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Test Drive: DACIA Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI - 2009

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Pons Kalex Present Moto2 Prototype

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With the occasion of this weekend’s Moto Grand Prix in Valencia, Pons Kalex unveiled their prototype bike for next season’s entry in Moto2.Following a joint-venture between successful 250cc class racing team Pons Racing and German engineering company Kalex Engineering that was announced earlier in October, the resulting team will race in the Moto2 class next year as Pons Kalex. Sito Pons revealed the bike model presented this Friday in Valencia won’t differ very much from the one that will actually make the start next season in the newly conceived moto racing category that will replace the 250cc class. Pons Kalex said they will begin testing their prototype bike after this weekend’s Moto GP at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit. "We are very proud to unveil our ... >> Read more

 
New Hyunday R&D Center Opened in India
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Skelta Comes to Europe
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I Want to Drive!...
... Even if my financial situation is a bit far from tying up with that of my colleague Bach, you probably already know I'm not actually poor either. And that's just to be modest. Yet, I don't like helicopters and I only use planes if I really have to. I'm a fan ... >> Read more
 
2010 Seat Leon FR by JE Design
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Stoner Tops First Practice in Valencia
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Audi Gets Another Golden Steering Wheel Award
Germany’s Bild am Sontag newspaper awarded the Golden Steering Wheel award to Audi’s A5 Sportback in the “Best Midsize Car” section. This is the 18th time Audi won such a prize in the 34-year history of the competition. When it comes to the ... >> Read more
 
Shelby Turbocharged Mustang Package Unveiled
A new turbo package destined to boost power and improve handling, braking and looks for the 2007-2008 Shelby GTs and 2005-2009 Ford Mustang GTs with a manual transmission has been launched this week by Shelby Automobiles. The installed package costs $21,599, not ... >> Read more
 
UK Votes BMW Range Most Reliable in the UK
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Shelby Revealed the Ford F150 Super Snake
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German Following His Satnav Hits a Toilet
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Carl-Peter Forster to Leave Opel
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Fiat 500 in Chrysler Showrooms from 2010
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Renault to Build Twizy Z.E. Electric Car in Spain
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Force India Faces Lawsuit Following Spying Allegations
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Magna: Life Goes On, Without Opel
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Experian: Beware of Clunkers
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Fiat 500, for the First Time in UK's Top 10 Sales
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Merkel Wants GM Opel Plan Fast
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VW Scirocco Debuts at Race of Champions in Beijing
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Rally Fighter with BMW Engine at SEMA
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Magna No Longer Interested in Buying Automakers
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Silverstone Will Not Meet Ecclestone's Ultimatum for British GP
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Hulkenberg Ready to Learn from Barrichello
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British-Built Civic Type R, Exported to Japan
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BMW-Qadbak Sellout Depends on FIA Decision
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Mandelson Wants Early Sight on Opel Restructuring Plan
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Ferrari Begin 3rd Car Push for Michael Schumacher
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GM Has the Resources to Fund Opel Restructuring
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Gordon Murray, Zytek, Announce T.27 Electric Car
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Peugeot BB1, On Its Way to London
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Toyota Will Not Sell F1 Operations
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Frank Williams Charmed by New Jean Todt
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