Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/07/29/3067522/nascar-nationwide-points-leaders.html
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i Long-Term Test Intro: 40,000 Miles in the Cheapest BMW
By now, we all know that everyone is supposed to be driving smaller vehicles. But we’re not doing a very good job of it. At almost every redesign, cars and trucks gain size, mass, or both. Even the smallest vehicles often get bigger when redesigned, creating a cycle whereby the bottom slot opens up, ready [...]
Manthey Porsche leads Spa 24 Hours
The Manthey Porsche squad led the Spa 24 Hours at three-quarter distance by just four tenths of a second.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/manthey-porsche-leads-spa-24-hours
Spy Shots: Next Kia Sedona minivan spied
Filed under: Spy Photos, Minivan/Van, Kia, Design/Style
After skipping the 2013 model year and returning for 2014, the Kia Sedona is getting a full redesign for 2015, which we see for the first time in these new spy shots. The new Sedona isn't going to look as much like the 2011 KV7 Concept as we had hoped, but we definitely see some key styling cues from the Kia concept minivan.
Even though it's covered in heavy camouflage, we can see that some of the KV7's cues on the 2015 Sedona include the vertical front marker lights, the horizontal taillights and the pinched beltline starting at the C-pillar. Kia's trademark Tiger Nose grille is present and accounted for, as is the telltale dip in the windshield.
All in all, the next-gen Sedona already looks to be a significant improvement over the current, generally boring model, which dates back to 2006 and has a striking resemblance to the Ford Freestar. There is no word yet as to what will power the 2015 Sedona, but our spy shooter said that this prototype was most likely powered by a 2.2-liter diesel.
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Volkswagen Will Bring the Phaeton Back to America—Just Not for Another Two Years
The next generation of the Volkswagen Phaeton will, in fact, be offered in the U.S., but don’t expect it to be unveiled any time soon. There is no substance to rumors that it will be unveiled at the 2014 Detroit auto show, company sources have told Car and Driver. Look instead for a debut late [...]
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Manthey Porsche leads Spa 24 Hours
The Manthey Porsche squad led the Spa 24 Hours at three-quarter distance by just four tenths of a second.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/manthey-porsche-leads-spa-24-hours
Official: Audi first to bring LTE to the car later this year
Filed under: Performance, Technology, Hatchback, Audi, Luxury, Infotainment
It appears Audi will be the first to market with in-car LTE service later this year. We knew that BMW was working on LTE integration last year with its ConnectedDrive, and we've been told that, by the end of 2015, most General Motors products will have it, but LTE can be ordered on the S3 Sportback (pictured) as soon as July. Other models in the A3 line-up will add the option in November.
Inserting an LTE-enabled SIM card into the Audi's MMI navigation will make the S3 a WLAN hotspot that can quickly shuffle high-definition content from the cloud to the cockpit. It will also bolster Audi Connect services like Google Earth, Facebook and Twitter, e-mail, and streaming internet radio.
We've been told that we'll be offered the LTE option when the 2015 A3 sedan gets here in the spring of 2014. Since the service requires you to provide a SIM card, we expect that costs and data caps will be a matter between you and the service provider; speaking of which, Audi hasn't announced yet who that provider will be on this side of the Atlantic. The press release below has more details.
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Resilient Mears Powers Back with 22nd-Place Finish at Pocono
Casey Mears, driver of the #13 GEICO Ford, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway on June 1, 2013 in Dover, Delaware. - Photo Credit: Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesLong Pond, PA (June 9, 2013) – After a few tough weeks, Casey Mears and...more»
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Paul Krugman Links Sprawl to Persistent Social Inequality
Is sprawl holding back social mobility in America? Paul Krugman didn’t mince words yesterday in a follow-up to a post he wrote soon after the Detroit bankruptcy was announced. In that initial blog post, he compared Detroit to Pittsburgh and concluded that it wasn’t just the loss of manufacturing jobs that hurt Detroit — it was [...]
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Qualifying press conference – Hungary
DRIVERS 1 - Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes) 2 – Sebastian VETTEL (Red Bull Racing) 3 – Romain GROSJEAN (Lotus) TV UNILATERAL Q: Congratulations Lewis, a phenomenal pole position, a phenomenal time on what is a very challenging circuit I think. Lewis HAMILTON: Thank you. Yeah, it is
Final Hungarian GP starting grid
Lewis Hamilton will lead an unchanged Hungarian Grand Prix grid following the stewards' decision not to punish Romain Grosjean and Lotus for their floor test failure. The starting order had looked set for a major shake-up when second-row qualifier Grosjean's car was found to be in breach of the 'flexi-floor' rules
MOUNTAIN VIEW RACING TEAM REPORT NHRA Nationals
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Another final round for Nobile in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (October 29) - still one week shy of his 21st birthday, Mountain View Racing Pro Stock driver Vincent Nobile has never...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/10/mountain_view_racing_team.php
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Mercedes believes title battle wide open
Mercedes believes that the world championship battle has been blown open after Lewis Hamilton's victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton's dominance at the hot Hungaroring pointed to Mercedes having made a big breakthrough in its understanding of the tyres, which might have also been helped by the new Pirelli construction suiting its car better. Although team principal Ross Brawn would not go as far as declaring that the outfit's tyre woes were now a thing of the past, he does think that the potential was there for it to pull off similar performances in the races to come
Russian Time working on GP3 entry
New GP2 squad Russian Time is working towards entering GP3 from 2014.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/russian-time-working-on-gp3-entry
2015 Lexus GS F Spy Photos: The GS Gets F’d Up
What It Is: A completely undisguised Lexus GS sedan prototype decked out in high-performance, F-style gear. Lexus’s high-performance F sub-brand is similar in concept to BMW’s M or Mercedes-Benz’s AMG, but has thus far only churned out the IS F sedan and the LFA supercar as full-fledged models, as well as a passel of F [...]
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Official: Ford shows off V8-powered Ranger headed to Dakar Rally
Filed under: Motorsports, Truck, Ford, Off-Road, Racing
Avert your eyes now if you're jealous that the global version of the Ford Ranger is not offered in the US. Ford's midsize pickup is being tuned up to take on the 2014 Dakar Rally, and the result is a truck that is probably even cooler than any F-150 SVT Raptor we've ever seen in the States. Ford is actually building two versions of the truck for Dakar, which will run from January 5 through January 18, covering more than 5,000 miles from Argentina to Chile.
Starting with a fully composite body and a 5.0-liter V8 plucked from a Mustang, nearly every aspect of the trucks have been purpose built to take on the grueling race. This includes things like the six-speed sequential gearbox, liquid-cooled rear brakes and the 132-gallon fuel tank. As proof that Dakar is more about endurance than speed, the engines used in these race trucks will be limited to around 350 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque, and will max out at a top speed of just 105 miles per hour. Scroll down for Ford's official press release offering more information about the trucks and teams being prepped for Dakar.
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Webber calls car issues ‘embarrassing’
Mark Webber described the problems with his Red Bull in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying as "stupid and embarrassing". An electronic issue both prevented the car's KERS from working, and affected its gearshift system
Mercedes: impact of new tyres unclear
Mercedes thinks it too early to say that Pirelli's new tyres have improved its title chances, following Lewis Hamilton's victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton produced the most convincing race performance from the Brackley-based team so far this season on a day when Mercedes appeared to have put its tyre woes to bed. One of the factors that is believed to have helped its form is that the new Pirelli front tyre is weaker on turn-in, which has helped balance out Mercedes' problems of overheating the rears
Hungary race quotes: Red Bull
Sebastian Vettel - 3rd: "I would have loved the race to have been a bit longer, as it was fun with Kimi at the end. It's hard to pass on this track, I got close but I wasn't in the prime overtaking spot at that point; I was trying to set something up for the next corners, but it didn't work. The key issue in the race was when I got stuck behind Jenson, there's no one to blame for that, I lost more time than expected on the way into the first stop and we came out just behind him.
Palmer scores stunning Hungary win
Jolyon Palmer drove a brilliant race, taking full advantage of Carlin's superior tyre strategy, to score an emphatic GP2 win in Hungary. Palmer started the race on the medium tyre and was able to go further than his nearest rivals before switching to another set of medium Pirellis. Making full use of his fresher rubber he pulled off a great move on Marcus Ericsson for the lead.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/formula-cars/gp2/palmer-scores-stunning-hungary-win
Video: Adorable Russian toddler knows her cars
Filed under: Etc., Videos, Humor, Russia
This Russian two year old is sharp as a tack when it comes to knowing her car brands. Over the course of this video, she names nearly every brand she passes; impressive when there are plenty of adults who don't know an Audi from a Nissan. Another thing that's clear from the video, Mazda, BMW (all in a row!) and Hyundai are pretty popular brands in this little automotive whiz-kid's neighborhood.
Check out the video below for nearly three and a half minutes of full-on "awwwwww" - it's a welcome dose of cute from the land whose car culture is too often associated with wacky and/or ghastly dashcam videos.
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British F3 plans return to UK roots
The British Formula 3 International Series is to revert to 'national' status from the 2014 season. Series promoter Stephane Ratel announced at Spa on Friday evening that a six-round calendar featuring just one foreign trip - supporting the Spa 24 Hours - is being worked upon
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/british-f3-plans-return-to-uk-roots
Hungary race quotes: Lotus
Kimi Raikkonen - 2nd: "It was a good race and a good result for the team. The strategy worked well
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/hungary-race-quotes-lotus
Monday, July 29, 2013
Hamilton: title fight now more possible
Lewis Hamilton admits he has begun to entertain thoughts of fighting for a second Formula 1 world championship following his breakthrough Hungarian GP triumph. Though he started the year insistent that he would not be a 2013 frontrunner , Hamilton admitted the nature of his victory - scored in conditions that have typically punished Mercedes' tyre struggles – have left him optimistic more success could follow this year. GP report: Hamilton's mini-miracle As a result, the 28-year-old admits it is becoming increasingly hard to resist the idea that he could challenge for this year's crown
The San Francisco DA’s Double Standard on Traffic Justice
On the morning of March 29 last year, Chris Bucchere biked through a crowded crosswalk in San Francisco’s Mission District, striking 71-year-old Sutchi Hui, who died of his injuries four days later. As should be the case for any traffic fatality, SF District Attorney George Gascón spent considerable time building a case – collecting GPS data and [...]
MOUNTAIN VIEW RACING TEAM REPORT NHRA Nationals
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Another final round for Nobile in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (October 29) - still one week shy of his 21st birthday, Mountain View Racing Pro Stock driver Vincent Nobile has never...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/10/mountain_view_racing_team.php
Yamaha and PETRONAS Conclude MotoGP Partnership
Yamaha Racing Sunday, 01 Jan 2012 As 2011 draws to a close it marks the end of a successful partnership between Yamaha's Factory MotoGP Team and PETRONAS....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/01/yamaha_and_petronas_concl.php
Raikkonen: poor qualifying too costly
Kimi Raikkonen believes Lotus is still squandering victories with poor qualifying performances. The Finn came second in the Hungarian Grand Prix , but had only qualified sixth
Today’s Headlines
TSTC: Cuomo Takes Credit for Happy Accidents in MTA Budget, Silent on Structural Problems
Prendergast Supportive of Bike-Share, BRT; Opposes 7 Train Extension, Mayoral Control (WNYC)
2nd Avenue Sagas: Midtown East Rezoning a Missed Opportunity for Transit Expansion
MTA Set to Purchase 300 Replacement Buses (News)
Brooklyn DA Race Narrows to Hynes vs. Thompson as Abe George Drops Out [...]
Prendergast Supportive of Bike-Share, BRT; Opposes 7 Train Extension, Mayoral Control (WNYC)
2nd Avenue Sagas: Midtown East Rezoning a Missed Opportunity for Transit Expansion
MTA Set to Purchase 300 Replacement Buses (News)
Brooklyn DA Race Narrows to Hynes vs. Thompson as Abe George Drops Out [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2013/07/26/todays-headlines-1686/
Hungary qualifying quotes: Toro Rosso
Daniel Ricciardo - 8th: "It was good to get into Q3 again. We seem to make a habit of finding a little bit extra for qualifying, although ideally, I'd like to be on the pace right from Friday and chip away at the lap times within the top 10. We made some set-up changes overnight and they seem to have worked, although we had a bit of work to do to get to Q3 today
SEB, WEB AND SEB RED BULL RACING'S 2012 DRIVER LINE-UP
Red Bull Racing Thursday 5 January 2012 Red Bull Racing is pleased to confirm that Sébastien Buemi will continue his relationship with Red Bull as Red Bull Racing's test and reserve driver for 2012. The 23-year-old joins Sebastian Vettel and...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/01/seb_web_and_seb_red_bull.php
Vergne’s Toro Rosso seat is safe
Jean-Eric Vergne has been told that his Formula 1 future with Toro Rosso is secure, even though he is set to be overlooked for a switch to Red Bull .
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Mercedes beats Porsche in Spa 24H
Mercedes triumphed over Porsche in a thrilling Spa 24 Hours to notch up its first victory in the Belgian enduro since 1964.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/mercedes-beats-porsche-in-spa-24h
Hungary qualifying quotes: Lotus
Romain Grosjean - 3rd: "It's been a good weekend so far with the car consistently showing strong pace. Setting the fastest time in practice this morning was a good sign, and the car was handling really well throughout each qualifying session. Lewis set a very quick time, but we're not too far from Sebastian [Vettel] and anything could happen in the race depending on the tyres
Kvapil Battles to a Top-20 Finish at Pocono Raceway
Travis Kvapil, driver of the #93 Dr. Pepper Toyota, walks on the grid - Photo Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesHUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (June 10, 2013) - Travis Kvapil and the No. 93 Burger King / Dr. Pepper Toyota Camry team finished in the 20th position on Sunday afternoon at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway. Kvapil fought back from being...more»
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Video: World's Most Expensive Motorcycle has frame made from gold
Filed under: Videos, Motorcycle, Design/Style
This motorcycle embraces two very different dynamics. On the one hand, it's quite possibly the most expensive motorcycle ever built, with some experts speculating that the frame alone is worth $1 million. On the other hand, it looks old and beaten up, like a steampunk MadMax.
Designed by an extremely wealthy Turkish motorcycle fan, Tarhan Telli, the basics are include an 1801cc V-Twin with 125 horsepower, a six-speed transmission and a 700-pound curb weight. But what makes it special, aside from the frame that's made entirely from gold, is the artistry. As Motorcycle explains, Telli wanted high-end materials, like the gold, but wasn't looking for something shouty, opting for worn materials with interesting patinas. So, basically, he commissioned a bike with a frame made from gold, but didn't want it to be too loud, so he went to further lengths to obscure the gold finish. This may be the world's biggest humblebrag.
Telli has approached the Guinness Book of World Records to get his one-off creation certified as the world's most expensive motorcycle. He isn't revealing what it cost him to build, but if he spent a million bucks on the frame, we'd expect the entire bike might be a few times that. Scroll down for the video.
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The Autonomous Automobile: Can Robot Cars Evolve to Make Complex, Human-Like Decisions Behind the Wheel?
How much are you really driving anymore? In most new vehicles, the driver is just a biological cog in a matrix of computerized control that reads and filters human input and then interprets it into vehicular action. Stability control, drive-by-wire throttle, and—on some hot cars—launch control are already common computer functions, like electronically controlled automatic [...]
Chevrolet Corvette C1–C7 Mega-Hub: Tests, Comparos, Features, and More!
Tests, comparos, features, and more from every Corvette generation! Read dozens of stories, watch video, and get everything Vette at Car and Driver. READ MORE ››
2013 NASCAR Cup Series Indianapolis Starting Lineup – Ryan Newman On Pole, 50th, Track Record
1 39 Ryan Newman Quicken Loans / The Smurfs Chevrolet 47.992 187.531 2 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s / Kobalt Tools Chevrolet 48.016 187.438 3 99 Carl Edwards Fastenal Ford 48.088 187.157 4 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Toyota 48.097 187.122 5 14 Tony Stewart Mobil 1 / Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet 48.173 186.827 6 78 […]
Video: Valentino Rossi's personal paradise as seen by Dainese
Filed under: Motorsports, Europe, Videos, Motorcycle
Valentino Rossi recently invited Supermoto World Champion Thomas Chareyre and road-racing icon Guy Martin to go dirtbiking at his private track - and, for the first time, let a film crew in to capture it all on video.
Talk about a home track advantage, Rossi says owning the course, which he bought near his home in Tavullia, Italy three years ago, was one of his childhood dreams. It's made of a thin layer of gravel on top of a concrete base, a dirtbike-friendly surface that promotes fat powerslides. As competitive as he is in the MotoGP series, the nine-time World Champion says that riding at his track in the countryside is all about having fun - he never goes alone, always with friends. Watch the professional riders tearing it up in the video below.
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Chevrolet Corvette Timeline: Milestones and More from C1 through C7
Over its 60-odd-year run, the Corvette has largely stuck to its original objective of providing homegrown performance wrapped in a stylish, two-seat package. Its journey has at times been an uncertain one, but now in its seventh generation, it’s safe to say the hits have outnumber the misses. Here’s our look at the Corvette story [...]
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Hungary practice quotes: Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton - 13th/6th: We got a lot of laps in on the new tyres today which was positive and gives us a lot of information to look at and take into our programme for the weekend. We came into the weekend on the back foot a little without experiencing the new tyres
Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 193: 2014 Nissan GT-R
On Tuesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car’s exhaust note. To hear it again, listen to the recording embedded below. No one who commented figured out that this week’s sound came from the 2014 Nissan GT-R. Like that sound? Download the MP3 and quiz your friends, make your own ringtone, or just [...]
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Saturday, July 27, 2013
Chevrolet: Nearly Invincible At The Brickyard
You could say Chevrolet has run the table at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in recent years – 10 years to be exact. The last non-Chevrolet to win at the Brickyard was Ray Evernham’s Dodge, driven by Bill Elliott, in 2001. A General Motors product has won 15 of the 19 races held at the Brickyard. […]
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2013/07/25/chevrolet-nearly-invincible-at-the-brickyard/
Hungary practice quotes: Red Bull
Sebastian Vettel - 1st/1st: "The car feels okay, but there's always a lot of work to do and there's some room for improvement. My long run wasn't completely clean, as we had to abort it at the start due to the brakes being a bit hot, but you work to find the limit
Vainio victorious in Hungary
Aaro Vainio completed a lights-to-flag victory in the opening GP3 race in Hungary. The Korainen racer made a good start, keeping ART's Conor Daly behind through the first corner. Over the next half a dozen laps he stretched the lead to over 2.5 seconds, before Daly started to reel him in.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/vainio-victorious-in-hungary
Vergne’s Toro Rosso seat is safe
Jean-Eric Vergne has been told that his Formula 1 future with Toro Rosso is secure, even though he is set to be overlooked for a switch to Red Bull .
Stewart’s Roll Continues Through Pocono
2013 NSCS Driver Tony Stewart on track in the No. 14 Mobil 1/Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet SS - Photo Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty ImagesMobil 1/Bass Pro Shops Driver Finishes Fourth for Third Consecutive Top-10 Finish Date: June 9, 2013 Event: Party in the Poconos 400 (Round 14 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Pocono...more»
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Atkinson joins Hyundai’s test team
Former Subaru driver Chris Atkinson has become the latest driver to be signed to Hyundai's expanding test team. The Australian joins Juho Hanninen and Bryan Bouffier in the development of Hyundai Motorsport's i20 WRC for the rest of the season. The 33-year-old reigning Asia-Pacific Rally Champion will test the i20 WRC for the first time next week, but was present in Alzenau, Germany to meet the team and see the car last month.
Raikkonen: I’ll trust my gut instinct
Kimi Raikkonen says his 2014 Formula 1 team choice will be based on his own gut feeling and he fully expects critics to say he has made a "stupid" decision.
Hungary practice quotes: McLaren
Jenson Button - 6th/9th: "The two sessions were quite a contrast for us because of the difference in temperature from the morning to the afternoon - but it's been a reasonable day in terms of the set-up work we've done. I think we've improved our understanding of how the car works
Nelson Piquet Jr. Leaves Rain Delayed Iowa with a 25th-place Finish
Nelson Piquet Jr (Qualcomm) - Photo Credit: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty ImagesNEWTON, Iowa (June 10, 2013) – Mother nature wasn’t too kind to the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) this weekend, as rain caused the DuPont Pioneer 250 at Iowa Speedway to be delayed for a day. Making his first career NNS start at Iowa Speedway on Sunday...more»
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Friday, July 26, 2013
Red Bull dominance surprises Vettel
Sebastian Vettel admitted he was surprised by how strong his Red Bull team was during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix. The world champion topped the times both in the morning and in the afternoon sessions, with team-mate Mark Webber second in both. Vettel said it was still too early to get carried away, but conceded it was a very solid start for his team
Video: 1948 Tucker Torpedo surfaces in Jay Leno's Garage
Filed under: Classics, Videos, Celebrities
The story of the Tucker Car Corporation is a tragic one. Its sole model, the 1948 Tucker Sedan, had a huge number of innovations, with a particular focus on passenger safety, but a catastrophic debut and the ensuing media firestorm it created caused severe problems for the brand. Other issues followed, with an SEC investigation and rumors of troublemaking on the part of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler.
Only 51 Tuckers were completed before the company went bust, making the three-eyed sedans some of the rarest American cars ever produced. With a unique, tail, complete with six exhaust pipes, a Tucker went for $2.915 million at a 2012 auction.
Martyn Donaldson takes Jay Leno's Garage through a brief tour of his Tucker, chassis number 1003, explaining just what was so innovative about these vehicles, along with what drew him to the rare cars in the first place. Scroll down for the full video.
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Quinn Proposes Triboro BRT Line With Separated Bus Lanes
Since Scott Stringer left the mayoral field for the comptroller race, the mayoral candidates haven’t spoken much about the Triboro RX, a plan to bring circumferential rail service to Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx using existing tracks and rights of way. But they have spoken highly, if not very specifically, of Bus Rapid Transit. And [...]
2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid Driven: Plugging In to the Grid
You’d be forgiven if you never before used the terms “luxury,” “sports,” “sedan,” and “plug-in hybrid” in the same sentence to describe a new car. But those descriptors are entirely appropriate when characterizing one member—the S E-hybrid—of the ever-expanding Porsche Panamera lineup, which now also includes naturally aspirated and turbocharged V-6 and V-8 engines and [...]
Official: 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel gets 9,200-pound tow rating
Filed under: Truck, Diesel, Ram
The current-generation Ram 1500 is entering its fifth year on the market, but Ram's half-ton truck is not showing its age whatsoever. While we continue to wait for the fuel economy figures for the all-new EcoDiesel V6, Ram has released towing figures for trucks equipped with this new engine, as well as models fitted with the upgraded gasoline-powered V6.
The EcoDiesel - a $2,850 option - will help the Ram compete with V8-powered trucks with its max towing capacity of 9,200 pounds, which is just 50 pounds shy of the 2013 Ram 1500 with the 5.7-liter V8. The true benefit here is that the diesel should return impressive fuel economy in the process, and even though official estimates have yet to be released, Chrysler has promised that it will achieve more than 25 miles per gallon on the highway.
But even with the Pentastar 3.6-liter V6, upgrades to the eight-speed automatic transmission have resulted in an increase in towing capacity, now up to 7,450 pounds. This number is expected to be best in class for base-engine trucks.
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The San Francisco DA’s Double Standard on Traffic Justice
On the morning of March 29 last year, Chris Bucchere biked through a crowded crosswalk in San Francisco’s Mission District, striking 71-year-old Sutchi Hui, who died of his injuries four days later. As should be the case for any traffic fatality, SF District Attorney George Gascón spent considerable time building a case – collecting GPS data and [...]
NASCAR and NBC Sports Group Reach Landmark Media Rights Agreement
Ten-Year Agreement Returns NASCAR to NBC Family of Networks Beginning in 2015, Further Underscores Strength of NASCAR’s Live Racing Product And Positions Industry for Continued Growth DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. and NEW YORK (July 23, 2013) – NASCAR and NBC Sports Group announced today they have reached a comprehensive agreement that grants NBCUniversal exclusive rights to […]
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2013/07/23/nascar-and-nbc-sports-group-reach-landmark-media-rights-agreement/
Newman Finishes Fifth at Pocono
2013 NSCS Driver Ryan Newma in the No. 39 Haas Automation Chevy - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty ImagesHaas Automation Driver Scores Second Top-Five Finish of 2013 Date: June 9, 2013 Event: Party in the Poconos 400 (Round 14 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Pocono (Pa.) Raceway (2.5-mile triangle) Start/Finish: 23rd/5th (Running, completed...more»
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Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2013/sprintcup/06/10/newman-finishes-fifth-at-pocono/
The San Francisco DA’s Double Standard on Traffic Justice
On the morning of March 29 last year, Chris Bucchere biked through a crowded crosswalk in San Francisco’s Mission District, striking 71-year-old Sutchi Hui, who died of his injuries four days later. As should be the case for any traffic fatality, SF District Attorney George Gascón spent considerable time building a case – collecting GPS data and [...]
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Citroen reveals C-Elysee WTCC car
Citroen has revealed the C-Elysee WTCC with which Sebastien Loeb will compete in next year's World Touring Car Championship. The 380bhp front-wheel drive machine is the first Citroen has produced for circuit racing, Citroen's first track car, and the first of the new wave of vehicles produced to the series' upgraded 2014 regulations
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/wtcc/citroen-reveals-c-elysee-wtcc-car
Sorensen completes Spielberg double
Marco Sorensen made it back-to-back Formula Renault 3.5 wins at Spielberg on Sunday with another victory from pole position in race two. The Lotus driver controlled the race, and fended off a strong attack from Kevin Magnussen after a restart, to complete his lockout of the weekend. Magnussen, who had been unable to keep with his countryman prior to the safety car period in the closing stages, eventually settled for second ahead of Nigel Melker.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/sorensen-completes-spielberg-double
Bugatti Offers First of Six Ultra-Low-Volume Veyron Legend Special Editions
The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 has been on the market for eight years now, but we can’t say we’ve grown tired of it yet. In its most recent iteration, the Grand Sport Vitesse, it’s actually the fastest roadster on the planet—recently setting an open-top speed record of 254.04 mph on Volkswagen’s Ehra-Lessien test track. Now Volkswagen’s [...]
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Toyota Racing 2013 NSCS Party in the Poconos 400 Race Recaps
Toyota Racing LogoKyle Busch (sixth) was the highest-finishing Toyota driver in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Pennsylvania’s Pocono Raceway. Camry driver Denny Hamlin also earned a top-10 finish with an eighth-place result in the 160-lap event. Hamlin has recorded 10 top-10 finishes in 15 career starts at the 2.5-mile triangular track. Other...more»
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Kurt Busch Solid in Pocono, Finishes 7th
2013 NSCS Driver Kurt Busch in the No. 78 Furniture Row Racing/Denver Mattress Chevrolet SS - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty ImagesLONG POND, Pa. (June 9, 2013) – Kurt Busch came back from a pit road glitch to post a solid seventh-place finish in Sunday’s Party at the Poconos 400 Sprint Cup Series race. It...more»
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Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2013/sprintcup/06/09/kurt-busch-solid-in-pocono-finishes-7th/
Sutil sets early pace on final day
Adrian Sutil put Force India back on top of the timesheets on the final morning of the young driver test at Silverstone. The Silverstone-based squad had topped the first morning with rookie James Calado and Sutil knocked Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Jean-Eric Vergne off top spot in the second hour of running today by two tenths of a second
Mitsubishi working on 500-horsepower hybrid Evo?
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Mitsubishi
Until reality sets in, we'll settle for this report about Mitsubishi building what can only be described as one super plug-in hybrid. The Japanese automaker, per UK's Autocar, is working on a version of the Lancer Evolution that would take on the Nissan GT-R.
Specifically, Autocar, citing what it says are "highly placed Mitsubishi executives," says the PHEV would pair a 2.0-liter gas engine with two 80-horsepower electric motors to provide an awfully impressive 500 horsepower along with fuel economy of 150 miles per gallon (per the more lenient European driving cycle) and an all-electric driving range of as many as 40 miles.
Mitsubishi would use some of the technology employed in the MiEV Evolution II plug-in that raced at Pikes Peak this year, and while we don't think it'll look quite like that car (pictured above), we can dream a bit. Remaining an issue for Mitsubishi plug-ins, car execs say, is the continued lack of consensus on a fast-charging standard in the US, as Mitsubishi and Nissan continue to push for the CHAdeMO standard while US and European automakers bang the drum for the so-called SAE/"combo" fast-charging standard.
Mitsubishi working on 500-horsepower hybrid Evo? originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Vettel fastest as young driver test ends
Sebastian Vettel topped the final day of the young driver test, setting the fastest time of the three days of running at Silverstone. The triple world champion took over the Red Bull from junior driver Carlos Sainz Jr for the afternoon, packing in 78 laps while evaluating the new Pirelli tyres which will be used from next weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix onwards. Force India driver Adrian Sutil's fastest time of the morning was good enough to end the day second fastest, three-and-a-half tenths slower than Vettel.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Video: Audi Canada surprises out-of-warranty owners in a good way
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Audi
One of the worst parts about going to a dealership is sitting around waiting for the courtesy shuttle to show up and transport a group of strangers to their places of work or homes. Well, Audi of Canada found a nice way to surprise customers who brought their out-of-warranty vehicles in for a scheduled Health Check by replacing dealer's normal shuttle with a 2014 Audi R8 V10.
The R8, painted to resemble a safety car or police car, gave the customers a ride home - even stopping at a coffee shop along the way. Needless to say, the stunt got plenty of attention from passers-by and was quite a hit with the Audi customers, too. Scroll down to watch video of the customers getting the ride of a lifetime, which we're sure left some of the in-warranty customers at least a little jealous as they drove off in dealer loaner cars.
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Audi Canada surprises out-of-warranty owners in a good way originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Maldonado: no quick fix for Williams
Pastor Maldonado believes there is no quick fix to Williams' problems, but thinks the recent technical reshuffle does offer a glimmer of hope for the longer term future. Williams announced earlier this week that Pat Symonds is to join it as its new technical chief as replacement for Mike Coughlan
Ferrari 333 team back to sportscars
The team that gave the Ferrari 333SP its first victory is on course to return to sportscar racing after an absence of 17 years.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/ferrari-333-team-back-to-sportscars
McLaren set to power Formula E racing
WOKING, SURREY, UK - 12th November 2012 - McLaren Electronic Systems Limited today announced that it will provide the electric engine, transmission and electronics for cars that will participate in the FIA's exciting new Formula E race series. McLaren will...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/11/mclaren_set_to_power_form.php
Muller, Piccini join Spa 24H field
Spa 24 Hours winners Jorg Muller and Andrea Piccini have joined the factory-backed Marc VDS BMW squad for the 2013 running of the Belgian enduro this weekend. Muller and Piccini, who won the Spa 24 Hours in 1996 and 2012 respectively, will be joined by German Jens Klingmann in the Belgian team's third BMW Z4 for the blue-riband round of the Blancpain Endurance Series on July 27/28. All three have close links with BMW: Muller is factory contracted and is contesting the American Le Mans Series enduros with the Rahal team, while Piccini and Klingmann are part of the German manufacturer's pool of GT drivers
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/muller-piccini-join-spa-24h-field
Wolff says Mercedes on back foot
Toto Wolff admits Mercedes will start the Hungarian Grand Prix on the back foot after missing out on running Pirelli's new tyres in Formula 1's Silverstone young driver test. Mercedes was banned for the test - at which teams were permitted to run current race drivers to gain experience of the new compounds – following its illegal tyre run at Barcelona
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