MAZDA6 SKYACTIV WINS AT INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

MAZDA6 SKYACTIV-D Racecar

• Mazda6 becomes first diesel car to win on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 
• Powered to victory by its SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel engine
• The Mazda6 was the only diesel entry in race

LEVERKUSEN : July 30, 2013 - On July 26, 2013, a diesel powered Mazda6 won the Grand-am-Brickyard in the GX class with the Mazda6 and its SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel engine. Mazda was the only entry in the race with a diesel engine. Mazda’s victory was the first win for a diesel car in the history of the legendary racecourse. Sylvain Tremblay took the lead in the three hour race and steered the winning Mazda6 over the finish line.

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SUZUKI iV-4 : COMPACT SUV CONCEPT MODEL TO BE UNVEILED AT THE 65TH IAA FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW

SUZUKI iV-4 Concept - Teaser image

The world premiere of the iV-4 – a concept model heralding a compact SUV from Suzuki – will take place at the 65th IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from 10 to 22 September 2013.

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UPDATED! : BMW i3

2014 BMW i3

The world, and with it the sphere of personal mobility, is in a state of ecological, economic and social upheaval. Global developments such as climate change, dwindling resources and increasing urbanisation call for fresh solutions. BMW i is finding those solutions. The brand stands for visionary vehicle concepts, inspiring design and a new understanding of premium that is strongly defined by sustainability.

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BMW I3 WORLD PREMIERE IN NEW YORK, LONDON AND BEIJING

2014 BMW i3

• Series version of the BMW i3 unveiled simultaneously worldwide
• Reithofer: BMW i3 is a great leap forward
• BMW i3 sets new benchmark for sustainable mobility
• Already more than 90,000 requests for test drives

New York, London, Beijing : July 29, 2013 -  The BMW Group debuted the series version of its innovative electric vehicle, the BMW i3, simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing on Monday. “Innovation drives change. The i3 is more than just a car. It’s a revolutionary step towards sustainable mobility. It is purpose-built around an electric power train to serve the needs of our megacity customers,” said Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Norbert Reithofer, at the world premiere in New York on Monday.

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2013 FORMULA 1 : HAMILTON WINS HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX

2013 F1 Hangarian GP Champion : Lewis Hamilton - #10 Mercedes F1 W04 : 

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

Lewis Hamilton proved that miracles can and occasionally still do happen in F1, as he put his tyres woes in Germany behind him with an impressive run on Sunday to claim victory in the 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix. In doing so, Hamilton clinched his first win for his new team Mercedes at the same time as equalling Michael Schumacher's record of four wins at the Hungaroring and earned his 22nd career Grand Prix victory.

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2013 SUPER GT : ARTA HSV-010 STAGES DRAMATIC REVERSAL FOR FIRST VICTORY IN 3 YEARS AT SUGO

SUGO GT 300km RACE GT500 Winners : Ralph Firman/ Kosuke Matsuura : 

#8 ARTA HSV-010 Honda HSV-010 GT / HR10EG

• Sudden rain turns SUGO into a severe battle of survivors
• ARTA HSV-010 stages dramatic reversal for first victory in 3 years!
• ARTA CR-Z GT takes GT300 win for a double ARTA triumph

The SUGO GT 300km RACE, Round 4 of the 2013 AUTOBACS SUPER GT series, was run at Sportsland SUGO (one lap: 3.704 km x 81 laps) in Miyagi Prefecture on July 28. In the GT500 class race the ARTA HSV-010 driven by Ralph Firman and Kosuke Matsuura won the team's first victory in three years. In the GT300 race, the ARTA CR-Z GT driven by Shinichi Takagi and Takashi Kobayashi took its second straight series win to make ARTA victorious in both classes.

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NEW MASERATI GHIBLI : PREMIUM E SEGMENT FEATURES TWO TWIN-TURBO V6 PETROL ENGINES

2013 Maserati Ghibli

The all-new Ghibli marks a turning point in Maserati’s history. Unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show and arriving just months after the new Quattroporte, the Ghibli will give Maserati two four-door saloon models for the first time in its history.

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NSX PROTOTYPE TO BREAK COVER AT MID-OHIO RACEWAY PRIOR TO HONDA INDY 200 INDYCAR RACE

Acura / Honda NSX Prototype

Acura has released an image of a prototype NSX supercar, announcing that the running prototype will take to the racetrack just prior to the Honda Indy 200 IndyCar Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The NSX prototype with custom graphics will lap the road course in advance of the race on August 4, 2013. The race will be broadcast live by NBC Sports Network starting at 3 p.m. EDT. 

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ABT AS6-R WITH 600 HP - A CONVENIENT EXTREME ATHLETE

ABT AS6-R

What would Sherlock Holmes say? “Watson, this car is perfect!“ For the ABT AS6-R combines lifestyle and dynamics with the characteristics of a real family estate car. For Hans-Jürgen Abt, this is an ideal combination that covers all life situations. “This car provides both the space and the power to get anything from A to B. And why not via the Nürburgring’s famous ‘Nordschleife’?” says the CEO of the globally largest tuner of cars produced by the Volkswagen Group.

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CITROËN C-ELYSÉE WTCC TO TAKE ON THE WORLD’S CIRCUITS

Citroën C-Elysée WTCC

A month after confirming that it would be entering the World Touring Car Championship in 2014, Citroën can now reveal the model that will be driven on the circuits by Sébastien Loeb. The Citroën C-Elysée WTCC will be the very first vehicle to be designed in accordance with the new regulations, currently being prepared by the FIA for the category next year.

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PREMIERE OF THE NEW 9G-TRONIC: NEW NINE-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DEBUTS IN THE MERCEDES-BENZ E 350 BLUETEC

2014 Mercedes-Benz E 350 Bluetec

STUTTGART : July 25, 2013 - The first nine-speed automatic transmission with torque converter, the 9G-TRONIC for premium vehicles, is celebrating its world premiere: equipped with the innovative power transmission, the E 350 BlueTEC is set to become one of the most fuel-efficient six-cylinder diesel models in its class. Thanks to the high level of efficiency of the patented transmission design, NEDC fuel consumption in the E-Class is reduced to 5.3 litres of diesel per 100 km. As is typical of the brand, the transmission features outstanding comfort and barely perceptible gear changes. The E 350 BlueTEC featuring the 9G-TRONIC as standard is available to order with immediate effect. Despite the extended scope of functions, the pricing for both the Saloon and Estate models remains unchanged.

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G-POWER M3 GT2 R

G-POWER M3 GT2 R

The G-POWER M3 GT2 R is probably the hottest road-legal BMW M3 in the world. It combines 720 supercharged horsepower with a kerb weight of less than 1.500 kg, all wrapped up in an awesome body kit featuring the current GT2 R design.

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GREEN LIGHT FOR BENTLEY SUV

Bentley SUV - Sketched    

• Fourth model line to be built in Crewe
• Sales will begin in 2016
• Over 1,000 UK jobs created
• New model will be true to Bentley’s brand hallmarks
• Extremely positive customer response to an SUV by Bentley

CREWE : July 23, 2013 : Bentley Motors today confirms that it will proceed with the development of the Bentley SUV, the company’s fourth model line. The SUV will be made in Crewe and will go on sale in 2016. It will create over 1000 jobs in the UK. Over the next three years Bentley will invest more than £800 million in its headquarters at Crewe and the development of new models.

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MERCEDES-BENZ VISION GOLF CART

Mercedes-Benz Vision Golf Cart

During this year's Open Championship, Mercedes-Benz presented the "Mercedes-Benz Vision Golf Cart". Hundreds of golf as well as automobile fans took part in an international competition by submitting their ideas for a golf cart of the future. This invaluable input provided the basis for a visionary golf cart design study created by the Mercedes-Benz design department. As well as reflecting the innovative and forward-thinking ideas and wishes of golf players, the study includes the characteristics and technologies of a Mercedes-Benz.

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THE NEW MERCEDES-BENZ S 63 AMG: DRIVING PERFORMANCE IN THE LUXURY SEGMENT

2013 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

Mercedes-AMG is unleashing the new S 63 AMG. The most powerful high-performance saloon in the luxury segment sets new standards in terms of driving dynamics, lightweight construction and efficiency. The AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine – the most powerful member of the BlueDIRECT engine family, with an output of 585 hp and torque of 900 Nm – delivers effortlessly superior performance. Thanks to systematic lightweight construction based on the "AMG Lightweight Performance" philosophy, the S 63 AMG is up to 100 kilograms lighter than its predecessor. A combination of an efficient drive system and reduced weight results in an NEDC combined fuel consumption of 27.4 – 27.9 mpg (237 to 242 g/km CO₂).

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2013 DTM : MATTIAS EKSTRÖM LOSES NORISRING VICTORY

2013 DTM - Norisring Champion : # 10 Robert Wickens (CAN) - STIHL Mercedes AMG - 

STIHL Mercedes AMG C-Coupé

Audi driver Mattias Ekström has lost his victory in the fifth DTM round at the Norisring. After the Swede illegitimately had water poured into the pockets of his race suit in parc fermé in Nuremberg on his 35th birthday, he was excluded from the race by the stewards because of an infringement of the parc fermé rules. As a result, victory went to Mercedes-Benz driver Robert Wickens from Canada, who scored his maiden DTM race win and brought the brand from Stuttgart its eleventh consecutive success at the Norisring.

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BENTLEY REVEALS CONTINENTAL GT3 DETAILS AT GLOBAL DEBUT

Bentley Continental GT3

• Continental GT3 unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 
• 600 bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 for 1300 kg racer 
• GT3 to drive the Goodwood hill-climb twice a day

CREWE : July 12, 2013 : Bentley debuts its new Continental GT3 race car at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed today, unveiling a racing machine set to explore the extreme potential of Bentley’s iconic Grand Tourer, the Continental GT. Member of the Board for Engineering, Rolf Frech, comments: “The Continental GT3 exploits the incredible performance beneath the skin of every Continental GT. We’ve removed over 1000 kilograms of weight, reconfigured our 4.0-litre V8 to produce 600 bhp in race specification, and developed a comprehensive aerodynamic package to ensure that we perform competitively. We are now looking forward to getting the car on the track and proving its potential.

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Updated! : ALL-NEW MAZDA3

2013 MAZDA3 Hatchback

Mazda took the unconventional KODO design and SKYACTIV Technology, and uncompromisingly adapted it for the fiercely contested C segment. The result is a new Mazda3 whose captivating exterior conceals a cabin completely redesigned for enjoyable, stress-free travel – online connectivity included. What isn’t new is the reliability and driving fun that has made this award magnet Mazda’s all-time bestseller. Sedan or hatchback, it’s a car that interacts on several levels, exceeding expectations at every turn. The new Mazda3 is going to grow on you.
    

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313 MPG VOLKSWAGEN XL1-CITEMENT HITS LONDON

Volkswagen XL 1 in London

Volkswagen’s futuristic XL1, the world’s most fuel-efficient production hybrid car, took to the streets of the capital yesterday.

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McLAREN GT SHOWS TRACK FOCUS WITH 12C GT SPRINT

McLAREN 12C GT Sprint

• Track-only variant of the 12C announced
• Lowered ride height with Pirelli racing slick tyres
• Optimised aerodynamic package with enhanced cooling
• Enhanced chassis tuning to deliver a GT racing experience

McLaren GT is to produce a new high performance variant of the 12C, named the 12C GT Sprint, designed to offer further enhanced handling through optimised aerodynamics and track focus.

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SUBARU "WRX STI tS TYPE RA"

Subaru WRX STI tS TYPE RA

Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI) has announced the release of the Subaru "WRX STI tS TYPE RA" which goes on sale on July through Subaru dealerships in Japan.

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CITROËN DS3 CABRIO RACING

Citroën DS3 Cabrio Racing

Citroën  has chosen the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the annual meeting of  historic racing cars, to  reveal its new concept  car : Citroën DS3  Cabrio Racing, a nod  at Citroën’s  involvement  in  the  WRC.  The  concept  car’s next appearance will be at the Frankfurt Motor  Show.

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BMW M6 COUPÉ, CONVERTIBLE AND GRAN COUPÉ BY AC SCHNITZER

ACS M6 Concertible

High performance, outstanding technology and that true motorsport feeling can be summarised in one letter: M. Only the highest-powered versions of the BMW series may include this letter in their name.

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2013 FORMULA 1 : VETTEL WINS GERMAN GRAND PRIX

2013 F1 German Grand Prix Champion : Sebastian Vettel - #1 Red Bull Racing-Renault - Red Bull Racing-Renault RB9 

Sebastian Vettel found the perfect way to respond to the disappointment of losing victory in the closing stages at Silverstone, winning his home race for the first time.

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MAZDA BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TRANSMISSION PLANT IN THAILAND

A rendering of the plant at completion

HIROSHIMA, Japan : July 5, 2013 - Mazda Motor Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony today at the construction site of its new transmission plant in Thailand's Chonburi province, Mazda Powertrain Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MPMT). Approximately 50 people attended the ceremony including Senior Executive Investment Advisor from the Thailand Board of Investment, Ajarin Pattanapanchai; Governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, Verapong Chaiperm; President of Kajima Corporation, Mitsuyoshi Nakamura; Mazda's Representative Director and Vice Chairman of the Board, Seita Kanai and the president of MPMT, Hidenori Kawakami.

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VŪHL 05 : AN INNOVATIVE NEW LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERCAR FOR ROAD AND TRACK

VŪHL 05

Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London : July 3, 2013 - the VŪHL 05 is an innovative mid-engined two-seater born of a motorsport heritage.

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THE VŪHL 05 SUPERCAR – EXCLUSIVELY UNVEILED AT THE ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB IN LONDON TODAY

The VUHL 05 revealed for the first time today

LONDON : July 3, 2013 - After many months of secrecy, the VŪHL 05 road-legal lightweight supercar has finally arrived, and was revealed to an exclusive audience in London for the first time today.

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CONTINENTAL GT3 HEADLINES BENTLEY’S LARGEST EVER PRESENCE AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED

Bentley Continental GT3 race car makes its world debut

CREW : July 3, 2013 - Bentley’s new Continental GT3 race car is to spearhead the famous British marque’s presence at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking place from 12^th-14^th July in Sussex, England. With a busy schedule of development work ahead of it before marking Bentley’s return to the racetrack later this year, the new Continental GT3 makes its global debut in front of the crowds at Goodwood on Friday 12^th July. Demonstrating the performance potential that lies embedded in the DNA of every Continental GT, the GT3 is the most extreme form of the iconic Grand Tourer ever.

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HYUNDAI POWERED UNLIMITED RACE CAR SETS THE SECOND FASTEST TIME IN PIKES PEAK HILL CLIMB HISTORY

Rhys Millen with Hyundai Genesis PM580-T @ 2013 PPIHC 

Rhys Millen and his Hyundai-powered race car finished second overall and set the second fastest time in history at the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb today. Millen set a blistering pace to the summit in his specially-prepared Hyundai powered race car, needing only 9:02.192 to make international motorsports' most challenging ascent. For 2013, Millen's own race team, Rhys Millen Racing (RMR), built an all-new unlimited-class, tube frame racecar powered by a production-based Hyundai lambda engine block, heads, and powertrain support equipment. The production Hyundai electronic power steering in the car also performed flawlessly today at high and low speeds while providing a lot of  feedback.

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SÉBASTIEN LOEB AND THE PEUGEOT 208 T16 PIKES PEAK SET NEW RECORD

Sébastien   Loeb / Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak @ 2013 PPIHC

After   months   of   anticipation,   Sébastien   Loeb   has   shattered   the   Pikes   Peak International  Hill Climb  record  with a breath-taking  time  of 8m13.878s  in the  208 T16 Pikes Peak. The Frenchman negotiated the 20 kilometres and 156 corners of the mountain at an average speed of 145kph.

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