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Seat Leon Cupra R UK Pricing Announced
Seat Leon Cupra R UK Pricing Announced

26 Mar 2010, 13:40 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / SEAT has announced the UK pricing for its most powerful vehicle (excluding special editions), the Cupra R, which will be available for order in the country starting from April 1. The insane hatch...

 
Michael Schumacher Tops Drivers' Earnings in 2010
Michael Schumacher Tops Drivers' Earnings in 2010

26 Mar 2010, 12:01 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The news about drivers' earnings in Formula One have always made the headlines, especially now that Michael Schumacher has joined the series after 3 years of inactivity. The rumors about his Me...

 
General Motors Canada Increases Production
General Motors Canada Increases Production

26 Mar 2010, 11:58 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / General Motors Canada announced that it will initiate a production output expansion plan in order to satisfy the growing demand for its Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUVs. The plan includes t...

 
Audi A3 Cabrio TFSI Comes to the UK
Audi A3 Cabrio TFSI Comes to the UK

26 Mar 2010, 11:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Audi’s British division announced today it has added the new A3 Cabriolet 1.2 TFSI (the smallest capacity petrol engine ever to power an Audi) to the local range, to replace the 1.6-litre MPI ...

 
Petrov Gets EUR7,000 Speeding Fine in Australia
Petrov Gets EUR7,000 Speeding Fine in Australia

26 Mar 2010, 11:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Earlier today, we have reported to you that the Australian Grand Prix organizers have proceeded to dropping the pit lane speed limit from 100 kph (approximately 62 mph) to 60 kph (approximately 37 m...

 
Ram Heavy Duty Tour Takes to the Road
Ram Heavy Duty Tour Takes to the Road

26 Mar 2010, 11:21 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After earlier this week American carmaker Chrysler and its newly formed Ram Truck brand announced the launch of the advertising and marketing campaign for the lineup, yesterday came news of the Ram...

 
Nicole Drops Porsche from Hamilton, Goes Back to Bentley
Nicole Drops Porsche from Hamilton, Goes Back to Bentley

26 Mar 2010, 11:25 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / We know break-ups can be hard sometimes, especially when there have been marriage plans involved, and giving back gifts to your ex happened to everybody, even to celebrities like Nicole Scherzinger ...

 
Audi S5 Enhanced by Senner Tuning
Audi S5 Enhanced by Senner Tuning

26 Mar 2010, 11:14 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The German company Senner Tuning’s latest target is the Audi S5 coupe, which has received a complete modification package. The car’s 4.2 liter V8 engine has received a 30 hp and 35 Nm...

 
Tesla Competes in VEA Monte-Carlo Rally
Tesla Competes in VEA Monte-Carlo Rally

26 Mar 2010, 11:14 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American electric car manufacturer Tesla announced it has entered the 2010 Monte Carlo Rally for Alternative Energy Vehicles (VEA) with two teams, after last year the Roadster became category winner...

 
Renault Doesn't Take the Blame for Vettel's Engine Problem
Renault Doesn't Take the Blame for Vettel's Engine Problem

26 Mar 2010, 10:53 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Almost two weeks have passed since the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix and Red Bull Racing still don't seem to have gotten to the bottom of Sebastian Vettel's engine problem. Or they did...

 
BMW 535i Gran Turismo Uses BorgWarner Twin Scroll Turbocharger
BMW 535i Gran Turismo Uses BorgWarner Twin Scroll Turbocharger

26 Mar 2010, 10:44 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The new 3.0lr six-cylinder inline direct injection gasoline engine used in the BMW 535i Gran Turismo features BorgWarner's twin scroll turbochargers, which allows it to reach a total output of ...

 
Ecclestone Thinks Schumacher May Stay in F1 for 10 Years
Ecclestone Thinks Schumacher May Stay in F1 for 10 Years

26 Mar 2010, 10:26 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Although Michael Schumacher signed only a 3-year deal with Mercedes GP for a return to Formula One racing, the series chief executive Bernie Ecclestone seems rather optimistic – to say the lea...

 
Ford Supplies Focus RS for Students' Team Competing at Nurburgring
Ford Supplies Focus RS for Students' Team Competing at Nurburgring

26 Mar 2010, 10:23 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Ford Europe has signed a support partnership with the Cologne University of Applied Science, a project that will see the carmaker support the motorsport team of the University at this year’s 2...

 
Scout RIDE, Three-Wheeled EV Law Enforcer
Scout RIDE, Three-Wheeled EV Law Enforcer

26 Mar 2010, 10:11 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A new gadget ("gadget" fits it better than any other word) for law enforcement agencies has been announced this week by Global Motor Services (GMS). Officially an electric scooter on three...

 
Nick Heidfeld Appointed New Chairman of the GPDA
Nick Heidfeld Appointed New Chairman of the GPDA

26 Mar 2010, 10:12 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After Pedro de la Rosa confirmed to the media and to his fellow F1 racers that he will not have the time to focus on his position within the Grand Prix Drivers Association (GPDA), where he was chair...

 
Porsche Design Launches New Diver Watch
Porsche Design Launches New Diver Watch

26 Mar 2010, 10:11 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Shortly after introducing the new Titanium Chronograph, Porsche Design launched the second diving watch in more than 25 years. The new P’6780 Diver timepiece is powered by automatic movement, ...

 
Mazda North America Expands Its Marketing Activities
Mazda North America Expands Its Marketing Activities

26 Mar 2010, 09:54 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Mazda North American Operations plans to develop its marketing activities: the company announced that it has created a new position, Chief Marketing Officer position and that the role will be taken ...

 
Witness the NUMMI Shut Down
Witness the NUMMI Shut Down

26 Mar 2010, 09:49 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The saddest moment in New United Motors Manufacturing's (NUMMI) history, the one which will see the last car and truck rolling of the assmebly lines, will be broadcasted by Toyota and NUMMI as ...

 
Virgin Confirm Their Car's Fuel Tank Is Too Small
Virgin Confirm Their Car's Fuel Tank Is Too Small

26 Mar 2010, 09:40 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Several reports in recent days have hinted that Virgin Racing did not get it quite right in terms of fuel tank with their 2010 single-seater. Meaning that this particular part of their car was not d...

 
Australian GP Organizers Bring Pit Lane Speed to 60 kph
Australian GP Organizers Bring Pit Lane Speed to 60 kph

26 Mar 2010, 09:22 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The 2010 Australian Grand Prix will present the drivers with yet another new rule, this time linked with pit lane speed. According to a statement from the Aussie organizers, the speed limit in the p...