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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Jordan fastest as new cars impress
Andrew Jordan topped the second free practice session at Brands Hatch as the new British Touring Cars showed their pace for the first time. As in the morning session, Rob Austin's revised NGTC Audi was rapid early on, but this time he was soon pushed back by the Honda Civics
The Final Lap Weekly #195 – Greg Biffle, Aric Almirola, & Regan Smith all guest
SHOW #195 – Kerry’s flying solo on this show, but he brings in 3 NASCAR Cup Series drivers to help share the load. Points leader Greg Biffle, Aric Almirola, and Regan Smith are featured. Plus all the usual stuff. Hosted by Kerry Murphey (sans) Toby Christie (About 47 mins) LISTEN HERE WANT TO AIR THE [...]
Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray Casey James Mears Juan Pablo Montoya
Toyota and BMW Move Forward Developing Lithium-Ion Batteries
Toyota and BMW today announced that they have begun developing next-generation lithium-ion batteries for use in hybrid-electric and full-electric vehicles. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding back in December—essentially an agreement that they’d work on a formal contract—and now have entered into that formal agreement. In addition to working together on battery development, BMW [...]
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iRacing to Build Virtual RUF RT12R
iRacing.com, the world’s foremost online motorsport simulation service, today announced plans to add the RUF RT12R to its lineup of virtual race cars and high performance automobiles. Manufactured by RUF Automobile GmbH, the RT12R is among the world’s very fastest production automobiles. “We’re excited to offer the RUF RT12R to iRacers around the world,” says Steve Myers, Executive Vice President and Producer, iRacing.com Motorsport Simulation, LLC. “We’re proud of the assortment of virtual race cars we have available, but iRacers have made it clear they also want high-performance, exotic automobiles in our service. The RUF RT12R certainly fits the bill. It’s a superb piece of automotive sculpture, with performance that is nothing short of breathtaking.” At the heart of the RUF’s performance is a 3.8 liter, twin-turbo, flat six engine [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/iracing-to-build-virtual-ruf-rt12r
2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline Edition Released
Dodge revealed the new Challenger Rallye Redline last week at the Spring Festival of LXs, a car show dedicated to late-model Mopar metal, in Irvine, California. Rallye was previously an optional equipment and aesthetics package available on V-6 Challengers; this announcement essentially promotes the designation to trim level. It’s still available only with a V-6. [...]
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Power tops opening practice
Will Power led a Penske one-two in opening practice for this weekend's IndyCar Series event at Barber Motorsports Park. Takuma Sato completed the top three for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, ahead of Sarah Fisher Hartman's rookie Josef Newgarden - who had led the way in the opening half hour, reserved for drivers outside the top 10 in the championship. Rubens Barrichello was fifth in the fastest KV car
Latvala crashes out of lead
Jari-Matti Latvala has crashed out of the Rally of Portugal lead on the first Friday stage. Substantial overnight rain made the opening Tavira stage incredibly treacherous, with a large number of cars stopping on the stage.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/latvala-crashes-out-of-lead
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Pressure Mounts on House to Take Up Senate Bill. Does the House Care?
In the Senate, many swing states and some solid GOP strongholds produced votes in favor of a two-year transportation bill. The House GOP leadership hasn't budged. Image: T4A
The U.S. Conference of Mayors, Congressional Democrats, some Congressional Republicans, unions, industry groups, politicians from New Jersey, Chicago and Louisiana — they all have one message for the [...]
The U.S. Conference of Mayors, Congressional Democrats, some Congressional Republicans, unions, industry groups, politicians from New Jersey, Chicago and Louisiana — they all have one message for the [...]
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Today’s Headlines
Quinn and Greenfield Not Backing Down From Defense of Scofflaw Parkers (News)
Speeding Driver Leaves Bronx Two-Year-Old in Critical Condition (News)
Westchester League of Women Voters: Build Tappan Zee Transit Now (LoHud)
Flatiron Pedestrians Warn of Speeding Buses, Request Turn Lane (DNAinfo)
Transportation Alternatives on Cuomo Infrastructure Plan: “Where’s The Beef?” (City/State)
Harlem Middle Schoolers Learn Bike Safety, Take to [...]
Speeding Driver Leaves Bronx Two-Year-Old in Critical Condition (News)
Westchester League of Women Voters: Build Tappan Zee Transit Now (LoHud)
Flatiron Pedestrians Warn of Speeding Buses, Request Turn Lane (DNAinfo)
Transportation Alternatives on Cuomo Infrastructure Plan: “Where’s The Beef?” (City/State)
Harlem Middle Schoolers Learn Bike Safety, Take to [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2012/03/28/todays-headlines-1355/
Domenicali confident Massa can prevail
Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali says Felipe Massa's performance during the 2008 season should act as a reminder that the Brazilian's poor start to 2012 can be overcome. Massa failed to score a point in the first two races of 2008, but then went on to fight for the title until the final grand prix of the season, where he lost out to Lewis Hamilton by just one point. The Ferrari driver has not been on the podium since the 2010 Korean Grand Prix, and he has endured a tough start to the season, having not scored any points yet to his team-mate Fernando Alonso's 35
Massa: Difficult start to season hurts
Felipe Massa has admitted that his difficult start to the season has 'hurt', but he has full faith that he will turn his situation around.
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Mark Martin’s Plans for His Twitter Hacker: NASCAR Fan View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Mark Martin has revealed his plans to get revenge on the person who hacked his Twitter account and changed the name to Epic Swag. Although Mark Martin has been able to recover his account, he plans to use Epic Swag as his name on the No.
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Official: Azure Dynamics files for protection, Transit Connect Electric production halted
Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Ford, Earnings/Financials, Electric
Azure Dynamics, which develops electric-drive powertrains for automakers such as Ford, said this week that it will file for financial protection from its creditors under Canadian law and will cancel its plans to sell shares in what may be a precursor to a bankruptcy filing.
Azure is the company that adds the all-electric powertrain to Ford's practical little Transit Connect Electric. For now, no new TCEs will be made. Azure's Mike Elwood told AutoblogGreen that production of the Transit Connect Electric has stopped as a result of the restructuring and that, "While we go through our restructuring there will be no TCE activity until we present an approved plan." We're told that warranty issues for those who have already purchased a Transit Connect Electric will be a part of this plan.
Ford's Wes Sherwood told AutoblogGreen that Azure's filing does not affect Ford's overall EV and green-vehicle strategy. "Our priority is to ensure that Azure's Transit Connect Electric customers continue to have support throughout their ownership experience," he said. "Our Ford electric vehicle product plans remain on track, as part of our commitment to provide customers the power of choice for fuel economy solutions across our lineup - from EcoBoost-powered vehicles and hybrids to plug-in hybrids and full electrics."
Azure Dynamics joins a list of companies that were looking to capitalize on an increase in demand for battery-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles but have had problems staying afloat. Extended-range plug-in utility vehicle maker Bright Automotive folded last month amid its claims that the federal government took too long to process the $400 million in loans promised to the company, while Fisker Automotive, which makes the extended-range plug-in Karma, has faced questions about its own future and most of the federal government loans earmarked for the company have been delayed.
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Director of Race Operations Sammy Johns Gives His Thoughts about Richard Petty Motorsports Progress after First Five Weeks
Richard Petty MotorsportsConcord, N.C. (March 29, 2012) – This weekend the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Martinsville (Va.) Speedway for the sixth race of the 2012 schedule. The NASCAR Nationwide Series, which has also raced four consecutive weeks, will now take two weekends off before racing again at Texas Motor Speedway. Richard Petty Motorsports...more»
Ford Fan Day Will Offer Guests a Behind-The-Scenes View of Kentucky Speedway April 28
Kentucky Speedway LogoSPARTA, Ky. – Kentucky Speedway’s Ford Fan Day will offer guests a multitude of activities, a behind-the-scenes view of all areas of the 107,000-capacity facility, U.S. Legends International quarter-mile track racing, chances to win prizes as well as previews of road and parking improvements on Saturday, April 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m....more»
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Perez remaining realistic after Malaysia
Sergio Perez is not get carried away with his brilliant performance in the Malaysian Grand Prix, but still thinks his maiden victory could be just around the corner. The Sauber driver challenged Fernando Alonso hard for a race win in Sepang, but lost his chance when he ran wide near the end of the race - handing his Ferrari rival enough of a buffer at the front to hold on until the chequered flag. But although he was the quickest man on track in Sepang, Perez does not believes this marks the start of a regular push for victory at forthcoming races
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2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline Edition Released
Dodge revealed the new Challenger Rallye Redline last week at the Spring Festival of LXs, a car show dedicated to late-model Mopar metal, in Irvine, California. Rallye was previously an optional equipment and aesthetics package available on V-6 Challengers; this announcement essentially promotes the designation to trim level. It’s still available only with a V-6. [...]
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Carella's 2011 World Title Turns a New Page in F1 H2O Series!
F1 H2O / F1 Powerboat News ABU DHABI - January 2, 2012 Italian Alex Carella of the Qatar Team used both his driving skills and youthful exuberance to overtake his wily veteran teammate Jay Price of the USA with a...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/01/carellas_2011_world_title.php
Dodge Unveils 2013 Dart Rally Car for RallyCross Competition, Taps Travis Pastrana as Driver
Dodge has revealed the first image and a few details regarding its latest motorsports entry, the 2013 Dart RallyCross car. Powered by a turbocharged 16-valve 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 600 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque, Dodge is claiming 0-to-60 times as low as 1.9 seconds. (The regular Dart’s max output of 184 hp will produce [...]
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Photos: 2012 Friday at Auto Club Speedway
PHOTO CREDIT: NASCARMEDIA USED WITH PERMISSION
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Speed Survey Confirms Deadly McGuinness Boulevard Is Out of Control
A study released today finds that two out of three motorists speed on Brooklyn’s McGuinness Boulevard [PDF], a notorious Greenpoint thoroughfare where locals have for years called on the city to take action to prevent pedestrian and cyclist injuries and deaths.
Since 2005, no fewer than five pedestrians and cyclists have been killed by drivers on [...]
Since 2005, no fewer than five pedestrians and cyclists have been killed by drivers on [...]
Pommer sets Silverstone pace
Markus Pommer set the pace on the opening day of Formula 2 testing at Silverstone on Wednesday.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/pommer-sets-silverstone-pace
Mark Martin’s Plans for His Twitter Hacker: NASCAR Fan View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Mark Martin has revealed his plans to get revenge on the person who hacked his Twitter account and changed the name to Epic Swag. Although Mark Martin has been able to recover his account, he plans to use Epic Swag as his name on the No.
Alonso: Sepang win changes nothing
Fernando Alonso said his shock Malaysian Grand Prix victory "changes nothing" and that Ferrari still faces a huge amount of work to be fully competitive in normal circumstances. Alonso came through from eighth on the grid to beat Sauber's Sergio Perez to victory in the rain-affected Sepang race. While delighted with the result, Alonso underlined that it did not mean Ferrari had conquered its problems.
Brian Scott Captures Fourth Place Finish in California
Brian ScottPost Race Highlights: · Joe Gibbs Racing driver Brian Scott qualified seventh for Saturday’s Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway. · The No. 11 Dollar General team again equipped Scott with a strong Toyota Camry for the 150 lap event. With a string of misfortune in the first four races of the season, the Kevin...more»
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
McLaren happy to let drivers fight
McLaren has vowed not to interfere with any on-track battles between Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button - even though the pair look set to fight it out for another victory in Malaysia. For the second race in succession, the British pair has taken the first two positions on the grid, and another strong result at Sepang would put McLaren in a strong position for championship glory.
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Spy Shots: Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works GP spotted testing
Filed under: Spy Photos, Performance, Europe, Hatchback, Mini, Design/Style
It looks as if the rumors swirling around the supposed resurrection of the limited-edition Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP have some substance. Our spy photographers caught this creation out and about for a little testing just a short hop away from the Nürburgring recently. From the looks of things, this could be our first glimpse at a new version of the JCW GP. New aero work, including a new front splitter and more aggressive rear spoiler, help set the model apart from its more pedestrian siblings. It looks as if the vehicle will also boast a set of revised rockers with what functional air inlets for cooling off the rear brakes.
With unique four-spoke wheels that pay homage to the first GP and a lower ride height, the hatch looks downright sinister. Early reports have hinted that the hot hatch may boast somewhere in the neighborhood of 220 horsepower with less weight to boot. Like its sought-after 2006 predecessor, odds are there's a big stiffening brace where the rear seats used to reside, too.
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2012 NASCAR Race #5 Results, California – Stewart Wins
1. (9) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 129, $323,450. 2. (2) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 129, $259,698. 3. (14) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 129, $170,165. 4. (7) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 129, $181,551. 5. (12) Carl Edwards, Ford, 129, $161,056. 6. (4) Greg Biffle, Ford, 129, $119,590. 7. (6) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 129, $146,448. 8. (13) Martin Truex Jr., [...]
Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray Casey James Mears Juan Pablo Montoya
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Perez: Malaysian win was possible
Sergio Perez is convinced that victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix was possible, although the Mexican admitted that his second placed finish was still a great? result.
Bernard relieved to focus on racing
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard has admitted that it is a relief to be able to focus on racing again after what he described as a "very trying" few months since the end of the 2011 season.
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Photos: 2012 Sunday at Auto Club Speedway
PHOTO CREDIT: NASCARMEDIA (USED WITH PERMISSION)
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Race2Recovery finishes Toareg Rally
The Race2Recovery Team, comprised of injured British servicemen, has completed a major hurdle in its efforts to contest next year's Dakar by bringing a two-car team to the finish of the Tuareg Rally. The event finished in Spain last night after racing through Morocco for eight days
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BUSH’S® Beans Sponsors JTG Daugherty Racing at Martinsville Speedway where Labonte has a Victory
Bobby Labonte JTG Daugherty RacingMARTINSVILLE, Va. (March 27, 2012) – - Five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races are in the books and approaching Martinsville Speedway Bobby Labonte will have a fifth different primary sponsor on his No. 47 Toyota Camry hood with BUSH’S® Beans. “We have some of the best sponsors in the business and...more»
2013 Aston Martin DB9 Spied: More Aggressive Styling for Aston’s Middle Child
What It Is: A thinly camouflaged example of the next-generation Aston Martin DB9. (Our most recent spy shots of the next DB9 were of a more heavily covered car.) The DB9 is Aston’s two-door middle child, slotting between the “entry level” Vantage and the more-powerful DB9-based DBS. This family tree recently grew with the addition [...]
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FIA confirms Concorde talks ongoing
The FIA has confirmed that it is in talks with Bernie Ecclestone and Formula 1 teams about a future Concorde Agreement, even though it was not mentioned in a statement issued by him over the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend.
Aric Almirola, 2012 NSCS Goody’s Fast Relief 500 Race Preview
NSCS Aric Almirola in garage - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCARAric Almirola • No. 43 Smithfield/Helping Hungry Homes Ford Fusion Aric Almirola will be making his seventh Sprint Cup start at Martinsville His best start is third and best finish is 20th at the .526-mile track Smithfield/Helping Hungry Homes will be the primary...more»
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Sauber denies Ferrari conspiracy
Peter Sauber has denied any suggestions that Sergio Perez was ordered to not attack Fernando Alonso for victory in Malaysia - because it would prevented engine partner Ferrari taking an important win. Perez was closing in on Alonso for the lead of the race in Sepang when a call came on the radio late on for him to take care
Jeep Mighty FC and J-12 Pickups Among Six Concepts Revealed for 2012 Moab Easter Safari [Photo Gallery]
This morning Jeep rolled out six concept vehicles it plans to show off at this year’s Moab Easter Jeep Safari outing. The concepts are the Jeep Mighty FC, Jeep J-12, Jeep Wrangler Apache, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, and the Jeep Wrangler Traildozer. A Jeep Wrangler Rubicon decked out in Mopar accessories was also on hand, [...]
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Force India set to appeal court ruling
Force India is set to appeal the recent High Court ruling on its dispute with Aerolab/Team Lotus, as it urges the FIA once again to investigate the matter. The Silverstone-based team was awarded 25,000 Euros in damages last week after it was ruled that Aerolab and Team Lotus had used some components in its 2010 car design process to which Force India own the Intellectual Property rights. Force India believes that the level of damages awarded was not high enough, which is why its legal team is to request the judge looks into the matter once again.
Video: Savage Rivale shows crazy multi-panel retractable roof for Roadyacht GTS
Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Europe, Technology, Videos, Luxury, MISC
Why don't they make four-door convertibles anymore? Because the roof mechanism would just be too darn big, that's why. But there's at least one company out to change that. And, of course, they're Dutch.
That outfit is Savage Rivale, the braintrust behind the Roadyacht GTS. Rather than a wafting parade car like the Chrysler Phaetons of yore, the Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS is more like a four-door Lamborghini Gallardo. With a retracting hard top.
The vehicle is still in the development phase, with the (fixed-roof) race version set to debut next month at the Top Marques show in Monaco. But in the meantime, the Dutch firm has released an animated clip of the Retractable Telescopic Multi Panel (RTMP) roof mechanism it has developed for the Roadyacht with Inalfa Roof Systems.
The mechanism is based around a retractable arm that deploys with the glass panels and then forms the backbone for the structure once in place, with locking mechanisms in the C pillars. It's about as thorough a rethink of the folding roof as the one former Pininfarina designer Leonardo Fioravanti created for the Ferrari 575 Superamerica (and later adapted for the Renault Wind and Ferrari 458 Spider), but it's a little hard to imagine, so we'll let the video clip after the jump speak for itself.
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iSport surprised by ‘strange’ penalty
iSport team boss Paul Jackson says his squad was surprised to learn that Marcus Ericsson had been penalised following Davide Valsecchi's spectacular accident in the second GP2 race of the weekend at Sepang. Ericsson and Valsecchi clashed at Turn 5 during Sunday's race, pitching the Italian's DAMS car into a dramatic series of rolls before it came to rest in the gravel trap.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/formula-cars/gp2/isport-surprised-by-strange-penalty
Driver Interview: Aric Almirola
ARIC ALMIROLA – Kerry Murphey sits down for a chat with Richard Petty Motorsports driver Aric Almirola at Auto Club Speedway. We discuss the importance of driving the 43, getting the call from The King, the Bristol crowd, 48 ruling, his car for California, making the move from NNS to Cup, breaking the Cup news [...]
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2012/03/25/driver-interview-aric-almirola-richard-petty-motorsports/
First Drive: 2013 Subaru BRZ [w/video]
Filed under: Performance, Videos, Hatchback, Subaru, First Drives
Subaru Gives Us Their Sports Car On Real Roads. Does It Deliver?
Last December, our wandering man of intrigue Jonathan Ramsey drove a Subaru BRZ prototype at Japan's Tochigi circuit under somewhat controlled conditions and was nonetheless very impressed. Then, in that same month, SoCal lad Michael Harley - he who knows a thing or two about hot-footing it on closed circuits - took the practically identical Scion FR-S for many unfettered laps on the island's short and sweet Sodegaura Forest Raceway. He, too, was left extremely enthused by the experience.
My turn now. We needed a real road test of the Subaru BRZ just to see if this car really does merit the "zenith" part of its name represented by its final letter. Can the stellar handling and light weight we've already raved about translate into something you could happily drive every day?
The roads on which Subaru sent me with their new star pupil could not be more appropriate: the ominous Route Napoleon in southern France. This is perfect, because the number of new car drives following the Geneva Motor Show has been mind numbing, and I frankly needed a spectacular car-and-road pairing to recharge my enthusiasm. I can think of no better combo for this than a promising sports car and this insanely technical French two-lane. I am here to find out if, in the real sporting car world, 200 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque are enough to keep the fire burning in me.
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Kyle Busch Brings Home Solid Runner-Up Finish at Fontana
Kyle Busch brings his No. 18 Toyota to the pits - Photo Credit: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images for NASCAR Interstate Batteries Team Leads Race-High 80 Laps, Gains Two Spots in the Standings Date: March 24, 2012 Event: Auto Club 400 (Round 5 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif....more»
Monday, March 26, 2012
Conway heads damp warm-up
Mike Conway has gone quickest in the final warm-up session ahead of today's IndyCar season-opener at St Petersburg. On a track drying from overnight rain, the AJ Foyt driver produced a best time of 1m03.2891 to put himself just a few hundredths clear of Rahal Letterman Lanigan's Takuma Sato, who'd held the top spot earlier in the session. The tricky conditions prompted a cautious approach throughout the field, which was reflected in the times - of the top six qualifiers, only Ryan Hunter-Reay figured anywhere near the top of the timesheets, while polesitter Will Power finished up 20th
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/indycar-news/indycar/conway-heads-damp-warm-up
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House to Vote on 9th Transpo Extension Right Before Time Runs Out
Reps. John Mica, Dave Camp, and John Duncan have formally introduced a bill that would extend federal transportation programs until June 30, without any changes to funding, policy, or gas taxes. It is officially known as H.R. 4239.
House foot-dragging on passing a transportation bill is getting repetitive. Photo: The|G|uk/flickr
The 90-day extension would be the ninth [...]
House foot-dragging on passing a transportation bill is getting repetitive. Photo: The|G|uk/flickr
The 90-day extension would be the ninth [...]
Marcos Ambrose, 2012 NSCS Auto Club 400 Post-Race Recap
Marcos Ambrose/DeWalt - Photo Credit: Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCARMarcos Ambrose No. 9 DEWALT Ford Fusion Marcos Ambrose started the 200-lap NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Auto Club Speedway from the 29th position. Ambrose finished the Auto Club 400 as follows: 21st—Marcos Ambrose, No. 9 DEWALT Ford Fusion Tony Stewart claimed the victory Sunday...more»
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NASCAR Royal Purple 300 Schedule for March 24, 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The NASCAR Royal Purple 300 race is scheduled for Mar. 24, 2012, at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. Qualifications will be at 1:30 p.m. EST with the actual race planned for 5 p.m. EST on Mar. 24. In 2011, Kyle Busch won the Royal Purple 300 while Carl Edwards was the pole...
Kurt Busch, Phoenix Racing Earn First Top-10 of 2012
2012 NSCS Kurt Busch - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCARDriver of No. 51 Chevrolet Finishes Ninth in Rain-Shortened Auto Club 400 at Fontana Date: March 25, 2012 Event: Auto Club 400 (Round 5 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. (2-mile oval) Start/Finish: 23rd / 9th (Running, completed...more»
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UK composer creates single entirely from car sounds
Filed under: Etc.
Nobody will argue with the musically-loping idle of a cammy V8 or the coluratura shriek of Italian exotics, but cars are rhythm players, at best. Yorkshire, England composer Mark Marrington sees it differently. Marrington has created a new single built entirely from sampled automotive sounds. We've all heard those novelty songs like dogs singing "Jingle Bells," and Pink Floyd indulged themselves by creating an album using everyday objects as instruments, all of which generally come off like a parlor trick.Marrington sees it differently, and with "Cars" he's gone past the irritation most of us have with the noises we tend to filter out of our daily experience and found the underlying music. The composer calls it "dance music with a vehicular twist." We call it entertaining. Give a listen after the jump.
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Brendan Gaughan Finishes 10th at Auto Club Speedway
2012 NNS Brendan Gaughan - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCARBrendan Gaughan and the No. 33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet team finished 10th in the Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway. Gaughan started the 150-lap affair from the eighth position and was scored sixth by the race’s halfway mark. Crew chief...more»
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2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spyder Rendered: Less Roof, Same Incredible Performance
What It Is: McLaren’s gorgeous, mid-engined MP4-12C Spyder, which is being readied for 2014; when it arrives, competition will include the Ferrari 458 Spider, among others. Arriving just a year ago, the surprisingly livable 12C coupe has already toppled Ferrari’s fixed-roof 458 in a comparison test despite not having the raw soul of the prancing [...]
‘Majority’ of teams agree new F1 deal
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has announced that a 'majority' of teams have committed to the sport beyond 2012.
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Go West Young Men
After a brief spring break, the iRacing.com Skip Barber Racing School Premier Series headed over to the west coast for Week 2 action at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Laguna Seca, known famously for its Corkscrew turn, provided excitement for drivers on the virtual circuit. Some new faces made their presence known during Week 2, as well as the contenders who elected not to drop Week 1 of the series championship. Last week, for Christian Aranha went undefeated in his two starts. His good fortune allowed him to have a repeat performance at Laguna Seca, but a high strength of field race win enabled iRacing.com Grand Prix World Championship Series regular David Williams to join Aranha atop the overall standings. The first race of week two (2:00 GMT) saw three splits [...]
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
Q and A with Arena manager Alan Cole
Arena Motorsport's Ford Focus S2000 TCs will again carry 30kg of penalty ballast when it heads into the second World Touring Car Championship round in Valencia. The ballast relates to issues over the floor of the Focus - just one of the inevitable problems the squad faces as it makes the jump between the British and World championships. Arena team manager Alan Cole outlined the problems his team has already faced and what steps it needs to take in order to avoid them in the future.
MORE THAN 1000 FANS CELEBRATE MATT HAGAN'S 2011 FUNNY CAR CHAMPIONSHIP IN HIS HOMETOWN
MATT HAGAN 2011 FUNNY CAR CHAMPION CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (Dec. 19, 2011) More than 1000 fans and friends celebrated Matt Hagan's 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship at the special event hosted by Shelor Motor Mile in...
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12 Hours of Sebring 2012: The Aftermath + Photo Gallery
If you thought Audi’s victory at the 60th anniversary running of the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring was akin to “clubbing baby seals,” as one friend suggested, it may make you even sadder to learn that, after taking a day off to stretch—and polish the trophies—Audi was back at Sebring and hard at it [...]
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Senna considering two-stop strategy
Bruno Senna believes that anybody making proper use of a two-stop strategy during Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix will have a big advantage over those stopping three times. Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli is expecting most drivers make three stops during the race , with the heat and humidity at Sepang causing high levels of degradation to the medium compound rubber. But after qualifying, Williams driver Senna said that if a car can be set up to look after its tyres well, then the time gained through not making a third stop will more than off-set any pace loss during a stint.
Malaysian GP in quotes
New for this year, AUTOSPORT's grand prix in quotes collects all the press release comments from the drivers and teams through the race weekend, so you now have a one-stop place to come and find out what all the players are saying, when they're saying it. Thursday previews Red Bull - quotes McLaren - quotes Ferrari - quotes Mercedes - quotes Lotus - quotes Force India - quotes Sauber - quotes Toro Rosso - quotes Williams - quotes Caterham - quotes HRT - quotes Marussia - quotes Pre-weekend press conference Friday quotes Red Bull - quotes McLaren - quotes Ferrari - quotes Mercedes - quotes Lotus - quotes Force India - quotes Sauber - quotes Toro Rosso - quotes Williams - quotes Caterham - quotes HRT - quotes Marussia - quotes Pirelli - quotes FIA Press conference Saturday quotes Red Bull - quotes McLaren - quotes Ferrari - quotes Mercedes - quotes Lotus - quotes Force India - quotes Sauber - quotes Toro Rosso - quotes Williams - quotes Caterham - quotes HRT - quotes Marussia - quotes Pirelli - quotes FIA press conference Sunday quotes Red Bull - quotes McLaren - quotes Ferrari - quotes Mercedes - quotes Lotus - quotes Force India - quotes Sauber - quotes Toro Rosso - quotes Williams - quotes Caterham - quotes HRT - quotes Marussia - quotes Pirelli - quotes FIA press conference
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BMW to Debut 2012 M6 Convertible and Refreshed, U.S.-Spec 2013 X1 Crossover [New York Auto Show]
BMW has announced it will debut the 2012 M6 convertible and updated 2013 X1 crossover for the first time at the 2012 New York auto show. The company already released M6 convertible information and photos ahead of this year’s Geneva auto show (our story on the car is here), but it will make its first [...]
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Red Bull wants more wing talks
Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner believes that rival teams still want further clarification on the legality on the rear wing being used by Mercedes. Despite confirmation from the FIA that the DRS activated F-duct device on the F1 W03 is legal , Horner said at Sepang today that he and other team bosses are still looking to "resolve" the matter.
2014 Jeep Liberty Spy Photos: Fiat-Based Platform, New 3.2L Version of Pentastar V6
What It Is: A mule for the next-gen 2014 Jeep Liberty caught testing wearing an Alfa Romeo Giulietta shell. The compact SUV replacement for the venerated Jeep Cherokee, the Liberty arrived for 2002 and was revamped for 2008. Despite Jeep’s best efforts, the Liberty never quite lived up to the Cherokee’s reputation for rugged simplicity [...]
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GM Upgrading Chevrolet Volt 120-Volt Charge Cords, Will Replace Older Units
GM announced Thursday that it will replace the 120-volt charging cords that come with the Chevy Volt. Customers who already own a Volt will get the revised units, which are said to improve on durability and reliability. Volt spokesman Rob Peterson tells us that GM found owners were plugging the short pigtail into an outlet [...]
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Infiniti Trademarks G35h, G30t, and G22d; Hybrid Likely for 2014, Diesel and Turbo Models Possible
Some complain of the soullessness of alphanumeric car badges, but they do come in handy when forecasting future products. Infiniti has applied for trademarks on G35h, G30t, and G22d, giving us a glimpse of possible powertrain options for the G lineup. Here’s what we know: G35h: Hybrid Likely On the Way Assuming a normal six-year [...]
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Book Review: Bryce G. Hoffman's new American Icon book on Ford [w/video]
There is little question that Ford, under the leadership of CEO Alan Mulally, has perhaps never looked better in terms of product and financial stability.
But it's been less than four years since the company's stock was hovering near $1.00 a share. The Ford family was making noise about selling out. And Mulally was actually lampooned on Saturday Night Live.
Bryce G. Hoffman, a reporter for The Detroit News, has penned a new book, American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company, on the fall and rise of the Blue Oval. The book really begins with the 2000-2001 Firestone tire recall, continues through the 2008 financial meltdown and eventually finishes with the comeback and reformation of the company under Mulally.
David Kiley, Editor-in-Chief of our sister site, AOL Autos, reviews the book here for HuffingtonPost Detroit, bu you can check out a video interview with Hoffman talking all things Ford after the jump.
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Eddie Irvine Chris Irwin Jean Pierre Jabouille Jimmy Jackson
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Malaysia Friday quotes: Marussia
Timo Glock - 20th: "Today has been a pretty good day for us I have to say. This is one of the toughest Fridays of the season for the whole team and they did a great job. Our programme meant we had to do a lot of work on the car and the guys were constantly on the 'go'.
Shane Lewis to Make Dubai 24H Debut
Shane Lewis Dubai 24H DUBAI - December 29, 2011 American to Start 31st Career 24-Hour Race at Middle East's Premier Event Shane Lewis began his career running open wheel races that lasted 30-minutes. Today, he has become one of the...
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Report: Bentley to show SUV concept unaltered in Beijing
Filed under: Concept Cars, SUV, Geneva Motor Show, China, Bentley, Beijing Motor Show, Luxury
Automotive News reports Bentley is staying the course with the company's EXP 9 F SUV Concept. The ultra-luxury automaker plans to bring the vehicle to the Beijing Motor Show exactly as it appeared at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, despite the fact that the concept didn't exactly debut to resounding acclaim. Critics described the design as awkward and unbecoming of nameplate like Bentley, but the automaker says it wants to vet the design in as many markets as possible before finalizing the exterior. Here's hoping the crowds in China are as repulsed as those in Switzerland.
The EXP 9 F has already been green-lit for production, and while we have no qualm with the thought of a high-riding luxury brute with a twin-turbo 12-cylinder engine under the hood, we'd like to see something a little less muddled outside. Bentley says an SUV will give the company a leg up in markets like the Middle East and China, where luxury SUVs remain king. Through the first two months of this year, the company's sales are up 66 percent in China, putting the country ahead of the United States as the largest market for Bentley products.
Bentley to show SUV concept unaltered in Beijing originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Hamilton plays down post-race mood
Lewis Hamilton has dismissed suggestions that his post-race disappointment in Australia was a sign that he had not banished the off-track issues that affected him last year. The Briton was hugely downbeat after finishing third in Australia - with a number of observers including David Coulthard suggesting that it was evidence that Jenson Button had gained the upper hand at the team.
Mercedes queries Renault engine maps
Mercedes-Benz has sought clarification from the FIA on the behaviour of Red Bull Racing's Renault engines - amid suspicions that the reigning champion could be doing something trick with its mapping. AUTOSPORT understands that Mercedes-Benz has presented the FIA with audio analysis of Red Bull Racing's car on track - which has led it to believe the team may be cutting more cylinders than is allowed when the drivers are off throttle. Under the current regulations, teams can cut up to four cylinders on engine over-run used when the cars are slowing down
Expect A Wild And Crazy Goody’s Fast Relief 500 At Martinsville Speedway On April 1
Martinsville Speedway 65th Anniversary LogoMARTINSVILLE, Va. (March 23, 2012) – What should be expected in next Sunday’s Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway? The same thing fans have been enjoying for the past 64 years … plenty of action, plenty of excitement on the historic oval. As Martinsville Speedway kicks off its 65th season,...more»
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-class Photos and Info: Freshened Face, Optional Diesel
If you’re an automotive enthusiast, then small luxury crossovers probably don’t light your candle. (Audi’s Red Bull–snorting, 310-hp Q3 with a turbocharged five is one noteworthy exception.) Still, the refreshed-for-2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK deserves your attention. Keep Reading: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class – Official Photos and Info
2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spyder Rendered: Less Roof, Same Incredible Performance
What It Is: McLaren’s gorgeous, mid-engined MP4-12C Spyder, which is being readied for 2014; when it arrives, competition will include the Ferrari 458 Spider, among others. Arriving just a year ago, the surprisingly livable 12C coupe has already toppled Ferrari’s fixed-roof 458 in a comparison test despite not having the raw soul of the prancing [...]
Vettel: RB8 just needs more track time
Sebastian Vettel believes Red Bull Racing needs more track time in order to extract the full potential from its car, which he reckons has no fundamental issues. Red Bull, the dominant force last season, was unable to challenge McLaren for pole or victory in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
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Official: Ram celebrates Texas with special 10th anniversary Lone Star edition
Everything's bigger in Texas, and that includes the pickup truck market. The market is so big, in fact, that truck manufacturers regularly unveil new models at the Texas State Fair, and create special models just for the largest of contiguous states in the union. For Chrysler, that means the Ram 1500 Lone Star - a special edition available only in Texas that accounts for 30- to 40-percent of its 1500-series truck sales in the state, or about 80,000 units sold since its introduction ten years ago.
Now that the model has reached that decade milestone, the American truckmaker is keen to get the party started - Texas-style - with an even more special special edition. The Ram Lone Star 10th Anniversary starts out with the Ram 1500 Crew Cab with bucket seats and upholsters them in perforated Katzkin leather with special logos to match those on the dashboard, floormats and the emblems on the outside.
A 5.7-liter Hemi V8 does the pulling duty with 390 horsepower and 407 lb-ft of torque mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, bolstered on the equipment list by 20-inch wheels, an auxiliary power outlet, trailer hitch and more that you can read about in the press release after the jump. The package adds a reasonable $1,500 to the base price for an all-in MSRP of $36,440, with deliveries beginning in the second quarter of the year - but only if you live in Texas.
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