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Rare McLaren F1 GTR Up for Auction
Rare McLaren F1 GTR Up for Auction

17 Jun 2009, 14:18 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It’s not only rare, but it is also chassis number #28R, the last 1997 F1 GTR that left McLaren’s factory. The Japanese car collector who has owned it until now, decided it’s time t...

 
Miss Yamaha Racing Gets to Hold an Umbrella
Miss Yamaha Racing Gets to Hold an Umbrella

17 Jun 2009, 12:47 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Yamaha World Superbike Team (WSB) invites all enthusiastic girls, aged 18 or over, with a passion for motorcycle racing to enter Miss Yamaha Racing 2009 contest. The lucky winners will become th...

 
Minnesota Team Wins Auto Skills Competition
Minnesota Team Wins Auto Skills Competition

17 Jun 2009, 09:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals, a competition intended for auto tech students, came to a conclusion on Monday, as the Minnesota Team, comprised of Justin Dwyer and Matthew Ludwig,...

 
Alternative Energy Classics at the 2009 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance
Alternative Energy Classics at the 2009 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance

16 Jun 2009, 09:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / This year, the Los Angeles area will be able to celebrate Father’s Day in a special way, as the 2009 edition of the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance will showcase a selection of classic a...

 
Porsche's Full History Now on DVD
Porsche's Full History Now on DVD

15 Jun 2009, 15:53 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Porsche fans who are not only interested in the cars, but also in the company's history should be thrilled to know that the Germans have released a two and a half hour film called “The Po...

 
Revolve Teams with Nira for New Engine Development
Revolve Teams with Nira for New Engine Development

15 Jun 2009, 07:23 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Formerly known as Roush Technologies, American engine manufacturer Revolve has set up a collaborative technical partnership with Nira Control, a Swedish engine management specialist, for the develop...

 
Peugeot Takes Historical Le Mans 24 Hours Win
Peugeot Takes Historical Le Mans 24 Hours Win

15 Jun 2009, 07:16 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / They've waited a long time for a maiden Le Mans win with their 908 model, but the way they did it the past weekend topped even their wildest dreams. Peugeot clinched a historical 1-2 at the Le ...

 
Honda Marked 50 American Years
Honda Marked 50 American Years

12 Jun 2009, 14:49 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Fifty years ago from yesterday, American Honda Motor Co. was establishing in a small Los Angeles storefront. Since then, from the fuel-efficient Honda 50 motorcycle to the 2010 Honda insight gas-ele...

 
Aston Martin LMP1, Fastest Petrol Car at Le Mans
Aston Martin LMP1, Fastest Petrol Car at Le Mans

12 Jun 2009, 12:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After the qualification stage for the 77th Le Mans 24 Hours Race ended on Thursday, Aston Martin found itself occupying the top three spots for petrol powered cars on the Le Mans grid. Even if they ...

 
Corvette Special Collection XXV, The Grand Finale....
Corvette Special Collection XXV, The Grand Finale....

12 Jun 2009, 11:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Following the rolling out of the 1,500,000 Corvette in late May and the announcing of prices for the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport yesterday, another Corvette event catches our eye. Only this time the n...

 
Ford to Show Chinese the Unique American Driving Style
Ford to Show Chinese the Unique American Driving Style

12 Jun 2009, 09:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford is trying a different approach when it comes to China, one of the largest automotive markets nowadays, despite the difficult economic environment car manufacturers encounter. While most compani...

 
Peugeot Clinches 3rd Consecutive Pole at Le Mans
Peugeot Clinches 3rd Consecutive Pole at Le Mans

12 Jun 2009, 06:47 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / French driver Stephane Sarrazin saved the day for Peugeot on Thursday, clinching pole position for the third time running in the Le Mans 24 Hours Race. The No 08 Peugeot 908 HDi set the pace from th...

 
Audi R15 TDI Tops First Practice at Le Mans
Audi R15 TDI Tops First Practice at Le Mans

11 Jun 2009, 09:33 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Audi started off this year's Le Mans 24 Hours Race in style, as the two R15 TDIs posted the quickest times during the 6-hour practice session on Wednesday. Last year's winning crew of Alla...

 
Peugeot Lodge Protest Against Audi R15 TDI Bodywork
Peugeot Lodge Protest Against Audi R15 TDI Bodywork

10 Jun 2009, 12:29 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / This year's 24 Hours of Le Mans has barely started and the controversy already made its way between rivals Audi and Peugeot. According to a press release issued by the latter, the French manufa...

 
Ford and Hydro-Quebec Join Forces for Electrification
Ford and Hydro-Quebec Join Forces for Electrification

10 Jun 2009, 06:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford continues its efforts aimed at the electric sector and yesterday joined forces with Hydro-Quebec, the largest electricity generator in Canada which is supposed to enhance the company's evo...

 
Ettore Bugatti’s Personal Car Up for Auction
Ettore Bugatti’s Personal Car Up for Auction

5 Jun 2009, 13:36 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Though the name speaks for itself, for those who never heard of Ettore Bugatti, he was an Italian automobile designer and manufacturer, founder of, as you might have already guessed, the Bugatti aut...

 
Pirelli Night Dragon Tire Contest Has Started
Pirelli Night Dragon Tire Contest Has Started

5 Jun 2009, 09:14 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Pirelli Night Dragon tires are dedicated to V-Twin cruisers, customs and choppers. If you happen to own a V-twin motorcycle, then you have the chance to win $4,000 worth of biker upgrades. T...

 
Goteborg to Host Volvo Adventure Finalists
Goteborg to Host Volvo Adventure Finalists

5 Jun 2009, 07:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Volvo Adventure, the worldwide environmental competition has found its finalist: 75 young students along with 25 teachers from ten different countries. They will be present in the Swedish city Go...

 
Hohenester Audi A4 Sets New World Record for Fastest Biogas Car
Hohenester Audi A4 Sets New World Record for Fastest Biogas Car

5 Jun 2009, 06:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Audi made history once again as a customized A4 especially converted to run on biogas managed to set a new world record for the fastest car powered by this type of fuel. The car was driven by Jurgen...

 
Steve McQueen's Scott Motorcycle Goes Under the Hammer
Steve McQueen's Scott Motorcycle Goes Under the Hammer

4 Jun 2009, 12:26 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Produced by the Scott Motorcycle Company, the Von Dutch 1929 Scott 596cc Super Squirrel Engine no. Y2373A is now auctioned by Antiquorum Auctioneers. As an example of one of the most technologica...