Archive for 'Renault'
Ferrari Enzo Hybrid Coming By The End Of 2012: di Montezemolo
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by admin.
Luca di Montezemolo is many things: a snazzy dresser, a political powerhouse in Italy, and, most relevant to us, the chairman of Ferrari. As part of the most recent quarter's financial results (which were quite good) di Montezemolo announced that the new Ferrari Enzo hybrid supercar would arrive by the end of the year.
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Carroll Shelby, Automotive Icon, Dead At 89
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by admin.
If you don't know who Carroll Shelby is, you might as well hang up your car enthusiast credentials right now, because they're no longer valid. Though his role in the American automotive industry has changed over the last several decades, he was an icon, a one-man brand
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INDYCAR Turbo Decision Upheld, Honda Prevails
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by admin.
Retired Indiana Supreme Court Justice Theodore R. Boehm heard all sides of the INDYCAR Turbo-Gate story on Wednesday, listening to an appeal of a decision handed down by a three-part panel that denied General Motors' Chevrolet brand's objection to Honda Performance Development's use of a Borg Warner 0.71 A/R compressor cover for their engine..
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Lotus Type 102, Sans Owner, To Appear At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by admin.
Vintage F1 cars driven at events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed are often piloted by their owners, who may not be comfortable with the idea of another driver, no matter how experienced, behind the wheel. When the 1990 Lotus Type 102 in Camel livery takes to the track for this year’s Goodwood hill climb, however, it will be former Lotus...
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Andretti Sports Marketing Seeks To Take Over Baltimore INDYCAR/ALMS Race
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by admin.
Pending a blessing from the city of Baltimore next week, Andretti Sports Marketing will be the promoter and operator of the Grand Prix of Baltimore working with Race On LLC, scheduled for Labor Day weekend, August 31 to September 2. The race features IZOD IndyCar Series and the American Le Mans Series races. The proposed contract allows the group..
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Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix Preview
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by admin.
This weekend, Formula 1 arrives at the Circuit de Catalunya for the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix. The race is regarded as the start of the European season and is also the home-event for Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso. The Circuit de Catalunya was one of Barcelona’s many building projects during the build-up to the 1992 Olympic Games and has been..
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Infiniti Confirms New Compact Will Be Built In Austria
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by admin.
Following yesterday’s announcement of the groundbreaking of a new powertrain plant in Tennessee, Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz have today confirmed that a new compact car to be launched by Infiniti but underpinned by Mercedes technology will be manufactured in Austria by independent vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr. Production of the new...
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GM Plans New Omega Platform For Large, Rear-Wheel Drive Cars
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by admin.
GM’s Sigma platform which has spawned a handful of sporty and comfortable rides for Cadillac is starting to grow long in the tooth and will soon be obsolete, especially now that the STS is no longer with us, the SRX has moved to a crossover platform and the next-gen CTS is adopting the lighter and more flexible Alpha platform.
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Ferrari Apologies For Burning Rubber On Ancient Chinese Wall
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by admin.
What was meant to be a promotional effort for Ferrari in China has turned out to be a public relations disaster. The stunt saw a Ferrari 458 Italia lifted by crane to the top of a 600-year old city wall in Nanjing, the former capital of China. A dealer for the brand then proceeded to do donuts with the car on top of the wall, leaving burnt tire..
