2011 Mugello MotoGP Press Release Previews From Suzuki, Yamaha, Aspar And Bridgestone. And Marco Simoncelli's Gresini Team

The press release previews from the Monster Tech 3 and factory Yamaha squads, Mapfre Aspar Ducati, Rizla Suzuki and Bridgestone. And San Carlo Gresini Honda, in which Marco Simoncelli and the team say they have learned from their mistakes:

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Video: Ride Pikes Peak On an Electric Motorcycle

By Wes Siler, Hell for Leather
Chip Yates rode his 240-horsepower electric superbike up Pikes Peak in 12:50.094 on Sunday. That was more than four minutes faster than any other electric motorcycle competing in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and just 1:39 behind race winner Carlin Dunne?s Ducati Multistrada.
Here?s video from that record-breaking climb.
This [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/06/video-ride-pikes-peak-on-an-electric-motorcycle/

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Bobsled builder, board still at odds

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/06/30/1312631/bobsled-builder-board-still-at.html

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Official: New R8 Limited Edition celebrates 10 Le Mans victories for Audi

Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Audi, UK, Luxury

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Audi has worked up a special edition version of the company's R8 to commemorate the German automaker's victories at Le Mans. Powered by the same 430 horsepower, 4.2-liter V8 found in the base coupe, the R8 V8 Limited Edition models are available with special titanium-effect paint with titanium-toned wheels to match. Those rollers are 19-inch double Y-spoke bits that were crafted in the spitting image of the hardware found on the R8 GT Coupe. Buyers can also expect to find a set of red brake calipers tucked behind the wheels. All of the company's standard metallic and pearl effect paint options will also be available on the commemorative cars.

Inside, the R8 V8 Limited Edition comes with satellite navigation and Audi Music Interface with a Bang and Olufsen sound system as well as a unique interior lighting package and Bluetooth hands-free calling. Prices start at £93,935 in the UK. That figure translates to around $150,000 (including Britain's costly Value Added Tax), though there's no clear indication as to whether or not any of the 100 examples will make their way to the States or how much Audi will ask U.S. buyers to pay. Hit the jump for the press release.

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2011 Assen Moto2 And 125cc Saturday Press Release Round Up

Press releases from the 125cc and Moto2 teams after the race at Assen:

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Restrictor-plate win is next on Kurt Busch's checklist

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/06/29/1309565/restrictor-plate-win-is-next-on.html

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Sacha Baron Cohen to Drive Golden Dartz Prombron in The Dictator

Fans of the wacky actor already knew that Sacha Baron Cohen has teamed up with ‘Borat' and ‘Bruno' director Larry Charles for a new movie set to hit theaters in mid-2012, titled ‘The Dictator.' However, none saw this coming: in the upcoming movie, the English comedian who made us laugh our heads off in ‘Ali G', is to get behind the wheel of a very special, customized SUV.

We are talking here about a gold-plated Dartz Prombron armored truck, which is likely to make pro...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/sacha-baron-cohen-to-drive-golden-dartz-prombron-in-the-dictator-36739.html

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Volkswagen Searching For the Best Drivers for Polo R WRC

Volkswagen has promised us the Polo R WRC will make its official debut at the 2013 Monte Carlo Rally, where the motorsport division will not only be checking if the 300 horsepower rally-bread car has what it takes, but also if a suitable tamer can be found for the beast.

Until the Polo R WRC is ready, the team will be taking part in selected rallies throughout 2011 to gain valuable experience, borrowing a machine from elsewhere in the Volkswagen brand, namely a 270 hp Skoda Fabia S2000 SWRC c...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/volkswagen-searching-for-the-best-drivers-for-polo-r-wrc-36729.html

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Video: Greenpeace parodies Little Vader ad to show dark side of Volkswagen

Filed under: Etc., Green Culture, Volkswagen

Greenpeace fights the dark side - Click above to watch the video after the jump

Greenpeace has launched a parody of the Volkswagen Little Vader Super Bowl commercial. This time, the pint-sized Sith squares off against various heroes of the Rebel Alliance, including kid-form versions of Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, Princess Leia and a Jedi Knight. There's even a tiny Lando Calrissian.

Why the neighborhood throw down? According to Greenpeace, Volkswagen is opposing European legislation that would impose further limits on the amount of C02 that new vehicles are allowed to emit. The video then draws an easy parallel between VW and the Evil Empire, complete with a looming VW-badged Death Star.

If you want to watch Episode II, you'll need to sign up on the Greenpeace website. The organization will e-mail the head honchos at Volkswagen on your behalf to decry their actions, so make sure you mean it. As of the time of writing, around 21,441 "rebels" have joined the cause to watch the second video. Hit the jump to check out Episode I for yourself, and head over to the Greenpeace site for more information.


[Source: Greenpeace via Autofans.be]

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Vettel dominates again in F1

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/06/27/1303675/vettel-gets-sixth-f1-win.html

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Bruce Wayne to drive Lamborghini Aventador in Batman: The Dark Knight Rises

Filed under: Etc., Lamborghini, Celebrities

Bruce Wayne trades up to Lamborghini's newest bull - Click above for image gallery

Bruce Wayne has lots of toys at his disposal. Billions of dollars and Lucius Fox mean a near unlimited supply of pure awesome. Still, Wayne can't play Batman during daylight hours, so his ride has to be a tad more subtle than The Tumbler. In Batman: The Dark Night, Bruce Wayne drove a Lamborghini Murciélago LP640, which he used to save someone else's life. We won't lie, that scene caused the room to get a little misty. Thankfully for Wayne, his billions allow a new bull to take the Murci's place, and a Lamborghini Aventador appears to be the ride of choice for Gotham's favorite playboy.

A member of the Luxury4Play.com forums obtained photos of the Gotham-plated Aventador on the set of the new film. The aggressive features of the Italian supercar are strong enough that the two-door could become a villain in its own right. Thankfully, the good guy holds the keys. We also get a shot of what is said to be Wayne's new pad, which can be seen in the gallery below.

Batman: The Dark Night is expected to zoom into theaters next summer, Lamborghini and all.

Bruce Wayne to drive Lamborghini Aventador in Batman: The Dark Knight Rises originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just a Few Talking Cars Could Eliminate Gridlock

German researchers have found that just five cars in a thousand communicating with one another is all it takes to reduce congestion.
That may not sound like a whole lot of automobiles, but it is sufficiently representative of traffic flow to allow traffic engineers to determine how best to manage traffic and alleviate rush-hour jams and [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/06/just-0-5-percent-of-cars-could-eliminate-traffic-jams/

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Nissan LEAF Bags First Pikes Peak Electric Production Class Trophy

This weekend's 89th edition of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb saw clear skies and good weather, a perfect setting of the all-electric Nissan LEAF to shine and enjoy its glory, as it has grabbed the first trophy in the Electric Production Class. Even though the all-electric car was almost stock, with the exception of the added safety cage and tires specially designed for the conditions, it managed to outpace some combustion engined cars.

In the end, the official time to beat all other...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/nissan-leaf-bags-first-pikes-peak-electric-production-class-trophy-36688.html

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New Ducati 1199 XTreme: leaked pic

What is it with Ducati names of late? After playing around with the dialect of Bologna to produce the Ducati Diavel (which we’re sure makes the baby boomers it’s aimed at feel all[...]

Source: http://feeds.blogo.it/~r/twowheelsblog/com/~3/j-mIMtMWURI/new-ducati-1199-xtreme-leaked-pic

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Just a Few Talking Cars Could Eliminate Gridlock

German researchers have found that just five cars in a thousand communicating with one another is all it takes to reduce congestion.
That may not sound like a whole lot of automobiles, but it is sufficiently representative of traffic flow to allow traffic engineers to determine how best to manage traffic and alleviate rush-hour jams and [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/06/just-0-5-percent-of-cars-could-eliminate-traffic-jams/

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Chrysler Awarded at Cannes Lions Festival for Born of Fire Commercial

Ever since the Chrysler brand debuted its Born of Fire commercial during this year's Super Bowl in February, the two-minute spot was praised throughout the United States, as many felt a connection to the attitude and work ethic portrayed in the scenes and narration. The spot reflects where the brand is headed and pays tribute to its industrial roots, while highlighting the new 2011 Chrysler 200 sedan.

Born of Fire also revealed the tagline for the brand, "Imported from Detroit," and...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/chrysler-awarded-at-cannes-lions-festival-for-born-of-fire-commercial-36656.html

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Mike Neff races to third Funny Car victory of year

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/06/26/1303136/mike-neff-races-to-third-funny.html

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Lexus LS 600h Gets Transformed into Royal Wedding Car [Video]

Lexus has revealed the first photos and a ‘how to' video of the new LS 600h Landaulet, a one-off conversion project that saw the regular five-door sedan being transformed into one of the most unique wedding cars we've ever seen. Yes, you've heard us right, this Lexus is going to make one couple's special day even more special, and we're not talking about commoners.

Prince Albert of Monaco will use it for his Royal Wedding, scheduled to take place on July 2nd. We originally thought that ...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/lexus-ls-600h-gets-transformed-into-royal-wedding-car-video-36640.html

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2011 Assen Moto2 Warm Up Result: Marquez Edges Smith

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Video: An Aprilia Slays Godzilla

The Nissan GT-R, the car known as Godzilla, slayed its challengers with advanced electronics that made it faster and more controllable than any car before it. The Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE promises to do the same thing for motorcycles, using launch control, wheelie control, traction control and quick shift optimized for performance rather than safety. But, which revolutionary vehicle is faster -- the Aprilia or Godzilla?

Source: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/06/video-an-aprilia-slays-godzilla/

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Hyundai Veloster Could Grow an Extra Door

Hyundai chose its home market of Korea to give the cute but confusing Veloster. We're not sure whether to call it a coupe or not, as it has four doors in total, if you count the hatch.

The Veloster hasn't even hit the US market yet, and already rumors are flying about a possible new version, with one more door. Basically, what this means is that the car will transform from a coupe into a hatchback, according to Australian publication Carsales.

Currently, the compact car has one door for th...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/hyundai-veloster-could-grow-an-extra-door-36672.html

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Ben Spies: "At least we?ve won a race now!"

After a very weak start to the season riding the factory Yamaha and loosing a lot confidence after several crashes, but Ben Spies finally broke his duck today at Assen, to give us one of his stellar[...]

Source: http://feeds.blogo.it/~r/twowheelsblog/com/~3/-3nbJq4BpTY/ben-spies-at-least-weve-won-a-race-now

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Citroen Announces DS4 Will Start at �18,150 in Britain

The newest French goddess has hit British shores and dealerships are soon to follow, so Citroen has announced the RHD model is available for pre-order now, with first deliveries to take place on July 4, 2011. Available in five-door configuration and three trim levels, the compact crossover looks surprisingly attractive at a base OTR price of �18,150.

New DS4 is positioned at an intersection of different competitor types - such as 3-door coupes (e.g. VW Scirocco, Renault Megane Coupe), 3 & 5-d...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/citroen-announces-ds4-will-start-at-18150-in-britain-36618.html

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Honda's EV-neo electric scooter to make its European debut in July

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Honda, Europe/EU

While Honda's EV-neo has been available in Japan since last year, the rest of the world had to make do without them. That will change next month in Europe, as Honda will be unveiling the little electric in Barcelona. That's a good choice, considering 30 percent of all vehicles there are motorcycles. There will be a demonstration program in conjunction with the Barcelona City Council in which Honda will provide 18 EV-neos for a year.

The EV-neo comes equipped with a Toshiba SCiB lithium-ion battery pack (the same type that Mitsubishi is using for the i-MiEV). The battery is good for up to 18 miles of range and tops out at a scooter-like 30 miles per hour. The standard charger will fully charge a depleted pack in 3.5 hours, but an optional rapid charger can reduce that to 30 minutes. The base price for the EV-neo is expected to be 4,000 Euros ($5,750 U.S. at today's exchange rate).

[Source: Honda]

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Nissan Leaf to attempt record-setting hill climb in... reverse

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, UK

2011 Nissan Leaf - Click above for high-res image gallery

Unlike gasoline-fueled vehicles, in which reverse gear only allows low-speed maneuvers, the Nissan Leaf packs an electric powertrain that, theoretically*, enables it to be driven backwards until it hits its top speed. This means that the Leaf, believe it or not, can whiz along in reverse at speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. That's precisely why professional stunt driver, Terry Grant, will attempt to set a rather usual record from the drivers seat of a Leaf.

The record-setting attempt - up the famed Goodwood Hill - is set to take place on Fourth of July weekend at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The goal is for the Leaf to become the fastest vehicle to be driven up the hill climb course - backwards.

If you're thinking that Nissan will wheel out its Leaf Nismo RC for this challenging hill climb, you'd be wrong. Apparently, the production Leaf is an almost-ready-made hill-climbing machine and can tackle most any incline in reverse.

*Before reversing down the tarmac to see if the Leaf hits 90 mph, make sure to read Nissan's disclaimer: In normal circumstances an electronic feature stops the Leaf from reversing quickly. The only modification that has been made to this Leaf is the removal of this feature.



Photos copyright (C)2010 Damon Lavrinc / AOL

[Source: Nissan]

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Nissan Leaf to attempt record-setting hill climb in... reverse originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Perfect Performance Delivers Maiden GP Victory for Spies

Yamaha Racing MotoGP Netherlands Race Report Round 7 Assen Sat, Jun 25, 2011 Texan Ben Spies chose to kick off Yamaha's 50th Anniversary of Grand Prix Racing in style today, delivering a flawless performance at the Assen TT to claim...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/06/perfect_performance_deliv.php

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Colette edition makes Aston Martin Cygnet even more exclusive

Filed under: MPG, Aston Martin, Toyota

Aston Martin Cygnet & Colette - Click above for high-res image gallery

Bringing in fashion designers to outfit premium hatchbacks seems to be all the rage these days, whether it's a one-off like the latest Life Ball Mini, a Fiat 500 decked out by Diesel or any of the dozens of examples in between. Now, we've got one more to throw into the mix.

Teaming up with French fashion house Colette, the Aston Martin Works Tailored department has outfitted a limited run of 14 Cygnets with such special touches as a silver paint job with highlights, hand-crafted stainless steel badges and a chocolate brown interior with blue leather throw pillows (though what we'd need those for in the back of a city car is, of course, beyond us).

Just in case the limited availability weren't enough to keep this special edition exclusive, the €48,995 ($70,000 based on current exchange rates) price tag ought to do the trick. So if the Cygnet itself is already a gussied-up Toyota iQ, does this amount to gilding a lily or slapping lipstick on a pig? We'll let you decide from the full details in the press release after the jump and the images in the high-resolution gallery.



[Source: Aston Martin]

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Colette edition makes Aston Martin Cygnet even more exclusive originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Picturesque Sonoma could become demolition derby

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/06/25/1301101/picturesque-sonoma-could-become.html

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Boeing 747-8 completes historic biofuel-powered transatlantic flight

Filed under: Biodiesel, Etc.

On June 20th, a Boeing 747-8 Freighter landed at Paris Le Bourget Airport, completing a historic biofuel-powered transatlantic flight. This marks the first time that a sizable commercial airplane crossed the Atlantic Ocean with all of its engines burning a somewhat sustainable aviation jet fuel.

The unmodified Boeing 747-8, piloted by captains Keith Otsuka, Rick Braun and Sten Rossby, flew from Everett, WA to Le Bourget with all four of its General Electric GEnx-2B engines powered by a blend of 15 percent camelina-based biofuel mixed in with 85 percent traditional kerosene Jet A fuel.

This particular 747-8 was the fourth of five Boeing commercial jets to arrive at the Paris Air Show and was displayed June 21 and 22. After the show, the 747-8 was handed over to Cargolux - one of the world's leading cargo transport airlines.

[Source: Boeing]

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Boeing 747-8 completes historic biofuel-powered transatlantic flight originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2011 Assen MotoGP Qualifying Practice Result: Nine Thousandths Separate Pole From Second

Results and summary of the qualifying practice for the MotoGP class:

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Ferrari FF Tuned by DMC to Produce 888 HP

If you think that the first ever all-wheel drive Ferrari, that's also been fitted with a shooting brake body, is not going to stand up in a parking lot, than the tuning world will come to your aid, as German specialist DMC Tuning have played with the FF to produce something extreme - an 888 horsepower monster.

We have to admit that ‘FF' is not a fitting name for a true gladiator of the high-performance world, so DMC changed it Maximus and gave it better weapons to fight with. The fighte...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ferrari-ff-tuned-by-dmc-to-produce-888-hp-36609.html

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Is this the 2013 Cadillac ATS?

Filed under: Sedan, Etc., Cadillac, Rumormill, Luxury

The keen-eyed crew over at GMInsideNews may have snagged the best view yet of the upcoming Cadillac ATS chassis. Board member Elvisuperman snapped a screen capture of the introduction video at GM.com, which seems to show an engineer hard at work on what might be the Alpha platform. The bare shell is a four-door sedan with short overhangs, what looks to have a rear-wheel drive configuration and rear flanks that don't match anything else in the General Motors stable at the moment. So, could this be the bones of the company's 3 Series fighter?

It's hard telling. We wouldn't think that the people at GM would be so absent-minded as to slather the chassis of one of the most anticipated vehicles from Cadillac all over the main page, but stranger things have happened.

Word on the web is that the ATS (real name to come) will pack a turbocharged V6 engine when it lands on dealer lots, though GM has yet to announce any powertrain options. Stay tuned, and head over to GM.com to see the video for yourself.

Is this the 2013 Cadillac ATS? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Drivers head West for working vacation

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/06/23/1296862/drivers-head-west-for-working.html

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Size matters! U.S. consumers prefer compacts over subcompacts

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, MPG, Lightweight, USA

With gas prices on the rise, U.S. consumers are turning to fuel-efficient compact vehicles, according to a study conducted by GfK Automotive. Surprisingly, demand for subcompact vehicles has remained relatively low despite an uptick in pump prices.

According to GfK Automotive, compact vehicles accounted for 18.1 percent of what it refers to as "six-month demand" in May of 2011. That compares to just 3.6 percent for subcompact vehicles. GfK Automotive found that there's a strong correlation between surges in gas prices and increased demand for subcompact and compact vehicles. However, when given the choice between a subcompact with a fuel economy rating of 40 miles per gallon highway and a compact that returns identical numbers, U.S. consumers strongly favor the roomier vehicle.

Doug Scott, senior vice president of consulting at GfK Automotive, says that:

While consumers are looking at smaller vehicles due to high gas prices, they aren't willing to go all the way down to a subcompact car. Consumers are discovering that newer compact cars offer the comfort features before only reserved to larger cars, combined with the fuel economy that was only available in much smaller cars.

Guess sometimes size does matter!

[Source: GfK Automotive]

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Want to idle your big truck in California? You'll need a sticker

Filed under: Legislation and Policy

Want to idle that diesel engine in your 2008 or newer medium-duty truck in California for more than five minutes? You'll need a sticker for that.

Way back in 2008, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) decided to make it illegal to idle diesel-engined trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) over 14,000 pounds for more than five minutes. That GVWR is above that of most heavy-duty pickups like the Dodge Ram 3500, Ford F-350 and GMC Sierra 3500, but does cover most chassis-cab trucks.

CARB's regulation says that manufacturers of diesel engines have to either incorporate an anti-idling system or to certify that the engine emits 30 grams or fewer of nitrogen oxide per hour in order to get a sticker. If the oil-burning engine meets that limit, it can, at least in theory, idle forever.

For 2011, the Ram 4500/5500 and Ford F-450/F-550 chassis-cab trucks meet CARB's certified clean idle requirements, meaning that they get one them flashy stickers (pictured). Being able to idle indefinitely isn't really sticker-worthy, right?

[Source: Pickup Trucks via Autoguide]

Want to idle your big truck in California? You'll need a sticker originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Land Rover Is Considering Grande Evoque Gap-filler

If Mercedes calls its cars uber internally when they want to give them steroids, the British marketing teams at Land Rover are currently considering a Grande Evoque, which will fill the gap in the lineup between the compact Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport. Once again, this is a car that's being analyzed from a marketing point of view first and then from an automotive perspective, but we'll let it slide because we like the new design direction the British firm has.

According to Au...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/land-rover-is-considering-grande-evoque-gap-filler-36600.html

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Lexus LFA to Be Raced at Nurburgring by Le Mans Winner

Three drivers, Marcel Fassler, Andre Lotterer and Benoit Treluyer, wrestled with Red Sonja, as the winning R18 TDI was affectionately nicknamed by the mechanics, to score Audi's tenth victory at Le Mans. Lexus is probably hoping Lotterer can do the same for Gazoo Racing this weekend at the Nurburgring 24 hours.

The German racer, who is already a double series champion for Lexus in Japanese Super GT 500 competition, will be an integral component of a six-driver line-up for the two LFAs that wi...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/lexus-lfa-to-be-raced-at-nurburgring-by-le-mans-winner-36602.html

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Presenting the Porsche 911 GT3 Snowmobile by Magnat

It seems that not even the mighty Porsche 911 GT3 is safe from tuners that want to create something that differs from the norm. The German tuning specialist from Magnat have tuned the track-focused version of the 911 into what they call the 'Snowmobile', a name that is derived from the color combination that's been applied to both the exterior and interior.

There's nothing special about a white paintjob these days, as it's the most widespread tone for those looking to stand out. With so many...

Source: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/presenting-the-porsche-911-gt3-snowmobile-by-magnat-36626.html

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Volkswagen New Golf Cabriolet Video Has the Wind in Its Hair

After VW's marketing teams tried to get our attention focused on the new Golf Cabriolet with the aid of a sexy Kylie Minogue and a basket of strawberries, a second commercial for the rag-top has just popped up.

This time Das Auto aims to prove that the best fun is to be had in a car with no roof over your head. The new commercial properly explains the appeal of a car in a way that no celebrity ever could, using nothing but children's toys. Children with smiles on their face show just how fun ...

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Citroen DS5 Secrets to Be Revealed on Facebook

We don't know if you've noticed this but, Citroen is really big on social media and promoting its new cars online. The DS4 got a six-episode series on Youtube, in which designers describe how the idea for the car was born, revealing design a manufacturing secrets in the process. Now, it looks like the French carmaker has even more secrets to share as the DS5 that got its unveiling in Shanghai.

However, Citroen has realized there's more fans to be had on Facebook, so it's switching to the soci...

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ZF dishes out details on its fuel-saving 9-speed auto transmission

Filed under: Emerging Technologies, MPG

During the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, ZF announced that is was forging forward with plans to develop a nine-speed automatic transmission and the gearbox specialist is now ready to dish out some details. ZF claims that the 9HP transmission has been designed exclusively for front-wheel-drive vehicles with transversely mounted engines. The tranny will reportedly be able to bolt into hybrid vehicles and is designed as a "construction kit," meaning that an additional transfer case could be added for all-wheel-drive. The 9HP is also stop-start capable.

More importantly, the 9HP was developed to assist automakers in boosting their vehicles' fuel economy ratings. ZF says that the transmission will cut fuel consumption by up to 16 percent versus vehicles equipped with six-speed autos. ZF claims that the fuel-saving tranny allows most engines to spin at 1,900 RPM, compared to 2,600 RPM in a typical six-speed-equipped automobile.

ZF has yet to release a rollout schedule detailing when the nine-speed transmission will make its first appearance in a production vehicle, but we're guessing it will be soon. Hit the jump to read all the details on ZF's 9HP trans.

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1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Set For Auction At Monterey

Classic car auctions are all about scoring that rare find, and in the case of the upcoming auction at Monterey, California, in August, there will be at least one super-rare classic on the block. The car in question is a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster. Originally sold for $12,000 when new, RM Auctions is now expecting the car to command a...

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E-Type Galore at Sandown Park in September

The big Jaguar celebrations aren't done yet, as the E-type will arrive on mass at the Sandown Park Race course on Saturday September 3rd� this year, when Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth and Barry Potter Fairs celebrate the 50th anniversary of the E-type Jaguar. The event will also see Norman Dewis, who originally tested the famous marque, on hand to sign autographs and talk to fans.

In addition the famous car auctioneers Bonhams will be on hand to value not only E-types but also any Jaguars ...

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2011 Assen Moto2 FP1 Result: Bradl Tops Red-Flagged Session

Stefan Bradl has topped the shortened first session of Moto2 free practice, which ended up red-flagged and then canceled after a series of crashes left petrol and oil on the track, and the cleanup took longer to complete than hoped. Kenan Sofuoglu ended the session in 2nd, looking much more comfortable at a track he knows very well, while Simone Corsi finished in 3rd.

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