Archive: October 2008

 
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Anti-Hamilton racist website taken down

Nov.1 (GMM) The website at the centre of the latest Lewis Hamilton racism storm has been removed from the internet. The development followed a media storm, after it emerged that Spanish fans left obscene messages about the McLaren driver's ethnicity on the site, which invited users to leave virtual...

October 31, 2008 by  1
 
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Lincoln driving MKS to strong showing at SEMA

Among the many turbocharged tuner cars and monster-truck four-wheelers crowding the SEMA showfloor next week, there will be a cadre of Lincoln MKS sedans, suitably modified... October 31, 2008 by  1


 
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Massa smiling, Hamilton not panicking

Oct.31 (GMM) Felipe Massa ended the opening day of practice for Sunday's championship showdown smiling, but it was also clear that the Lewis Hamilton camp is not panicking... October 31, 2008 by 


 
Nextar Q4 GPS unit

Nextar to unveil MSN Direct-capable GPS unit at SEMA

In addition to all the outrageous show car concepts, aftermarket body kits and power-adding upgrades, the SEMA show is also about in-car electronics and equipment, which is... October 31, 2008 by  2


 
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Subaru releases the Forester XTI SEMA show car

Combining the 2.5L turbocharged powerplant from the WRX STI with the Forester's roomy platform, the Forester XTI show car is one of the highest-performance SUVs this side of... October 31, 2008 by  2


 
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Barrichello wears Hoffman's helmet

Oct.31 (GMM) In what could turn out to be Rubens Barrichello's final grand prix, the Brazilian veteran is not wearing his usual white, orange and blue helmet design. Instead... October 31, 2008 by  1


 
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Renault backer denies F1 pullout

Oct.31 (GMM) The Dutch bank ING insists it is staying in formula one, despite the global financial crisis. It emerged recently that Renault's title sponsor received a 10... October 31, 2008 by 


 
Dodge Challenger convertible

Group 5 building Dodge Challenger speedster for SEMA

While Chrysler may have ruled out adding a convertible variant of the 2009 Dodge Challenger, no fewer than three open top versions of the rejuvenated muscle car will be on... October 31, 2008 by  5


 
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Treasury ends talks with GM and Chrysler, puts merger on hold

The United States Treasury Department has put an end to any hope that additional federal money will be lent to either General Motors or Chrysler to help aid a merger. The... October 31, 2008 by  3


 
Vivid Racing GT-R for SEMA

Vivid Racing working on SEMA GT-R

Though it's not yet completed, Vivid Racing has let out some early photos of its upcoming SEMA GT-R. The wheels foreshadow the coming paint job, expected to be in matte red... October 31, 2008 by 


 
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Wall of security closes around Hamilton

Oct.31 (GMM) Unprecedented levels of security have tightened around championship challenger Lewis Hamilton as the 2008 season winds up in Brazil this weekend. Following a... October 31, 2008 by 


 
Corvette ZR-1

Corvette ZR-1 shaves four seconds at the 'Ring for 7:22.4 lap time

Since the Nissan GT-R scorched the Nurburgring in just 7 minutes 29 seconds and change earlier this year, speculation about the 650hp (485kW) Corvette ZR-1's potential times... October 31, 2008 by  41


 
2009 Nissan Versa Sedan

Nissan Versa is cheapest new car in U.S.

Nissan will soon be able to lay claim to the title of selling the most affordable new car in the United States, with its 1.6L 2009 Versa Sedan destined to be priced from just... October 31, 2008 by  1


 
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Renault oppose 2009 test cuts

Oct.31 (GMM) Renault surprised its formula one team rivals in Brazil when it stood opposed to moves to slash testing next year. In China two weeks ago, all ten outfits agreed... October 31, 2008 by 


 
2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible Premier Edition

Bloomingdale’s to offer Infiniti G37 Convertible 'Premier Edition'

Retailer Neiman-Marcus has been offering special edition vehicles for the past number of years, the latest being the all-new 2009 BMW 7-series, but now Bloomingdale's is... October 31, 2008 by  1


 
2008 Saturn Vue Greenline Hyline

Saturn Vue Greenline ‘Hyline’ headed to SEMA

The Saturn Vue Greenline hybrid vehicle quickly fell off the radar following its launch back in November 2006, however the eco-friendly crossover is set to make headlines... October 31, 2008 by 


 

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