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Nissan unveils radical hybrid Le Mans racer
The Japanese manufacturer aims to showcase its electric vehicle technology by lapping Le Mans as quickly as a Ferrari 458 GT2... on battery power alone Nissan says its new hybrid Le Mans racer, which...
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Renault UK on course to make a profit in 2013
A restructuring programme and strong new models have put Renault back on track in the UK, says chief operating officer Carlos Tavares Renault’s chief operating officer Carlos Tavares says he expects...
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Renault boss expects electric vehicle sales to double
Chief operating officer Carlos Tavares says the French manufacturer is fully committed to its ambitious electric vehicle programme Renault remains committed to electric vehicles, according to chief...
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The greatest Le Mans 24 Hours races – picture special
The famous Le Mans circuit has been the scene of some of the greatest motor races of all time in the past 90 years. Here we remember some of the very best The Le Mans 24 Hour race celebrates its 90th...
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It's fascinating to see how Hyundai is conquering Europe
A tour of Hyundai's massive production plant in the Czech Republic reiterates just how successful the Korean manufacturer has become in the West The 1980s band The Icicle Works once named an album ‘If...
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SRT Viper GT3-R revealed
Chrysler has unveiled a competition version of its SRT Viper supercar designed to compete in GT3 championships Chrysler’s Street and Racing Technology motorsports team has unveiled a new racing...
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Renault could establish premium brand in Asia before Europe
China and Korea could be more receptive to the concept of an upmarket Renault brand, says chief operating officer Carlos Tavares Renault could seek to establish a high-end brand in Asia ahead of...
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Has Audi spoiled Le Mans?
Having locked out the front row for this year’s 24 Hours and won the race 11 times before, Audi’s dominance threatens to make Le Mans a non-event for the rest of us I used to go to Le Mans every year....
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MG5 saloon in development
SAIC is readying a saloon version of the MG5 saloon, which will feature an in-house developed engine and gearbox MG will launch a saloon version of its MG5, according to Chinese media. The MG5 saloon...
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Quick news: VW van breaks 'Ring record; 3.8sec 0-62 for new Corvette
Ford developing new brake warning system; 3.8sec 0-62mph time for new Corvette; VW Transporter breaks Nürburgring lap record Chevrolet has released the official performance figures for the new...
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Complexity of Audi brand led to Durheimer's downfall - report
Ulrich Hackenberg has replaced former Audi technical boss Wolfgang Dürheimer, it has been revealed Audi's technical boss, Wolfgang Dürheimer, was replaced at Audi because "he couldn't cope with the...
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New £5m Bugatti Veyron planned
A lightweight, 280mph-plus Bugatti Veyron hypercar with more than 1500bhp is tipped for a 2014 launch Reports that a final, ultra-extreme version of the Bugatti Veyron will be launched early next year...
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Renault boss makes an interesting case for electric vehicles
Carlos Tavares lays out the reasons why Renault believes electric vehicles will succeed in the long term If you’re so inclined, you can follow this link to read some interesting words from Renault’s...
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Caterham sports car set for 2014 reveal
New sports car likely to appear shortly after Geneva motor show; co-developed with Renaultsport Caterham's new sports car, co-developed with Renault and targetted at the Lotus Evora and Alfa Romeo 4C,...
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To Le Mans, by Aston Martin DB9
I'm yet another Autocar correspondent who hasn't visited Le Mans - but this year that's all changing... Many people will tell you that the Le Mans 24 Hours is one of the most exiting and engaging...
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Land Rover Defender Twisted Performance V8 first drive
Twisted Performance gives a Defender the performance and luxury to match its now-fashionable image, but at a price It’s a Land Rover Defender with a petrol V8 in it. Goody. Not from the factory, mind:...
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A first-timer's journey to Le Mans
Join us on the road for a 24 Heures du Mans rookie's take on making the Friday pilgrimage to Circuit de la Sarthe It's early Friday morning on the Le Mans weekend, and I'm on the start line, about to...
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Martini Racing icons: picture special
This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed will boast the largest-ever collection of Martini race cars ever assembled Iconic racing sponsor Martini has fuelled anticipation for the Goodwood Festival of...
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Alfa Romeo 4C - full technical details
Alfa Romeo 4C uses a mixture of composites and traditional materials in production The £50,000 Alfa Romeo 4C has been conceived as a supercar-beating sports car whose combination of light weight,...
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Le Mans and the unwelcome mob mentality
Being part of a cheerful, bustling and enthusiastic crowd is all part of the fun at Le Mans, but is it getting out of hand? I must admit that, by the time I reached the perimeter of the Le Mans...
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