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IndyCar: Spotlights on Simon Pagenaud
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
French driver Simon Pagenaud showed again just how good he is by taking second place at the Long Beach Grand Prix IndyCar race. He's been racing for a while now, in the States and around the world.
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What Carlos Said...
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The highest profile auto executive at the 2012 New York International Auto Show was Nissan and Renault president, Carlos Ghosn... at least judging by the amount of paparazzi and media scrums that showed up whenever he showed up.
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IndyCar: A full grid for the Indianapolis 500
Friday, April 20, 2012
Despite some fears due to the tough economy, the running of the 2012 Indianapolis 500 will feature a full grid of 33 cars as the IndyCar Series has received 34 entries for the event.
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Bridgestone Americas' New Technical Center
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Tires are a big deal. Ever stop and think about all the active safety features on your car? Ever delve into what they all have in common other than a computer? Tires. They rely wholly on your tires.
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IndyCar: Michel Jourdain Jr. to race for Rahal Letterman?
Monday, April 16, 2012
According to reports, former Champ Car and IndyCar driver Michel Jourdain Jr could find himself in a Rahal Letterman Lanigan (RLL) car for the upcoming Indianapolis 500 if everything goes according to plan.
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Endurance: Lola launches new Lola B12/60 LMP1 car
Monday, March 05, 2012
Lola Group Monday announced the launch of its 2012 LMP1 endurance car - the Lola B12/60 that will compete in the inaugural FIA World Endurance Championship as well as the American Le Mans Series and European Le Mans Series this season.
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Audi A3 e-tron introduced in the U.S.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Audi today announced the battery-electric Audi A3 e-tron pilot program in the U.S. to define a progressive e-mobility driver experience for premium car buyers. Audi made the announcement of the engineering-based pilot program for the A3 e-tron today at TED2012 in Long Beach, Calif., where Audi is presenting a vision for the role transportation will play in the world's increasingly congested urban centers of the future.
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It's February; time for Daytona!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Every year in late February, the Daytona 500 kicks off a new season of American stock car races. I've only attended the event once, in 1998, the year when Dale Earnhardt won for the first - and last - time on the mythical superspeedway.
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Learning Laguna Seca
Friday, February 10, 2012
"Left! Stay left! More Left! No, no, WAY more left! Ohhh boy!" Jim Davis, a BMW performance driving instructor, was in my passenger seat. We were in a borrowed 2012 BMW 335i approaching the infamous corkscrew at Laguna Seca. Jim had been around it a million times. It was my first time.
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Road tripping to Detroit in a Volkswagen Routan (video)
Monday, February 06, 2012
When our photography and video crew cover an auto show, they've got a lot of gear to haul. Cargo space is a priority, but when you're hitting the road for an 11-hour trek from Montreal to Detroit with people on board, you also need room to stretch out and chillax.
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Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi at 2012 CES
Monday, January 30, 2012
The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) recently took place in Las Vegas. As the biggest event of the year for the technology industry, it brings together 2,700 exhibitors and more than 20,000 products.
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VIDEO: Media Frenzy in Detroit
Monday, January 23, 2012
The NAIAS has historically been a huge draw for the world's automotive media. The 2012 edition of the Big Show was no different. Our Multimedia crew experienced the frenzy and put together this short video.
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VIDEO: Acura NSX Concept at Detroit Auto Show
Monday, January 23, 2012
NSX. Here are three letters that conjure up light-weight and high-performance. Acura repeatedly tried to revive the supercar over the last half-decade but every time had to back off. This time around, the essence of the NSX has been retained in this concept, with the added bonus of AWD.
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VIDEO: 2012 MINI John Cooper Works Roadster at Detroit Auto Show
Monday, January 23, 2012
The MINI Cooper Coupé has generated mixed reviews. As you may have guessed, they had nothing to do with the drive; the styling was and continues to be the culprit. MINI has "fixed" this issue with the introduction of the Roadster.
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VIDEO: 2012 Bentley Continental GT V8 at Detroit Auto Show
Friday, January 20, 2012
The move towards more fuel-efficient powertrains is affecting everyone. Luxurious high-end brands are feeling the same crunch and Bentley has decided to do its part by offering a V8 engine in its very popular Continental for the first time.
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VIDEO: 2013 Mazda CX-5 at Detroit Auto Show
Friday, January 20, 2012
A star is born. With its technical know-how and brilliant design team, Mazda has created a very anticipated entry in the compact crossover segment. The CX-5 is the first vehicle from Mazda that incorporates all of its SKYACTIV technologies which brings, in part, class-leading fuel economy ratings.
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VIDEO: Nissan Pathfinder and e-NV200 concepts unveiled in Detroit
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The previous Pathfinder was one of the last real SUVs on the market. Like the Ford Explorer before it, it's now a CUV, being based on a unibody platform. A V6 engine and CVT transmission should be making their way into the production vehicle.
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VIDEO: Volkswagen E-Bugster concept unveiled in Detroit
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The latest Volkswagen Beetle lends itself well to all types of styling and technological exercises. This is especially true when the roof is chopped and the stance is improved. The E-Bugster is Volkswagen's latest electric car concept and we like it.
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VIDEO: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class in Detroit
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Iconic cars such as the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class must evolve in such a way as to not alienate its own roots. Given that Mercedes-Benz has such a storied past, redesigning this car is a very difficult and delicate task.
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2012 Detroit Auto Show hits and misses
Friday, January 20, 2012
As any large and international auto show, Detroit 2012 featured a virtual smorgasbord of new production and concept vehicles to ponder.
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IndyCar: Oriol Servia joins Dreyer & Reinbold
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Oriol Servia, who finished fourth in the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series championship after a year's absence, will join Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for the 2012 season.
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DETROIT: What to see and do
Monday, January 16, 2012
Auto123.com's Anthony Horng decided to walk the walk and dance the dance to find out what else there is to see and do at this year's Detroit Auto Show.
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VIDEO: 2013 Subaru BRZ at Detroit Auto Show
Monday, January 16, 2012
The Subaru BRZ has quickly become a legend in the automotive world despite the fact that only a handful of people have driven it. The ramp-up to the official launch of the car at this past year's Tokyo Auto Show has made it the most anticipated performance car of 2012.
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VIDEO: Craftsman CTX 9500 riding mower at Detroit Auto Show
Monday, January 16, 2012
A lawn tractor at the Detroit Auto Show? A brilliant marketing move from the people at Craftsman. Smart because this is the first time a non-automotive product is unveiled on the biggest car stage in North America.
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VIDEO: 2013 Cadillac ATS at Detroit Auto Show
Monday, January 16, 2012
No foolin', Cadillac wants to be at the top of your luxury-car shopping list. Aimed squarely at the BMW 3-Series, the ATS will be offered with a choice of 3 powertrains including a 270 hp 2.0L 4-pot and a top-of-the-line 318 hp 3.6L V6.
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VIDEO: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic at the Detroit Auto Show
Friday, January 13, 2012
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is GM's new entry in the growing subcompact car segment. Built in America, the Sonic is available in sedan and five-door hatchback body styles as well as several trim levels.
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Winners at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show: Us
Friday, January 13, 2012
The 2012 edition of the Detroit auto show was quite the event. With roughly forty unveilings of production and concept cars, this year's big show was, in a word, good.
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Ed Roth's Tweedy Pie
Monday, January 16, 2012
Tweedy Pie is considered one of history's most famous hot-rod T-Buckets, spawning over 11 million model kits and other assorted memorabilia. It features some of the earliest pinstriping examples by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth - a custom hot rod builder who achieved cult status in the California street racing scene of the 1960s.
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VIDEO: 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid at Detroit Auto Show
Friday, January 13, 2012
The Fusion has been a huge hit for Ford since its arrival in 2006 in Canada. In the US, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord are more often considered by the buying public. It would seem as though this will all change now.
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Top 10 Detroit Auto Show Unveils
Friday, January 13, 2012
Missed our complete coverage of the event? This top 10 showcasing the finest vehicles unveiled in Detroit will surely give you an eyeful.
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VIDEO: Detroit Auto Show Fun Facts!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The NAIAS is also a huge organization that employs more than 5,000 people, it is a world-class event covered by 5,000 journalists from all around the globe, and where a whopping 32,000 pizza slices are consumed!
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VIDEO: Falcon Motors F7 at the Detroit Auto Show
Thursday, January 12, 2012
It's mean, it's extremely powerful and it's made in America. The Falcon Motors F7 is a mid-engine supercar that boasts a carbon fibre body built on an aluminum and carbon fibre monocoque chassis.
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VIDEO: 2013 Dodge Dart at Detroit Auto Show
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Chrysler Group has a brand-new compact car that brings back a classic nameplate from the '70s. The 2013 Dodge Dart is the first Chrysler product based on Fiat architecture, but boasts Dodge styling cues.
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VIDEO: Tesla Model S at Detroit Auto Show
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
One of the first 100% electric luxury cars on the market, the Tesla Model S blends environmentally-friendly driving with a high level of quality and technology.
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VIDEO: Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept in Detroit
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Presented at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, the Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept shows off its three-mode powertrain that consists of a turbocharged, 2.0L inline-four, an electric motor and an integrated starter/generator, all managed by an 8-speed automatic transmission.
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Ford Focus Electric jumps onto Michigan assembly line
Thursday, January 12, 2012
In an era less concerned about fossil fuel consumption, this vast factory was known as the Michigan Truck plant. It built Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, while further back in its history, in the fifties and sixties, it built Ford's yacht-like station wagons.
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Doking XD electric car
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
I happened to stumble upon a curious sight at the recent L.A. auto show - a car so small, it was unloaded by forklift truck. What I could see of its rotund backside is that it sported X-shaped taillights, looking disconcertingly like the eyes of deceased cartoon characters.
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Next week on Auto123.com: Detroit Auto Show coverage!
Friday, January 06, 2012
Yes, kids, it's about that time again. Every year, we get back in the office after the holidays, stuffed and more exhausted than when we left. But this ain't no time to relax, as we must get ready for the remainder of the auto show season. It started with L.A, Frankfurt and Tokyo. Next comes Detroit, followed by Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, New York, Vancouver and many others. We'll sleep when were dead.
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Hot Wheels at the L.A. Auto Show
Friday, January 06, 2012
Just as car-lovin' kids come in all sizes (and ages), so do their toys. Proof of that came in the form of several Hot Wheels favourites on display at the recent L.A. Auto Show, in full-size living colour.
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Grand-Am: Stars and cars at Daytona testing (+photos)
Friday, November 18, 2011
For Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge regular drivers, November 16-17 was the occasion to put their cars to the test, in preparation for the Rolex 24 hours. But some unexpected celebrities were also in attendance.
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Vehicular adoration
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; we've all heard this said, time and time again. There are those who believe it, those who don't understand it, and those still who disagree with it entirely. Subjectivity is something we auto journalists deal with on a daily basis, beholding beauty (or a lack thereof) is part of our job descriptions.
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Audi makes some of the sexiest coupes on the road today. The TT and S5 are both examples. So is the iconic R8, which is particularly badass because Iron Man drives one.
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