Austin: Mixed reactions

May 26, 2010

Austin: Mixed reactionsAs news of the United States Grand Prix being hosted in Texas finally begins to sink in, it has been revealed that three sites are under consideration for the purpose built permanent road track. However, reaction to the news is mixed. Posted via email from mlstephens’s posterous

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2010 Alfa Romeo Guilietta: Safety Car For SBK Superbike World Championship

May 22, 2010

The top-of-the-line Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde, which is powered by a 1.75 liter turbo 235 bhp engine, has been selected to serve as the safety car for the SBK World Superbike Championship. Excellent choice, although it tops out well below the top speed of the bikes. It will be fun to see this car on the [...]

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Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa

April 24, 2010

Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa Zagato Atelier announces the introduction of the Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa at the XII Villa D’Este Concours d’Elegance. The TZ3 Corsa is not a design exercise. It does not take inspiration only from the 90 year collaboration between the two brands, neither only from the Milanese conjunction between Alfa Romeo and [...]

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta new promo video

April 2, 2010

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Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Abarth merged into single brand group

January 23, 2010

Fiat announced that they are rolling the Alfa Romeo, Maserati, and Abarth brands together into one group. Alfa Romeo certainly has been in decline for about a decade as far as sales volume goes, and have been slow to market with new models. This, among other things, has also caused resale values to plummet, which [...]

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Lexus LFA, only available by lease!

November 23, 2009

via insideline.com The engineering behind the new Lexus LFA is fantastic, with tuning of the sound of the motor, exhaust, intake and cabin at all revs. With a 9000 rpm V-10, it is no doubt an exciting car to drive. But the look is preposterous, not too different from all the body-kitted Japanese economy coupes [...]

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Alfa Romeo 169 Gets Rendered, Detailed

November 13, 2009

via news.google.com There is a lot of speculation about what is going to happen with the Alfa Romeo re-introduction to the USA, but it appears that one new model will be a replacement for the mid-size 166 sedan. The 169 will likely be rear-wheel drive and possibly based on a Chrysler 300 platform. Not quite [...]

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Renault Revives Gordini Brand

November 10, 2009

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Red Bull duo surprised by Hamilton pace

October 31, 2009

via autosport.com Lewis sets the biggest gap between pole and 2nd since 2005. It was an unbelievable qualifying lap by Hamilton at the stunning new Abu Dhabi circuit. He has been fastest all weekend, which is not good for Ferrari’s bid for the third place spot in the constructors championship. Kimi and Fisi are starting [...]

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Williams turn to Cosworth engines

October 30, 2009

via news.bbc.co.uk Williams F1 makes the switch from Toyota engines to Cosworth, the first team to do so. The supposition is that the move was made based on Williams’ belief that Cosworth will have the most power, since they are the first manufacturer to be able to test their 2010 powerplant. Certainly a bold move, [...]

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