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Mini misses 2012 WRC deadline
Mini has missed the deadline to sign up for next year's World Rally Championship, which closed last night. Officials from the Banbury-based team are currently in negotiations with BMW in Munich and the FIA as they seek a possible extension to the deadline. While there is no immediate concern over the future of the John Cooper Works WRC programme, there are reportedly significant issues which need to be resolved in the Anglo-German relationship
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/mini-misses-2012-wrc-deadline/
Duncan Hamilton Lewis Hamilton David Hampshire Sam Hanks Walt Hansgen
Chevrolet: Malibu to Offer Turbocharged Four-Cylinder
During our brief drive in a mild-hybrid Malibu Eco prototype, Chevrolet told us that the car’s engine lineup would be comprised exclusively of four-cylinders, a move we considered questionable. Now, though, the company has confirmed that the car will get an optional turbocharged four-cylinder, which will take the V-6′s place in the lineup. Chevy isn’t [...]
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Official: 2012 Cadillac CTS gets new V-Series-like Touring option
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Cadillac has just spilled the beans on how it plans to keep its MVP fresh for the 2012 model year. The recipe for the 2012 CTS lineup hinges on a new Touring package (from $2,065) that adds many of the features of the high-performance CTS-V range without adding any actual power. Offered on all three bodystyles, the CTS Touring pack includes such niceties as a buttoned-up suspension (presumably not the actual magnetic ride control setup at the CTS-V given the price), faux suede inserts on the seats and steering wheel, Sapele wood trim and metal pedal pads. The extensive package also includes exterior touches like HID headlamps, dual exhaust, a darker grille finish, different wheel packages and a decklid spoiler cribbed from the V. There are some equipment differences with the Touring Package depending on whether you stick with the base 3.0-liter V6 or opt for the 3.6-liter. The 3.0-liter package costs less at $2,065, but the 3.6-liter Touring group ($2,810) also includes grippy Recaro seats and larger 19-inch wheels shod in either summer or all-season tires. While we'd much rather have the 556-horsepower, 6.2-liter V8 of the real-deal CTS-V, either package seems like a screaming deal for all of the extra equipment. For 2012, General Motors has also updated the entire CTS range with Bluetooth as standard fit and added blind spot assist and rain-sensing wipers to the options list. New paint colors include Opulent Blue Metallic, Black Diamond Tri-Coat and Mocha Steel Metallic. Pricing starts at $36,790 for the sedan, $39,590 for the rakish coupe and $39,890 for the Sport Wagon.Continue reading 2012 Cadillac CTS gets new V-Series-like Touring option
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With Saab in Bankruptcy, Here?s How Dealers are Handling Discounts and Warranties
“OVER $17,000 OFF!” a Boston-area dealer proclaims on its web site. ?UP TO $16,000 OFF REMAINING 2011 SAAB MODELS? a Michigan Saab dealer yells in a mass e-mail. Even for folks who watched the mega-discounts roll in during 2009, that’s a shocking number. Glassman Saab of Southfield, Michigan, is hardly unique: Many other remaining Saab [...]
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Timo Glock Helm Glöckler Paco Godia Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals
MIS creates ?Fan Experience? department for year-round focus on guest services
Michigan International SpeedwayBROOKLYN, Mich. (Dec. 15, 2011) ? It?s a fitting way to wrap up a season of innovation at Michigan International Speedway. Track President Roger Curtis has announced a number of structural changes, including implementation of a Fan Experience Department to better serve its guests year-round. ?Michigan International Speedway firmly believes in our vision...more»
Howden Ganley Frank Gardner Billy Garrett Jo Gartner Tony Gaze
NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented By Sprint Features Appearances By 2011 Champions
NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by SprintStewart, Stenhouse Jr., Dillon To Sign Autographs At Inaugural Fan Festival In January DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (Nov. 29, 2011) ? With the completion of the 2011 NASCAR season, planning for the NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by Sprint season preview fan event is in high gear. Driver appearances by the newly...more»
Jim Hurtubise Gus Hutchison Jacky Ickx Yuji Ide Jesús Iglesias
Solberg ecstatic about Ford chance
Petter Solberg has promised he will be more focused than ever when he returns to the World Rally Championship as a factory Ford driver next season.
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CUP: Allmendinger Lands No. 22 Ride
AJ Allmendinger will replace Kurt Busch in the No. 22 Penske Racing Dodge...
Source: http://nascar.speedtv.com/article/cup-sources-aj-allmendinger-to-join-penske-racing/
Casey James Mears Juan Pablo Montoya Joseph Francis Nemechek III Ryan Joseph Newman Kyle Eugene Petty
Raikkonen: I?m as fast as before
Kimi Raikkonen is adamant he will be as fast as he was before leaving Formula 1 when he returns to grand prix racing with Lotus next year. The Finn has secured a two-year deal with the team and will make his comeback in 2012 after a two-season absence from Formula 1. Raikkonen, the world champion in 2007, says his motivation is higher than ever before and is confident he will be as quick as he was before he went rallying
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