F1 boss says Pirelli to run 2 3 day tests to try to resolve tire trouble
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July 1, 2013
Fuel only gamble late gives Kenseth lead, victory at Kentucky
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SPARTA, Ky. - Matt Kenseth has raced long enough to know that rough starts can still have good outcomes. Especially when his crew chief takes chances. Case in point was Kenseth's fuel-only pit stop gamble that helped him beat Jimmie Johnson late to win the rescheduled 400-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup …July 1, 2013
2014 Mazda3: Unveiled at Last!
New Models
The Mazda3 is by far the most popular vehicle offered by its Japanese automaker. But since the vehicle was starting to look its age compared to its increasingly fierce competition, it was high time that this car went in for an overhaul. Today, Mazda held the new vehicle’s world premiere …June 26, 2013
Martin Truex Jr. Snaps Sprint Cup Losing Streak
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - After 218 consecutive losses, Martin Truex Jr. wasn't quite certain he'd actually won at Sonoma Raceway when he woke the day after the victory. "I have not stopped smiling since Sunday, as you can imagine," Truex said Tuesday. "I woke up Monday morning and looked at my …June 26, 2013
Subaru BRZ Driver Caught Going 221 km/h Loses Car
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COURTENAY, B.C. - A fast and curious driver caught going 221 kilometres an hour in his new sports car through Vancouver Island traffic has lost his vehicle for seven days and netted a hefty fine. The posted speed limit on Highway 19 near Campbell River is 110 kilometres per hour. June 24, 2013
Tesla To Introduce Battery Swap Stations
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Tesla has announced a new battery swap plan for the Tesla Model S sedan that will greatly extend the long-distance range of the electric car. The battery swap itself takes less than 90 seconds, and is designed to replace the need to charge the car's existing power pack while out …June 21, 2013
Bentley at Montreal’s "Temple of the Flying Spur"
New Models
Amid a lot of fun and fanfare, the new Bentley Flying Spur has just been unveiled to Montrealers. It’s the British automaker’s most powerful sedan ever. Christophe Georges, President and COO at Bentley Motors Inc., seized the opportunity to vaunt this exceptional vehicle’s best features and capabilities. Next up to …June 21, 2013
Nissan Offers Battery Replacement Program For Leaf
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Nissan has unveiled a new program for owners of the Nissan Leaf who are concerned about the performance of the battery that powers their electric automobiles. Starting soon, it will be possible to trade in the Leaf's stock battery for a new unit featuring the latest in lithium ion technology, …June 21, 2013
Pirelli, Mercedes answer 'Tire gate' charges at hearing in Paris
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PARIS - The hearing to determine whether Mercedes and Pirelli broke Formula One rules by holding in-season tire tests has opened in Paris. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) convened the international tribunal hearing to determine whether Mercedes gained a competitive advantage from the testing session in Barcelona last month. Laying …June 21, 2013
Leffler funeral attended by NASCAR drivers Kahne, Keselowski, Biffle
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CORNELIUS, N.C. - The funeral service for NASCAR driver Jason Leffler drew Sprint Cup stars Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle and Brad Keselowski among the more than 800 people who filled Grace Covenant Church on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Leffler, known by the nickname "LEFturn," died a week ago when …June 20, 2013
NHTSA And Chrysler Reach Jeep Recall Compromise
Recalls
Jeep and the NHTSA have reached an agreement of sorts regarding their stand-off over a safety issue that the federal regulator has identified with certain model years of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Jeep Liberty. The problem had to do with the position of each vehicle's fuel tank, which …June 19, 2013
Ford Adds Buttons To MyFord Touch
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After enduring endless criticism from the automotive press and customers alike, Ford is backing away from the button-less design of its MyFord Touch vehicle interface. The system, which currently consists of a touchscreen and a capacitive touch panel used to access entertainment, climate, navigation, and a communications features, will soon …June 18, 2013
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