2013 FORMULA 1 : ROSBERG WINS BRITISH GRAND PRIX

2013 F1 British Grand Prix Champion : Nico Rosberg - #9 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Mercedes -Benz F1 W04

Nico Rosberg claimed his second win of the 2013 F1 season after emerging from a dramatic British Grand Prix just 0.7secs ahead of a charging Mark Webber.

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ALL-NEW 2014 FORD F-150 TREMOR IS WORLD'S FIRST ECOBOOST-POWERED SPORT TRUCK

2014 Ford F-150 TREMOR

• 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor comes standard with the company’s powerful 3.5-liter EcoBoost^® engine, offering V8 performance, V6 fuel economy and a launch-optimized 4.10 rear axle with electronic locking differential
• Short-wheelbase, regular-cab Tremor offers stylish FX Appearance Package and functional features that include a floor shifter, class-exclusive HID headlamps and standard SYNC^® with MyFord Touch^® connectivity system
• All-new truck’s distinctive looks are complemented by unique boxside Tremor graphics and custom-inspired interior

DEARBORN, Mich. : June 27, 2013 – The 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor is the first-ever EcoBoost^®-powered sport truck that addresses the needs of street truck enthusiasts looking for high-performance V8 power with V6 fuel economy.

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JAGUAR C-X75 HYBRID SUPERCAR PROTOTYPE SHOWCASES TECHNOLOGY OF THE FUTURE

Jaguar C-X75 Hybrid

• The Jaguar C-X75 is a state-of-the-art hybrid supercar with the efficiency of a low-emissions city car.
• The C-X75 can hit 100mph from standstill in less than six seconds and has a top speed of 220mph.
• It can emit less than 89g/km of CO₂ and has a pure electric vehicle range of 60km.
• Its 502bhp, 1.6-litre turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder engine is one of the world's highest specific power output powerplants at 313bhp per litre.
• The C-X75's two electric motors add a further 390bhp, for a combined output in excess of 850bhp.

"The C-X75 programme represents the pinnacle of Jaguar's engineering and design expertise. It is arguably the world's fastest test-bed for the world's most advanced technologies, combining as it does a remarkable hybrid powertrain with awe-inspiring performance. Jaguar is always looking to shape the cars of tomorrow and with projects like C-X75 we are laying the foundations for the next generation of Jaguar innovations."
Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar

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NEW CITROËN GRAND C4 PICASSO

Citroën Grand C4 Picasso

• Citroën has revealed first details & images of the seven-seat New Grand C4 Picasso
• New Grand C4 Picasso uses the EMP2 platform & weighs up to 110kg less than its predecessor
• Provides best combination of versatility, cabin space & accessibility
• Record low CO₂ emissions from just 98g/km
• Light, airy & uncluttered cabin has more glass surface than any other model in the segment

Citroën has unveiled the first images of the New Grand C4 Picasso - a uniquely styled car that stands apart from the already impressive five-seat model in terms of design and features a pioneering balance between interior space and engaging exterior styling.

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WORLD PREMIERE OF THE ALL-NEW MAZDA3 HATCHBACK

All-New Mazda 3 Hatchback

LEVERKUSEN : June 27, 2013. Mazda introduced its all-new Mazda3 hatchback today at several locations around the world. Hundreds of journalists, bloggers and social media attended a fanfare-filled series of events, which took place simultaneously at five locations including three European cities.

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CITROËN TO ENTER THE FIA WTCC WITH SÉBASTIEN LOEB

Citroën Racing / Sébastien Loeb WTCC Teaser image

Motor racing is hard-coded in Citroën’s DNA, but it comes in many shapes and sizes. After dominating several road-based events around the world for over twenty years, the Brand is now set to turn its attention to track racing, entering the FIA World Touring Car Championship (FIA WTCC) from 2014 onwards. This will be a new challenge both for Citroën Racing and for Sébastien Loeb, who will be driving one of the cars entered in the championship.

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SUCCESSFUL ROLLOUT FOR NEW PORSCHE LMP1 SPORTS PROTOTYPE

2014 Porsche LMP1 Sports Prototype

STUTTGART : June 25, 2013 - The new Porsche LMP1 sports prototype, which will compete in the sports car World Endurance Championship (WEC) and in the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 2014, successfully completed its first rollout today on the Porsche test track in Weissach. Before the eyes of the entire Board of Porsche AG, Porsche works driver Timo Bernhard took his new ‘wheels’ through its initial function check.

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KIA pro_cee’d GT GOES ON SALE IN THE UK

2013 KIA pro_cee’d GT - UK version

The most eagerly anticipated new model in Kia's history, the high-performance three-door pro_cee'd GT, is to go on sale in the UK on 1 July priced from £19,995.

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FHI Releases "SUBARU XV HYBRID" in Japan

SUBARU XV HYBRID 2.0i-L EyeSight

TOKYO : June 24, 2013 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the release of the "Subaru XV Hybrid" which goes on sale today at Subaru dealers throughout Japan.

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2013 Le MANS 24 HOURS : e-tron quattro wins again at Le Mans

2013 Le Mans 24 Hrs : The Podium

As expected, the twelfth triumph for the four rings at Le Mans was one of the most difficult and hardest-fought ones. Following a change in the regulations that was made at short notice, the three Audi R18 e-tron quattro cars on average were able to do two laps less on one tank filling than their main rival Toyota. The Audi drivers had to compensate for the additional pit stops by faster lap times on track – and did so in weather conditions that at times were extremely difficult.

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