Name That Shifter, No. 10
Updated: 2011-01-31 15:06:52
, . Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Name That Shifter , No . 10 Name That Shifter , No . 10 January 31, 2011 at 10:06 am by Car and Driver It’s that time again . Time to identify the vehicle that houses the shifter seen here . Leave your answer in the Backfires comment section by mid-day Wednesday . The first person to correctly guess this week’s shifter will win a Save the Manuals sticker and . magnet : Share Related : posts Name That Shifter , No . 1 : Lamborghini Diablo Name That Shifter , No . 5 : Peugeot 605 Name That Shifter , No . 7 : Honda Prelude Name That Shifter , No . 8 : Porsche 968 Name That Shifter , No . 2 : 1992 Acura Vigor Tags : Name That Shifter Save the Manuals Search Related : posts Name
GALLERY GROUP B CARS AT ASI PT.II
Updated: 2011-01-31 08:00:00With little doubt in my mind, I really do think this is the car that sums up Group B. The Audi Quattro S1 is a strange beast. It's not a pretty car by any measure, its proportions are quite strange but all of these aesthetic gripes are forgotten once...(read more)VIDEO ROLL TEAM ORANGE SNOW DRIFTING
Updated: 2011-01-31 03:00:00(Please visit the site to view this media) Looks like the Team Orange guys never really stop having fun up in Ebisu Circuit, aka Drift Heaven ! Watch this short video as Kumakubo and Suenaga take their S13 beaters out on the snow-covered Touge course...(read more)2012 Ford Focus U.S.-Spec – First Drive Review
Updated: 2011-01-31 02:59:39
. Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2012 Ford Focus U.S . Spec First Drive Review 2012 Ford Focus U.S . Spec First Drive Review January 30, 2011 at 9:59 pm by John Phillips Ford has cracked the code on the C-segment and returned the Focus’s . honor Ford was keen that we drive a preproduction 2012 Focus out of the public eye . That’s how we wound up near Potrero , California , separated from the Mexican border by nothing but a rocky brown hill . Well , that’s not exactly true . Between us and the border also stood an armada of maybe 500 U.S . Border Patrol vehicles , enough that any illegal alien probing the landscape would knock himself unconscious on a government-issue Ford Excursion or Chevy Suburban . WeHow Canadians did at Daytona
Updated: 2011-01-31 02:03:57Now, the TV people were making a big deal about this being a Grand Slam of sorts – saying that Ganassi had now won the Rolex 24 in the same 12-month period as his cars had won the Daytona 500, the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400. But the last three victories came in 2010 and this win came in 2011. I’m of the old school that subscribes to a Grand Slam as being in the same calendar year, so I’ll be cheering for Ganassi cars to win THIS YEAR at Daytona in the 500 and twice at Indy. Throw in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte in May, and then you’ll be talking about a real GRAND slam.Kennington makes Canada proud
Updated: 2011-01-30 20:13:48Speed TV’s coverage of the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown race wasn’t any better than last year’s, which was awful.New Pagani Unveiled By EVO
Updated: 2011-01-30 17:36:24Just look at it! That’s the new Pagani we’ve been waiting so long for – the Huayra. Strange name aside, it really does look like an evolution of the Zonda. How many cars do you see that can scare a german sheppard like in this video!? Simply brilliant. The nose looks narrower than the Zonda [...]DJ KENNINGTON CLAIMS SECOND AT ALL STAR SHOWDOWN
Updated: 2011-01-30 15:16:00
: skip to main skip to sidebar Sunday , January 30, 2011 DJ KENNINGTON CLAIMS SECOND AT ALL STAR SHOWDOWN January 30, 2011. Reigning NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Champion DJ Kennington of St . Thomas , ON capped off a busy January of activity with an amazing run at the NASCAR All Star Showdown this past Saturday night In Irwindale , . California In a car provided by Bill McAnally Racing , Kennington piloted his 17 Castrol Edge machine to a second place finish in the race referred to as the Daytona 500 of short track . racing As the 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Champion Kennington was guaranteed a starting spot in the 225 lap feature race but he and his Canadian Crew were anything but . complacent We didn’t just come here to run around we wanted to show how good this team is” said .GALLERY GROUP B CARS AT ASI PT.I
Updated: 2011-01-30 14:00:00Group B. An era which undoubtedly conjours up memories of a time where fire breathing cars would dominate the world rally stages. It was also a time of huge danger in the sport, drivers being forced to tackle stages at maximum attack whilst navigating...(read more)Rolex 24 Update: Aggression, pace and debris
Updated: 2011-01-30 02:24:41Formula 1 Blog Journal of F1 Opinion Formula1blog.com is an online Journal of F1 opinion. The Aristarchus of F1. Auditors of F1 opinion.Did Everyone See The New Top Gear?
Updated: 2011-01-29 17:32:42I might be a little behind the times given that it was way back on Sunday, but I’ve only just gotten around to watching the new episode of Top Gear. Frankly, I was not at all disappointed. The Skoda Yeti review was superb and showed just how damn good the small van/4×4/people carrier/capable urban car [...]BEHIND THE SCENESA VISIT TO HPI RACING, PT.2
Updated: 2011-01-29 17:02:00Now to continue on with the second part of my visit to the radio control wonderland better known as the HPI Racing headquarters in Foothill Ranch, California. This time we'll check out a few of HPI's impressive RC machines, and then head out into the parking lot for a little scale drifting....(read more)RANDOM SNAP RED & TEAL S2K
Updated: 2011-01-29 15:30:00Inside the S2K movement are a few people that keep pushing the envelope of what can been done to their favorite platform. Some of them build their car's for trackdays and others are building them according to the latest fashion. These cars are beginning...(read more)RANDOM SNAP SINGER 2011 911
Updated: 2011-01-29 00:30:00When you have a pre-1994 Porsche 911 laying around somewhere, this would be the perfect time to consider a full restoration. Because Singer Vehicle Design can restore your car into something even better. A quick glance over the specifications list tells...(read more)Want to do something fun this weekend?
Updated: 2011-01-28 20:31:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Friday , January 28, 2011 Want to do something fun this weekend Linda Jones of Wide Open Motorsport Solutions wants you to know that there is still some availability to take part in the Third Annual Dinner of Champions Snowmobile Riding with NASCAR Drivers' weekend in Parry Sound , this . weekend The event is based at the Quality Inn , in Parry Sound , Ontario . It starts tonight Friday with finger foods in the lounge . The snowmobile ride starts tomorrow at about 10 a.m . The Dinner of Champions buffet dinner takes place at 6:30 on Saturday night . There are silent and live auctions to raise money for fight Prostate . Cancer The Quality Inn Parry Sound is located on Hwy . 400 at Oasler Lake Rd . The cost is 150 per person , based on double occupancy . ThoseParts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour 2011 Schedule
Updated: 2011-01-28 20:14:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Friday , January 28, 2011 Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour 2011 Schedule Halifax , NS , January 28, 2011 The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour is pleased to announce their 2011 schedule . The 12 race schedule will see the regional touring series in five Maritime markets . The Tour returns to the Moncton area in 2011 for two 100 lap races at the newly purchased Petty International Speedway , located just outside of Moncton in River Glade , NB . The Tour will travel to scenic Prince Edward Island for two 100 lap events at Oyster Bed Speedway . Riverside International Speedway will host two 100 lap events in addition to the prestigious 250 which will be held on July 23rd . Speedway 600 located in Geary , NB will host a 100 lap event on July 9th . Scotia SpeedworldFord’s Jost Capito Talks SVT and RS Future, RevoKnuckle, and Technology Trickle-Down
Updated: 2011-01-28 19:26:52
, , Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Ford’s Jost Capito Talks SVT and RS Future , RevoKnuckle , and Technology Ford’s Jost Capito Talks SVT and RS Future , RevoKnuckle , and Technology Trickle-Down January 28, 2011 at 2:26 pm by Michael Austin You will see new technology in the Focus ST . I can’t tell you what yet , Jost Capito says . Ford SVT PR flack Henry Platts chimes in , We haven’t said anything about the suspension yet . I’m at the Ford Special Vehicle Team headquarters in Allen Park , Michigan , just a few miles away from the mother ship in Dearborn . The topic of the meeting with Capito , Ford’s director of global performance vehicles and motorsport business development , is the RevoKnuckle , a trickAudi Quattro Concept Meets Ur-Quattro – Video
Updated: 2011-01-28 18:59:11Audi Quattro Concept Meets Ur-Quattro – Feature
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Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Audi Quattro Concept Meets Ur-Quattro Feature Audi Quattro Concept Meets Ur-Quattro Feature January 28, 2011 at 1:56 pm by Aaron Robinson Retro Roundup : Audi punches the reset button on the car that made the brand . cool From Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro on down to Audi’s Quattro , German speakers for centuries have abandoned their own language for Italian to express articles of passion . Quattro means four” in the language of love , undoubtedly a better name for the driveline hardware that has come to define Audi’s high-tech and sporting image than the German vier which is pronounced fear . Can you see the ads Come drive the new 5000S Fear at your Audi dealer today Keep ReadingRear-Drive Lambo Gallardos for All! New Base Monocolore Model Starts at $193,895
Updated: 2011-01-28 18:14:42
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Rear-Drive Lambo Gallardos for All New Base Monocolore Model Starts at Rear-Drive Lambo Gallardos for All New Base Monocolore Model Starts at 193,895 January 28, 2011 at 1:14 pm by David Gluckman Lamborghini has confirmed to us that the U.S . Gallardo lineup is growing . In addition to the LP550-2 Bicolore we told you about earlier in the week , Lambo is now offering standard , single-color , rear-wheel-drive LP550-2 coupes , with a choice of either the six-speed manual or e-gear . transmission Last year’s limited-edition LP550-2 Valentino Balboni sold out quickly , and the Bicolore is only available with the automatic e-gear transmission and in five different color combos , soMotorbikes May Get New Safety Devices
Updated: 2011-01-28 17:23:13The BBC has a new article on some features that could soon be coming to motorbikes – to make them much more safe than they are now. Recently, the likes of ABS have been fitted to motorbikes, which certainly makes stopping a more controlled affair, but the technology being looked at using Saferider systems is [...]Daytona '24' times blistering
Updated: 2011-01-28 16:56:44That new paving job they were forced to do at Daytona International Speedway following the debacle at last year’s Daytona 500 (they had to stop the race twice to patch a big hole in the first turn, remember) has resulted in higher speeds during NASCAR pre-season testing and record times during qualifying for this weekend’s Rolex 24. According to Nick Jamieson of Toronto, who was in the press room at Daytona, Jorg Bergmeister, who won the pole for this weekend’s 24-hour race, said they’d done a wonderful job with the paving and that they’d even paved the “transitional” areas between...POLLTHE BEST OF TAS 2011
Updated: 2011-01-28 08:45:00
Each year Tokyo Auto Salon is an absolute overload of automotive styles. It can be quite hard to pick standouts from this event, but we thought it would be fun to pick a few of the interesting cars from this year's show and let you guys vote on which is your favorite.
Here are five of the cars that made waves in our TAS coverage this year -...(read more)2012 Nissan GT-R – First Drive Review
Updated: 2011-01-28 03:32:28
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2012 Nissan GT-R First Drive Review 2012 Nissan GT-R First Drive Review January 27, 2011 at 10:32 pm by Aaron Robinson Godzilla goes on a power . trip In Nissan’s bone-dry technospeak , the 2012 Nissan GT-R is called the R35 GT-R 12MY M C Catchy , isn’t it The R35 is the current model designation for two-door Skyline spinoffs you may recall the previous Japan-only R32–R34s The 12MY” refers to the 2012 model year , of course , while the M C” stands for minor change , according to chief engineer and resident GT-R god Kazutoshi . Mizuno Keep Reading : 2012 Nissan GT-R First Drive Review : Share Related : posts 2012 Nissan GT-R Official Photos and Info 2010 Nissan GT-R Car News 20102011 Chrysler 200 Convertible – First Drive Review
Updated: 2011-01-28 03:30:04
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible First Drive Review 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible First Drive Review January 27, 2011 at 10:30 pm by Steve Siler Sebring What Sebring Can a new name and a thorough refresh make us forget the past Chrysler’s full-line extreme makeover has produced dramatic results for 2011, and the company literally did a number on its four-year-old Sebring sedan and convertible : the cars weren’t only thoroughly refreshed , but also rechristened 200.” That shouldn’t fool anyone into thinking either 200 body style is all-new , as they retain the Sebring’s basic underpinnings , door skins , and roofline convertible structure . But many people may be fooled nonetheless 2011 Chrysler 300 / 300C – First Drive Review
Updated: 2011-01-28 03:27:01
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Chrysler 300 300C First Drive Review 2011 Chrysler 300 300C First Drive Review January 27, 2011 at 10:27 pm by Jared Gall Chrysler guts the 300 and increases the base car’s horsepower by , oh , 64 . percent Though we may rhapsodize over the beauty of our favorite cars , precious few of them could be considered art . Whistler didn’t refresh his painting of his mom four years after completing it . Nor did he completely redo it every seven years for the rest of his life . And as much as the 300 may have looked like Chrysler’s chef-d’oeuvre in 2004, the company couldn’t just sit back and let it be . For 2011, the 300 receives a refresh rather than the redesign for which it is2012 Fiat 500 U.S. Spec – First Drive Review
Updated: 2011-01-28 03:26:47
. Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2012 Fiat 500 U.S . Spec First Drive Review 2012 Fiat 500 U.S . Spec First Drive Review January 27, 2011 at 10:26 pm by Jared Gall The American-market Cinquecento proves just as engaging as the European . one Fiat is reentering the U.S . market in a sector that is booming and the opposite of boring , and into which its infiltrator fits perfectly . Small-car segments are growing fast , and some of the most daring bodies in the business are among the smallest : the Nissan Juke and Cube , the Smart Fortwo , even stuff like the Ford Fiesta and upcoming Chevrolet Sonic and Spark ooze personality in a way few larger vehicles do . And , of course , the Fiat 500 s small , cute , andVolvo to Edit U.S. Lineup: V50 and Others Out, XC30 In (Eventually)
Updated: 2011-01-27 22:51:46
. : , Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Volvo to Edit U.S . Lineup : V50 and Others Out , XC30 In Eventually Volvo to Edit U.S . Lineup : V50 and Others Out , XC30 In Eventually January 27, 2011 at 5:51 pm by Justin Berkowitz With Volvo’s new Chinese ownership and new CEO the company is shifting its strategy away from selling low volumes across a large lineup of higher-profit products . Speaking with Bloomberg Volvo’s U.S . president Doug Speck said that it makes more sense for the company to pick a few core models and sell those in greater numbers . He confirms that three or four models will be cut from the company’s current nine-car U.S . lineup . This should help lower overhead , concentrate advertising ,24 FOR THE 24
Updated: 2011-01-27 21:40:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Thursday , January 27, 2011 24 FOR THE 24 Two dozen alumni of the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear including seven past champions and two defending Rolex 24 winners will be competing in this weekend's 49th annual endurance classic at Daytona January 27, 2011 Daytona , FL When the 49 cars entered in this weekend's 49th annual running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona 17 Daytona Prototypes and 32 GTs take the green flag at 3:30 pm on Saturday , January 29, there will be twenty-four drivers entered who are alumni of one of the most prolific and successful driver development series in the world , the Star Mazda Championship presented by . Goodyear Included in this remarkable group are seven series champions one a double champion as well as two drivers whoNASCAR: Best Of The Best Descend Upon Toyota Speedway At Irwindale
Updated: 2011-01-27 21:38:00: : skip to main skip to sidebar Thursday , January 27, 2011 NASCAR : Best Of The Best Descend Upon Toyota Speedway At Irwindale DAYTONA BEACH , Fla . Jan . 27, 2011 As everyone descended on Toyota Speedway at Irwindale Calif . on Thursday for initial preparations for the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown , the elite southern California half-mile facility has once again become a melting pot of short-track . racing In addition to having drivers on the NASCAR K N Pro Series entry list from five different countries , the Daytona 500 of short-track racing’ will also feature officials from each of NASCAR’s six touring series . For the premiere event at the touring and weekly level , NASCAR brought in the best of the best to help run the . show With three different divisions and more than 100 carsNoble Reveals M600 with 650-hp, Twin-Turbo 4.4-Liter V8
Updated: 2011-01-27 20:53:31
Although Britain’s once-mighty car empire has been firesaled to the Indians, Chinese, and Germans, there’s one market segment still humming along in Blighty: shed sports cars. One of the still-living firms is Noble, which found tremendous success with a Porsche 911 Turbo–rivaling model called the M400 and its predecessor, the M12 GTO-3R. The plan for [...]
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Updated: 2011-01-27 18:53:51
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Spied Nearly Camouflage-Free 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Spied Nearly Camouflage-Free January 27, 2011 at 1:53 pm by Jon Yanca Its introduction is just a few months away , but our spy shooters have nabbed a few crisp shots of a nearly camo-free 2012 Volkswagen Beetle before its expected debut at April’s New York auto show . Just last summer , we published a rendering of the redesigned Bug , and these new pics confirm our previous assertion : the new car would be much more evolutionary than groundbreaking . Still , we welcome any overhaul to such an ancient . vehicle The biggest difference between new and old can be found in the profile , which shows aChevrolet Signs On As Official Partner With GRAND-AM
Updated: 2011-01-27 17:57:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Thursday , January 27, 2011 Chevrolet Signs On As Official Partner With GRAND-AM DETROIT Jan . 27, 2011 Chevrolet will be more visible both on and off the track this year , as an official promotional partner of GRAND-AM Road Racing for the first . time Chevrolet will supply the official pace vehicle and have a major at-track presence for the races at Elkhart Lake Wisc . in June and Watkins Glen N.Y . International in . August Being a partner with GRAND-AM is an exciting opportunity for Chevrolet , said Jeff Chew , marketing manager , Chevy Racing . In addition to being the pace vehicle later this summer , Chevrolet also will bring its Team Chevy Racing Display trackside for the fans to enjoy . Chevy's display showcases its full lineup of award-winning cars2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible – Short Take Road Test
Updated: 2011-01-27 17:53:09
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible Short Take Road Test 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible Short Take Road Test January 27, 2011 at 12:53 pm by Aaron Robinson Solving the Camaro’s visibility problem in 17.7 . seconds Visibility issues in the turret-like Chevy Camaro , well-documented in this journal , are now cured by simply ordering the car without a lid . The view from Lookout Mountain isn’t as commanding as the one from the long-awaited Camaro convertible once its top is . dropped Keep Reading : 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible Short Take Road Test : Share Related : posts 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Automatic Short Take Road Test 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand SportFORD CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION BRANDS TO SPONSOR TWO RACE CARS DURING 2011 NASCAR SPRINT CUP AND NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES
Updated: 2011-01-27 17:45:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Thursday , January 27, 2011 FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION BRANDS TO SPONSOR TWO RACE CARS DURING 2011 NASCAR SPRINT CUP AND NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Motorcraft , Quick Lane Tire Auto Center and FordParts.com will appear on famed No . 21 Ford Fusion for 12 races beginning with Daytona 500 with rookie driver Trevor Bayne Motorcraft , Quick Lane Tire Auto Center and FordParts.com will appear on Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car with driver Bob Tasca III DEARBORN , Mich . January 27, 2011 For the fourth consecutive season , Ford Customer Service Division FCSD brands will be the featured livery in two of the country’s premier forms of auto racing stock car and drag racing . FCSD brands Motorcraft , Quick Lane Tire Auto Center and FordParts.com areTEAM CANADA - Scholarship to the Festival
Updated: 2011-01-27 17:44:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Thursday , January 27, 2011 TEAM CANADA Scholarship to the Festival Canadian FF1600 racers now have a new and exciting goal to strive for in 2011 with the introduction and launch of Team Canada , Scholarship to the Festival The new Brian Graham racing Sports Entertainment , BGRS E backed by Grote Industries of Canada , award , will provide a talented up and coming Canadian racer , with the opportunity to compete in the world renowned Formula Ford festival in England this . fall After a couple years debating on how to launch the program , BGRS E , in partnership with Grote Industries of Canada , manufacturers of vehicle lighting and safety systems announced the creation of Team Canada Scholarship to the Festival at the 2011 during a press conference at theVolvo to Unveil Diesel-Electric Plug-In Hybrid at Geneva Auto Show
Updated: 2011-01-27 17:23:03
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Volvo to Unveil Diesel-Electric Plug-In Hybrid at Geneva Auto Show Volvo to Unveil Diesel-Electric Plug-In Hybrid at Geneva Auto Show January 27, 2011 at 12:23 pm by Justin Berkowitz Volvo has announced that it will unveil a virtually production-ready” diesel-electric plug-in hybrid version of the V60 wagon at the Geneva auto show in early March . The hybrid system is befitting of the car’s complicated description , and represents a new approach compared with current production hybrid . setups In brief , the wagon—which isn’t available in the U.S . in any form—uses a 215-hp , 325-lb-ft five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine to power the front wheels , while a 70-hp electric motorToyota Announces Voluntary Recalls
Updated: 2011-01-27 17:22:49Here’s the latest from Toyota – definitely worth reading if you’re an owner of a vehicle identified… As a result of customer feedback in other markets worldwide, Toyota GB today announced it would recall a number of its Toyota Avensis and Lexus IS 250 models in the UK to carry out modifications to their fuel [...]2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG – Official Photos and Info
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Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Official Photos and Info 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Official Photos and Info January 27, 2011 at 11:47 am by David Gluckman The baby AMG gets a face lift and a new . transmission First things first : The images you see here , we’re told by Mercedes , are not product correct . They leaked out ahead of the 2012 C63 AMG’s embargo . We’ve been promised real images soon , but for now these are what we have to . share Keep Reading : 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG - Official Photos and Info : Share Related : posts 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Spy Photos Future Cars 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Development Package Short Take Road Test 2012 Mercedes-Benz24 Canadians tackle Daytona
Updated: 2011-01-27 16:17:08Of course, the delightful thing about this particular weekend is the number of Canadians (or Canadian-borns) who will see action in one or both Grand Am races. Old friend Sylvia Proudfoot looked through the entry list of both events and came up with this definitive list.Volkswagen Unveils Special Race, 24-Carat Gold Touaregs in Qatar
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, Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Volkswagen Unveils Special Race , 24-Carat Gold Touaregs in Qatar Volkswagen Unveils Special Race , 24-Carat Gold Touaregs in Qatar January 27, 2011 at 10:39 am by Jake Holmes To balance the do-gooder image of the planet-saving diesel plug-in hybrid it unvelied at the Qatar auto show this week , Volkswagen has two more concepts that have no problem making statements of their own . The Germans unveiled two no compromises” versions of the Touareg SUV , which apparently were designed to tackle Mount . Subtlety The Race 3 Touareg Qatar above is a street-legal version of the race-ready Touareg campaigning in this year’s Dakar rally . The toughened exterior and sand-hopping stanceNASCAR Adds Wild Card Element To Setting The Chase Field; Simplifies Points System
Updated: 2011-01-27 14:50:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Thursday , January 27, 2011 NASCAR Adds Wild Card Element To Setting The Chase Field Simplifies Points System DAYTONA BEACH , Fla . Jan . 26, 2011 NASCAR announced Wednesday that it has added a wild card element to setting the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field and it has simplified its points system for 2011, making it easier for fans , competitors and the industry to . understand While the 12-driver Chase field remains intact , the final two spots will be determined by the number of wins during the first 26 . races The top 10 in points following Race No . 26 the cutoff” race continue to earn Chase . berths Positions 11 and 12 are wild card” qualifiers and will go to non-top-10-ranked drivers with the most wins , as long as they’re ranked in the top 20 inRental-Car Olympics! – Video
Updated: 2011-01-27 14:33:15NEWS SMOKY NAGATA HEADS TO TEXAS MILE
Updated: 2011-01-27 14:30:00You've read the headline right. After conquering so many different countries, Smoky Nagata will be heading to the United States for the Texas Mile (March 25-27) with his infamous V12 supra and hopefully blast his way into the history books once again...(read more)CAR BUILDER RISING SUN PERFORMANCE
Updated: 2011-01-27 10:00:00This week I got an invitation to take a look at the Rising Sun Performance shop. They specialize in Hondas and had several vehicles in their shop. I was greeted by the DC5 Integra you see in the opening shot. For you US readers a familiar car but for...(read more)CAR SPOTLIGHT S & COMPANY FERRARI GTO
Updated: 2011-01-27 08:00:00The Ferrari GTO, a street going version of the 599XX, isn't exactly a car you see ever day so you can imagine my surprise when I saw this particular matte white example at the Tokyo Auto Salon. I thought it looked so unique and imposing that I asked...(read moreCAR SPOTLIGHT JAPSPEED 1JZ SUBARU
Updated: 2011-01-27 04:30:00
Almost a year ago details started leaking from Japspeed about their 2010 contender for the 2010 British Drift Championship. 2009 Championship winner Steve Biagioni had won the championship in an S-body Nissan but his ride for the 2010 season was going...(read more)2012 Pagani Huayra Official Photos and Info – Auto Shows
Updated: 2011-01-26 21:31:15
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2012 Pagani Huayra Official Photos and Info Auto Shows 2012 Pagani Huayra Official Photos and Info Auto Shows January 26, 2011 at 4:31 pm by Erik Johnson According to Pagani , its new supercar is about to whip up one hell of a . storm Pagani has unleashed a maelstrom of photos and info on its new supercar , the Huayra . And here we thought Touareg” was hard to pronounce . The name is taken from Huayra Tata—the god of wind among the Aymara people of South America—and here is the car in an electrifying nutshell : 690 hp , 738 lb-ft of torque , enough exotic materials to build five Ferraris , and looks that are , well , remarkably restrained for . Pagani Keep Reading : 2012 Pagani2012 Ford Focus Euro-Spec – First Drive Review
Updated: 2011-01-26 21:03:01
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2012 Ford Focus Euro-Spec First Drive Review 2012 Ford Focus Euro-Spec First Drive Review January 26, 2011 at 4:03 pm by Jens Meiners This is what our Focus could be like , if we were willing to pay for . it As part of the Blue Oval’s One Ford” global strategy , the company says that at least 80 percent of the new Focus will be standardized around the world—no small feat for a car that will be sold in more than 120 countries . Eager to slide behind the wheel but unable to report yet on the U.S . Focus—check back next week—we figured the European car would be a good . stand-in Keep Reading : 2012 Ford Focus Euro-Spec First Drive Review : Share Related : posts U.S . to Get 2011RANDOM SNAP SCHERR'S Z32
Updated: 2011-01-26 20:30:00Here we have Michael Scherr from Germany, screaming up the Schumacher S corner of the Nürburgring GP track in his 550hp Nissan Z32. Michael or Micha as he is called, recently took part in the Nissan Sportscarbattle - a competition organized by Nissan...(read more)CAR SPOTLIGHT SUPER MADE S15 SILVIA
Updated: 2011-01-26 19:00:00I knew it the moment I noticed this S15 enter the show floor during the Thursday set up day that I was seeing something special. The last time I saw a car created by Super Made I had exactly the same reaction, back in 2009 at the Nagoya Exciting Car Showdown...(read more)2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Bicolore – Auto Shows
Updated: 2011-01-26 18:28:58
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Bicolore Auto Shows 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Bicolore Auto Shows January 26, 2011 at 1:28 pm by David Gluckman This two-tone , two-wheel-drive Lambo will come to the U.S While debuting a super-fuel-efficient VW concept may have seemed out of place in Qatar , using an auto show in the land of the oil-rich to unveil a special-edition Gallardo seems just about right . The two-tone Gallardo Bicolore will be offered only with all-wheel drive as an LP560-4 in other markets , but the version that makes it to us will drive just the rear wheels—à la Gallardo Valentino Balboni and be dubbed LP550-2. Yes , that means our cars will make 10 fewerToyota Teases FT-86 II Concept Ahead of Geneva Show
Updated: 2011-01-26 15:28:50
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Toyota Teases FT-86 II Concept Ahead of Geneva Show Toyota Teases FT-86 II Concept Ahead of Geneva Show January 26, 2011 at 10:28 am by Jake Holmes Toyota has released a teaser image of the FT-86 II sports car concept , which the automaker confirms will debut at the Geneva auto show in early March . The FT-86 II is , of course , a sequel to the FT-86 that was shown at the 2009 Tokyo show , and it’s still officially in concept status . The same goes for its Subaru brother a concept of which is also set to bow in Geneva , but bear in mind that neither is far removed from the production designs that will eventually arrive in . dealerships Thanks to the magic of Photoshop , we’veHyundai Genesis 100K or Bust: Progress Report
Updated: 2011-01-26 14:19:09
: Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Hyundai Genesis 100K or Bust : Progress Report Hyundai Genesis 100K or Bust : Progress Report January 26, 2011 at 9:19 am by David Gluckman Our extra-long-term Hyundai Genesis is in need of a little extra push to reach the 100,000-mile mark . Follow along as we take road trips of varying necessity in an attempt to roll over that sixth odometer . digit Current Odometer : 98,429 miles Recent : Destinations St . Louis , Missouri Punxsutawney , Pennsylvania Cambridge , Massachusetts Gilroy , California Although we entered radio silence on the car’s travels , our long-term Genesis has continued to make progress toward its end goal of 100,000 miles over the past couple of months .Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 75: 2011 Dodge Avenger
Updated: 2011-01-26 04:32:53Volkswagen XL1 Concept – Auto Shows
Updated: 2011-01-25 22:26:28
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Volkswagen XL1 Concept Auto Shows Volkswagen XL1 Concept Auto Shows January 25, 2011 at 5:26 pm by Jake Holmes Volkswagen unveils a turbo-diesel plug-in hybrid that could return incredible fuel . economy In the battle for the sky-highest fuel-efficiency figure , Volkswagen continues to hone its superweapon . The XL1 concept , unveiled today at the Qatar auto show—foolishly , we neglected to put a man on the scene—is a plug-in hybrid boasting triple-digit fuel economy . It builds on prior super-high-efficiency concepts from VW , namely the 1-Liter that debuted in 2002 and the L1 concept that appeared in 2009. The former used a tiny diesel engine and was designed to travel 1002011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Coupe and Roadster – Official Photos and Info
Updated: 2011-01-25 21:32:06
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Coupe and Roadster Official Photos and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Coupe and Roadster Official Photos and Info January 25, 2011 at 4:32 pm by David Gluckman More power and faster looks for the baby . Aston It’s almost as if Aston has taken a page from the Porsche 911 Guide to Model Proliferation in creating the V-8 Vantage S : start with a base car , add some power , and give it the looks of a more expensive . model Keep Reading : 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Coupe and Roadster Official Photos and Info : Share No related . posts Tags : Aston Martin Aston Martin V-8 Vantage Aston Martin V-8 Vantage S British convertible coupe luxury roadsterRental-Car Olympics! – Comparison Tests
Updated: 2011-01-25 21:29:10
. , , Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2010 Cadillac CTS4 vs . 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Convertible , 2010 Jeep Compass , hellip 2010 Cadillac CTS4 vs . 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Convertible , 2010 Jeep Compass , 2011 Lincoln Town Car Comparison Tests January 25, 2011 at 4:29 pm by Michael Austin Rental-Car Olympics : Wherein we vigorously probe the outer limits of the rental-car . agreement There’s an old joke in our business that asks , What’s the difference between a German shepherd and an automotive journalist Answer : A German shepherd feels guilty when he craps in your car . But the truth is , the so-called press cars the manufacturers lend us for evaluation get better treatment than that . Damaging a press car2011 Acura MDX vs. 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T S-line, 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i, 2011 Land Rover LR4 HSE, 2010 Lexus GX460 – Comparison Tests
Updated: 2011-01-25 20:42:51
. , , , Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Acura MDX vs . 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T S-line , 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i , 2011 Land 2011 Acura MDX vs . 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T S-line , 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i , 2011 Land Rover LR4 HSE , 2010 Lexus GX460 Comparison Tests January 25, 2011 at 3:42 pm by Tony Swan Sleighboys : Five three-row SUVs travel from coast to coast with . ease The words coast to coast” have very specific connotations when they appear in this magazine . The Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash , for one . Not this time . Do you see any California beaches in these photos Any Red Ball Garages Keep Reading : 2011 Acura MDX vs . 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T S-line , 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i , 2011 LandCHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING STAR MAZDA TEAM RAMPS UP AN EXPANDED EFFORT FOR 2011
Updated: 2011-01-25 16:10:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , January 25, 2011 CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING STAR MAZDA TEAM RAMPS UP AN EXPANDED EFFORT FOR 2011 Dallas , TX Jan . 25, 2011 Looking to expand its championship-winning ways from the Expert and Master Series to compete for the overall 2011 series championship in the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear , Dallas-based Team GDT has announced the addition of top engineer Eric Purcell to the team's roster of talent for the upcoming . season Purcell , who engineered John Edward's Star Mazda Championship-winning car for AIM Autosport in 2008, is an MIT-trained engineer with more than thirty years of experience in Europe and the U.S . as a driver , engineer and team manager . His experience includes road courses , street circuits and ovals , as well asTV boss: NASCAR races too long
Updated: 2011-01-25 13:07:41During a panel discussion at last weekend’s Canadian Motorsports Expo, someone asked the audience (it might have been Raceline Radio’s Erik Thomas) if they agreed that NASCAR races are too long and that there are too many of them. Everybody put their hands up.More Speed Bump Woes
Updated: 2011-01-25 11:26:08The local council in my neighbourhood have put in more ‘traffic calming’ measures, meaning that I now drive over an extra speed bump per day. Yes ok, it’s only one, but outgoing and return journeys mean I have to drive over it twice. My car is now approaching the 100,000 mile marker (quite a lot [...]2012 Porsche 911 Black Edition – Official Photos and Info
Updated: 2011-01-25 06:05:29
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2012 Porsche 911 Black Edition Official Photos and Info 2012 Porsche 911 Black Edition Official Photos and Info January 25, 2011 at 1:05 am by Jens Meiners If an entry-level special-edition 911 floats your boat , hopefully you like . black As the Porsche 997 is entering the autumn of its life cycle—we expect its successor , the 991 to debut this September at the Frankfurt auto show—the marketing team in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen still is coming up with ways to keep the current model . attractive Keep Reading : 2012 Porsche 911 Black Edition Official Photos and Info : Share Related : posts 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Official Photos and Info 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Official Photos and2011 Infiniti G25 / G25x – Short Take Road Test
Updated: 2011-01-24 22:36:09
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Infiniti G25 G25x Short Take Road Test 2011 Infiniti G25 G25x Short Take Road Test January 24, 2011 at 5:36 pm by Tony Swan Less may not be more , but it isn’t painful , . either The climb to tougher CAFE standards starts in 2012, and Nissan’s Infiniti division , like other carmakers , is making moves to stay on the right side of the mpg minimum—which accounts , in part , for this new addition to the G-series sedan lineup . Rear-drive G25s arrive with EPA ratings of 20 mpg city and 29 highway , modest improvements over the 19 27 ratings achieved by a G37 with the same seven-speed automatic—the only transmission offered on the G25. The all-wheel-drive G25x matches thatWeek 5, 2011 Audi Q5
Updated: 2011-01-24 21:51:00Week 5, 2011 Audi Q5 Ok , so it's clear so far that our 2011 Audi Q5 is not going to get stuck without some major intervention by Mother Nature , so we're going to point out some interior highlights that make driving the Q5 a . delight First among them is the elevated driving position , which is van-like , rather than truck like . The heated leather seats are comfortable and supportive . The seat heaters do require two steps to get them set , but once going , they're very good , warming much of the seat , not just the bottoms . And they're available for the back seats . too Some have complained about the two-step functions to many of Audi's controls one click to activate the function , another to set it but once you're familiar with them , they becomes much less of an issue . Plus , theRefreshed 2012 Acura TL to Debut at Chicago Auto Show
Updated: 2011-01-24 20:29:13
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Refreshed 2012 Acura TL to Debut at Chicago Auto Show Refreshed 2012 Acura TL to Debut at Chicago Auto Show January 24, 2011 at 3:29 pm by Jake Holmes Acura will show a refreshed version of the TL at the upcoming Chicago auto show , the first major update for the car since the fourth-generation model debuted for the 2009 model year . Details are thin for now , with the company simply describing the TL as newly refined” for 2012. As with the 2011 RL the TL’s five-speed automatic transmission will be replaced by a six-cog unit , which should produce a marginal increase in fuel-economy numbers . We expect the car will wear modified sheetmetal that addresses the controversial grilleDEWALT ® Signs Agreement with Richard Petty Motorsports to Sponsor Marcos Ambrose for 2011/2012 NASCAR Season
Updated: 2011-01-24 20:13:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Monday , January 24, 2011 DEWALT Signs Agreement with Richard Petty Motorsports to Sponsor Marcos Ambrose for 2011 2012 NASCAR Season Richmond Hill , On . Jan . 24, 2011 Today , DEWALT announces its agreement with Richard Petty Motorsports to sponsor Marcos Ambrose , driver of the No . 9 Ford Fusion , for the 2011 2012 NASCAR season . The No . 9 car will brandish the DEWALT logo , which will alternate between the hood and quarter-panel during each race of the 2011 2012 Sprint Cup . season DEWALT is well-positioned to re-enter the sport and partner with Richard Petty Motorsports to sponsor Marcos Ambrose for the 2011 2012 season , 8221 said Jon Howland , director of brand marketing , DEWALT . We value the opportunity to engage with our end-users through thisTop Gear Ascari KZ1 Review
Updated: 2011-01-24 18:27:21This car is simply staggering. Ascari make beautiful cars. The KZ1 is a prime example of that. Granted you’d need to be quite well off to be an owner (in excess of £235,000), however you get to race it on a track that’s exclusive to Ascari. Want one? Yes please. Enjoy the Top Gear video.Name That Shifter, No. 9: Lotus Elan +2S 130
Updated: 2011-01-24 18:25:26Fiat Reveals Dodge Journey–Based Freemont
Updated: 2011-01-24 18:04:30
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Fiat Reveals Dodge Journey–Based Freemont Fiat Reveals Dodge Journey–Based Freemont January 24, 2011 at 1:04 pm by Justin Berkowitz At the Geneva auto show in March , Fiat will unveil the Freemont , a rebadged Dodge Journey for the European market . It will appear alongside another American export , the Lancia-labeled Chrysler 200, which is expected to be called the . Flavia Other than the Freemont’s front fascia—which features three quarters of the Dodge’s crosshair grille—the differences are nominal . Most significant , the Freemont’s powertrain lineup adds two diesel options , which are sure to make up the overwhelming majority of sales in Europe . Shoppers will be able toMazda Plans Lease Program for Electric 2 in Japan
Updated: 2011-01-24 17:59:37
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Mazda Plans Lease Program for Electric 2 in Japan Mazda Plans Lease Program for Electric 2 in Japan January 24, 2011 at 12:59 pm by Jake Holmes Mazda is the latest manufacturer to announce plans to build an electric version of an existing gasoline car . The company will develop a prototype electric car based on the Demio known as the Mazda 2 outside Japan set to debut in spring 2012. The car is expected to have a maximum range of 124 miles per charge , and will initially be leased in limited numbers to government entities and fleet buyers in Japan . Mazda will use the lease program to develop electric vehicle technologies , in the same way that the Mini E lease program andCOMPASS360 READY TO DEFEND CHAMPIONSHIPS AT DAYTONA
Updated: 2011-01-24 16:02:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Monday , January 24, 2011 COMPASS360 READY TO DEFEND CHAMPIONSHIPS AT DAYTONA Toronto , Canada The Compass360 Racing rig left today for the season-opening Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge race at Daytona International Speedway this weekend . Inside the transporter are not only four of the team's iconic bright-orange Honda race cars and all the support equipment , but the hopes and aspirations of the two-time triple-crown . Champions Compass360 Racing returns to Daytona hot on the heels of their second straight Grand-Am Driver , Team and Manufacturer's championships , which they clinched at Miller Motorsports Park , Utah in September 2010. The team also returns as defending race winners at the famed Florida track . In fact , a C360R car has been on theCars From Movies #1
Updated: 2011-01-23 23:26:06In this new series, I pick up on interesting cars that I’ve seen from the movies – whatever the genre, whatever the motor. I’ll take a look at them for a number of reasons, whether the car is rare, culturally important or simply an icon. For this first in the series, I’ve chosen the Ford [...]Expo blog: Keselowski’s mid-air thoughts
Updated: 2011-01-23 21:40:11Keselowski won the 2010 Nationwide Series Championship but NASCAR has now decreed – in an attempt to keep Sprint Cup drivers from hogging the limelight in the lesser series – that all NASCAR licensed drivers must declare, before the season starts, the series in which they'll run for points. So he can't defend his title.PHOTOS: 2011 Canadian Motorsports Expo (Toronto 22 Jan)
Updated: 2011-01-23 15:23:00: : skip to main skip to sidebar Sunday , January 23, 2011 PHOTOS : 2011 Canadian Motorsports Expo Toronto 22 Jan Thanks to Rick Young www.rickattheraces.com for taking and forwarding some shots from Saturday at the Canadian Motorsports . Expo Posted by GREGM at 10:23 AM 0 comments : Post a Comment Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom READ INSIDE TRACK ON YOUR COMPUTER OR IPAD Subscribe 9.99 for 12 issues or purchase a single issue 99 cents The new issue of Inside Track is available right now . Click on the image above to find out . more Inside Track 2010 Holiday Buyers' Guide Click to launch the full edition in a new window . Support the businesses that support racing Follow the Inside Track Blog on Twitter ITMN Slideshow : Brockville Ontario Speedway Fall Nationals 2010 byExpo blog: Jason White, A & W and other news
Updated: 2011-01-23 04:09:09There was lots of news Saturday at the Canadian Motorsports Expo. From the frivolous – did you know that Dario Franchitti has a Target department stores employee discount card? – to the serious – Jason White has a whole new deal in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series – it was a busy day.Expo blog: FF Festival driver search launched
Updated: 2011-01-23 03:23:34For the first time in years, a young, talented and fast Canadian Formua Ford driver will have his or her way paid to Britain next fall to compete in the annual Formula Ford Festival that is held each October at the famous Brands Hatch circuit.A NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR JASON WHITE RACING AND A & W CANADA
Updated: 2011-01-22 23:44:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Saturday , January 22, 2011 A NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR JASON WHITE RACING AND A W CANADA January 22, 2011. Toronto , ON Sun Peaks , British Columbia based racer Jason White and long time partner A W Food Services of Canada will be back together again this year in the 2011 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series . Championship Both parties are also very pleased to announce they are teaming up with DJK Racing and the Kawartha Speedway Group this . season This new arrangement has everyone involved anxious for the competition to . begin The new accord will see White piloting the 21 A W Dodge Challenger in all twelve rounds of the NASCAR Canadian Tire . series Providing the horsepower and technical support necessary for success will be defending series champion engine builder DougCTCC Launches New Branding and Confirms Partnerships at the CME
Updated: 2011-01-22 15:48:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Saturday , January 22, 2011 CTCC Launches New Branding and Confirms Partnerships at the CME Toronto , January 21st 2011 This is going to be another exciting year for the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship CTCC Now in its fifth year , fans and partners will see CTCC sporting a new look and feel as it undertakes a major . rebranding The distinctive new identity will carry the spirit and energy of touring car racing and will launch at the Canadian Motorsports Expo . I am proud of the results . This strong new brand will help us create broader awareness and ultimately grow the series says John Bondar , President of CTCC . The new brand identity was created by Toronto-based branding agency Baker Vandertuin Inc . with the series website designed andExpo blog: Remembering Don Biederman
Updated: 2011-01-22 03:38:06Don Biederman raced late-model stock cars primarily in Ontario but was enough of a gunslinger that American and Maritime promoters would pay him appearance money to race at their speedways to boost their gates.Expo blog: Continental Tire joins CCTC series
Updated: 2011-01-21 22:28:36Organizers were thrilled with the turnout for the first day of this year's Canadian Motorsports Expo. Despite the weather, the biggest crowd in years attended on the first day. "This is really something," said Ed Butt, father of Expo founder Glenn Butt. "It's great to see and this thing will just get bigger and better." The big news today was an announcement that the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Series will have a new presenting sponsor for the 2011 season - Continental Tire. Said series founder John Bondar: "Continental has been involved for several years in Grand Am Series racing in...2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible to Pace 100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500; Chevy Offering 50 Replicas for Sale
Updated: 2011-01-21 21:43:37
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible to Pace 100th Anniversary of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible to Pace 100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Chevy Offering 50 Replicas for Sale January 21, 2011 at 4:43 pm by Jon Yanca Last year , the reborn 2010 Chevy Camaro coupe serve as the pace car for the Indy 500, and Chevy built 200 replicas wearing Inferno Orange paint with White Pearl stripes that it sold to the public . The car was a throwback to the first Indy Camaro pace car , which lead the field in 1969, except that it had a fixed roof and a reversed color scheme . Now , with the introduction of the 2011 Camaro convertible Chevrolet was able to create a much moreKorean-Market Hyundai Grandeur previews 2012 Azera, Offers Direct-Injected 3.0-liter V6
Updated: 2011-01-21 21:20:09
, Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Korean-Market Hyundai Grandeur previews 2012 Azera , Offers Direct-Injected Korean-Market Hyundai Grandeur previews 2012 Azera , Offers Direct-Injected 3.0-liter V6 January 21, 2011 at 4:20 pm by Steve Siler The front-wheel-drive , full-size Hyundai Grandeur , the company likes to point out , is the top-selling premium four-door in its Korean home market . Here in the States , however , it’s known as the Azera and there’s not much to brag about : the sleepy sedan doesn’t exactly fly off dealer lots , and its pillow-soft personality , styling , and dynamics don’t offer much to get the blood pumping . That may change in its next iteration , as our next Azera will follow in theA Brief History of Ferrari Shooting Brakes
Updated: 2011-01-21 20:30:06
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog A Brief History of Ferrari Shooting Brakes A Brief History of Ferrari Shooting Brakes January 21, 2011 at 3:30 pm by David Gluckman By now you’ve seen , drooled upon , and set your computer’s desktop wallpaper to pictures of Ferrari’s latest creation , the FF Get details and see the photos here In honor of Ferrari’s first factory shooting brake , we present a brief look back at the coachbuilt Ferrari brakes of . yore 250 GT SWB Breadvan” Gioto Bizzarini designed this humpback race car , referred to as the Breadvan , or camionnette in French . It was later converted for use as a road car . The unusual looks were a product of Kamm aerodynamic . theory 330 GT by Vignale The Italian2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES – Short Take Road Test
Updated: 2011-01-21 20:29:08
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES Short Take Road Test 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES Short Take Road Test January 21, 2011 at 3:29 pm by Jon Yanca By putting a stick in a small sport-ute , Mitsubishi captures our . attention—briefly It’s Mitsubishi’s all-new mini SUV . Sharing its 105.1-inch wheelbase with the larger Outlander the Sport differentiates itself with just two rows of seating—the Outlander offers three—an overall length that’s 14.6 inches shorter , and just one engine choice , a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 148 hp and 145 lb-ft of torque . Wading into the ever-popular small-sport-ute class , the Outlander Sport is extremely important toRon Fellows live on stage Saturday at the Cdn. Motorsports Expo
Updated: 2011-01-21 19:28:00: . skip to main skip to sidebar Friday , January 21, 2011 Ron Fellows live on stage Saturday at the Cdn . Motorsports Expo TORONTO , ON January 21, 2011 Ron Fellows , undoubtedly one of Canada’s most popular racing icons , will be on hand for a Question and Answer Fan Forum on Saturday January 22, 2011 at the Canadian Motorsports . Expo Fellows , a true fan favourite as demonstrated by his four consecutive American Le Mans Series Most Popular Driver awards has been a staunch support of the CME since its inception five years . ago Discussing his Saturday appearance at the CME , during a 1-hour session on the Keystone Light Stage 1:15 to 2:15 p.m . fellows said , As a racing fan , I’m thrilled to see the growth and success of the Canadian Motorsports Expo and I’m pleased to once again beThe Continental: BMW’s Small-Engine Strategy, the Magical Electric Car Burns Up, and Here’s Your Cygnet
Updated: 2011-01-21 19:18:59
: , , Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog The Continental : BMW’s Small-Engine Strategy , the Magical Electric Car The Continental : BMW’s Small-Engine Strategy , the Magical Electric Car Burns Up , and Here’s Your Cygnet January 21, 2011 at 2:18 pm by Jens Meiners Each week , our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings , news , and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond . His byline may say Jens Meiners , but we simply call him the . Continental Will BMW Build a Three I hear that BMW is pondering its small-engine strategy . The company has been working on three-cylinder units , including the 1.5-liter turbo-diesel that powers the Vision EfficientDynamics There also is aAston Martin Cygnet Launches in Europe for €37,995—Only One-Third the Price of a V8 Vantage
Updated: 2011-01-21 18:39:02
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Aston Martin Cygnet Launches in Europe for 37,995—Only One-Third the Aston Martin Cygnet Launches in Europe for 37,995—Only One-Third the Price of a V8 Vantage January 21, 2011 at 1:39 pm by Jake Holmes Are you a European resident who fancies driving a brand-new Aston , but can’t quite swing the price tag We have good news : The new Aston Martin Cygnet will be priced at an extremely affordable 30,995 in the U.K . or 37,995 in Germany . If you’re an Aston Martin purist , we have bad news : see above . Those who didn’t block this abomination out of their memories completely will recall that the Cygnet is a tiny hatchback based on the Toyota iQ U.K . pricing for the iQ starts at2012 Ferrari FF Official Photos and Info – Auto Shows
Updated: 2011-01-21 15:01:01
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2012 Ferrari FF Official Photos and Info Auto Shows 2012 Ferrari FF Official Photos and Info Auto Shows January 21, 2011 at 10:01 am by Jens Meiners The theme of a Ferrari shooting brake has inspired coachbuilders for a long time . Here , finally , is the first official . one The four-seat Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is a great car , but not our favorite Ferrari . Launched in 2004, it’s getting long in the tooth , and the curvaceous body , lacking in tension , never really grew on . us Keep Reading : 2012 Ferrari FF Official Photos and Info Auto Shows : Share Related : posts 2009 Ferrari California Car News 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M Car News 2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia2012 BMW 650i Convertible – First Drive Review
Updated: 2011-01-20 21:17:25
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2012 BMW 650i Convertible First Drive Review 2012 BMW 650i Convertible First Drive Review January 20, 2011 at 4:17 pm by Jens Meiners Think of the new 6-series as a beautiful 5-series—with all of its strengths and one major . shortcoming If you are shopping for a 6-series convertible , please accept our congratulations . According to BMW market research , this is your third or fourth car—not ever , mind you , but . currently Keep Reading : 2012 BMW 650i Convertible First Drive Review : Share Related : posts 2012 BMW 650i Convertible Official Photos and Info 2012 BMW 650i Convertible Beats Coupe Model for Summer Sales Season BMW Prices 1-series M Coupe—Oh , and the 650iMercedes Diesels: GLK in 2011 and C-class in 2012, Eight Models in U.S. by 2014
Updated: 2011-01-20 20:35:27
: . Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Mercedes Diesels : GLK in 2011 and C-class in 2012, Eight Models in U.S . by Mercedes Diesels : GLK in 2011 and C-class in 2012, Eight Models in U.S . by 2014 January 20, 2011 at 3:35 pm by Justin Berkowitz Mercedes-Benz wants to sell eight diesel-engined models in the U.S . by 2014, according to recent remarks made by Philipp Schiemer , the company’s vice-president for product management . Presently , the Stuttgart-based automaker offers us oil-burners in its E- , M- , GL- , and R-class models , with a diesel S-class on the way . The S350 BlueTec which is powered by the same 3.5-liter turbo-diesel V-6 that’s in the company’s other American diesel models , will be offeredBMW Turbo Four-Cylinder Will Debut in X1 xDrive28i in Europe, U.S. Model Will Launch with Inline-Six
Updated: 2011-01-20 19:30:48
, . Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog BMW Turbo Four-Cylinder Will Debut in X1 xDrive28i in Europe , U.S . Model Will BMW Turbo Four-Cylinder Will Debut in X1 xDrive28i in Europe , U.S . Model Will Launch with Inline-Six January 20, 2011 at 2:30 pm by David Gluckman This whole downsizing thing is getting serious . BMW will soon introduce an X1 with a 2.0-liter turbo four to replace two versions of its venerable 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six . In the Euro-market X1 xDrive28i , the engine is rated at 241 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque , which compares favorably to VW Audi’s ubiquitous 2.0T engine 211 hp , 258 lb-ft The new 2.0-liter is closely related to BMW’s N55 single-turbo inline-six , although it’s notCallaway Chevrolet Corvette SC606 – Specialty File
Updated: 2011-01-20 18:17:55
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Callaway Chevrolet Corvette SC606 Specialty File Callaway Chevrolet Corvette SC606 Specialty File January 20, 2011 at 1:17 pm by Dave VanderWerp More power , which the Corvette did not , strictly speaking , need . Plus better seats , which it certainly . did Callaway Cars got off the ground in the garage of founder Reeves Callaway—whose father launched the Callaway vineyard and , later , Callaway Golf—where he was building turbo kits for the BMW 320i in the mid-1970s . But ever since its sanctioned-by-GM , twin-turbo C4 Corvette launched to great acclaim in 1987, the company has mostly stuck with modifying Chevy’s sports . car Keep Reading : Callaway Chevrolet Corvette SC606Finding a Cheap Van Insurance Policy
Updated: 2011-01-20 14:23:14
More and more people are wising up to purchasing their insurance policies online. The internet is well known for its bargains and protective cover is one of the finest examples of all. If you are trying to find low cost home cover or a cheap van insurance policy, then you should always start your search [...]NASCAR Truck Series racer 'Mad' Max Papis to appear Saturday at the Cdn. Motorsports Expo
Updated: 2011-01-20 02:11:00: . skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , January 19, 2011 NASCAR Truck Series racer Mad' Max Papis to appear Saturday at the Cdn . Motorsports Expo TORONTO , ON January 19, 2011 The Canadian Motorsports Expo is proud to announce that international racing star Mad’ Max Papis will be at Canada’s Ultimate Racing Show on Saturday , Jan . 22. In addition to participating in an on-stage Fan Q A and Autograph Session at 6 p.m . on the Keystone Light Stage Papis will spend some time on Saturday in the Race Time Radio . booth In 2011, Papis will be racing full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series . The week after the CME , he’ll be competing in a Daytona Prototype car in the Rolex 24 at Daytona International . Speedway The versatile Italian-born racer , who now resides in NorthNASCAR Canadian Tire Series coming to the Canadian Motorsports Expo
Updated: 2011-01-20 01:10:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , January 19, 2011 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series coming to the Canadian Motorsports Expo TORONTO , ON January 19, 2011 This weekend in Toronto , the biggest name in the world of motorsports will have a presence at Canada’s top racing show . The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series will be on-site for all three days of the 5th Annual Canadian Motorsports Expo . The show runs Friday , Jan . 21 through Sunday , Jan . 23 at the International Centre , adjacent to Toronto’s Pearson . Airport The main NASCAR display will feature the same massive hauler that is the hive of activity at every NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race . Series Director Brad Moran and more than two dozen race and technical officials will be on hand at the CME to give showgoers a behind-the-scenesCME: Official 2011 Show Program available as online flip-book
Updated: 2011-01-19 21:14:00: : skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , January 19, 2011 CME : Official 2011 Show Program available as online flip-book Click here or on the image below to see the Official Show Program of the 2011 Canadian Motorsports Expo , which takes place January 21-23 Friday through Sunday at the International . Centre The program includes bios , maps and appearance and autograph times for everything that happens on the Keystone Light Stage , as well as all the seminars and awards presentations . Don't miss your chance to meet Dario Franchitti , Brad Keselowski , Ron Fellows , Mad' Max Papis , DJ Kennington , Junior Hanley , Steve Arpin and many more . See Jeff Gordon's new 24 Drive to End Hunger NASCAR Sprint Cup showcar , as well as Dale Earnhardt Jr . s 88 AMP Energy Chevy showcar , theFifth Gear Reviews New Citroen C4
Updated: 2011-01-19 19:49:08In this video, Vicki Butler-Henderson reviews the new 2011 Citroen C4. Just how well can it do against rivals such as the Golf? Has the toned down styling ruined any chance of Citroen really being a competitor in the market? Watch the review and see just what the verdict is. Click Here to test drive [...]Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 74: 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Updated: 2011-01-19 04:24:54Race Time Radio.... Tonight - Tues. Jan. 18th 2011
Updated: 2011-01-18 19:49:00: . . . skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , January 18, 2011 Race Time Radio . Tonight Tues . Jan . 18th 2011 RACE TIME RADIO Presented by : Shell ROTELLA Broadcast Tuesday Nights On theScore . SIRIUS 98. . Home of the Hardcore Race Fan Your Weekly Racing Broadcast TONIGHT Tuesday Jan . 18th 2011 Click here http : radio.thescore.com live at 8 p.m . to listen live Visit www.racetimeradio.com for more info . Posted by GREGM at 2:49 PM 0 comments : Post a Comment Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom READ INSIDE TRACK ON YOUR COMPUTER OR IPAD Subscribe 9.99 for 12 issues or purchase a single issue 99 cents The new issue of Inside Track is available right now . Click on the image above to find out . more Inside Track 2010 Holiday Buyers' Guide Click to launch the full edition inMosport's 'RaceTour' revs up at the Canadian Motorsports Expo this weekend!
Updated: 2011-01-18 19:45:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , January 18, 2011 Mosport's RaceTour' revs up at the Canadian Motorsports Expo this weekend BOWMANVILLE , ON January 18, 2011 With anticipation building for the start of the 2011 race season , Mosport's RaceTour is set to rev up at the Toronto International Centre this weekend January 21-23 with the Canadian Motorsports . Expo Known as Canada’s ultimate racing show , the 5th annual Canadian Motorsports Expo CME takes over the International Centre for the three-day racing extravaganza . nbsp The CME features major stars and racing vehicles from the world of motorsports , including defending IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti and NASCAR star Brad Keselowski . nbsp It will also include motorsports equipment manufacturers and suppliers , retailers andDIRT TRACK: Five Star Builds Sprint Cars!
Updated: 2011-01-18 18:28:00: : skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , January 18, 2011 DIRT TRACK : Five Star Builds Sprint Cars By Tommy Goudge January 16, 2011 Five Star Racing Products of St . Catharines , Ontario , Canada has been producing high quality Modified-Lite race car chassis and components since 2006. Now , Five Star Racing Products is proud to announce their entry into the Sprint Car market with a factory team , custom-built chassis , and full line of . components Five Star Racing Products has built and sold 30 new race cars since 2006, and continues to make significant changes to their chassis design based on customer feedback and on-track testing . Company co-founders Adam Murphy and Mark Brighton are both active racing competitors , and use their on-track experience to constantly improve the productBUSY JANUARY FOR DJ KENNINGTON
Updated: 2011-01-18 16:40:00skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , January 18, 2011 January 18, 2011. 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Champion DJ Kennington is enjoying a couple of very busy and exciting weeks of . activity The 17 Castrol Edge Dodge driver was one of the Head Table Guests at the London Sports Celebrity Dinner that raises money for local . charities This weekend Kennington will be signing autographs at the Canadian Motorsports Expo at the International Centre in Toronto , and then the following weekend he’ll be participating at the NASCAR All Star Showdown in Irwindale , California . A busy schedule can be a burden to some , but not to the always smiling Castrol Edge Dodge driver . Kennington The sports dinner in London is a great event” said . Kennington They raise money to support nearly 7,000OPTIMA® Batteries Back as Official Battery of World Challenge
Updated: 2011-01-18 16:39:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , January 18, 2011 OPTIMA® Batteries Back as Official Battery of World Challenge Topeka , KS January 18, 2011 WC Vision announced today that OPTIMAÒ Batteries will return as the Official Battery of the World Challenge Championships and Sports Car Wars for the 2011 season . It will be OPTIMA Batteries’ third straight year as an official World Challenge sponsor , and all World Challenge racecars will be outfitted with the product known worldwide as the leading high-performance battery for automotive and marine . applications As it did during the 2010 season , OPTIMA will bring the full field to a start with the drivers , start your engines” command from pit lane during all 12 World Challenge Championship races along with the popular OPTIMA BatteriesCastrol Canadian Touring Car Championship Press Conference
Updated: 2011-01-18 16:21:00: skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , January 18, 2011 Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship Press Conference The Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship will hold a Press Conference to announce important news about the 2011 season during the Canadian Motorsports Expo at the International Centre in Mississauga . Championship officials and partners will be in attendance for personal . interviews The event will take place : at DATE : Friday January 21 TIME : 2:30 pm LOCATION : International Centre , Hall 1, 6900 Airport Road , Mississauga Booth 1125 Looking forward see you there , you will want to be the first to hear about it Please RSVP to John Bondar , 416.707.0358 or john touringcar.ca Posted by Mike G at 11:21 AM 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home SubscribeWeek 4, 2011 Audi Q5
Updated: 2011-01-17 21:26:00Week 4, 2011 Audi Q5 You're willing to risk your family just so you can drive this through some snow and have something to write about The risk , rdquo according to my safety-conscious wife , was taking the 2011 Audi Q5 we have on loan from Audi Canada for two months along 5 km of unplowed road the day after more than 12 cms of snow blanketed our cottage country this past weekend . The country road , marked with a warning that says No Winter Maintenance , already had about 10 cms of snow on it , so it was getting deep with all the fresh powder . The main problem was not so much a fear of getting stuck , or sliding off the road both genuinely legitimate possibilities but having that happen with a dead cellphone , the day's temperature struggling to rise above 12 C , and seemingly no one .