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Race car driven by F1 champion Fangio fetches $29.6 million at UK auction

LONDON - A classic Mercedes-Benz race car driven by Formula 1 legend Juan Manuel Fangio sold for 19.6 million pounds ($29.6 million) at auction in England on Friday. The 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 single-seater was driven by the five-time world champion racer when he clinched his second title in 1954. The …July 17, 2013

Datsun Go Breaks Cover

The very first details concerning the debut Datsun model - Nissan's revived nameplate that will serve as the brand's global price leader - surfaced this week. The Datsun Go will be offered in a number of emerging markets, including Southeast Asia, Russia, and South Africa, for a very small amount …July 17, 2013

NASCAR details initiatives to keep pace with technology, clarify rules

COLUMBIA, S.C. - NASCAR plans to automate its rule book and revamp its appeals process in a wide-ranging effort to bring more clarity to race teams and fans. The governing body outlined several initiatives Monday it expects to implement in its three major series before the start of the 2015 …July 16, 2013

Susie Wolff to take part in Formula 1 testing session at Silverstone

LONDON - Susie Wolff will gain further experience in Williams' Formula One car this week when she takes part in testing at Silverstone. The Scot joined Williams as a development driver in April 2012 in a bid to become the first woman on the F1 grid in more than three …July 16, 2013

US safety agency probes C Class Mercedes for problems with lights

DETROIT - U.S. safety regulators are investigating about 218,000 Mercedes C-Class luxury cars because the rear lights can fail and even catch fire. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe affects cars from the 2008 and 2009 model years. The agency says it has 21 reports of the …July 15, 2013

Two chances for Hunter-Reay to win again at the Honda Indy Toronto

TORONTO - Ryan Hunter-Reay calls it a concrete canyon where an inch in either direction could mean the difference between extra speed or a crumpled car. Hunter-Reay took the checkered flag at the Honda Indy Toronto last year when just one race was more than enough. This year's doubleheader means …July 12, 2013

Garmin Heads-Up Navigation Facing Near-Free Alternatives

Portable GPS navigation device manufacturer Garmin has released a new product that projects directions directly onto the windshield in order to create a 'heads-up' type of display. The feature allows drivers to keep their eyes on the road and not get lost at the same time. The Garmin technology wirelessly …July 12, 2013

Infiniti Electric Car Delayed Again

It's been quite a wait for the Infiniti electric car, which first broke cover in 2012 at the New York Auto Show. It seems that the delays are going to push the car's debut back even further, with the 2015 release date no longer considered accurate by the luxury automaker. July 11, 2013

Big Updates In Store For The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta

There's a big update in store for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, and it involves a number of changes underneath the compact sedan's skin aimed at improving its driving experience. In fact, it's not a stretch to say that these upgrades are worth waiting for, especially for buyers currently considering the …July 10, 2013

Chrysler recalling 282,000 minivans for defective side air bags

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Chrysler is recalling 282,000 minivans from the 2013 model year because the side air bags can deploy on the wrong side in a crash. Side air bags are supposed to deploy on the side of the vehicle that's involved in a crash. Chrysler says a software …July 10, 2013

Hyundai Santa Fe Investigated For Potential Axle Issue

Another week, another fresh investigation from the NHTSA regarding automotive safety. This time, it's Hyundai that is under the microscope - more specifically, the recently redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe. The issue? Complaints from owners of axle shaft failure that leads to a dangerous loss of control. The NHTSA is looking …July 9, 2013

Stewart proves that the back of the pack is the best strategy at Daytona

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Tony Stewart coasted for at least 250 miles at Daytona International Speedway, where he hardly worked up a sweat until the final hour of the race. It's a game he hates to play, dropping to the back of the pack at restrictor-plate races to casually circle the …July 9, 2013

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