Archive: January 2009

 
2010 Audi R8 V10 FSI

Audi releases new video and images for V10 FSI R8

Audi's R8 was an instant success when it broke onto the scene in 2007, and now the Germans are sweetening the deal with a V10 FSI engine, further strengthening the similarity to the Lamborghini Gallardo, with which it also shares a platform. Though the new engine is still an Audi, strictly speaking...

January 31, 2009 by  10
 
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Nissan developing system to prevent wrong-way driving

The incidence of drivers going the wrong way up expressway ramps in Japan is apparently high enough to merit a specific effort to combat its occurrence. Nissan is working on... January 30, 2009 by  1


 
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart

Mitsubishi confirms Lancer Sportback GTS and Ralliart for U.S.

The rally-car wars just got a little hotter, as Mitsubishi has today confirmed it will be bringing the Lancer Sportback to the U.S. The hatchback bodystyle equips it to do... January 30, 2009 by  8


 
2010 Porsche 911 GT3

Porsche sales fall sharply, profits still expected to rise

Porsche, coming off record sales and profits last financial year, has announced that for the first six months of the current year of business the company has experienced a... January 30, 2009 by  1


 
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Force India on track for March debut

Jan.30 (GMM) Force India's Mercedes-powered 2009 car is still scheduled for a debut in March, according to technical director James Key. Following two years with Ferrari... January 30, 2009 by 


 
Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli

Chrysler: Please sir, we want some more

Less than a month after receiving the first $4 billion from the federal government’s bailout package for the auto industry, Chrysler has revealed that it needs an... January 30, 2009 by  4


 
Pirelli Cyber Tire

Pirelli joins forces with Magneti Marelli and Brembo on new "Cyber Tire"

Three famous Italian automotive firms have joined forces to bring a new “Cyber Tire” to the market. While tire pressure monitoring systems have become commonplace... January 30, 2009 by 


 
2012 BMW M3 DTM concept

Ferrari, McLaren, herald F1 unity

Jan.30 (GMM) McLaren and Ferrari have demonstrated a new era of unity, co-staging a media dinner. Within memory of the bitter espionage saga, the event followed Ferrari's... January 30, 2009 by 


 
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Webber wants long future with Red Bull

Jan.30 (GMM) Mark Webber is hoping for a long-term future with Red Bull Racing. The 32-year-old, still recovering from his badly broken right leg, is approaching his third... January 30, 2009 by  1


 
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Alonso attends funeral in Spain - CORRECTED

Jan.30 (GMM) Fernando Alonso on Thursday attended the funeral of his karting mentor Genis Marco's father, Josep. Having earlier this week travelled to Paris as Renault... January 30, 2009 by 


 
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Schu admits test action unlikely in '09

Jan.30 (GMM) Michael Schumacher has conceded that F1's newly-imposed in-season testing ban will probably mean less or no running for him in 2009. The seven time world... January 30, 2009 by 


 
2011 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion; Class 9A: 1966-1971 Trans-Am Cars

Alonso attends mentor's funeral

Jan.30 (GMM) Fernando Alonso on Thursday attended the funeral of his karting mentor, Josep (Genis) Marco. Having earlier this week travelled to Paris as Renault displayed its... January 29, 2009 by 


 
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F1 weight rules unfair - Rosberg

Jan.30 (GMM) Nico Rosberg has hit out at F1's current minimum weight rule. The Williams racer suggests that, combined with the addition of heavy KERS systems in 2009, the... January 29, 2009 by 


 
Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

Ferrari modify illegal exhaust design

Jan.30 (GMM) Ferrari has now modified the rear exhaust outlets of its new F60 single seater, after rivals expressed concern about the launch design's legality. Numerous... January 29, 2009 by 


 
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FIA may publish qualifying car weights

Jan.30 (GMM) The FIA is considering publishing the weights of cars after the final phase of qualifying sessions in 2009. The move, claimed in the online diary of British F1... January 29, 2009 by 


 
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Monaco voted top sports venue

Jan.30 (GMM) British sports fans have voted Monaco, home of the famous grand prix on the streets of Monte Carlo, their favourite global sporting venue. In the Barclays Seven... January 29, 2009 by 


 

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