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ROAD KILL (#)

„The first corporate sponsor involved in NASCAR that has the cojones to say, "We're goin' to pay to have every last decal kept off of our cars. And then we're going to just paint the car like our product, throw a number on it - and be done with it!" Imagine the chaos that would ensue at this point. There wouldn't be a Snickers-sponsored car in NASCAR, it would be the Snickers car, period. It would be a giant candy bar with a number on it ridin' on four wheels.“

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Leftlane (#)

„Lotus Sport, the race car performance arm of Lotus Cars has revealed the Lotus 2-Eleven, aimed at the true track day enthusiast. Weighing in at just 1,477 lbs with 252 hp on tap at 8,000 rpm courtesy of its supercharged and intercooled 1796 cc engine, the Lotus 2-Eleven boasts a power to weight ratio similar to that of a 1960s Formula One car. Peak torque of 179 pound-feet comes at a similarly high-strung 7,000 rpm. Zero to 60 mph takes just 3.8 seconds, while the sprint to 100 mph is over in 9 ...“

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Dodge Challenger Concept - Photo Gallery - Autoblog (#)

„Well Guys...in 1969 I was 12yrs old just a kid.The frist car I drove was a 69 Dodge Super Bee.I was so lucky to have that in my life and the thoughts I have back then.My mothers friends drove 69 Roadrunners,69 440 GTX,69DartGSS 383,and some guy in a 68 SS 426 Hemi Dart that from what am thinking was un beaten.As time when by I got the car...69 super bee....the car wt in way to much like 3500lbs it was a tank!!The SS Dart was wt in like 2500lbs so wt means alot! Am sure Dodge knows about wt ...“

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007's 2007 Aston Martin DBS revealed (#)

„Aston Martin has unveiled the new DBS which will be driven by James Bond in the next 007 film, "Casino Royale." In true Bond style, specific details of the new DBS remain top secret, although Aston Martin Design Director, Marek Reichman, said: "This car encapsulates a link between our elegant DB9 road car and the powerful DBR9 race car. It signals an evolutionary development of Aston Martin™s world renowned style and elegance."“

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Video: Richard Hammond jet car crash (#)

„I still wonder how different construction of the car could have protected better, but using the jet engine as such probably dictates a certain type of ridgid construction. A typical top fuel dragster will flex like crazy during a 1/4 mile run (they sometimes claim 10k hp with a wink also but usually only officially say 7-8khp). These top fuel cars as are other high performance race cars designed to come apart and absorb energy from the crash.“

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Toyota Dealers | Find a Toyota Car Dealership Online at Motor Trend (#)

„They have salespeople that will fight to keep your business, they have promotions and sales events, and they all sell the same vehicles. As a consumer it's important to remember these points and also remember that car dealers are competing with each other for new buyers. As part of your online research process it is important to request and compare price quotes from multiple local car dealerships ...“

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NASCAR's Controversial Car of Tomorrow, Here Today - Popular Mechanics (#)

„Beginning with 16 races this year and expanding to 26 races in ™08 and the full season in ™09, NASCAR™s premier series is essentially a spec? series. In other words, the cars are basically identical except for their engines”all built to the same exacting specifications. It™s taken NASCAR five years to create the blueprint for the new racer, which it has dubbed the Car of Tomorrow ...“

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2006/2007 Holden VE Commodore revealed (#)

„This car looks alrigt im a Ford Falcon supporter, this car looks very similer to a Mitsubishi 380 exterior and the Ford Falcon interior. but the thing is in my opoion this car will be the number one in sales just because of the fact that its a holden and more people are fans of that. so holden dident have to even bring out a all new model and invest 1 billion dollars, all they needed to do was a major face lift to the VX series ...“

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VIDEO: Self-parking Lexus befuddles Automobile editors - Autoblog (#)

„After the driver inputs the area where he wants the autoNAV to park he must control the car by use of the foot brake. It would seem as though this safety is not well thought out, as you will notice, if the driver stops the car to look around him, the autoNAV function shuts off completely. I assume the autoNAV thinks the car is parked (or why else would the driver stop the car).“

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Ford Interceptor Concept revealed (#)

„The taillights are a great nod to Ford tail designs of the sixties and seventies, again, without being overtly retro. If the pricing is similar to a Dodge Charger, this Interceptor offers a car that is way more interesting than the large/mid-sized sedans from Nissan, Honda, Toyota, and Hyundai. I really like the concept of a back to basics, stripped down, RWD, V8-powered American sedan. This really can be the F-150 of cars, relatively affordable, and infinitely customizable.“

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Funny Man Kay Would be Top Choice for Sat Nav Voice (#)

„Car buyers can borrow between GBP2,000 and GBP25,000, from TheCo-operative Bank with a rate of 6.9 per cent APR typical. Loans can berepaid over one to seven years. The Co-operative Bank's famous ethical policyalso gives customers the peace of mind of knowing exactly who the Bank doesand does not do business with, as well as reducing the environmental damagecaused by cars through the free Climate Care donation.“

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Leno's M-47 Patton Tank-Engine Car Gets an Upgrade - Jay Leno Garage - Popular Mechanics (#)

„First, his crew tackled the fuel delivery problem. With a big Stromberg carb centered on each cylinder bank, the inner cylinders were getting more gas than the outer ones. So Banks tossed the carbs and installed a Bosch electronic fuel-injection control unit based on the company's MS 2.9 system for Formula One race cars. The custom-built rig was the only one that could deliver enough fuel.“

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IZoom.com - the online home for auto enthusiasts (#)

„So now you can see how Viper ownership is not all butterflies and roses. Indeed, this car is a lousy choice if your desire is simply to show off your wealth. It's also a lousy choice if you've never been to a school of high performance driving, because for $86,640 (our tester included $195 for Sirius satellite radio, $700 for polished wheels, a $3,000 gas guzzler tax and $850 destination) you get no electronic driving aids save for anti-lock brakes. No side curtain air bags either.“

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Lincoln MKR Concept (#)

„The flow of the center console, particularly how it creates a clear distinction, a border between the driver and passenger seats is a notion I've seen expressed before but it almost never happens in production. I wish more and more car manufacturers would understand that there is a difference between the driver and the passenger and build accordingly. Chrome lining on the seats is tasteful and different; I know it would be as popular as it is classy ...“

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FUMES (#)

„"It is an approach that is certain to rewrite the rule book in terms of sponsorship and communication, while drawing attention to one of the greatest challenges facing the world – climate change and environmental responsibility," Honda said in its press release. In removing all of the commercial logos from its Grand Prix cars, Honda is adopting a licensing model with its partners who will then be able to use it as a strong and evocative marketing tool ...“

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Automotive News (#)

„ Dieter Zetsche put Chrysler on the table last week. What if General Motors or some other carmaker decided to pick it up? For historical guidance, turn the calendar back 20 years to the last time one Detroit carmaker swallowed up another after acquiring it from a European owner. Chrysler Corp.'s purchase of American Motors from Renault would be a likely template for a GM takeover of the Chrysler group.“

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TerraPass on Car Talk (#)

„This would be nice if it were true, but my experience is that in most parts of the world, littering is in no way seen as “uncool,” and even in America the change in attitude is recent and far from complete. The ethic is certainly a worthy ideal, but by itself it isn’t going to carry the day. As always, environmental preservation will require a canny blend of appeals to both our moral sense and our sense of self interest ...“

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Found at a page of adam, posted on 2007/02/26

2007-2008 Audi R8 unveiled (#)

„Sales will begin in the first half of 2007 for the United States and Europe. The car has a 420 horsepower high-revving V8 engine and all-wheel-drive. It uses the mid-engine Lamborghini Gallardo platform, and will somewhere between $80,000 and $110,000 — positioning it squarely against the BMW M6, Porsche 911, and Aston Martin Vantage. It features a choice of LED or Xenon headlamps surrounded by LED running lights and indicators.“

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Rocketboom Weblog (#)

„"The new process, so far tested only at a laboratory scale, takes advantage of a natural soil bacterium, Bacillus pasteurii. The microbe causes calcite (calcium carbonate) to be deposited around sand grains, cementing them together. By injecting bacterial cultures, additional nutrients and oxygen, DeJong and his colleagues found that they could turn loose, liquefiable sand into a solid cylinder."Posted to Biology by Ellie on “

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SVE Launches CLEANOVA Plus E100 Hybrid (#)

„just tell me where to sign , and when could I expect delivery! living here in northern italy most days my mileage never exceeds 50km , this car is perfect , narrow roads etc. Shame we will probably never be allowed to buy one, its not the people that are hooked on gasoiline , its our governments that are hooked on the taxes that the sale of hydrocarbons creates ...“

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Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/10/01

Toyota Introduces FT-HS Hybrid Sports Car Concept: “An Attainable Exotic” (#)

„I think the car here is not pretty enough to demand that sporty of a power train. It looks like a Celica crossed with an 80's toy vision of a future car and a shovel. Maybe the LF-A concept can use a secondary power train for a lower end or more eco friendly trim. Don't think a V10 gets very good mpg or sells as well when gas is unpredictable, anyway.“

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Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/01/07

Car carrying motor coach debuts in Germany - Autoblog (#)

„German RV manufactuer Volkner Mobile has developed a solution to this problem that's currently being shown off at the International Caravan Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany. The motorcoach on display features a mobile garage situated between the front and rear axles that can stow lower cars like the BMW Z4, MINI Cooper convertible and Mercedes-Benz SLK ...“

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ROADandTRACK.com -- Comparison Tests - Best All-Around Sports Car (3/2005) (#)

„And, because this is a shootout for the best all-around performer, we’re not limiting our evaluations to just the road or just the track. Reflecting the two words (and one symbol) that run across the cover of this magazine, we’ll be giving these cars a go on both venues. Price is also an issue for the majority of us, so you’ll not see anything costing more than a house here ...“

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Jay Remembers the Three-Wheeled Car - Popular Mechanics (#)

„He recalled that he asked his father for a car as he was about to graduate from high school in the early 1930s. But his dad replied that if he wanted a car, he should build one. So, 17-year-old Bob scrounged parts and made his own car. It was a little three-wheeled coupe powered by a 77.2-cu.-in.“

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Automotive market research reports (#)

„With 86% of cars and light commercial vehicles sold in Brazil in 2006 running on petrol or ethanol, just-auto looks at the domination of flex fuels in the Brazilian market. The report introduces the Brazil-Argentina trade accord, a new two-year "flex agreement" allowing US$195 of duty-free car imports for every US$100 of exports ...“

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How-To Central - Popular Mechanics (#)

„We test three handheld cordless vacs to find which sucks the least ¿ and the most.; Popular Mechanics; testing; vacuums; PM takes a look at Sunbeam's new Rocket Grill.; Popular Mechanics; cooking; Six editors, one hatchet and a tank of liquid nitrogen. Let the pumpkin carving begin!; How-to, tool tests and everything else from our home improvement experts. http://link.brightcove ...“

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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Daytona 500 Pace Car - RSportsCars.com (#)

„With 505 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque from its 7.0L all-aluminum, racing-inspired engine, the Corvette Z06 leaps from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of more than 198 mph. It also differs from other production Corvette models with extensive use of lightweight materials, including carbon-fiber front fenders and a chassis comprised of aluminum and magnesium ...“

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Autoblog (#)

„Still, General Motors apparently doesn't like the red on the balance sheet and has introduced a new round of incentives to ensure February's numbers are better. Announced today, buyers in the Midwest and Northeast regions are being offered $500 bonus cash and 0% financing for five years, most likely as a bribe to pry them from their sofas and brave the snowy climes to buy a car ...“

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BMW and DaimlerChrysler to Partner on Mild Hybrid Drive for RWD Premium Segment (#)

„Automotive engineers at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) unveiled a minivan design intended to show that automakers could build affordable vehicles with existing technology that would meet or exceed the global warming pollution standards for cars and trucks that have been adopted by California and 10 other states. Automakers are currently fighting these standards in court.“

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Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/03/01

The Mill (#)

„I do think that an extension should be made to the "Car of Tomorrow" rules: the car body MUST be shaped like the product it is hyping, and we can then adjust performance by allowing additional horsepower to those products (Cheetos comes to mind) which are less effective aerodynamically so that competition remains high.“

http://www.autoextremist.com/mill.shtml - Cached

Automotive News (#)

„ Dieter Zetsche put Chrysler on the table last week. What if General Motors or some other carmaker decided to pick it up? For historical guidance, turn the calendar back 20 years to the last time one Detroit carmaker swallowed up another after acquiring it from a European owner. Chrysler Corp ...“

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Macworld: Mac OS X Hints: Mac OS X Hints Weblog (#)

„I download a lot of software to test, and I’m quite cautious when I come across that rare download that wants to run an installer—exactly what is it going to put on my machine, and where is it going to be saved? Sometimes it’s nice to know these things before you install, in case what you see is scary enough to get you to change your mind.“

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Holden debuts lead sled concept car at Australian Auto Show - Autoblog (#)

„Tom, if you read the article again, you may notice that it mentions a height adjustable air suspension. How much height, I'm not quite sure, but when the designers came up with this car, and added the air suspension, it could logically be said that one of the reasons was probably to prevent it from getting stuck and teetering "like a seesaw."“

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F-Secure : News from the Lab (#)

„If you have access to it electronically then perhaps review it more often. If you see anything that you don't recognize – call your card issuer. We've sought information many times in the past (forgetful after long trips) and the people on the other end of the line were always very willing to assist.“

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40+ free research reports on the global automotive industry : Tier 1, components, OEMs, country reports, manufacturing (#)

„As we enter the new financial year, the financial strength of the global auto industry is fragmenting geographically. This month™s management briefing is just-auto™s annual review of the world™s most popular car groups; providing you with all the key facts and figures from the last 12 months ...“

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Will China car be a Chery or a Chrysler? - AutoWeek (#)

„You asked for it, so we resurrected it: The AutoWeek Fan Guide—the first stand-alone racing bible we have published in five years. And with a smorgasbord of changes on tap in NASCAR and the NHRA for 2007, what better year to have the latest must-know information once again at your fingertips?“

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DaimlerChrysler: Smart Four-Four (#)

„The smart forfour stirs emotions and conveys a sense of joie de vivre. However, above all, it is the first car in the small car segment to offer high-end technology components to customers who are looking for a premium product ...“

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European Automotive Hall of Fame (#)

„The small car also helped Lefaucheux revive the French carmaker's globalization efforts. Under licenses from Renault, 4 CVs were built in Australia, South Africa, Lebanon, Vietnam and Japan -- they were used as taxis in Saigon and Tokyo.“

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Ford Shelby GT500 - RSportsCars.com (#)

„"It's one thing to put 450 horsepower in an exotic supercar," says Shelby. "It's another to put that much power in something as affordable as a Mustang. The fact that they not only met their goal but pushed on to 500 horsepower is a remarkable achievement."“

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Talk to the hand (#)

„The biggest practical drawback or restriction of InsightExpress's consumer sampling is that it does not easily lend itself to tapping very specific or complex consumer groups (e.g., new-car intenders who are and are not considering the Chyrsler 300C) ...“

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Acura previews 2008 NSX with Advanced Sports Car Concept (#)

„I want to believe Honda knows what it is doing, but if it never does it, then they obviously don't. While I would really prefer that HONDA keep the Mid-rear engine placement, if it helps this car, then I can't argue with their engineers ...“

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2006 Hungarian Car Output Sees Robust Gain (#)

„“In the first half of 2006, we had a production capacity of 150,000 units, and in the second half of 2006 increased it to 200,000 units. We plan to produce over 200,000 cars in 2007 and 300,000 units next year.”“

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Car Games & Car Video Game Reviews “ Motor Trend Magazine (#)

„View the latest car games and read car video game reviews of the latest arcade racers and driving simulators for GameBoy Advanced, PlayStation 2, and Xbox 360 video games.“

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Piedmont Biofuels » Energy (#)

„It looks like President Bush’s visit to North Carolina was just a consolation prize. The DOE just announced 385 million in awards for cellulosic ethanol, and once again, we didn’t make the list.“

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AutoWeek (#)

„MOTORSPORTS SECTIONS:   Champ Car   |   Formula One   |   Indy Racing League   |   Motorsports Features   |   “

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AutoSpies - Auto News: new cars (#)

„Can Americans build luxury cars? Is the 2008 Cadillac CTS the answer?omarrana submitted on 03/01/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:21 AM“

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Videos - RSportsCars.com (#)

„Rear tire blowout at 150 mph in turn 4 of Daytona International Speedway. The car is 2003 Porsche GT3 RS, driven by Hal Prewitt.“

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Global automotive industry news, market research and expert analysis (#)

„GM Daewoo plans to move production of its entry-level Matiz subcompact car to China by 2010, according to a report from South Korea.“

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Multimedia - Car Audio, Car Photo Galleries and Car Videos - Automobile Magazine (#)

„Here's your opportunity. Check out our audio section to hear the Aston and many more cars accelerate during our road tests....“

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AutoSpies (#)

„Toyota Releases First TRD Branded Performance Car Agent009 submitted on 03/02/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp : 1:47 PM“

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Car Pictures (#)

„ 2006 Disney Pixar Cars - Movie Trailer and Behind the Scenes Videos“

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Road & Track -- ROADandTRACK.com -- Photo Galleries Index (#)

„ Photo Gallery: New Cars for 2007  (October 2006)“

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Car Pictures (#)

„ 2005 Honda Concept Cars and Motorcycles in Tokyo“

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Car Pictures (#)

„Mega Monte Carlo“

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2006 & 2007 New Car Buying Guide - Car and Driver (#)

„Classic Cars“

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