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LEWIS HAMILTON GIVES THE INSIDE TRACK ON SILVERSTONE

EuropeanMotorNews — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:06:23 +0000

	LEWIS HAMILTON GIVES THE INSIDE TRACK ON SILVERSTONE In this exclusive interview, Formula 1 Champion Lewis Hamilton gives his pre-race thoughts just hours before Sundays British Grand Prix. Get behind the wheel with Lewis as he gives the 'Inside Track' ahead of the Silverstone race	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 103 0 ratings
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THE SCORPIONS TALES

EuropeanMotorNews — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:50:20 +0000

	THE SCORPIONS TALES This is a serial documentary that retraces the Abarth history, conceived to celebrate and to involve all fans of these extraordinary cars, born to run, from a tradition of innovation, power and adrenaline.	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 47 0 ratings
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BMW LAUNCHES NEW F 800 R

EuropeanMotorNews — Tue, 05 May 2009 23:05:02 +0000

	BMW LAUNCHES NEW F 800 R BMW launches the new F 800 R. The bike features parallel twin engine with electronic fuel injection, which develops 87 horsepower from its 798 cubic centimetres, a 86 Newton-metres of torque and has a Akrapovic sport silencer retrofitted, its sound is every bit as impressive as its performance. The 320-millimetre Brembo double disk brake at the front ensures maximum stopping power, while optional BMW Motorrad ABS and TPC Tyre Pressure Control further enhance safety. The bike is also highly ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 313 1 ratings
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MASERATI UNVEILS THE NEW GRANTURISMO MC

EuropeanMotorNews — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:31:44 +0000

	MASERATI UNVEILS THE NEW GRANTURISMO MC The new granturismo MC made its debut during the FIA GT "Media Days" at the Paul Ricard circuit, in Le Castellet, France. The new model is an offshoot of the Maserati granturismo MC Concept introduced last September in Monza and it is based on the Maserati granturismo S road version, with electro-actuated gearbox system.	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 47 0 ratings
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KIA MOTORS AT 2009 NEW YORK MOTOR SHOW

EuropeanMotorNews — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:11:48 +0000

	KIA MOTORS AT 2009 NEW YORK MOTOR SHOW Kia Motors America globally debuted the 2010 Forte Koup (to be known as 'Cerato Koup' in some countries) production vehicle at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. Joining the Forte family in the Kia lineup, the company's first-ever two-door coupe embodies the brand's current bold design direction first seen on the concept version of the Soul urban passenger vehicle in 2006. [Source: Kia Motors Corporation] EUROPEAN MOTOR NEWS ONLINE EUROPEANMOTORNEWS.COM THANKS FOR READING!...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 1338 2 ratings
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GMC AT NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW 2009

EuropeanMotorNews — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:04:41 +0000

	GMC AT NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW 2009 At the 2009 New York International Auto Show, GMC debuted two new models - the all-new 2010 GMC Terrain and the 2009 Yukon Denali Hybrid. Needing to reduce brands and models to compete, General Motors has combined three of its most recognized brands; Buick, Pontiac and GMC into one sales and marketing channel - which means many dealers, who had one or two of the brands previously, will now sell all three under one roof. GM says each brand will play to its strengths Buick larger, premium cars ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 232 0 ratings
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AT&T WILLIAMS KINETIC ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM

EuropeanMotorNews — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:44:41 +0000

	AT&T WILLIAMS KINETIC ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) have been introduced into Formula One as part of the sport's major regulation change for 2009. A means to recover energy created under braking, the new regulation will see all teams running either a battery or flywheel system this season in an effort to improve racing. With the potential for the systems to be filtered into other applications, KERS is also one of the sport's major green initiatives. Williams is the only team on the grid to be using a ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 312 0 ratings
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BEHIND THE WHEEL WITH HEIKKI KOVALAINEN

EuropeanMotorNews — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:42:25 +0000

	BEHIND THE WHEEL WITH HEIKKI KOVALAINEN What are elite F1 drivers really thinking before a race? Can they relax, are they in contact with their family? All is revealed in this exclusive interview with mclaren driver Heikki Kovalainen. Get behind the wheel with Heikki, as he talks about the new aerodynamic regulations, gives an insight into the warm up routine of an elite f1driver, and how he manages relax before the big race! Thanks to Vodafone for this video.	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 40 0 ratings
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BRAWN GP SEASON PREVIEW

EuropeanMotorNews — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:46:50 +0000

	BRAWN GP SEASON PREVIEW Footage of the BGP 001 in action at Silverstone plus thoughts from Jenson Button on pre-season testing and the 2009 season.	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 2609 10 ratings
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PANASONIC TOYOTA RACING TF109

EuropeanMotorNews — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:46:47 +0000

	PANASONIC TOYOTA RACING TF109 Formula 1 cars have changed significantly from 2008 to 2009 thanks to several new aerodynamic rules. The new rules, which introduce bigger front wings and smaller rear wings among other changes, are primarily designed to increase the chances of overtaking during Grand Prix. Panasonic Toyota Racing has been testing its new car, the TF109, since January as its drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock prepare for the first race of the season on March 29 in Australia	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 103 2 ratings
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LEWIS HAMILTON OUTLINES HIS PLANS FOR AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

EuropeanMotorNews — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:17:02 +0000

	LEWIS HAMILTON OUTLINES HIS PLANS FOR AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX In an exclusive vidcast, Formula One Champion Lewis Hamilton talks about his plans for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix. The mclaren driver talks about the Melbourne circuit, why he doesn't believe there's any reason for the event to become a night race, the changes the public will notice in the new mclaren, and who he expects to be his likely rivals.	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 63 1 ratings
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KIA SOUL

EuropeanMotorNews — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:01:13 +0000

	KIA SOUL The Kia Soul, the company's new urban crossover, is in showrooms now. Soul customers in Europe are offered a choice of 126 ps diesel or 126 ps gasoline engine. For the USA, Canada and some non-European general markets, it is also available with a 2-litre, 142 ps gasoline engine. Soul acceleration times (to 100 kph) range from 10.4 to 11.3 seconds and fuel consumption spreads over a 5.1 to 6.6 litres/100 km span, while CO2 figures vary between 137 and 159 g/km for European models....	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 92 0 ratings
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MASERATI GRANTURISMO S

EuropeanMotorNews — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:16:43 +0000

	MASERATI GRANTURISMO S Maserati unveiled the new granturismo S Automatic at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3, 2009. The model features a 4.7 V8 engine which develops 440 HP (323kw) at 7000 rpm. The maximum torque is 490Nm at 4.750 rpm. The technical changes to the new Quattroporte Sport GT S compared to the Quattroporte S concern four areas: * the mapping of the V8 4.7 l engine, with power increased to 440 hp (323kw); * the gearshift management software, with new features designed to increase driving enjoyment ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 145 0 ratings
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NEW DRIVELINES FROM VOLVO TRUCKS

EuropeanMotorNews — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:00:04 +0000

	NEW DRIVELINES FROM VOLVO TRUCKS Volvo Trucks is introducing a new range of engines and transmissions that give up to three percent lower fuel consumption, 40 percent lower emissions of carbon dioxide and higher power outputs. At the start of the year, the company launched the world's most powerful truck, a Volvo FH16 with a power output of 700 hp and is now introducing some of the market's most fuel-efficient trucks. The focus is on the Volvo FH and Volvo FM with 13- and 11-litre engines, which account for the vast ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 1293 3 ratings
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ELECTRO MOBILITY PROJECT

EuropeanMotorNews — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:30:19 +0000

	ELECTRO MOBILITY PROJECT BMW Group and Vattenfall Europe AG started their collaboration project 'MINI E Berlin powered by Vattenfall' by allowing the first test drives of the electric MINI E in the streets of Berlin, Germany. The cars were charged with electricity generated by renewable resources at the first power point in Berlin-Treptow. More charge points are being built throughout the city.	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 48 1 ratings
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FERRARI F60

EuropeanMotorNews — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:42:39 +0000

	FERRARI F60 Felipe Massa, the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro's Brazilian driver, met the press in the afternoon, after the first day of testing with the new F60 at the Mugello circuit. These are his first impressions of the new single-seater: "This car is completely different from the one we had last year. Many rules have changed and they are all visible, the impact of the rules, such as the introduction of the KERS, the changed aerodynamics; all these things make it very different for us all to drive ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 153 4 ratings
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PORSCHE 911 GT3

EuropeanMotorNews — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:41:49 +0000

	PORSCHE 911 GT3 Porsche is adding a new model to the second generation of the 911 model series: the new GT3, to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, which is even more powerful, faster, and refined than its predecessor. In developing the most sporting and dynamic road-going 911 with a normal-aspiration power unit, Porsche has applied a wide range of know-how gained in motorsport. The new 911 GT3 is making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3, with Europe-wide sales starting in May....	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 135 0 ratings
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PANASONIC TOYOTA RACING - TF109 CAR

EuropeanMotorNews — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:29:28 +0000

	PANASONIC TOYOTA RACING - TF109 CAR Panasonic Toyota Racing is preparing for its eighth season in Formula 1 using its all-new car, the TF109, which features revised aerodynamics and slick tires to comply with the sport's new rules. The car was launched via the internet on 15 January and pre-season testing began on 19 January. Drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock drove the car on special filming days at the Ascari Race Resort in Spain. Video includes footage of Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock driving the TF109 car at the Ascari Race ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 2637 2 ratings
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MINI - COOPER S CONVERTIBLE

EuropeanMotorNews — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:58:41 +0000

	MINI - COOPER S CONVERTIBLE The new MINI Cooper S convertible includes a range of features such as new generation four-cylinder petrol engines, a newly developed electrohydraulical roof as well as a wide variety of styling and design components. Video includes driving footage as well as exterior and interior views of the car. The new MINI Cooper S, the same lightweight aluminum engine block has been outfitted with a twin-scroll, direct-injection turbocharger that delivers 172-HP of pure giddy-up and go. In addition to ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 2599 5 ratings
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BMW SAUBER F1.09

EuropeanMotorNews — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:50:01 +0000

	BMW SAUBER F1.09 [20-Jan-2009] The BMW Sauber F1 Team raised the curtain on its 2009 season in Formula One in Valencia, Spain with Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld unveiling the new BMW Sauber F1.09, followed by Robert Kubica doing the first laps with the new car. Development work on the new car began as long ago as February 2008 because of the major rule changes that were agreed with a completely new aerodynamic package, slick tires and the introduction of KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System). BMW says it ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 988 5 ratings
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BMW Z4 sDrive35i

EuropeanMotorNews — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:28:21 +0000

	BMW Z4 sDrive35i The latest in bmws long and successful roadster family has been revealed. The all-new BMW Z4 will go on sale in May 2009 and features a host of innovations never before showcased during bmws 75 years of roadster heritage. The BMW Z4 is the first to come with a two-piece, electro-hydraulically operated Retractable Hard-Top roof that can be raised or lowered in 20 seconds. The new roadster is also the first vehicle to be offered with Adaptive M Suspension. Electronically controlled dampers ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 2397 7 ratings
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THE NEW MINI CONVERTIBLE

EuropeanMotorNews — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:08:22 +0000

	THE NEW MINI CONVERTIBLE The new MINI Convertible is set to make a welcome return to UK roads in 2009, with a completely new version of the British-built favourite due to go on sale on 28 March 2009. MINI Cooper and Cooper S derivatives featuring innovative engine technologies will be offered at launch, meaning fans of the compact, premium new MINI Convertible are guaranteed performance, frugality, minimal running costs and a unique image as standard. The MINI Cooper Convertible will be priced at £15995 OTR and the ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 2721 5 ratings
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PORSCHE'S PANAMERA GRAN TURISMO

EuropeanMotorNews — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:59:57 +0000

	PORSCHE'S PANAMERA GRAN TURISMO Porsche is proud to present the Panamera. In its design, profile and silhouette, the unique four-seater stands out clearly as a new member of the Porsche family. Conceived and designed as a four-door grand touring sports car, the Panamera combines numerous talents in typical Porsche style: sporting driving dynamics, a generous and versatile interior, and the supreme driving comfort of a Gran Turismo. Joining the 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars and the four-wheel drive Cayenne, the ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 920 1 ratings
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TOYOTA iQ THE ULTRA-SLIM SEAT DESIGN

EuropeanMotorNews — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:10:00 +0000

	TOYOTA iQ THE ULTRA-SLIM SEAT DESIGN Toyotas guide to the interlinked engineering and design innovations in the remarkable new iq city car concludes with details of its space-efficient slim seat design. In its mission to build the worlds first car to measure less than three metres long but with four seats inside, Toyota maximised every last millimetre of space. Using a new differential design and a centre take-off gear allowed for a smaller engine bay and reduced the distance between the front of the bumper and the accelerator ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 454 1 ratings
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LEWIS HAMILTON WINS F1 CHAMPIONSHIP

EuropeanMotorNews — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:42:52 +0000

	LEWIS HAMILTON WINS F1 CHAMPIONSHIP Lewis Hamilton - 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Champion Sunday, 02 November 2008 RACE REPORT Vodafone mclaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Champion. In one of the most dramatic finishes to a world championship ever, Lewis took the title by a single point after securing fifth position on the final corner of the final lap of the final race of the 2008 season. Lewis finished the year with 98 points, one point ahead of Ferraris Felipe Massa, who won his home race at ...	From: EuropeanMotorNews Views: 14939 35 ratings
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