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[Autoblog] A pair of recent Detroit News articles reveals just how large a part the domestic duo of Ford and GM has played in the movie’s making, in addition to our already reported on involvement of Porsche.
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WHO AM I ææ¯è° ?: Automotive industry this daySep 3, 1875 Porsche Born Ferdinand Porsche, engineer and patriarch of Porsche cars, was born on this day in Maffersdorf, Austria. He began his career at the Daimler Company, rising to general director, but he eventually left in 1931 to design his own sports and racing cars.
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[Autoblog.com] Porsche 911 GT3 details revealed as promo paperwork leaked - Autoblog: However, Porsche has apparently not forgotten about the closed-course set, as the GT3 will come with a no-cost Clubsport package, featuring a bolt-in rear rollcage, six-point harness, fire extinguisher, 'preparation for a master battery switch,' and revised door trim with extra impact padding. Buyers who specify the Clubsport will have to pony up for mandatory Carrera GT-derived lightweight carbon seats (trimmed in fire-resistant fabric without side-impact airbags), so there remains no such thing as a free lunch in Porscheland.
[Autoweek.com] Memorable concept cars first seen at the Detroit show - AutoWeek: Shown at Detroit in 1994, Concept One was hatched as a pipe dream at the Volkswagen California design studio by a couple of young guys named J Mays and Freeman Thomas. The idea was a new-age redux of the legendary Bug, but the cars creation was in no way easy: It was designed by Ameri-cans, shown with an alternative-fuel engine that didnt exist, and rode on a platform that couldnt be certified for the United States.
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