Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (December 5-December 10, 2011) In Case You Weren't Paying Attention
* Dodge announced it will re-enter the compact car segment with the 2013 Dodge Dart, a Dodge brand name dating back to the '60s. The Dodge Dart is based on Fiat architecture adapted from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and will offfer three different engines and three different transmissions. The Dart will make its debut at t ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Body News - FIA Ratifies 2012 F1 Rule Changes
New Dehli, Dec. 10, 2011: The World Motor Sport Council has confirmed a number of Formula One rule changes for the 2012 season, most of which were already public knowledge. The FIA is clamping down on engine mapping and exhaust positioning to effectively outlaw blown diffusers. There will be tougher side impact testing ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Grosjean Lands 2012 Renault Seat
Enstone, Dec. 10, 2011: Romain Grosjean will race alongside Kimi Raikkonen at Renault next season, when the team becomes Lotus. It will be Grosjeanâs second spell competing for the Enstone squad, the Frenchman having made seven Grand Prix starts for them in 2009, and leaves their 2011 drivers Vitaly Petrov and Bru ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Current 2012 Team/Drive Line Up
The 2012 grid will feature no less than six Formula One world champions, at least one rookie, and plenty of exciting talent in between. Below are details of which teams have confirmed who for next season, when Renault become Lotus, Lotus become Caterham, and Virgin become Marussia. ... Continue reading
IndyCar - 2012 Car Back On Track
Homestead, Dec. 10, 2011: Tony Kanaan was back behind the wheel of the Chevrolet-powered DW12 chassis Dec. 7 on the Homestead-Miami Speedway oval. JR Hildebrand, who recently signed an extension through 2012 with Panther Racing, got his first opportunity to drive the car Dec. 8 as engine manufacturers continue their de ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Newgarden Lands Ride With Fisher Hartman Racing
Indianapolis, Dec. 10, 2011: Kansas businessman Wink Hartman was one of the first sponsors of Sarah Fisher's race team in 2008, and over the last few years their relationship has grown with Hartman becoming a silent partner in the team earlier this year. Fisher officially welcomed Hartman as a full partner on Dec. 7, a ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Offers Motorists a Three-Point Checklist for Safe Winter Driving
With the increased possibility of extreme weather this winter, The Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, reminds motorists to regularly check their vehicles and inspect or replace worn tires. "We've taken the mystery out of the tire buying experience and m ... Continue reading
Vehicle Thieves Rarely Take a Holiday
New Year's Day Still the Busiest Holiday for Vehicle Thieves-- Once again, New Year's Day was the leading holiday for reported vehicle thefts in 2010, according to an analysis by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Christmas Day repeats as the holiday with the fewest reported vehicle thefts. While Americans are ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 22.8 percent global sales growth in November
Michael Choo, General Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors posts 22.8% global sales growth in November - 220,037 Kia vehicles sold globally in November for 22.8% year-on- year growth - November sales in Europe, North America, China, general markets and Korea post year-on-year sales growth of ... Continue reading
Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites the Subject of New SAE International Book
Carbon fiber reinforced composites are capable of providing the lightweight materials needed for fuel efficiency, and the mechanical strength required for safety in automobiles. SAE International has released a new book that provides a high-level summary on carbon reinforced fiber composites specific to the automotive ... Continue reading
Per Carlsson, 50 years old, joined Volvo Group in 1985 and has a long experience in various executive managerial positions within Volvo Trucks, Volvo Cars, Volvo Powertrain, Volvo Parts and Volvo Buses. His current position is Senior Vice President, Strategic projects, Volvo Trucks. Per Carlsson will replace Karlsson w ... Continue reading
Ford Focus and Boss Mustang are 10Best for 2012 Car and Driver's 10Best cars for 2012 includes the Ford Focus and Boss Mustang. Focus, editors say, has "one of the best front-wheel-drive chassis on the road," allowing the car "to get around many more expensive, more powerful, more overtly sporty cars on a twisting stre ... Continue reading
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