.66 million vehicles worldwide this week.
According to The Detroit News, the two automakers used the same supplier for the part, and when owners use a type of brake fluid other than what's used at the factory, a seal within the master cylinder may fail, causing a leak that could eventually lead to loss of braking power altogether. Honda says that a warning light would illuminate before this happened, however.
The Honda recall covers 2005-2007 Acura RL models and 2005-2007 Honda Odyssey minivans, while the Toyota recall includes the 2005-2006 Avalon and 2004-2006 Highlander (non-hybrid only), and 2006 Lexus GS, IS and RX cars and crossovers.
Honda says that at this point, it doesn't know how many of its vehicles have suffered a master cylinder failure nor how many have leaked. The company says it will replace the faulty seal and, if leaking has occurred, the brake booster will be replaced as well.
There's no set schedule for fixing those vehicles that are impacted by the recall, but owners should expect to hear something soon.
[Source: The Detroit News | Image: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty]
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Friday, 22 October 2010
Mitsubishi Updates Lancer Lineup, Other Models for 2011
Model year 2011 brings several changes for Mitsubishi?s broad Lancer lineup, including a new entry-level Lancer Sportback ES model that slots under the Sportback GTS and Ralliart hatchbacks. The Lancer DE and ES models switch from hydraulic to electric power steering.
Lancer Evolution GSR models receive a larger rear wing, while the Evo MR trim scores [...]
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Lorenzo and Spies take front row at Philip Island, Rossi unlucky in eight
Yamaha Racing 2010 MotoGP Australia Qualifying Report Phillip Island 16/10/2010 Jorge Lorenzo secured his 15th front row start of the season at Phillip Island today, in a qualifying session made difficult by cold temperatures and windy conditions at the cliff-top...
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Rankings: Webber could move to top
Mark Webber will take the number one spot in the Castrol Rankings from Sebastian Vettel if he wins this weekend's Korean Grand Prix from pole position. The Australian currently trails his Red Bull team-mate after being beaten by Vettel in Japan. However, due only finishing 17th place in the corresponding race last year, Webber only needs to do better than that in order to increase his score in KoreaSource: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/rankings-webber-could-move-to-top/
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Yeongam pit entry concerns drivers
Leading Formula 1 drivers have cited the pit entry as the main issue with the Korean Grand Prix track after getting their first proper taste of it in Friday practice today. Under the present design, cars slow amid the narrow but fast final corner to dive into the pits, a situation that Sebastian Vettel thinks could cause dramas. Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/yeongam-pit-entry-concerns-drivers/
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Two Audi drivers on the podium at the German finale of the DTM
AUDI Ingolstadt/Hockenheim, October 17, 2010 - - Best result of the season for Timo Scheider - Mike Rockenfeller on the podium for the first time since 2007 - Mass collision deprives Mattias Ekstr�m of last title chance In front of...
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Thursday, 21 October 2010
Drop Top Customs creates Chevrolet Camaro T-Top
Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Coupe, Etc., Chevrolet, GM
Drop Top Customs, an aftermarket customizer which typically creates convertibles, has created a T-Top kit for the Chevrolet Camaro. The Drop Top T-Top Camaro will make its debut at SEMA show this November and the company says most of its creations will come equipped with a supercharger, but Drop Top assures us that chassis flex isn't an issue. Sales begin shortly after its debut in Vegas next month and carry a sticker of $6,500.
[Source: Drop Top Customs via Inside Line]
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Da Costa tops Jerez GP3 test
Antonio Felix da Costa was quickest in both sessions at Jerez today as GP3 resumed winter testing at the Spanish venue. Portuguese driver da Costa contested several GP3 races with Carlin alongside his Formula 3 Euro Series campaign this season, but moved to the MW Arden team for the Jerez test. He led the way in both the morning and afternoon sessions today, despite some technical issues limiting his mileage in the latter. Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/3rdparty/da-costa-tops-jerez-gp3-test/
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Supercharged, 504-hp Toyota Tacoma Headed to SEMA Show
Body kits and shiny wheels are great, but we at C/D are fiends for horsepower. Toyota?s stand at the upcoming SEMA show will sate our hunger with the Tacoma X-Runner RTR?it stands for Ready to Race?which intends to offer a serious amount of acceleration. The truck produces an SAE-certified 504 hp and 550 lb-ft of [...]
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Muller fastest on day two of GP3 test
Nico Muller ended MW Arden's run of fastest laps in GP3 winter testing this week by topping the timesheets this afternoon at Jerez. Jenzer Motorsport driver Muller - who scored two victories this year on his way to third in the championship ? lapped the Spanish circuit in 1m35.858s to knock MW Arden's Michael Christensen ? who drove for ART yesterday ? off the top spot by just over a tenth of a second as the session drew to a close. Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/3rdparty/muller-fastest-on-day-two-of-gp3-test/
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2011 Saab 9-4X Crossover ? Official Photos and Info
The final fruit from the GM-Saab tie-up officially emerges.
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Raikkonen bullish despite crash
Kimi Raikkonen says he remains committed to a rallying future despite the crash that put him out of the Catalunya Rally before it started. Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/raikkonen-bullish-despite-crash/
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Brad Keselowski Wins Charlotte Nationwide Race, Danica 21st
Filed under: Car of Tomorrow, Nationwide Series, Danica Patrick, NASCAR
CONCORD, N.C. -- With trash on his radiator grille and four worn tires, Brad Keselowski ran away from the field in the final laps of the Dollar General 300 Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.The Nationwide Series points leader padded his lead as he took his fifth victory of the year and his 11th career win. It was his first checkered flag at the 1.5-mile Charlotte track.
Keselowski now leads Carl Edwards in the Nationwide championship points race by an almost-insurmountable 450 points with four races remaining. Edwards finished 13th.
Keselowski led 46 laps, including the final 35 laps, and won by about 10 car lengths, or 1.137 seconds, over Martin Truex Jr. Finishing third was Justin Allgaier, followed by Joey Logano and Clint Bowyer.
"I'm so mentally exhausted after this race," Keselowski said. "I thought that was the best race I've ever seen in my life. That was awesome."
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Audi Team Quotes after qualifying at Hockenheim
AUDI Ingolstadt/Hockenheim, October 16, 2010 Timo Scheider and Mike Rockenfeller will start from the front row at the German finale of the DTM at the Hockenheimring on Sunday. Martin Tomczyk was moved back from sixth to eleventh place of the...
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Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Zimbardi Flies At Brockville
Jared Zimbardi in victory lane at Brockville Ontario Speedway. (ASCS photo). BROCKVILLE, Ontario ? Jared Zimbardi romped from third on the grid to lead the first lap and went on to win the Northeast Fall Nationals for the ASCS Patriot Region sprint cars Saturday night at Brockville Ontario Speedway. Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/other-news/touring-cars/irc/zimbardi-flies-at-brockville/
David Pearson, Bobby Allison Lead NASCAR's Second Hall of Fame Class
Filed under: NASCAR Hall of Fame, NASCAR
Driving champions David Pearson, Bobby Allison, Lee Petty, Ned Jarrett and team owner Bud Moore were named as the second class of inductees into NASCAR's Hall of Fame on Wednesday afternoon during a ceremony at the Grand Hall of the year-old shrine in downtown Charlotte.Representing markedly different eras, the new class is comprised of some of the sport's most recognizable names.
Three-time Cup champion David Pearson, who many thought would enter the Hall during its inaugural class, was the first name announced by NASCAR Chairman Brian France (right).
Legendary driver Bobby Allison, the 1983 Cup champ and three-time winner of the Daytona 500, was the next name revealed, followed by the Petty family patriarch and inaugural Daytona 500 winner Lee Petty; Ned Jarrett, a two-time Cup champ (1961, '65) and father of 1999 Cup driving champ Dale Jarrett; and Bud Moore, a three-time Cup champion mechanic and team owner.
The class -- selected by a 52-person voting panel plus a fan internet vote in a four-hour voting session Wednesday morning -- will be inducted in May of 2011.
Juncadella takes first Euro F3 win
Daniel Juncadella took his maiden Formula 3 Euro Series victory in the season finale at Hockenheim on Sunday. The Spanish driver led comfortably from start to finish after starting from pole position. His only fright came just after the finish line, as he spun his car when he tried to do a 'stoppie' by his Prema team on the pitwall.
Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/3rdparty/juncadella-takes-first-euro-f3-win/
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Make a Save the Manuals Campaign Ad, Win Stuff
Election day is fast approaching, and Car and Driver is inviting you to get involved and make a difference. The DVR-less among you may have noticed all of the campaign ads on TV, none of which feature politicians or interest groups representing the most worthy of causes: saving manual transmissions from extinction. You can do [...]
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NASCAR Notes: Ethanol Blend Coming In ?11
CLINT CLONES: Clint Bowyer signs cardboard cutoffs of himself during a race week function prior to Saturday?s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500. (HHP/Greg Ellman Photo) CONCORD, N.CSource: http://www.inracingnews.com/nascar-news/nascar/nascar-notes-ethanol-blend-coming-in-%e2%80%9911/
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Quaife-Hobbs fastest in Aragon test
Adrian Quaife-Hobbs continued his impressive adaption to Formula Renault 3.5 by topping both session's in today's opening collective test at Motorland Aragon. Having also shone in testing at Barcelona last week, the former GP3 racer continued his association with Comtec and recorded a benchmark lap of 1m43.055s this afternoon.
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Alexander Rossi Swaps Top Spot in Spain World Series
Alexander Rossi Barcelona, Spain October 14, 2010 America?s Alexander Rossi joined the first post-2010 season World Series by Renault 3.5 test in Barcelona, Spain, October 12th and 13th returning to familiar and winning ISR Racing, for which he debuted in...
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Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Video: Final Laps ? Brad Keselowski wins Charlotte NNS Race
Brad Keselowski takes home the Charlotte Nationwide Series win on Friday night, under the lights, driving the next generation car.
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Coons Wins, Jones Takes Title
TOLEDO, Ohio ? Jerry Coons, Jr. won Saturday?s USAC Silver Crown Series season finale at Toledo Speedway while Levi Jones claimed his first Silver Crown title.
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Lotus: GP2 team a boost for F1 squad
Lotus Racing's technical chief Mike Gascoyne says having a GP2 team link-up will be a huge benefit for the F1 squad next year, as it will mean a lot more data from Pirelli's tyres. The Air Asia team, owned by Lotus chief Tony Fernandes, will join the GP2 field from next year, and Gascoyne said their GP2 racers are likely to also act as reserves or third drivers for the F1 squad. Clint Bowyer Cheerios Hamburger Helper Chevrolet David Reutimann Aaron s Dream Machine Toyota
Pearson Bags $50,000
Earl Pearson, Jr. (44) battles Shane Clanton en route to winning Saturday's Dirt Track World Championship at West Virginia Motor Speedway. (Dan Fennell photo)Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/other-news/touring-cars/irc/pearson-bags-50000/
Patrick takes best NASCAR finish yet
Danica Patrick finished 21st on her ninth NASCAR Nationwide Series outing at Charlotte, taking her best career finish in the the series thus far. Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/nascar-news/nascar/patrick-takes-best-nascar-finish-yet/
F-1 Teams Prefer Saturday Qualifying
Rain pushed Formula One qualifying in Suzuka to Sunday last weekend. Teams were none too pleased about it. (Steve Etherington Photo) BLOOMINGTON, MinnSource: http://www.inracingnews.com/qualifying/f-1-teams-prefer-saturday-qualifying/
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Monday, 18 October 2010
Report: GM exec says 60,000 Chevy Volts may be built in 2012
Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Chevrolet, GM, Electric
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We've known all along that General Motors planned to ramp up production of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, with 10,000 to 15,000 sales in the first year of production. But what of 2012? The Detroit News is reporting that Doug Parks, GM's electric vehicle executive, said at the Business of Plugging In conference that in 2012 the Volt will "be in this max rate of 60,000." Parks insists that The General can move that many Volts in 2012, and possibly more. Given the fact that the Volt's 2012 production was moved from 30,000 to 45,000, we're thinking there's a solid chance GM hasn't stopped adjusting it's production figures.
In other Volt news, GM is hoping to get official efficiency figures from the Environmental Protection Administration within the next month. Parks said at the conference that the company expects the Volt will fall somewhere in the 25-50 mile range in electric-only mode. GM has said since the Volt concept was unveiled in 2007 that it was shooting for 40 miles in EV mode, though Parks is hoping the Volt will over-deliver. As far as miles per gallon go, Parks says the Volt is hitting mid to high 30s combined while the gasoline engine is charging the batteries.
[Source: Detroit News]
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Video: The Final Lap Recap ? Bank of America 500 from Charlotte
Jamie McMurray picks up his third win of the season, 2nd at this track, 6th career win, the first non-chase driver to win at Charlotte since the Chase began.� In fact he’s the only non-chase driver to win another time at Talladega.
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Stoner dominates warm-up
Casey Stoner was quickest in the Phillip Island warm-up by a crushing margin of nearly two seconds. In mostly dry conditions, Stoner found far more grip than anyone else and was already over a second clear before his final lap of 1m30.942s put him 1.890s ahead of nearest rival Marco Simoncelli (Gresini Honda)Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/stoner-dominates-warm-up/
Ashley Phalen Killed in Driving Experience Crash at Auto Club Speedway
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) -- A woman crashed a replica Indy race car into a wall at a high rate of speed and died while taking part in the Mario Andretti Driving Experience at a Southern California motor speedway.
The San Bernardino County coroner's office says 24-year-old Ashley Phalen of Los Angeles was killed early Friday when her vehicle slammed into a wall and overturned at the Auto Club Motor Speedway in Fontana. She died at a nearby hospital.
Phalen was participating in what is described on andrettiracing.com as the "World's Fastest Racing Experience." The website says people can drive a race car with 600 horsepower for an eight-minute session and reach speeds up to 160 mph.
The San Bernardino Sun reported that the crash occurred at 9:32 a.m. PT Friday and that the car struck an inside wall before overturning.
An after-hours phone message for the Andretti Driving Experience wasn't immediately returned.
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The San Bernardino County coroner's office says 24-year-old Ashley Phalen of Los Angeles was killed early Friday when her vehicle slammed into a wall and overturned at the Auto Club Motor Speedway in Fontana. She died at a nearby hospital.
Phalen was participating in what is described on andrettiracing.com as the "World's Fastest Racing Experience." The website says people can drive a race car with 600 horsepower for an eight-minute session and reach speeds up to 160 mph.
The San Bernardino Sun reported that the crash occurred at 9:32 a.m. PT Friday and that the car struck an inside wall before overturning.
An after-hours phone message for the Andretti Driving Experience wasn't immediately returned.
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Sunday, 17 October 2010
Checa closing on MotoGP return
Carlos Checa has announced that he will return to MotoGP for the final two races of the 2010 season, and is expected to replace Mika Kallio at Pramac Ducati. Checa tested a works Ducati GP10 at Estoril earlier this week as a reward for his Superbike performances this season, which have seen him take third in the world championship for the Althea Ducati teamSource: http://www.inracingnews.com/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/checa-closing-on-motogp-return/
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Conor Daly top ten in GP3 testing, Estoril Portugal
Conor Daly Indianapolis, Indiana October 14th 2010 Reigning Formula Star Mazda champion, Conor Daly, completed his first two days of GP3 testing in Estoril, Portugal today with the tenth fastest time overall. He completed a total if 153 laps with...
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2011 Dodge Durango Citadel Interior (Partially) Revealed
In unveiling two new models?the 2011 Durango crossover and the 2011 Charger?Dodge supplied extremely slim press releases accompanied only by exterior pictures, leaving us wondering what was inside. Today Dodge answered our question about the Durango, at least, with an interior shot of the Citadel trim level, filling in some of the blanks on this [...]
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Five Reasons Reformers Are Rallying Behind Obama?s Transpo Push
The Obama administration's report emphasizes how much Americans spend on transportation costs and ties the financial burden to car dependence. Graphic: U.S. Treasury/Council of Economic Advisers
When President Obama announced his push for a long-term transportation bill on Monday, he introduced a report by his Council of Economic Advisors and the Treasury Department analyzing the [...]
When President Obama announced his push for a long-term transportation bill on Monday, he introduced a report by his Council of Economic Advisors and the Treasury Department analyzing the [...]
Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2010/10/13/obama-admin-emphasizes-good-repair-transit-tod-in-new-report/
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Saturday, 16 October 2010
MIS excited about NASCAR?s decision to run E15
Irish Hills track, recognized for its leadership in green efforts, applauds NASCAR Michigan International SpeedwayBROOKLYN, Mich. (Oct. 16, 2010) ? Recognized as one of the industry?s leaders in green initiatives, Michigan International Speedway, and its president Roger Curtis applaud the efforts by NASCAR to run with E15 fuel for the 2011 season. NASCAR announced today...more»
Report: Saab to let buyers watch their cars get built online
Filed under: Car Buying, Plants/Manufacturing, Saab
Thinking of buying a 2011 Saab? If so, you'll soon have the ability to watch it come together before your eyes; Saab is installing cameras in its Trollhättan factory. Customers will receive text messages with photos of their cars as they reach certain points in the assembly line. Eventually, Saab plans to add a real-time video feed of the cars being built. This sounds way more interesting than most reality television shows.
In addition to the cameras going in, Saab will soon offer customers the opportunity to take delivery of their cars right from the factory. The automaker says it is moving back towards building cars with a more personal touch, by manufacturing cars to order rather than churning out a steady stream of vehicles.
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Virgin says 2011 car progressing well
Preparations are in full swing for the 2011 season, according to Virgin Racing F1 CEO Graeme Lowdon. The team has opted to shift the majority of its focus to the development of the 2011 car, with technical director Nick Wirth no longer travelling to races in order to concentrate on the VR-02.
HUD Announces Winners of $100M in Sustainability Grants
Planners in 45 regions in 27 states have a little more to work with in their efforts to shape sustainable growth.
Yesterday the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the winners of nearly $100 million in grants from its new Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program, intended to connect “housing with good jobs, [...]
Yesterday the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the winners of nearly $100 million in grants from its new Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program, intended to connect “housing with good jobs, [...]
Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2010/10/14/hud-announces-winners-of-100m-in-sustainability-grants/
Patrick commits to 4 Nationwide races in 2011
Danica Patrick will run the first four races of the Nationwide Series in 2011 for JR Motorsports.
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/patrick-commits-to-4-nationwide-races-in-2011-ap.html
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Tony Stewart Announces Mobil 1 as New Co-Sponsor For 2011
Filed under: Tony Stewart, NASCAR Sponsors, NASCAR
NASCAR owner-driver Tony Stewart announced Tuesday that his No. 14 Chevrolet will begin carrying Mobil 1 as a co-primary sponsor in the 2011 Sprint Cup Series season.The multi-year deal will put Mobil 1 on the hood of the two-time Cup champ Stewart's Chevy for 11 races and it will serve as associate sponsor for the other 25 races that co-sponsor Office Depot will headline for the team.
ExxonMobil will also provide engineering support to Stewart-Haas Racing and Mobil 1 will be an associate sponsor on the team's second car, the No. 39 Chevy driven by Ryan Newman.
"As a team owner, I'm absolutely thrilled to add such a respected technology partner to our race team,'' Stewart said two days after collecting his second win of the Sprint Cup season in Fontana, Calif.
"And as a driver, it's exciting to partner with a brand that has such an incredible racing pedigree.''
Mobil 1 is completing the last year of its sponsorship on Penske Racing's No. 77 Dodge driven by former Indy 500 winner Sam Hornish Jr. It is the "Official Motor Oil of NASCAR.'' It replaces longtime Stewart sponsor Old Spice, which announced earlier this season it would not be renewing its sponsor contract.
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