Thursday, April 21, 2011
Ecclestone says Formula 1 not for sale
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says the sport in not for sale following reports that Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is in talks over acquiring control of grand prix racing. "It's rubbish," Ecclestone told the Telegraph Sport
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave ? Auto Shows
Another Jeep special edition, and this one involves lizard stickers. Nearly every automaker churns out special editions, but few have been doing it for as long as Jeep, a brand that?s been dressing up its iconic off-roaders since the Tuxedo Park CJ-5s of the early 1960s. (Among the more famous special Jeeps is the Golden [...]
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Henry St. Placard Abuser Fends Off NYPD By Mixing Church and State
Is the operator of this car on official Parks Department business or praying? And why does either activity excuse parking in the bike lane? Photo: Peter Kaufman
At this point, it’s hardly news that the length of the Henry Street bike lane was filled with parked cars yesterday (see here and here). Being a Sunday, it [...]
At this point, it’s hardly news that the length of the Henry Street bike lane was filled with parked cars yesterday (see here and here). Being a Sunday, it [...]
Charles Robert Hamilton V Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr
Suzuki Kizashi Apex and EcoCharge Hybrid Concepts ? Auto Shows
Suzuki envisions expanding the Kizashi line in two opposing directions. Suzuki?s Kizashi line consists of, well, just the Kizashi sedan. One engine, front- or all-wheel drive, stick or CVT. We don?t mind?a fact attested to by the praise littering the logbook in our long-term test car?but Suzuki needs more flavors of Kizashi if it wants [...]
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Ryan Joseph Newman Kyle Eugene Petty Floyd Anthony Raines Scott Russell Riggs
Aaron?s Dream Weekend Is Dream Come True For Race Fans
Talladega (Ala.) SuperspeedwayTALLADEGA, Ala. ? Three thrilling finishes came to pass at Talladega Superspeedway during the Aaron?s Dream Weekend, thanks to three thrilling passes. The weekend was highlighted by the Aaron?s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, which featured a record-tying 88 passes as well as an amazing four-wide finish involving a pack...more»
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Jordan leads BTCC practice again
Andrew Jordan topped the first free practice session of the British Touring Car round at Donington Park this morning. The Eurotech Racing Vauxhall Vectra driver was the only man under the 1m11s barrier, with a best of 1m10.843s set in the first half of the session. Jordan also managed several laps in the 1m11s and has yet to be beaten in a free practice session this season.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/btcc/jordan-leads-btcc-practice-again/
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
2013 Ford Taurus gets 2.0L EcoBoost four, styling tweaks [w/video]
Filed under: New York Auto Show, Sedan, Ford
2013 Ford Taurus - Click above for high-res image gallery
Upon taking the wraps off of the 2013 Ford Taurus, Derrick Kuzak, the automaker's group vice president of global product development, said the styling tweaks were wholly influenced by the new Audi A6. Sure, the new front fascia and LED square around the taillamps are total Audi knock-offs, but what's important to learn from this is that Ford is using the A6 as its target for the Taurus, and with a host of updates for the 2013 model year, Ford's flagship gets one step closer to being an Audi alternative.
All in, the design tweaks give the Taurus an added sense of aggressiveness, though the car is still immediately recognizable as a successor to the all-new flagship that debuted for the 2010 model year. The trapezoidal grille has been tweaked, and now features active air shutters to improve overall fuel economy. The hood has been fully resculpted, and out back, tweaked taillamps with LED running lights blend into a slightly revised rear fascia. Dual exhaust tips are now standard across the board, as are new 20-inch wheel options.
The big enhancements for 2013 are the Taurus' powertrains. Ford's trusty 3.5-liter V6 still serves as the base engine, though its output has been bumped up to 290 horsepower - a full 27 more horses than the outgoing car. New for 2013, though, is the addition of the automaker's 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, rated at 237 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. With the EcoBoost engine underhood, the Taurus is estimated to achieve up to 31 miles per gallon on the highway.
Inside, there's a new steering wheel and more soft-touch materials have been added to the dash and center console, which now uses the automaker's MyFord Touch infotainment system. Other new enhancements include the addition of Ford's curve control system - first seen on the Explorer - that enhances cornering capability and braking control. Speaking of brakes, the Taurus also gets a larger brake master cylinder, meaning braking feel should be substantially better.
Pricing will be announced closer to the car's on-sale date in early 2012, and while the 2013 Taurus might not be a perfect competitor to Audi's A6, it's sure to offer similar content (and style) at a much lower price-point. Check out all the details for yourself in the press release after the jump, as well as some B-roll footage of the new car. We'll have plenty of live photos and impressions from the car's official New York Auto Show debut, as well.
[Source: Ford]
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Buick Envision Concept touches down in Shanghai
Filed under: Concept Cars, China, Crossover, Buick, Shanghai Motor Show
Buick Envision SUV Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
General Motors has rolled out a new hybrid SUV concept that's custom tailored for the Chinese market. The Buick Envision SUV Concept rolls together the future of the Tri-Shield's design language with a fuel-efficient drivetrain to give us all an idea of where brand is headed in the near future. Worked up as a joint venture between Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center, the Envision borrows the same waterfall grille found on the company's current stable of products and mixes in a host of angles and curves.
Regardless of whether or not the exterior leaves you cold, plug-in hybrid fans are likely to find something to smile about under the hood. The Envision uses a 2.0-liter direct-injection gasoline engine coupled to two electric motors and an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Power is stored in a lithium-ion battery and the vehicle's roof wears a solar cell to help recuperate some power.
With a fully-carbon fiber chassis and an intelligent solar charging system, we don't exactly expect the Envision to roll onto dealer lots any time soon. Hit the jump for the full press blast.
[Source: General Motors]
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Review: 2011 Chrysler 300 V6
Filed under: Sedan, Chrysler, Reviews, Luxury
The Big American Sedan Is Alive And Well
2011 Chrysler 300 - Click above for high-res image gallery
Of the many hurtful similes one can hurl at a vehicle, few are more insidious than drawing design or driving parallels to the oft-maligned American sedan. Thanks to the dark days of the '70s and '80s, once proud nameplates like Imperial, Impala and Galaxie were either completely forgotten or bastardized into models with about as much personality as a tube sock. Whether you blame it on oil prices, safety standards or the popularity of disco and cocaine, there's no denying that the domestic four-door suffered a major fall from grace.
Now, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are all fighting tooth and nail to establish their products as capable of besting metal from Japan, Germany and Korea. While that's largely translated into a fleet of mid-sized sedans with soap-bar aesthetics and front-wheel-drive architectures, the 2011 Chrysler 300 is hell-bent on continuing to buck that trend.
With its rear-wheel-drive configuration and stylish lines, the four-door strives to draw connections to the Pentastar's more successful past - to an era long before corporate take-overs and the K-car. Is it successful?
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Eight-car, Four-wide Finish Ties NASCAR Records In Breathtaking Finish to Aaron?s 499
2011 NSCS Aaron's 499 Photo Finish with Jimmie Johnson Edging Out Clint Bowyer by 0.002 Seconds - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR TALLADEGA, Ala. ? Call it Talladega Superspeedway math. Four wide plus two deep equals one fantastic finish. Sunday?s Aaron?s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race concluded with a pack of eight...more»
Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals Paul Goldsmith José Froilán González
Tipping contest winners: Donington 2009
It was a freakish race - one which I am still trying to get my head around, let alone write up!
Because of the unusual podium, points were scarce this week with many people striking out. Only one person scored podium points: @leighberwick with his 3rd place for de Puniet. How you picked him out Leigh, [...]
Because of the unusual podium, points were scarce this week with many people striking out. Only one person scored podium points: @leighberwick with his 3rd place for de Puniet. How you picked him out Leigh, [...]
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Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica Nanni Galli Oscar Alfredo Gálvez
Kasey Kahne & Brian Vickers, 2011 NSCS Aaron?s 499 Post-Race Recaps
Red Bull Racing Teams No. 4 (Kasey Kahne) and No. 83 (Brian Vickers)DRIVERS: Kasey Kahne (4) and Brian Vickers (83) EVENT: Aaron?s 499 (NASCAR Sprint Cup Series) DATE: Sunday, April 17, 2011 TRACK: Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, Ala. RESULTS: Kahne (start 31, finish 37) / Vickers (start 9, finish 38) + THANKS, KURT TALLADEGA, Ala. ?...more»
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Smith Finds No Solace in 15th-Place Talladega Finish
Regan Smith - Photo Credit: Cameras in ActionTALLADEGA, Ala. (April 17, 2011) — Considering the bad luck that Regan Smith has endured the past two months you would think a 15th-place result would bring on a few smiles. Not so. In fact, it was more of a long face for the Furniture Row Racing driver...more»
José Froilán González Oscar González Aldo Gordini Horace Gould
Late Accident Ends Busch?s Chances for Victory at Talladega
M&M?s Pretzel Driver Runs in Top-10 All Day but Finishes Disappointing 35th Kyle Busch (M&M's Pretzels) with Crew Chief Dave Rogers - Photo Credit:Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCARDate: April 17, 2011 Event: Aaron?s 499 (Round 8 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway Start/Finish: 34th/35th (Accident, completed 144 of 188 laps)...more»
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Jordan takes first victory of 2011
Andrew Jordan took his first win of 2011 in Donington Park's second British Touring Car race this afternoon. The Eurotech Racing Vauxhall Vectra driver, who has been on the leading pace since pre-season testing, jumped the polesitting Honda Civic of Matt Neal at the start. He was followed by the similar Triple 8 Engineering machine of James Nash
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/btcc/jordan-takes-first-victory-of-2011/
Webber relieved Vettel?s run ended
Mark Webber said he was pleased to see his Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel's run of victories come to an end in China, as he did not want the world champion getting out of reach in the title hunt too early. Webber drove a spectacular Shanghai race to come from 18th to third, while Vettel lost the lead to Lewis Hamilton with just a handful of laps to go. "Congratulations to Lewis," said Webber
China Saturday quotes: Pirelli
Paul Hembery: "It's been another very exciting and eventful session, which has underlined not only the performance but also the consistency of our tyres. "A number of drivers were able to set their fastest times on used soft tyres, proving that the drop-off is manageable enough to provide a good spread of performance over a stint.
Aldo Gordini Horace Gould Jean Marc Gounon Emmanuel de Graffenried
Q and A: Webber on his qualifying woes
Mark Webber's chances of putting an end to a disappointing run of results vanished quickly on Saturday, with KERS problems affecting him again in practice. The Australian failed to make it past Q1 and will endured another difficult day tomorrow. AUTOSPORT heard from the Red Bull driver after qualifying
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Bortolotti dominates first F2 race
Mirko Bortolotti won the opening round of the Formula 2 championship in emphatic fashion as he led every lap at Silverstone. The Italian made a great getaway from pole position, broke away from Will Bratt and Miki Monras by the end of the opening lap, and steadily pulled further and further away, eventually winning by 5.3 seconds. It was Bortolotti's second Formula 2 win and the first for the former Toro Ross Formula 1 test driver since Brno in 2009.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/bortolotti-dominates-first-f2-race/
WRC drivers pleased with new tyre
World Rally Championship drivers have praised Michelin's new tougher tyre, which makes its debut on the Jordan Rally today. The French firm's return to the WRC has been blighted by punctures on the first three rounds, and following criticism from Citroen and Ford, Michelin launched its new cover on this week's Middle East round of the series. Ford driver Jari-Matti Latvala has completed almost 350 miles of testing on the new tyre and he was pleased with the results.
Friday, April 15, 2011
NASCAR, Walmart Join Forces In Support Of U.S. Military Families
NASCAR, Walmart Join Forces In Support Of U.S. Military Families DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 12, 2011) ? As First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden launch their initiative, ?Joining Forces,? to support military families today in Washington, D.C., NASCAR and Walmart have partnered to produce a public service announcement (PSA) campaign recognizing the sacrifices [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/04/12/nascar-walmart-join-forces-in-support-of-u-s-military-families/
Senate Introduces a Narrower Bill for Wider Sidewalks
Like everyone else, Safe Routes to School advocates are scaling back. Last year, a bill introduced in the Senate asked for $600 million to enhance pedestrian and bike safety near schools. ?We were working in a pretty different environment,? said Margo Pedroso, deputy director of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership. ?Everybody was talking [...]
Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2011/04/15/senate-introduces-a-narrower-bill-for-wider-sidewalks/
Lotus targets diffuser boost for Spain
Team Lotus is set to become the latest outfit to introduce a 2011-style blown diffuser, with the team planning to have it ready in time for the Spanish Grand Prix. With a number of outfits working hard on implementing their own version of the concept pioneered by Red Bull Racing, Team Lotus has high hopes that the performance boost it should get from the update will lift it firmly into the midfield battle. Heikki Kovalainen told AUTOSPORT: "We know there are big chunks of performance potentially coming if we nail it
Thursday, April 14, 2011
CUP: Talladega Speeds Expected To Be 197-198
A smaller restrictor plate will be in use this weekend at Talladega than the one used in February at Daytona...
Source: http://nascar.speedtv.com/article/cup-talladega-nascar-speeds-expected-to-be-197-198/
Yves Giraud Cabantous Ignazio Giunti Timo Glock Helm Glöckler
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Power on pole again at Barber
Will Power took yet another pole position in qualifying for the Barber Motorsports Park IndyCar race.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/indycar/power-on-pole-again-at-barber/
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Gets Free Power Bump and Navigation in UK
The 2011 model year saw the return of Impreza WRX STI sedan, as well as additional suspension enhancements for all versions of Subie’s top dog. The model’s turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four was left untouched, however, producing the same 305 hp and 290 lb-ft of torque as before?at least here in the U.S. The engine is definitely [...]
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More 2011 Assen WSBK And WSS Previews, This Time From Honda
Honda's press offices provides previews from the Castrol Honda team and from all of the riders in the World Supersport class:
Year:
2011
Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Who Rides the Lanes? 750 Turn Out for the Prospect Park West Family Ride
On a grey, chilly Sunday, an estimated 750 people, many of them on training wheels and balance bikes, turned out to ride the Prospect Park West bike lane and show their support for the traffic-calming redesign. Since the two-way, separated bike path debuted last summer, it’s become indispensable for many parents who use it to [...]
Source: http://www.streetfilms.org/ride-the-lanes-prospect-park-west-family-bike-ride
Toyota and Microsoft Partner on Cloud-Based Telematics System for EVs and Plug-In Hybrids
Together, Toyota and Microsoft are investing $12 million in Toyota Media Service Co., a Toyota subsidiary. (If that sounds like an insignificant amount of money for two of the world’s largest companies to squander, that’s because it is.) �The alliance will create a cloud-based platform for car-to-car, phone-to-car, and grid-to-car communication. As such, the first [...]
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Vettel eases to Malaysian GP victory
Sebastian Vettel remains unbeaten in the 2011 Formula 1 season after taking another Malaysian Grand Prix victory, despite running without KERS on his Red Bull for much of the race.
2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo Manual ? Short Take Road Test
Save the Manuals! Well, maybe not this one. The basic question here is analogous to one we?ve all encountered in the course of the dating game, to wit: if the package is exceptionally attractive, is the disappointment proportionally greater when substance fails to match appearance? Buick?s recent offerings have been striking, with sexy sheetmetal implying [...]
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Richie Ginther Yves Giraud Cabantous Ignazio Giunti Timo Glock
Monday, April 11, 2011
2011 World Superbike Press Releases: Castrol Honda Previews Assen
Here's the next World Superbike preview for the upcoming race at Assen, this from the Castrol Honda team:
Castrol Honda team heads home to Assen
Year:
2011
Wing issue slows Mercedes
Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher said they both encountered problems with Mercedes' DRS wing during Malaysian Grand Prix, as they struggled to ninth and 11th on the grid. The team had looked strong in practice, but both drivers had the wing issue at crucial moments - hampering Schumacher's final Q2 lap and Rosberg's Q3 effort. "We had some issues with the rear wing activation today and unfortunately that's what compromised my last run in Q2," said Schumacher.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/wing-issue-slows-mercedes/
Charles Robert Hamilton V Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr
Carl Edwards Pilots Mustang to its First NASCAR-sanctioned Race Win
Ford RacingMustang added another series victory to its 47-year racing resume with today?s first NASCAR-sanctioned race win as Carl Edwards took home the checkered flag in the O?Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway in Ft. Worth, Texas. JAMIE ALLISON, Director Ford Motorsports – “A historic moment today by Mustang … We are all...more»
Hamilton backed to bounce back
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh says Lewis Hamilton will waste little time dwelling on the disappointment of his Malaysian Grand Prix result. Hamilton had been bidding to win his first race of the season but fell away in the second half of the race while on the prime tyres
William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Rule Brittania from Shanghai: MG?s Selling Sino-Anglo Cars in Britain Again
Whither the poor battered, beleaguered Morris Garages? Birmingham bard Geezer Butler couldn?t have penned a sludgier tale of fall and loss. The once-proud marque suffered through Leylandization, was abandoned after minimal attempts at resuscitation by the Bavarian Motor hordes, sat rotting in the British Midlands and then was snatched up piecemeal by Chinese automakers Nanjing [...]
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Alonso expecting ?difficult? weekend
Fernando Alonso is expecting a difficult Malaysian Grand Prix weekend for Ferrari after a slow start to the weekend in Friday practice.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Hamilton would accept Vettel pairing
Lewis Hamilton reckons a tie-up with Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull Racing in the future would work absolutely fine, amid fresh talk about his long-term future in Formula 1. The former world champion's current deal with McLaren runs until the end of 2012 and there has been a renewed focus on his future plans following the announcement of his management deal with Simon Fuller's XIX Entertainment company
Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven Kerry Dale Earnhardt Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr
Friday, April 8, 2011
Toyota NASCAR Tidbits ? April 4-10, 2011
Toyota MotorsportsMARTINSVILLE RACE REWIND: Toyota driver Kyle Busch earned a pair of top-five finishes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) races last weekend at Virginia’s Martinsville Speedway. Busch finished third in the NSCS race, enabling him to take the lead in the series point standings. He also...more»
Foyt hires Junqueira for Indy 500
Bruno Junqueira will return to the Indianapolis 500 with AJ Foyt Racing this year. The 34-year-old Brazilian took pole for IndyCar's premier race with Ganassi in 2002, and has twice finished fifth in the event. Last year he qualified the FAZZT team's second car on Bump Day after just a handful of practice laps.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/indycar/foyt-hires-junqueira-for-indy-500/
Sunday: Moms, Dads and Kids Ride the Prospect Park West Bike Lane
If you read the Streetsblog headlines every morning, you already know there’s a family ride happening this Sunday on the Prospect Park West bike lane. Here are the details straight from the organizers if you’d like to participate:
Kids and parents: Show your support for the new Prospect Park West bike path by riding it as [...]
Kids and parents: Show your support for the new Prospect Park West bike path by riding it as [...]
Yves Giraud Cabantous Ignazio Giunti Timo Glock Helm Glöckler
New York?s Car Ownership Rate Is on The Rise
Car-free households broken down by Assembly district. Red areas indicate where car ownership has gone up, blue areas where it has decreased. Click on each district for more information.
Fewer New Yorkers are driving to work than they did a decade ago, according to Census data Streetsblog reported on last December. But that same data shows [...]
Fewer New Yorkers are driving to work than they did a decade ago, according to Census data Streetsblog reported on last December. But that same data shows [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/04/06/new-yorks-car-ownership-rate-is-on-the-rise/
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Reid praises FIA Institute drivers
FIA Institute Academy performance manager Robert Reid says the drivers have shown the biggest improvement yet since joining the scheme after their latest training session in Chamonix this week. All but one of the drivers attended the five-day workshop in the French Alps, the final classroom session before the on-track instruction begins next month.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/reid-praises-fia-institute-drivers/
Jeep Wrangler Renegade and Porkchop Concepts to Debut at Moab Jamboree
While we wait with slightly bated breath for the return of a ?Honcho?-branded Jeep, Chrysler?s deemed us fit only to gaze upon a rendered Renegade-nouveau and an illustration of a neat little thing they?re calling the Jeep Wrangler Porkchop. Other than the fact that they?re creations by Chrysler?s Mopar aftermarket division, the company hasn’t said [...]
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Horner: Silverstone pits a challenge
Silverstone's new pitlane will be a big challenge for drivers, reckons Red Bull team boss Christian Horner. The new pit complex, situated between Club and Abbey corners, is at a lower level than the track and is entered via a right-hand bend. "It looks as if it is going to be a real challenge for the drivers," said Horner.
Infographic: Electric vs. Gasoline Motorcycles
If you’ve been out of the motorcycling loop for the past couple of years, and want a quick primer on what’s going on with electric motorcycles, this infographic by Family PowerSports may be of some help. The graphic focuses mostly on the Brammo Enertia, but most of the information crosses over to other electric models. There’s a lot of interesting points made on the infographic, but we take a little issue with the sales figures ...
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Kia Bringing Re-Dressed Rio Sedan and Hatch to New York Auto Show
At the Geneva auto show earlier this month, Kia introduced the 2012 Rio hatchback?a fancily re-skinned version of the same old Rio the company has been selling for several years. Today, the company announced that it will debut the sedan version of the restyled subcompact�at the New York auto show in April, where Americans will [...]
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Menzer: Earnhardt looking for bright side of second place (NASCAR.com)
Menzer: Earnhardt looking for bright side of second place
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Stoner says he can go faster still
Casey Stoner said his Jerez pole position came despite the Honda team having taken a wrong turn on set-up in qualifying and that he should have an even better setting for the race. The Australian beat team-mate Dani Pedrosa and Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo to the top spot despite having traditionally struggled at the Spanish track - but Stoner revealed that Honda would be reverting to its practice setting rather than the one it used for the pole lap.
More From the House Transpo Hearings: The Advocates Edition
Editor’s note: These are the highlights from hearings on the upcoming transportation bill, where people made the case to Congress for sustainable transportation options. I’ll follow up with the Bad and the Ugly (like a whole lineup of people who want to kick transit out of the Highway Trust Fund).
This week?s stakeholder hearings in the [...]
This week?s stakeholder hearings in the [...]
Floyd Anthony Raines Scott Russell Riggs Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani
BMW considering range extender for future EVs
BMW i - Click above for high-res image gallery
During today's Innovation Day presentation in Munich, BMW's head of electrical components, Dr. Christian Schmidt, revealed that the automaker is considering adding a range extending engine to its future electric vehicles.
BMW has maintained from the beginning that its recently announced "i" program will include a variety of drivetrains, ranging from the current mild hybrid fitted to the 7 Series AcriveHybrid to a full EV in the form of the i3. A plug-in hybrid will be employed on the i8, with an internal combustion engine mounted amidships and two electric motors - one driving the rear wheels and another up front - allowing the i8 to run on electric power alone or use the combination of the ICE and electric motors to boost performance.
However, the possible implementation of an EV fitted with a range-extending motor (a la Chevrolet Volt) would allow drivers to run on electric power alone for short drives, with the range extending engine kicking in to feed the battery for longer drives.
Schmidt wouldn't elaborate on what vehicles could benefit from a range extender, but was quick to point out that during the Mini E evaluations, range complaints were minimal. However, each consumer's needs are different and a range extended hybrid is likely to be another cog in BMW's i Mobility plans.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Zetros, Zetros, Golly! Ultra-Luxury Mercedes-Benz 6�6 RVs Tackle Mongolian Wilderness (And We?ve Got Interior Photos)
In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, there are a couple of guys who?ve done well for themselves in the business world. One owns a brewery that specializes in German-style beer; the other made his bones in the mining industry. Sometimes, they like to use eagles to hunt for wolves in the Altai mountains. Now, after a long day [...]
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Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne
Q and A: Horner on RBR?s strong start
Red Bull Racing commenced its title defence in exactly the way it wanted in Melbourne, with Sebastian Vettel taking a comfortable victory. During a visit to Silverstone to inspect progress on the track's new pit and paddock complex, RBR team boss Christian Horner spoke exclusively to AUTOSPORT about his squad's start to 2011
McLaren expect fight with Ferrari and Mercedes | 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix
McLaren believe Ferrari and Mercedes will be a greater threat in the coming races.
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Juncadella wins final Ricard race
Daniel Juncadella passed his Prema team-mate Roberto Merhi with three laps to go to claim victory in the third and final Formula 3 Euro Series race at Paul Ricard in France. The Prema drivers had been the class of the field during the Sunday morning race as polesitter Merhi and his Spanish compatriot Juncadella pulled away of the pack, which was led by Signature's Marco Wittmann.
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Monday, April 4, 2011
Images of BMW?s M5 Concept Leak Ahead of Super Sedan?s Shanghai Debut
BMW was planning to debut its next-gen M5 under a sheer veil of concept-car status at the Shanghai auto show later this month, and official pics of the car would have been released to the public some time in the next week or two. But through the magical realism of the information age, images of [...]
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2012 Audi RS4 Avant Spied While Testing at the N�rburgring
Gott im Himmel! Rennsport und Familiewagen! Our spies have snapped what appears to be Audi?s new RS4 Avant undergoing testing at a local track in Germany?s Eifel Mountains colloquially known as ?The Green Hell.? (Perhaps you’ve heard it called the “N�rburgring.”) The tells that this is an �berwagen? RS5 wheels, more-muscular fenders and an angrier [...]
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
Jeep Wrangler Renegade and Pork Chop Concepts to Debut at Moab Jamboree
While we wait with slightly bated breath for the return of a ?Honcho?-branded Jeep, Chrysler?s deemed us fit only to gaze upon a rendered Renegade-nouveau and an illustration of a neat little thing they?re calling the Jeep Wrangler Pork Chop. Other than the fact that they?re creations by Chrysler?s Mopar aftermarket division, the company hasn’t [...]
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New Buick "brand anthem" ad breaks during NCAA Final Four
Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Buick, Luxury
Buick "What Matters" TV spot - Click above to watch video after the jump
This weekend, Buick is introducing a new ad the company calls its "brand anthem." Car companies do this once in a while. It's almost always a 60-second TV spot meant to illustrate a new idea of what the brand represents.
In Buick's case, its new anthem, to paraphrase, is "luxury for regular folks." The actual message the ad carries is, "Your Kind of Luxury." Buick says this is not a permanent tagline or slogan, but that it is dropping "The New Class of World Class," which it's been using as a tag for more than a year. The brand will go without a consistent slogan in future.
Buick is the brand that, more than any other, is trying to tell the public that times have changed. "Quiet" luxury is in, the marketers say. Buick ad chief Craig Bierley says that Buick is going back to its image roots established in the 1950s and 60s. He describes Buick in those years as the perfect car for the doctor who made house calls. If the doc drove a Cadillac, he would be saying that his rates were to high, Bierley explained. If he drove a Chevy or Dodge, he wasn't successful enough. Buick conveys authority and taste without showing off.
Buick is a big sponsor of the NCAA Men' Basketball Tournament. In many ways, it's the perfect marketing vehicle for Buick, reaching young sports fans as well as the older ones who are watching their alma maters compete in the Final Four. If they have alma maters, they're college educated. If they're college educated, it figures they have money to spend.
Buick buyers' average age is in the low 60s, a nice drop from 70s, which it was in 2009.
Cadillac, the Buick marketers tell us, is for people who like to show off their success. Buick is for the successful person with a more understated lifestyle. In other words, Caddy is the brand for the college hoops stars who are going pro. Buick is for the people who buy the tickets. Check out the new spot after the jump.
[Source: Buick via YouTube]
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Saturday, April 2, 2011
GM Trademarks ?Intellilink,? New Infotainment System in the Works?
General Motors has filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to trademark the term “Intellilink.” In the application, GM describes Intellilink as an “electronic interface module sold as an integral part of a motor land vehicle for wired and wireless interface of handheld electronic devices.” This sounds an awful lot like the [...]
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Simoncelli says size causing fuel issue
Marco Simoncelli has played down the chances of him running out of fuel before the end of grands prix, but admitted he has to run a leaner engine setting in order to make it to the flag. It emerged in Qatar that the tall Italian was having fuel consumption issues, and Simoncelli acknowledged that this was blunting his Gresini Honda's straightline performance. "At the end of the race I arrived with fuel in the tank, but the problem is that to arrive with fuel in the tank I have to go with a more lean fuel set-up, so the bike can push less," he said.
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Friday, April 1, 2011
Pagani Huayra Roadster Confirmed for Production
Piscine, unpronounceable, ungodly powerful and now topless? Given the number of Zonda variants Pagani cranked out over the car?s decade-plus lifespan, it should come as no surprise that Horacio?s army is ready to milk the new 690-hp Huayra for all it’s worth. And merely a month after the car?s Geneva debut, the company?s confirmed it [...]
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Massa shrugs off Button?s criticism
Felipe Massa and his Ferrari team are unmoved by criticisms from Jenson Button and McLaren about the intensity of their battle for position in the Australian Grand Prix. Button claimed Massa had pushed him off the track during their fight - which had forced the McLaren driver to take to an escape road, for which he subsequently received a drive-through penalty
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