Sunday, October 31, 2010
Roland Romps to Barber Series Title
Wrapping up Season Three on a strong note, the iRacing.com Skip Barber Race Series made a return visit to virtual Watkins Glen International for Week 12 action. Still on the line were divisional points championships as well as the overall points championship. Watkins Glen proved to be a worthy battleground as a season high 975 [...]
Statement from Jack Roush on the passing of Jim Hunter
Jack Roush - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCARStatement from Jack Roush on the passing of Jim Hunter: “The entire NASCAR community is mourning the passing of Jim Hunter. As a new team owner from the outside joining NASCAR in 1988, I was welcomed and befriended by Jim and his wife Ann in the...more»
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Bronx Residents Demand a Greater, Greener, Fairer PlaNYC
The green jobs working group presents its recommendations for a PlaNYC update. Photo: Noah Kazis
The Bronx wants to see the next version PlaNYC go further and be more equitable than the original. At last night’s public outreach event for the upcoming revision of the city’s sustainability agenda, dubbed a “Community Conversation,” Bronx residents demanded that [...]
The Bronx wants to see the next version PlaNYC go further and be more equitable than the original. At last night’s public outreach event for the upcoming revision of the city’s sustainability agenda, dubbed a “Community Conversation,” Bronx residents demanded that [...]
All Stars Set For Southeastern Return
Lance Dewease (30c), Fred Rahmer (51) and David Gravel battle for position earlier this year at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla.
Rossi keen to test V8 Supercar
Valentino Rossi says he is eager to try a V8 Supercar - but will probably not do so until his MotoGP career is over. The seven-time MotoGP world champion has long planned to race cars after he retires from motorcycle competition, though the World Rally Championship has been cited as his most likely post-MotoGP destination since he called time on his Formula 1 ambitions four years ago
Jeff Gordon?s new sponsor ?Drive to end hunger?
JEFF GORDON WILL ‘DRIVE TO END HUNGER’ BEGINNING IN 2011 THREE-YEAR EFFORT INCLUDES PRIMARY PLACEMENT ON NO. 24 CHEVYS FOR 22 RACES ANNUALLY CONCORD, N.C. (Oct. 27, 2010) ? Hendrick Motorsports and four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon have teamed with AARP and AARP Foundation on the Drive to End Hunger (www.DriveToEndHunger.org), an [...]
2011 Porsche Panamera 4 ? Short Take Road Test
The V6 Panamera may have two fewer cylinders, but it doesn?t skimp on much else.
Sticking a 3.6-liter V-6 engine into the Porsche Panamera?s ample frame would seem to be as good a performance recipe as chopping off a couple of engines from a Boeing 747, but in reality the base Panamera is still plenty fast. [...]
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Saturday, October 30, 2010
2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid to hit U.S. dealers in November
Filed under: Car Buying, Hybrid, Performance, SUV, Porsche, Luxury
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Only a few more days remain before the arrival of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. It'll carry a $21,000 premium over the plain-Jane V6 Porsche Cayenne, but for your $67,700 you'll hold onto the performance and gain a helping of frugality. The supercharged, 333-horsepower six-cylinder with battery help does 0-to-60 in 6.1 seconds and 25 miles per gallon is the highway return. Plus, you get a max speed of 37 mph in electric operation and all that instant torque. You'll find more info in the press release after the jump, and your checkbook is probably on your dresser if you're ready to do this dance right now.
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Jack Roush - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCARStatement from Jack Roush on the passing of Jim Hunter: “The entire NASCAR community is mourning the passing of Jim Hunter. As a new team owner from the outside joining NASCAR in 1988, I was welcomed and befriended by Jim and his wife Ann in the...more»
Motor Trend sneaks a ride in Ken Okuyama's K.O 7 Roadster
Filed under: Concept Cars, Convertible, Performance, Specialty
Ken Okuyama K.O 7 Roadster - Click above for high-res image gallery
We were awestruck by this car at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show and have been thinking about it ever since. We've wondered aloud what it would be like to drive designer Ken Okuyama's beautiful K.O 7 Roadster, and now, thanks to Motor Trend, we have an idea. The buff book recently got to spend some time with Mr. Okuyama and the 1,740-pound topless sportscar.
The K.0 7 Roadster is powered by a 210-horsepower, 1.8-liter Toyota 2ZZ-GE engine, which has been bored out to a full 2.0 liters. In their testing, M/T recorded a 0-60 time of five seconds flat. More importantly, they also state that the butterfly-doored bantamweight is "heroic in the twisties" and is more fun to drive than a Lotus Elise R, a car with which the K.0 7 shares modified underpinnings.
The former Design Director for Pininfarina, Ken Okuyama is part of the team that brought us the Ferrari Enzo as well as the Maserati Quattroporte and Birdcage Concept. The K.0 7 Roadster is Okuyama's vision of melding the craftsmanship and precision found in fine watches with the heart and soul of a lightweight sportscar. Okuyama is only looking to build a few of these per year, but at a price of around $240,000, the K.0 7 was never going to be a mass-production piece. Low-volume also means flexibility, however, and Okuyama admits he is looking at even more powerful engines from Cosworth, or perhaps the powertrain from the dearly departed Honda S2000.
Sign us up.
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Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsMontoya Claims Talladega Pole
Juan Pablo Montoya, shown earlier this season, won the pole Saturday for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.
Talmacsi awarded pole in Moto2
Former MotoGP rider Gabor Talmacsi has taken his first Moto2 pole position as his quick time at the end of Friday afternoon practice proved crucial when qualifying was cancelled due to poor weather at Estoril. All three world championship classes saw their qualifying sessions called off amid persistent downpours, but the Moto2 field had at least managed to get a little bit of running on slicks as the track dried in practice two. Speed Up rider Talmacsi's 1m50.916s lap in that session therefore gave him pole, ahead of Julian Simon (Aspar Suter) and champion Toni Elias (Gresini Moriwaki)
Statement From Dodge?s Ralph Gilles On Death Of NASCAR?s Jim Hunter
Dodge MotorsportsAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2010) ? Responding to the death of NASCAR Vice President of Communications Jim Hunter, Dodge President and CEO Ralph Gilles has issued the following statement: ?Although I?m relatively new in the NASCAR community, I?m well aware of Jim Hunter?s impact on our sport and the many contributions he?s made...more»
Scion's 2010 SEMA lineup: Sneak Peek
Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Etc., Scion, Design/Style
Scion previews its 2010 SEMA Lineup - Click above for high-res image gallery
Scion invited us to its art gallery in Culver City, California last night, for a chance to preview part of the lineup it's bringing to SEMA this year. Parked out front was an xB that was transformed into a limo by Cartel Customs. The concept of a Scion xB limo sounds ridiculous, but in person it's ridiculously awesome. Rear suicide doors open to a comfortable environment outfitted with a large television, bar and wrap-around sofa. It's far cooler than your run-of-the-mill Town Car. The limo was just the beginning, though, because inside four more vehicles were waiting.
A Scion xB-turned-mobile DJ booth, which we had seen a year earlier at the 2009 SEMA show, was the perfect custom vehicle to see of the mood inside the Scion Gallery. Two sporty 2011 tCs were parked near each other, one by GReddy and the other by Crawford Performance, while another xB was parked across the room. This Scion xB is called the Salty Dog and it was customized by the U.S. Navy, as part of Scion's Battle of the Builds. The Marines, Army and Navy all put together cars and the winner will be crowned in Vegas.
This collection represents just a portion of what Scion has in store for us at SEMA. We have information on the entire product lineup they will be showcasing, as well as shots from the event and a gallery of all the cars for you after the jump.
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Talladega could be trouble for 3 title contenders
Denny Hamlin wishes no ill will on Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Toyota NASCAR Tidbits ? Oct. 25 ? 31, 2010
Toyota MotorsportsHere Are the Headlines: Denny Delivers Win and Closes Chase Gap Toyota has Seen Triumphs at Talladega Busch is Triple Threat DENNY DELIVERED: Denny Hamlin scored his seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) victory of the year Sunday at Virginia’s Martinsville Speedway, moving to within six points of Jimmie Johnson for the top spot...more»
Williams: Hulkenberg a future champion
Williams team boss Sir Frank Williams has praised Nico Hulkenberg's recent performances and says he would like to see the German win the title with his squad, as speculation continues over whether Hulkenberg will lose his seat with the team to Pastor Maldonado. News that Maldonado, Hulkenberg's successor as GP2 champion, will test with Williams in the young driver sessions following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has heightened the uncertainty over Hulkenberg's place with the teamFederated Auto Parts Chevrolet Jason Keller TriStar Motorsports Chevrolet
Tony Kanaan out at Andretti Autosport (PA SportsTicker)
Former IndyCar champion Tony Kanaan has reached a settlement agreement with Andretti Autosport that releases the 2004 series champion from his contract with the team.
Friday, October 29, 2010
FYI WIRZ: NASCAR?s Top Drivers Talk Fast Kansas City
Tony Stewart talks to media. The top five Chase drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this week—Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch, and Kevin Harvick—talk the 1.5-mile tri-oval with 15-degree banking at Kansas Speedway. The Price Chopper 400 … Continue reading
Kanaan parts company with Andretti
Former IndyCar champion Tony Kanaan is looking for a new drive for 2011 after parting company with Andretti Autosport. The Brazilian's seat had been in doubt since long-time sponsor 7-Eleven announced earlier this month that it would end its association with Michael Andretti's squad.
ServiceMaster Clean ?By The Numbers? for Talladega Superspeedway
144 Fewer ServiceMaster Clean Caution Laps After 32 Sprint Cup Races This Season Compared To Last Year�(2010 — 1,200, 2009 — 1,344) ServiceMaster Clean Racing0 ? fewest ServiceMaster Clean cautions for a race at Talladega Superspeedway (three times, most recent 10/6/02) 1 ? fewest cars on the lead lap for a Sprint Cup race at...more»
TheDetroitBureau.com on Autoblog with Paul Eisenstein
What Happens To Mazda Without Ford?
Barring a last-minute hitch, it looks like Ford and Mazda will soon be severing the ties that have bound them for the last four decades. Though the U.S. maker has yet to issue a formal confirmation, it's negotiating a deal that would have it sell off most or all of the remaining 11 percent stake it holds in its Japanese affiliate.
And, perhaps most importantly, they'll likely curb future product development programs that helped both companies squeak through the hard times of the not-too-distant past. One of the earliest examples of that alliance was the old Ford Escort, the U.S. maker's first attempt to build a so-called "world car."
More recent examples include the B-car platform that eventually went on to become both the Ford Fiesta and Mazda2. Conventional wisdom is that these are virtually identical subcompacts - but as I was reminded during back-to-back drives this past week, there's a surprising amount of difference between the American and Japanese production vehicles. Though they may have started out working together, the two companies soon branched off, yielding some surprisingly different results in terms of design and, more importantly, driving dynamics.
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Barring a last-minute hitch, it looks like Ford and Mazda will soon be severing the ties that have bound them for the last four decades. Though the U.S. maker has yet to issue a formal confirmation, it's negotiating a deal that would have it sell off most or all of the remaining 11 percent stake it holds in its Japanese affiliate.
It appears that Mazda is as eager as Ford to go its own way.
No, it isn't a bitter divorce. Ford and Mazda will likely still maintain some ties - in Thailand, for example, where their suburban Bangkok plant has just begun producing an all-new generation of compact pickup trucks, including the Ford Ranger. But the two makers are already unwinding their manufacturing alliance in booming China.And, perhaps most importantly, they'll likely curb future product development programs that helped both companies squeak through the hard times of the not-too-distant past. One of the earliest examples of that alliance was the old Ford Escort, the U.S. maker's first attempt to build a so-called "world car."
More recent examples include the B-car platform that eventually went on to become both the Ford Fiesta and Mazda2. Conventional wisdom is that these are virtually identical subcompacts - but as I was reminded during back-to-back drives this past week, there's a surprising amount of difference between the American and Japanese production vehicles. Though they may have started out working together, the two companies soon branched off, yielding some surprisingly different results in terms of design and, more importantly, driving dynamics.
Continue reading...
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsName That Exhaust Note, Episode 63: 2010 Lotus Evora
On Tuesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car?s exhaust note. To hear it again, click play above. No one guessed that they heard a Toyota V-6, but one of you did correctly identify the car: a 2010 Lotus Evora.
Like that sound? Download the MP3 and quiz your friends, make your own ringtone, [...]
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Lamborghini wins again in main race
Reiter Lamborghini duo Ricardo Zonta and Frank Kechele completed a FIA GT1 World Championship double at Navarra with victory in the main points-scoring event. Zonta and Kechele followed up on their win in the qualifying event by taking the laurels in the championship race.
ServiceMaster Clean ?By The Numbers? for Talladega Superspeedway
144 Fewer ServiceMaster Clean Caution Laps After 32 Sprint Cup Races This Season Compared To Last Year�(2010 — 1,200, 2009 — 1,344) ServiceMaster Clean Racing0 ? fewest ServiceMaster Clean cautions for a race at Talladega Superspeedway (three times, most recent 10/6/02) 1 ? fewest cars on the lead lap for a Sprint Cup race at...more»
Thursday, October 28, 2010
SKY?S THE LIMIT FOR RED BULL RACING IN BRAZIL
Red Bull Racing Oct. 27, 2010 Red Bull Racing is pleased to announce it has agreed a one-race deal with SKY, meaning the largest high-definition satellite TV provider in Latin America will become a Race Partner for the Brazilian Grand...
2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Diesel ? First Drive Review
Bigger, but not as endearing as the old Jetta.
Here?s Volkswagen?s American dilemma: Fans like the way the brand?s cars are more expensively engineered than their mainstream rivals, but it?s difficult to shift Jettas in the same quantities as Civics and Corollas when the cars cost more?to both VW and the customer. Because the corporate bosses [...]
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Kasey Kahne: 'It Was Time for Me to Move On'
Filed under: Brian Vickers, Kasey Kahne, NASCAR Rumors, Sprint Cup, Red Bull Racing, NASCAR
Discussing his abrupt departure from Richard Petty Motorsports this week, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kasey Kahne insisted Friday morning that it was a mutual decision. He dismissed reports that he was owed money from the team and challenged anyone to question his commitment despite the late-season split."It was time for me to move on,'' Kahne told reporters Friday morning at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, where he'll begin his tenure in the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.
"It definitely went down differently than what a lot of people people expected, including myself. It's a big change for myself. I'm been doing the same thing for six and a half years. ... and now everything's different, but I'm looking forward to it. I've been looking forward to next year and now I've got a quicker start on it.
"I think it's good for me that it happened. And I think it's good for RPM also.''
Red Bull Racing general manager Jay Frye concurred and acknowledged the timing certainly benefited them as well. Kahne was already set to run the full 2011 season with the team before taking over the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in 2012. With one of Red Bull's lead drivers, Brian Vickers recovering from a blood clot, the No. 83 was available for Kahne now.
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Capirossi to race with Pramac in 2011
Loris Capirossi will ride for the Pramac Racing team in the 2011 season, the MotoGP outfit confirmed on Thursday. The veteran Italian rider will thus be riding a Ducati again from next year, having competed with the works team before joining Suzuki in 2008. Capirossi will join Pramac in the post-season test at Valencia after getting permission from his current team
McLaren says title is still possible
McLaren sees no reason why it cannot win the world championship, despite having lost ground to Fernando Alonso in the Korean Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton's second-place finish, allied to Red Bull Racing's double retirement, has resurrected his title hopes after frustrations in the last few races - and the team is bullish about its prospects. Team principal Martin Whitmarsh reckoned that if the team can iron out mistakes, and bring some further developments to its car, then it can overhaul its rival in the final two races of the campaign
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Speedworks reveals NGTC livery
Speedworks Motorsport has released images of the Toyota Avensis that will be raced by Tony Hughes in next year's British Touring Car Championship.
Gordon looking forward to 2011 season
Jeff Gordon has almost finished the lengthy process of building the North Carolina home where he plans to raise his children.
JACK BECKMAN: "IT'S PUT UP OR SHUT UP TIME"
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Korea Sunday quotes: Toro Rosso
Jaime Alguersuari - 11th: "We missed out on a good opportunity to score points today, so I am very disappointed, because just getting to the finish was an achievement given how many cars did not manage to do that.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Lamborghini wins again in main race
Reiter Lamborghini duo Ricardo Zonta and Frank Kechele completed a FIA GT1 World Championship double at Navarra with victory in the main points-scoring event. Zonta and Kechele followed up on their win in the qualifying event by taking the laurels in the championship race.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sees a Glimmer of Racing Sunlight
Filed under: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chase for the Sprint Cup, NASCAR Fans, Sprint Cup, Danica Patrick, NASCAR
MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- The legions of fans of Junior Nation rose as one on lap 285 of the Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway Sunday, waving the little green flags passed out by the race sponsor and screaming their lungs out against the din of the more than three dozen race cars circling the half-mile track here. Their man, Dale Earnhardt Jr., had clawed his way to the front and taken the lead from Jeff Gordon during a green flag run at the midpoint of the NASCAR Sprint Cup race.
And he led 90 of the next 93 laps -- more than his total for the entire year before Sunday's race. Coming into Martinsville -- where Earnhardt has never won -- he had led a total of 71 laps in five races.
But after more than doubling his laps led total Sunday, Earnhardt was only partially satisfied. He faded during the long green flag run over the final 98 laps and finished seventh.
"Well, this isn't quite good enough," Earnhardt said. "We have to run way better than this. I can come in here and get a top-10 unless we have a major, major issue in the setup."
Red Bull hopeful over Vettel?s engines
Red Bull Racing is keeping its fingers crossed that Sebastian Vettel's chances of fighting for victory in the final two races of the season are not compromised by the engine he lost at the Korean Grand Prix. Vettel was robbed of a near certain victory in Korea on Sunday when his engine blew up in the closing stages of the race. And having already been quite marginal on engine mileage, after having had his running in Saturday practice limited, Vettel could face further handicaps in the next two events
Glock angry at Buemi over crash
Timo Glock was critical of Sebastien Buemi after the Swiss crashed into the Virgin racer during the Korean Grand Prix. Glock was enjoying one of his strongest races of the season until Buemi slithered into the Virgin car at the end of the main straight. Glock said Buemi "was all over the place"
Glock angry at Buemi over crash
Timo Glock was critical of Sebastien Buemi after the Swiss crashed into the Virgin racer during the Korean Grand Prix. Glock was enjoying one of his strongest races of the season until Buemi slithered into the Virgin car at the end of the main straight. Glock said Buemi "was all over the place"
Mopar Modifies New Products for SEMA: Charger, Durango, Fiat 500
As usual, the Mopar SEMA stand will be crowded with plenty of one-off and accessorized vehicles?a whopping 35 are promised for this year’s show.��As a preview, Chrysler has released renderings of three of the in-house customs, each based on a new-for-2011 product.
2011 RedLine Dodge Charger (above)
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 SEL ? Short Take Road Test
Americanization doesn?t have to be all bad.
For its first 30 years or so, the Volkswagen Jetta was basically a Golf wearing sedan sheetmetal (the first model also was available as a two-door). Through the ?80s and ?90s, the Jetta was a tremendous success in the States. Think about it: You probably know someone who drove?or [...]
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For its first 30 years or so, the Volkswagen Jetta was basically a Golf wearing sedan sheetmetal (the first model also was available as a two-door). Through the ?80s and ?90s, the Jetta was a tremendous success in the States. Think about it: You probably know someone who drove?or [...]
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Korea Sunday quotes: Ferrari
Fernando Alonso - 1st: "It is a great feeling winning this way, as it was a very difficult victory, given the track conditions.
Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/korea-sunday-quotes-ferrari/
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Nissan Releases 2011 Murano Pricing
It?s been about two months since Nissan first unveiled its 2011 Murano crossover with mildly freshened styling, slight interior enhancements, and a new SV trim level, bringing the number of Murano models to four: S, SV, SL, and LE. As of this week, we know how much each costs. The only one not to bust [...]
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Speedworks reveals NGTC livery
Speedworks Motorsport has released images of the Toyota Avensis that will be raced by Tony Hughes in next year's British Touring Car Championship. Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/other-news/touring-cars/btcc/speedworks-reveals-ngtc-livery/
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Toyota NASCAR Tidbits ? Oct. 25 ? 31, 2010
Toyota MotorsportsHere Are the Headlines: Denny Delivers Win and Closes Chase Gap Toyota has Seen Triumphs at Talladega Busch is Triple Threat DENNY DELIVERED: Denny Hamlin scored his seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) victory of the year Sunday at Virginia’s Martinsville Speedway, moving to within six points of Jimmie Johnson for the top spot...more»
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG coming to LA Auto Show
Filed under: LA Auto Show, Sedan, Performance, Mercedes-Benz
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS - Click above for high-res image gallery
Not long after Mercedes-Benz took the wraps off of the shapely new CLS-Class at this year's Paris Motor Show, sources within the automaker have told Autoblog that the AMG-fettled CLS will bow at next month's Los Angeles Auto Show.
Much like the revised S63 and CL63, expect the 2012 CLS63 AMG to use the automaker's new twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8, churning out 544 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. That power will be managed via Merc's latest seven-speed AMG Speedshift automatic transmission sending power solely to the rear wheels. An AMG Performance Package will be on hand, as well, boosting output numbers up to 571 hp and 664 lb-ft. We can't wait to experience this beast firsthand.
Naturally, expect a bulgier, more aggressive exterior appearance complete with large AMG wheels and a host of LED lamps up front. Interior refinement will likely feature sport seats, a smaller-diameter steering wheel with paddle shifters and, of course, carbon fiber trim.
Stay tuned for official images and details closer to the car's official debut in Los Angeles.
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McLaren says title is still possible
McLaren sees no reason why it cannot win the world championship, despite having lost ground to Fernando Alonso in the Korean Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton's second-place finish, allied to Red Bull Racing's double retirement, has resurrected his title hopes after frustrations in the last few races - and the team is bullish about its prospects. Team principal Martin Whitmarsh reckoned that if the team can iron out mistakes, and bring some further developments to its car, then it can overhaul its rival in the final two races of the campaign
The Continental: VW Stuff, Opels and Buicks Together At Last, and the Ford Ranger We Don?t Get
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.
Next week, I will be driving a new, mass-market Volkswagen that won’t be sold in the U.S.: [...]
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This Week: The Rider Rebellion Rallies for Transit
After a successful demonstration of support for the Prospect Park West bike lane last week, livable streets activists need to rally again to defend the city’s transit system. Join Transportation Alternatives’ Rider Rebellion in Union Square on Wednesday to show elected officials that more fare hikes and service cuts aren’t acceptable.
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Korea Sunday quotes: Force India
Adrian Sutil - DNF: Conditions were pretty tough throughout the race and it was the right decision to start behind the safety car. When the track dried a bit I made a pit stop and tried to do the whole race on the intermediate tyres
Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/korea-sunday-quotes-force-india/
Vegan Juice: PETA to advertise on EV charging stations?
Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Electric
It would seem that PETA expects electric car drivers to be those who'd rather go naked than wear fur... or something like that. In any case, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is urging the City of Boston to place ads with green Why Boston? The East Coast city has announced plans to install three electric vehicle chargers in busy metropolitan areas in the first quarter of 2011, which is part of an overall goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2020.
PETA has confirmed that the capital of Massachusetts isn't the only city that will be contacted. As other large U.S. cities roll out their own EV charging plans, they can apparently count on receiving similar unsolicited overtures from the animal rights group. Somehow, we have a feeling few if any municipalities will actually take up PETA on its suggestion - unless they're paying for the ads, of course.
[Source: Boston.com | Image: PETA]
Vegan Juice: PETA to advertise on EV charging stations? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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