Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Domenicali ?still believes? in title bid
Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali says his squad must keep believing that it can turn the title battle around, despite Fernando Alonso suggesting that Sebastian Vettel is getting out of reach in the championship race after pulling 74 points clear of the Spaniard with victory in Monaco. Vettel has only been beaten once in 2011, while Alonso's second place in Monte Carlo was only his second podium of the year - leaving the double champion pessimistic
AT&T Williams 2011 Monaco GP Review
AT&T Williams 2011 Monaco GP Review Tue, 31 May 2011 AT&T Williams scored its first points of 2011 in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. The team's FW33 proved to be fast and reliable all weekend and the drivers, Rubens Barrichello and...
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André Guelfi Miguel Ángel Guerra Roberto Guerrero Maurício Gugelmin Dan Gurney Hubert Hahne Mike Hailwood
Nuts Off extends sponsorship with Rick Ware Racing
Rick Ware Racing (RWR)Rick Ware Racing (RWR) is proud to announce that Nuts Off has extended its sponsorship package with the organization to include Timmy Hill?s #15 Ford for this weekend?s running of the STP 300 at Chicagoland Speedway. Jeffrey Earnhardt and Timmy Hill both carried the Nuts Off logo?s last weekend at Charlotte in...more»
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Mercedes-Benz Creates Crushingly Expensive Grand Edition GL-class SUV For Wealthy Rock Crushers
Mercedes-Benz has upped the lux factor of its GL-class SUV with a new Grand Edition for those who feel the GL wasn’t private jet-y enough. Starting with a standard GL, Mercedes adds tinted headlight covers, high-gloss black mesh in the grille, LED daytime running lights, and 20-in wheels with a special “Himalayas gray” finish. The [...]
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Submit your questions for Autoblog Podcast #232
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Matt Kenseth Takes Charlotte Nationwide Series Checkers
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service CONCORD, N.C. — In his first Nationwide Series start of the season — and his first ever in the current-generation racecar — Matt Kenseth out-dueled Roush Fenway Racing teammate Carl Edwards to win Saturday?s Top Gear 300 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Subbing for sidelined Trevor Bayne, [...]
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David Hampshire Sam Hanks Walt Hansgen Mike Harris Cuth Harrison Brian Hart Gene Hartley
Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 90: 2011 Lotus Evora S
On Tuesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car?s exhaust note. To hear it again, click play above. Only a few of you who commented figured out that this week?s sound came from the Lotus Evora S, although most of you correctly identified that the sound was from a six-cylinder engine. Like that [...]
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AdvoCare to Sponsor Labor Day Weekend NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Night Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Dramatic Win Earns Four Contingency Awards For Harvick, No. 29 Team
Gil Martin Captures His Third MOOG Chassis Parts Problem Solver Of Race Award NASCAR LogoCHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 31, 2011) ? Strategic calls atop the pit box and fuel conservation in Sunday night?s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway earned Kevin Harvick and Richard Childress Racing a thrilling victory and four post-race contingency awards. Saving enough...more»
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Perez leaves Monaco hospital
Sergio Perez has left hospital after his violent accident in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying. The Sauber driver was kept in for a second night of observation and further checks last night, having sustained concussion in the Q3 crash. Perez lost control of his Sauber on the exit of the tunnel and hit the right-hand guard rail before slamming side-on into the barriers in the middle of the chicane
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This Week: Transpo Budget Hearing, Car-Free Central Park
We just have a couple of events on the calendar for this holiday-shortened week, but they’re important ones. The City Council’s ongoing budget hearings turn to transportation, including financing for the DOT, MTA and TLC. Budgets are about priorities, and the hearing should reveal just what the transportation priorities of the City Council are.
Wednesday: Manhattan [...]
Wednesday: Manhattan [...]
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Hot Wheels and Tanner Foust Launch Truck 332 Feet From Giant Toy Track at Indy 500 [VIDEO]
As if the Greatest Spectacle in Racing needed more spectacle, toy-car maker Hot Wheels decided to toss in a giant ramp and a stadium truck. The idea was to capture a new world record for four-wheeled vehicle distance jump, and the whole thing took place as part of the Indianapolis 500‘s pre-race festivities. For added [...]
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Steve Wallace Charges to Top-Ten in Charlotte
5-Hour Energy Pilot Tightens Screws in Drivers’ Points War Steve Wallace - Photo Credit: John Harrelson / Getty Images for NASCARCONCORD, NC (May 31, 2011)–Much like the summer temperatures, the 2011 Nationwide Series season could very well be heating up for Rusty Wallace Racing’s Steve Wallace (No. 66 5-Hour Energy Toyota Camry). The young pilot...more»
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Justified - Save My Love
Winona's blunder could put her behind bars, unless Raylan can weave his way through a locked down federal courthouse.
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Mack Hellings Brian Henton Johnny Herbert Al Herman Hans Herrmann François Hesnault Hans Heyer
Hamilton: Stewards accepted apology
Lewis Hamilton is confident that the Monaco Grand Prix stewards accepted his explanation of his outburst against their decisions at the end of yesterday's race. In a BBC interview immediately after the event - in which he had been penalised for collisions with both Felipe Massa and Pastor Maldonado - Hamilton described the stewards' decisions as a "frickin' joke", and when asked if he had an explanation for why he had received the punishments, sarcastically replied: "Maybe it's because I'm black.
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Recycled street-sign furniture is uncomfortably cool
Boris Bally Transit Chairs - Click above for high-res image gallery
Industrial designer and artist Boris Bally has taken the urban decay aesthetic to a new level, crafting tables and chairs from worn-out street signs. Bally cranks out everything from high-backed dining-table chairs, to coffee tables, to armchairs.
Bally has been working with metal in one sense or another since he was just 13 years old. Rumor even has it that he cut his teeth in metalworking by building himself throwing stars and brass knuckles.
By using recycled materials, Bally isn't only doing the environment a good turn, he's ensuring uniqueness in each piece of furniture. Bally leaves the source material's patina alone-and makes sure it's visible. Such individualism comes at a price, naturally; chairs start at $1,100 and tables range from $900 to $4500. Have a closer look in the gallery below.
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Nationwide Series? All-Time Win Record Eludes Busch? for Now
Z-Line Designs Driver Finishes Third in Top Gear 300 at Charlotte Kyle Busch - Photo Credit: John Harrelson / Getty Images for NASCARDate: May 28, 2011 Event: Top Gear 300 (Round 13 of 34) Series: NASCAR Nationwide Series Location: Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway (1.5-mile oval) Start/Finish: 4th/3rd (Running, completed 200 of 200 laps) Winner: Matt...more»
Oswald Karch Narain Karthikeyan Ukyo Katayama Ken Kavanagh Rupert Keegan Eddie Keizan Al Keller
Petrov sure he?ll be fine for Montreal
Vitaly Petrov is confident he will be fully fit for the Canadian Grand Prix, having escaped serious injury in his crash at the end of the Monaco race. Petrov initially feared he had broken a leg when he hit the Swimming Pool barriers with six laps to go
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In observance of Memorial Day...
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Tribute 2010 Chevrolet Camaro - Click above for high-res image gallery
To some, Memorial Day is the first real kick-off to summer. Swimming pools open, the grill is fired up for burger and hot dog duty and we all take a day to kick back and enjoy the warmth. (Especially up here in the northern half of the country where the winter seemed to drag on forever.)
But the real purpose of Memorial Day is to pay tribute to the men and women of our armed forces who have died serving our country. So, while you may be enjoying a Monday off from the work-week grind, make sure you take a moment to honor the fallen, and salute those who voluntarily fight to keep our country free.
And if you didn't see it last year, be sure to scroll through our attached image gallery for the most American Chevrolet Camaro we've ever come across. It practically screams, "Born in the USA!"
But the real purpose of Memorial Day is to pay tribute to the men and women of our armed forces who have died serving our country. So, while you may be enjoying a Monday off from the work-week grind, make sure you take a moment to honor the fallen, and salute those who voluntarily fight to keep our country free.
And if you didn't see it last year, be sure to scroll through our attached image gallery for the most American Chevrolet Camaro we've ever come across. It practically screams, "Born in the USA!"
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2013 Porsche Cayman Spy Photos ? Future Cars
No surprise here: The next Cayman looks a lot like the current one, and we?re okay with that. We?ve already spotted the 2012 Boxster in the wild?our editor-in-chief, Eddie Alterman, even snagged a few shots himself?but now we have the first spy photos of the next-gen Boxster?s hardtop sibling, the 2013 Cayman. Since the two [...]
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Video: 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster is a topless beauty
Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Europe, Videos, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury
2012 SLS AMG Roadster - Click above to view video after the jump
On the heels of its official unveiling, Mercedes-Benz has dropped a video of the 2012 SLS AMG Roadster in its natural habitat. Let the ogling begin. If you were floored by the still shots of the latest confection from AMG, the video will leave you gibbering lump.
Though the Roadster loses the coupe's iconic Gullwing doors, it keeps its performance credentials and only gains a scant 88 pounds. Power doesn't budge, but somehow Mercedes claims the topless SLS is quicker than the coupe to 60 by one hundredth of a second. That isn't much, but faster is faster. To see the newest SLS in action, click past the jump.
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Monday, May 30, 2011
2011 Monaco Grand Prix is as tight as it gets [spoilers]
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2011 Monaco Grand Prix - Click above for high-res image gallery
The funny thing about speed is that it's relative, at least in a cognitive sense. Sure, you can measure the pace at which a moving object travels over ground, water, air, or even space. But place a Formula One race car on a wide-open track-say, Turkey's Istanbul Park, for example-and it doesn't look or feel like it's going nearly as fast as the same car does along the tight, winding streets of Monte Carlo. That's what makes the Monaco Grand Prix so exciting. This year's especially, packed as it was with nail-biting action. Follow the jump to read how it went down.
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BMW Developing Left Turn Assistant For Those Who Have Difficulty Safely Turning Left
BMW?s Left Turn Assistant is an autonomous safety feature for drivers who get sweaty palms when trying to turn left at an intersection. (People like this exist, right?) As the feature?s name indicates, Left Turn Assistant activates when it determines a driver is about to turn left at an intersection. The system knows what you’re [...]
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Brian Gubby André Guelfi Miguel Ángel Guerra Roberto Guerrero Maurício Gugelmin Dan Gurney Hubert Hahne
Hyundai?s 429-hp Genesis R-Spec to Cost $47,350, While Other Genesis Sedans Get Price Bumps
Hyundai has released pricing information on its refreshed 2012 Genesis sedan (read a full rundown of the 2012′s cosmetic changes and powertrain updates here), including the brawny 5.0 R-Spec model. The Hyundai with the five-point-oh produces 429 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque, and is rated at 16 mpg in the city and 25 mpg [...]
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Phil Hill Peter Hirt David Hobbs Gary Hocking Ingo Hoffmann Bill Holland Jackie Holmes
Servia hoped for last shot at lead
Oriol Servia admitted that he found it hard to be absolutely delighted with sixth in the Indianapolis 500 having had a shot at winning the race. The Newman/Haas driver, who had started from the front row, ran with the lead group all afternoon and was increasingly strong in the closing stages and led for a spell
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/indycar/servia-hoped-for-last-shot-at-lead/
Mack Hellings Brian Henton Johnny Herbert Al Herman Hans Herrmann François Hesnault Hans Heyer
Video: 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster is a topless beauty
Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Europe, Videos, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury
2012 SLS AMG Roadster - Click above to view video after the jump
On the heels of its official unveiling, Mercedes-Benz has dropped a video of the 2012 SLS AMG Roadster in its natural habitat. Let the ogling begin. If you were floored by the still shots of the latest confection from AMG, the video will leave you gibbering lump.
Though the Roadster loses the coupe's iconic Gullwing doors, it keeps its performance credentials and only gains a scant 88 pounds. Power doesn't budge, but somehow Mercedes claims the topless SLS is quicker than the coupe to 60 by one hundredth of a second. That isn't much, but faster is faster. To see the newest SLS in action, click past the jump.
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New EPA Fuel-Economy Stickers for Gas Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrids, and EVs Explained
It was just a few months ago that we dissected the convoluted fuel-economy sticker on the Chevy Volt, but if you didn?t get a chance to figure that out, don?t bother. The EPA has released a set of all-new stickers for cars and light trucks that will be mandatory for the 2013 model year. Use [...]
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Jackie Holmes Bill Homeier Kazuyoshi Hoshino Jerry Hoyt Nico Hülkenberg Denny Hulme James Hunt
2012 Acura TL SH-AWD ? Short Take Road Test
We appreciate the new six-speed automatic more than the tiny styling tweaks. We tend to like Acuras. They usually offer decent handling (the company?s torque-vectoring Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive system only helps), a high level of technology, and good value relative to the German luxury brands. Since the current-generation TL was introduced in 2008, though, we?ve [...]
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Emmanuel de Graffenried Lucas di Grassi Cecil Green Keith Greene Masten Gregory Cliff Griffith Georges Grignard
Button: Chicane safety can be improved
Jenson Button and Mark Webber believe that safety measures around Monaco's chicane need to be improved, following Sergio Perez's heavy impact with the barrier during qualifying. Perez was conscious and talking after the accident, but was taken to hospital after his Sauber hit the Armco on the right side of the circuit before colliding with another barrier at the exit of the chicane.
Boy Hayje Willi Heeks Nick Heidfeld Theo Helfrich Mack Hellings Brian Henton Johnny Herbert
2012 Honda Civic EX Tested: Comfier, but Disappoints
Honda?s new Civic boasts lots of refinements and good fuel economy, but the thrill is gone. It?s been a compact-car sales leader for decades, a pacesetter in technical innovation since the clever emissions-reducing Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion engine in 1975, and a car whose fun-to-drive index has almost always ranked at the top of its [...]
Jim Hall Duncan Hamilton Lewis Hamilton David Hampshire Sam Hanks Walt Hansgen Mike Harris
Patrick: Strategy gamble right call
Danica Patrick said she was pleased she gambled on fuel strategy and managed to lead the Indianapolis 500 even though her tactics ultimately did not pay off. The Andretti Autosport driver finished 10th, but had led from lap 179 to 188 as she stayed out hoping that she might be able to stretch her final tank of fuel to the finish. Although she arguably had the pace in the closing stages to take a better result on a conventional strategy, Patrick felt the gamble had been worthwhile.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/indycar/patrick-strategy-gamble-right-call/
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Petrov says he was in a lot of pain
Vitaly Petrov said he could not feel his legs well after his crash in the Monaco Grand Prix, which is why he decided to stay in the car. The Russian crashed against the wall in the Swimming Pool area after making contact with the Toro Rosso of Jaime Alguersuari with six laps to go
Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray
Ware Racing inks deal with Arena Football League?s New Orleans Voodoo
Rick Ware Racing (RWR)(May 27, 2011) The New Orleans VooDoo, the Arena Football League (AFL), and Rick Ware Racing today jointly announced a partnership for the balance of the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series. The ?New Orleans VooDoo Car? will appear in several upcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series races at Road America in Wisconsin on June 25th,...more»
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Accident Drops Newman to 31st-Place Finish
Ryan Newman, Mark Martin and David Gilliland get tangled up on lap 301 during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCARCHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 29, 2011) — Just when it appeared that Ryan Newman was going to make one of his patented late-race charges, the U.S. Army driver...more»
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Alonso: Grid not representative of pace
Fernando Alonso believes the grid for the Monaco Grand Prix does not represent to true pecking order, as he reckons Lewis Hamilton should have been on pole. Several drivers were hindered by the stoppage caused by Sergio Perez's crash with over two minutes of the session remaining. That meant their final runs were not fast enough, and drivers like Hamilton were unable to set a significant time
Nicolas Kiesa Leo Kinnunen Danny Kladis Hans Klenk Peter de Klerk Christian Klien Karl Kling
Dollar General and Charlotte Motor Speedway Partner to Fight Breast Cancer With Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage Oct. 14 race to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure and honor 300 survivors
Dollar General 300 Miles of CourageCONCORD, N.C. (May 28, 2011) – Dollar General and Charlotte Motor Speedway are renaming the Oct. 14 NASCAR Nationwide Series race the Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage. The newly-named race will sport a pink theme to raise awareness of breast cancer and raise funds for Susan G. Komen for...more»
Brian Hart Gene Hartley Masahiro Hasemi Naoki Hattori Paul Hawkins Mike Hawthorn Boy Hayje
Ganassi pair puzzled by strategy
Dario Franchitti refused to criticise his Ganassi team over its strategy in the Indianapolis 500, while admitting that he did not fully understand how he had ended up 12th in a race he had looked set to dominate. The defending Indy winner had led by as much as eight seconds at one stage, but pitted from the lead under yellow on lap 163.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/indycar/ganassi-pair-puzzled-by-strategy/
Nanni Galli Oscar Alfredo Gálvez Fred Gamble Howden Ganley Frank Gardner Billy Garrett Jo Gartner
Report: Chrysler-owned dealership under California DMV scrutiny
Filed under: Government/Legal, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Fiat
Back in 2008, Chrysler purchased La Brea Avenue Motors and in January, the automaker moved the operation to its current downtown LA location. The $30 million facility is now home to Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Fiat stores. Unfortunately, it resides within 10 miles of three other Chrysler dealers, which is a violation of California franchising laws. The local dealer association brought the matter to the attention of the California New Motor Vehicle Board back in March, and the agency has since voted unanimously to have the California DMV open an investigation.
California makes one-year exceptions to the franchise law-for example, if the automaker partners with a local dealership that invests in operational improvements and plans to buy out the OEM stake-but in the case of the Motor Village, Chrysler doesn't qualify. Lawyers for the automaker tell Automotive News that the Chrysler has attempted to find such an investor but has been unsuccessful so far. The search for a partner continues, but for now, Chrysler says the store "a test bed for new retail and marketing ideas."
If the DMV finds Chrysler to be in violation of the franchise agreement, California could pull its business license.
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Charlotte Motor Speedway to Recognize Local Elementary School Students for Their Efforts in Establishing Stock Car Racing as the Official State Sport
Ferrari Builds One-Off Superamerica 45 Based on the 599, It Debuts at Villa d?Este
Here to put beauty and Ferrari droptop back in the same sentence, we present the Ferrari Superamerica 45, a one-off roadster based on the 599. Ferrari’s Special Projects division has specially fabricated the roadster for a wealthy client, Peter Kalikow, an American property mogul, and the Superamerica 45 will debut at this year’s Villa d?Este [...]
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Ford Racing, 2011 NSCS Coca-Cola 600 Post-Race Recaps
Ford RacingDAVID STARR ? No. 95 Jordan Truck Sales.com Ford Fusion ? ?This was a great weekend. I?m just honored and blessed to be driving this Ford Fusion. It was awesome out there. We just wanted to get to the end and learn a lot. We raced with a lot of good cars and made...more»
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Official: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition shows off at Indy
2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition - Click above for high-res image gallery
General Motors officially unveiled the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition to a crowd of dealers and enthusiasts on the eve of the Indianapolis 500. The droptop muscle car boasts a slew of tweaks that are destined to eventually make their way to the greater Camaro lineup, including new soft-touch materials on the dash, a new steering wheel that's not ridiculous to use, and a few suspension changes. GM tells us that SS models will be equipped with the new FE4 suspension package, born from the development the upcoming Camaro ZL1. V6 Camaros will now pack 323 horsepower, a gain of 11 over the 2011 model-year cars.
GM will produce the Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition to meet demand, so there should be plenty to go around. In addition to the interior and mechanical adjustments, the car wears special logos on the fenders, seat backs, door sills, steering wheel and dash to separate it from the rest of the Camaro stable. Pricing will be available closer to the convertible's fall launch date. Hit the jump for the full press blast.
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Three Years In, Might the Dyckman Bike Path Finally Get a Hearing?
Dyckman Street at Broadway and Riverside Drive: In the few minutes before and after this photo was taken, in addition to innumerable pedestrians, nearly a dozen cyclists passed through. About half were delivering food; others appeared to be students, or adults commuting or running errands. Will the city heed repeated requests to tame Dyckman, for [...]
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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Report: NHTSA investigating some Nissan Altima, Jeep Wrangler models
Filed under: Sedan, SUV, Recalls, Safety, Jeep, Nissan, Off-Road
2010 Nissan Altima - Click above for high-res image gallery
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into two vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years: the Nissan Altima and Jeep Wrangler. The Altima has been the subject of 20 non-injury complaints regarding a loss of stopping power. The culprit is supposed to be a brake fluid leak which, if left unaddressed by drivers when the warning light "is ignored," decreases braking force. There are 440,000 Altimas included in the investigation. Nissan recalled 180,000 Sentras from the same model years for the same kind of leak.There are also 220,000 Jeep Wranglers under investigation for non-deployment of drivers' airbags due to a failed electrical circuit. 29 non-injury complaints were received, and at least six of the Wranglers were found to have been right-hand-drive models.
NHTSA investigating some Nissan Altima, Jeep Wrangler models originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 May 2011 12:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jim Hall Duncan Hamilton Lewis Hamilton David Hampshire Sam Hanks Walt Hansgen Mike Harris
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart ? Long-Term Road Test Wrap-Up
Over 40,000 miles, we never grew to love the taste of Evo Lite. Date: May 2011 Months in Fleet: 16 months Current Mileage: 40,026 miles Average Fuel Economy: 20 mpg Average Range: 290 miles Service: $1477 Normal Wear: $0 Repair: $773 When the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Subaru Impreza WRX first appeared in the U.S. [...]
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Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica Nanni Galli Oscar Alfredo Gálvez Fred Gamble Howden Ganley
Button was hoping for ?a lot more?
Jenson Button admitted he was disappointed after being unable to win the Monaco Grand Prix, having looked like the favourite at stages of the race. The McLaren driver opted for a three-stop strategy that looked to be working in his favour until the safety car periods hampered him. In the end, Button had to settle for third position, and although he refused to consider himself unlucky, the Briton did admit he was hoping for much more.
Jason Leffler David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch
Raikkonen keen on road Cup race
Kimi Raikkonen says he wants to run a Sprint Cup series race at a road course, having tested Robby Gordon's Cup car last Tuesday at Virginia International Raceway. The 2007 F1 world champion said he ran few laps in Gordon's car but his test was hampered by en early off that damaged the nose of the car and then rain in the afternoon. Despite his short experience, The Finn said he enjoyed the test, which came just a few days after his NASCAR debut in the Truck series at Charlotte, where he finished 15th.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/raikkonen-keen-on-road-cup-race/
Dan Gurney Hubert Hahne Mike Hailwood Mika Häkkinen Bruce Halford Jim Hall Duncan Hamilton
Viewing figures up by a third
The number of people watching the British Touring Car Championship on television has gone up by a third, according to ITV. Viewers are up by 34.6 per cent for the first three rounds this year, compared to the 2010 average. Official figures from the Broadcasters Audience Research Board show Brands Hatch's opening event of 2011 attracted 21 per cent more viewers than the Kent circuit's corresponding round from the previous season.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/btcc/viewing-figures-up-by-a-third/
Jimmy Jackson Joe James John James Jean Pierre Jarier Max Jean Stefan Johansson Eddie Johnson
Dodge Motorsports? Keys for Success: Coca-Cola 600
Dodge MotorsportsCONCORD, N.C. (May 28, 2011) ? Each race weekend, selected Dodge Motorsports engineers, Penske Racing crew chiefs, drivers or engine specialists give their insight on the ?Keys for Success? for the upcoming race. This week, the green flag drops on the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway (Race 12 of...more»
Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica Nanni Galli Oscar Alfredo Gálvez Fred Gamble Howden Ganley
Eurotech bullish after Donington test
British Touring Car squad Eurotech Racing believes Andrew Jordan will be even more of a threat for the rest of the season after testing a new suspension package at Donington Park this week. Jordan currently lies fourth in the BTCC standings and has finished on the podium five times in the last six races in his Eurotech/Pirtek Vauxhall Vectra. Team boss Mike Jordan now believes the suspension changes, which include a different style of damper, will enable his son to challenge for more race wins.
Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth
iRacer Profile ? Joshua Laughton
If you tend to think of the name “Tyler D Hudson” when you read the name “Joshua Laughton” there’s a reason.� The twosome battled for the NASCAR iRacing.com Class C Series title in two of the past three seasons.�� And don’t look now, but Hudson and Laughton are a familiar one-two in the NASCAR Class C 2011 Season 2 standings. A little too familiar for Laughton for, as it was in 2010 Season 3 and 2011 Season 1, Hudson is out front.� Fierce as their rivalry may be, however, Laughton counts Hudson as a “great friend.” But what else would you expect from a sim racer who says he was motivated to become an iRacing member by the opportunity to competing with online racing’s top talents in the NASCAR iRacing.com [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/iracer-profile-joshua-laughton/
Paul Hawkins Mike Hawthorn Boy Hayje Willi Heeks Nick Heidfeld Theo Helfrich Mack Hellings
Perez suffers no serious injuries
Sergio Perez has suffered no serious injuries in his heavy crash during qualifying at Monaco, his Sauber team has confirmed. The Swiss squad said the Mexican rookie had concussion and a sprained thigh but no broken bones following a scan, and that doctors could not find further injuries. The news means Perez is likely to be absent from tomorrow's race, although the team did not mention anything about his participation in the event.
Max Jean Stefan Johansson Eddie Johnson Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone Alan Jones Tom Jones
In the Rearview Mirror: Bobby Allison, Triumph and Tragedies
Latvala still ahead in Argentina
Jari-Matti Latvala continues to lead Rally Argentina at the halfway point of day two, despite Sebastien Ogier and Petter Solberg's best efforts. Citroen driver Ogier took 13.8 seconds out of the gap between him and Latvala (Ford) on today's first two stages, and in the process moved up to second place - helped by Solberg (Solberg Citroen) having a minor spin on SS8
Phil Hill Peter Hirt David Hobbs Gary Hocking Ingo Hoffmann Bill Holland Jackie Holmes
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