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1. Jeep wins '4x4 of the year' hat-trick

Sezione: Auto news

...latest vehicles through a rigorous test and measure them in real world on- and off-road situations. In a market swamped with new 4x4s, Jeep has retained its mastery in three key segments – Budget, Mid-size and Extreme – with the Patriot, Cherokee and Wrangler.“The Jeep brand seems to offer something for everyone – a Defender-beating Wrangler for the hardcore...

Data: 2008-08-29

2. A1GP Heads to the Streets of Indonesia

Sezione: A1GP

...– Asia Pacific, A1GP World Cup of Motorsport.Lippo Village will be modifying parts of the town near the famous Pelita Harapan University (UPH). The track is being designed by Tilke Gmbh, the company responsible for circuits in Shanghai and Sepang where A1GP has also raced. “The track designers have conducted the initial site visit, and are currently...

Data: 2008-08-29

3. The Seat Ibiza range grows with addition of the Cupra and Ecomotive

Sezione: Auto news

...provided by the 180 hp 1.4 TSI twin-turbo engine and the 7-speed DSG gearbox with steering wheel shift-paddles. In turn, the attractive ECOMOTIVE version is the most ecological of its segment thanks to its reduced CO2 emissions figure of only 99 g/km.Cutting-edge technologyCreated for exciting driving pleasure, the new Ibiza CUPRA features an exclusive...

Data: 2008-08-29

4. Robert Kubica - I don't like the spotlight

Sezione: F1

...g) is not an easy sport!"I have enough adventures on the track, so I need less exciting things for my hobbies."Let alone at home, Kubica said he does not even enjoy the spotlight of the actual grand prix paddock."With the exception of what happens on track, I do not like the status of F1. I do not need the spotlight," he said.Source: GMM.

Data: 2008-08-29

5. Valencia F1 buildings to be razed

Sezione: F1

...the inaugural grand prix last weekend, transporters and motor homes could be accommodated under cover, which made for an unique atmosphere.But according to the Swiss publication Motorsport Aktuell, two of the charismatic market buildings, erected in 1912, will be torn down over the winter, as part of the commercial development of the Spanish port.Source: GMM...

Data: 2008-08-29

6. Only Buemi ready for STR race debut - Marko

Sezione: F1

...y among his best options for 2009 are a race debut with Toro Rosso, or a test driving berth with McLaren, with whom he shares the hotel chain Hilton as a sponsor."I am seeking a long-term commitment," Senna is quoted as saying. "It makes no sense to look for something for only one year and then stand with empty hands in 2010."Source: GMM.

Data: 2008-08-29

7. Felipe Massa ends his Monza test in Ascari gravel

Sezione: F1

...on the back of a truck.Massa, 27, reportedly lost control of the F2008 in the late afternoon in excess of 250kph, for reasons not specified by the Italian team.It was the only red flag of the day, at the end of which BMW-Sauber's Nick Heidfeld headed the field of 12 drivers representing all ten formula one teams.The group test concludes on Friday.Source: GMM...

Data: 2008-08-29

8. F1 champion Phil Hill dies

Sezione: F1

...n marque's president Luca di Montezemolo.America's only other world champion, Mario Andretti, was born in Italy.Phil Hill, who retired from F1 in 1966, reportedly died in hospital of complications from Parkinson's disease.He is survived by wife Alma, son and former F3000 racer Derek, daughter Vanessa, stepdaughter Jennifer and four grandchildren.Source: GMM.

Data: 2008-08-29

9. Spritspar-Stars von Opel: Die neuen Corsa und Astra ecoFLEX-Modelle

Sezione: Nachrichten automobil

...damit möglichst vielen Kunden zugänglich zu machen. Corsa und Astra ecoFLEX als jüngste Beispiele unserer Strategie zielen direkt auf die Bedürfnisse der Käufer in volumenstarken Segmenten.“Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX: CO2-Ausstoß um zehn Gramm pro Kilometer gesenktDank Optimierung von Motorsteuerung und Fahrzeuggewicht konnte Opel Verbrauch sowie CO2-Emissionen...

Data: 2008-08-28

10. Opel Fuel-Efficiency Stars: New Corsa and Astra ecoFLEX Models

Sezione: Auto news

...prices, making them accessible to as many customers as possible. Corsa and Astra ecoFLEX are the newest examples of our strategy and directly address the needs of buyers in high-volume segments,” Hans Demant, Managing Director Adam Opel GmbH, says.Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX: CO2 emissions reduced by 10 g/kmThanks to improved engine control and lower vehicle...

Data: 2008-08-28

11. 'Fixer' denies Abu Dhabi facing F1 delay

Sezione: F1

...don't listen at all to what people say," Gurdjian told the Abu Dhabi daily The National."We will soon be ready to answer questions to all the people who want know about this project," the Frenchman, previously involved in organising F1 races in France, Spain, Malaysia and Bahrain, and deeply trusted by Bernie Ecclestone, insisted.Source: GMM.

Data: 2008-08-28

12. Kimi Raikkonen would back Massa title charge

Sezione: F1

...at Monza on Friday.After the Monza test, F1 moves on to the Belgian grand prix, staged at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit, where Raikkonen has won on his last three visits."I love that circuit and, obviously, I would love to race there for the whole year long."Hopefully we finally get the car working the way I want," he said.Source: GMM.

Data: 2008-08-28

13. 2009 bodywork to promote overtaking

Sezione: F1

...magazine Auto Motor und Sport."You cannot get closer than about one second behind," the German explained.Auto Motor und Sport said McLaren test drivers Pedro de la Rosa and Gary Paffett, at the wheel of the state of the art facility at Woking, were "thrilled" with the exploration of simulated overtaking possibilities for 2009.Source: GMM.

Data: 2008-08-28

14. Valencia chief apologises to unhappy spectators

Sezione: F1

...race, with a maximum capacity of 112,000 seats, did not quite sell out.He said other "small matters", including installing better kerbs, will be addressed before the next grand prix at Valencia in August 2009."It is obvious that for next year we want to improve over this year, but we are still very satisfied," Aspar insisted.Source: GMM.

Data: 2008-08-28

15. Anthony Davidson also to test Toro Rosso

Sezione: F1

...the same report, Gulf Daily News claimed that Japanese 31-year-old Sato is not the only former Super Aguri racer also in the running for a 2009 Toro Rosso seat.The newspaper also said Davidson, who is 29, is a contender."They are (all) expected to get separate tests in the Toro Rosso car," Gulf Daily News reporter Patrick Salomon said.Source: GMM.

Data: 2008-08-28

16. Kimi's cool not reason for crisis - Domenicali

Sezione: F1

...would not be drawn on the latest suggestions that, irrespective of Raikkonen's personal plans for the future, Ferrari may be moved to replace him sooner or later."His contract expires only at the end of next year," the team boss insisted. "So we do not have any hurry to decide."Right now we are concentrated on the title."Source: GMM.

Data: 2008-08-28

17. Ferrari boss predicts no more engine failures

Sezione: F1

...being used and we have instigated very close controls on the parts we are using," Massa, who on Wednesday opened the Monza group test with the fastest time, said."I hope the problem has gone away for both of us," he added.Team boss Stefano Domenicali told Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport: "The failure will not be repeated."Source: GMM...

Data: 2008-08-28

18. Valencia, McLaren doctor also treated boss

Sezione: F1

...the British driver is expected to be fit to drive later this week.Heikki Kovalainen was in action at the wheel of the single MP4-23 on the first day."(Hamilton's) physical problems are unlikely to disturb his fitness programme and we expect him to make a full recovery for both the Monza test and next week's Belgian GP," Whitmarsh said.Source: GMM.

Data: 2008-08-28

19. Kimi Raikkonen - I'm not cruising into trough

Sezione: F1

...enicali strongly backed the team's highest paid driver.Less predictable has been the backing of his former team, with separate comments of defence coming from McLaren chiefs Martin Whitmarsh, as well as Ron Dennis."Kimi is a fierce competitor, a highly talented racing driver and I wouldn't levy any criticism at him at all," Dennis said.Source. GMM.

Data: 2008-08-28

20. Wayfinder estende la propria copertura cartografica navigabile grazie a NAVTEQ

Sezione: Car audio

...all’India. L’azienda occupa attualmente un centinaio di dipendenti in Svezia, Finlandia, Romania, Francia, Spagna, Germania e Regno Unito. Wayfinder Systems AB è quotata al listino NGM Equity della borsa svedese.NAVTEQ è fornitore leader di informazioni cartografiche digitali per sistemi di navigazione stradale, dispositivi per la navigazione...

Data: 2008-08-28