2010 Audi A8 previewed in new digital renderings
Unofficial computer-generated images give an early look at the next-generation Audi A8 ahead of its expected debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
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TOYOTA RACING Endures Tough 6 Hours of São Paulo but Retains Championship Lead
TOYOTA RACING finished 12th and 17th at São Paulo after a challenging race, yet maintains a five-point lead over BMW M Team WRT in the World Championship.
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Alguersuari to Sit Out 2012 Races to Focus on Fitness for F1 Return
Jaime Alguersuari will not race in 2012, concentrating instead on regaining fitness and targeting a comeback to Formula One for the 2013 season.
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Red Dragon's 22lb Turbo Delivers Rolling Burnouts at 40mph
A heavily modified Chevrolet dubbed 'Red Dragon' lays down tyre strips on the interstate at speed, showing the sheer force of its uprated turbocharged engine.
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Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition Debuts as Brand’s Most Powerful Hatch
Opel has launched the 2011 Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition, delivering 210PS and track-focused upgrades to top its hot hatch range.
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How the Alfa Romeo 166 Found a Second Life in China
Guangzhou Automobile Group gave the Alfa 166 platform a new future as the Trumpchi sedan, blending Italian engineering with local ambitions from 2010 onwards.
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Aston Martin Racing takes dominant Laguna Seca win
Adrian Fernandez, Stefan Mücke and Harold Primat led Aston Martin Racing to a three-lap victory at the six-hour American Le Mans Series race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
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Alguersuari signals readiness for Formula One comeback
Jaime Alguersuari, former Toro Rosso driver and BBC F1 pundit, has expressed his intent to return to the Formula One grid after his 2011 exit.
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2013 Range Rover Vogue revealed ahead of launch in leaked images
Images published by Top Gear Italy show the new Range Rover Vogue with Evoque-inspired styling, aluminium underpinnings, and a confirmed autumn 2012 debut.
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Caterham to Carry Over 2012 Chassis for Next F1 Season
Caterham will use its 2012 Formula One chassis as the basis for its 2013 car, raising questions about the team's development strategy and competitiveness.
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Ford boosts purchases from minority and smaller suppliers
In 2013, Ford spent $6.5 billion with minority-owned suppliers, surpassing its internal target and highlighting a shift in its global sourcing strategy.
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Western European car sales rise 4% in June, led by southern markets
New car registrations in Western Europe reached 1.15 million in June 2014, with strong gains in Spain and the UK offsetting a dip in Germany.
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Red Bull Faces Possible Absence from 2013 F1 Winter Test
Red Bull Racing may skip the opening pre-season test at Jerez in February 2013 as the team races to complete its new car after a late 2012 championship fight.
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Investindustrial Seeks Buyer for Ducati, Targeting €1 Billion
Ducati’s private equity owner Investindustrial has put the Italian motorcycle maker up for sale, aiming for around €1 billion and seeking a single industrial partner rather than a public listing.
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Nissan to Restart Production at Five Japanese Plants After Earthquake
Nissan will resume operations at five domestic plants from 21 March, though output may remain limited and engine production at Iwaki faces further delays.
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2015 Audi TT Spy Shots Reveal Evolutionary Design
Fresh spy photographs of the next-generation Audi TT show a familiar silhouette and updated details, as Audi prepares to launch the Mk3 coupe later in 2014.
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No Evidence for Ken Block Entering Formula 1 in 2011
Speculation about rally star Ken Block joining Formula 1 surfaced online in June 2011, but no credible reports or official statements supported the claim.
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2011’s Most Fuel-Efficient Cars: Hybrids Dominate, Diesels Challenge
Toyota and Honda hybrids led the 2011 US fuel economy rankings, but high-mileage diesels and compacts also made the top ten as buyers weighed savings against costs.
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BMW confirms plan for Brazilian assembly plant amid new import rules
BMW will submit an investment plan to the Brazilian government after months of uncertainty caused by higher import taxes and stricter local production requirements.
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US April Auto Sales Rebound as Spring Demand Lifts Market
US new car sales in April 2014 approached a 16 million annualised rate, driven by warmer weather, rising consumer confidence and increased incentives.
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Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Production to Begin This Autumn
Dodge is set to start building the supercharged Challenger SRT Hellcat this autumn, with speculation over initial production numbers causing debate among enthusiasts and dealers.
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Mahindra Weighs Bid for Hawker Beechcraft Amid Bankruptcy Talks
Indian conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra is considering an offer for US aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft, which is seeking buyers as part of its bankruptcy reorganisation in July 2012.
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Self-driving cars struggle with reliability and public trust
Reports indicate that self-driving cars remain far from flawless, with persistent technical and social obstacles keeping human drivers in the frame for now.
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2011 Chevrolet Volt Earns Top NHTSA Safety Rating
Chevrolet's 2011 Volt plug-in hybrid has secured the highest safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matching the performance of leading rivals in crash tests.