2015 Formula 1 : Hamilton wins Russian Grand Prix

2015 Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix Champion : 

Lewis Hamilton #44 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

Lewis Hamilton is on the cusp of 2015 Formula 1 World Championship title after a dominant win in the Russian Grand Prix, coupled to an early retirement for main rival Nico Rosberg, saw him move 66 points clear with four races remaining.

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The new BMW M4 GTS

BMW M4 GTS

The BMW M4 GTS gives BMW M GmbH a new and exclusive technological showpiece which elevates the potential of the BMW M4 Coupe to another impressive new level. With its powerful, motor sport-inspired looks and high-performance technology, the BMW M4 GTS has its sights set squarely on the race track. A lap time of 7.28 minutes around the legendary Nürburgring-Nordschleife, the world’s most exacting race circuit, is a clear statement of this special-edition model’s exceptional abilities. 

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2015 DTM : Molina celebrates first DTM victory

2015 DTM Nürburgring Race 2 winner : 

Miguel Molina (ESP) #17 - Teufel Audi RS 5 DTM - Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline

Fans at the Nürburgring, where 69,000 spectators attended the event over the weekend, were treated to exceptionally good touring car racing: with entertaining position fights and closely-fought door-to-door duels, there were entertaining battles for the best positions and valuable points for the drivers’ standings in the 16th DTM race of the season. Miguel Molina only had little to do with all that: with a faultless drive, the Audi driver had his name written on the winners’ list at the Nürburgring and also scored his first major achievement in his 67th DTM race. Having started from pole position, the Spaniard scored a dominant and undisputed win in the 43 laps long DTM race on Sunday. “I have been waiting for a long time for my maiden win and now, we finally made it. Today is my day,” the jubilant winner said after the finish. Mercedes-Benz driver Paul Di Resta finished second in the Eifel, 7.5 seconds down. For the 2010 DTM champion, this was his best result of the season so far. BMW’s Bruno Spengler rounded out the Nürburgring podium by finishing third.

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2015 Formula 1 : Hamilton proves unbeatable and moves level with Senna at Suzuka

2015 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Champion : 
Lewis Hamilton #44 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

Lewis Hamilton had hoped to equal his hero Ayrton Senna’s tally of 41 race victories in Singapore, but in the end he did it at Suzuka - an altogether more appropriate venue given that the great Brazilian sealed all three of his world championship crowns there.

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Lamborghini Huracan GT3 to make North American GT3 racing debut in 2016

Lamborghini Huracán GT3

Huracán GT3 Customer Teams to represent Lamborghini Squadra Corse in first 24 hours of Daytona appearance Sant'Agata Bolognese, 21 September 2015. The Lamborghini Huracán GT3 will make its North American GT3 racing debut with confirmed entries into the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GT Daytona (GTD) class in 2016.

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Volkswagen unveils New 2016 Passat with striking design, Innovative technology and enhanced value

2016 Volkswagen PASSAT

The Chattanooga-built Passat raises the bar in the midsize segment, offering new styling inside and out as well as a host of new connectivity and driver assistance features

• Striking new front and rear design
• New interior with updated instrument panel and center stack for a more premium feel
• Standard MIB II infotainment system includes USB connectivity
• Available  VW Car-Net^® App-Connect supports smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay^®, Android Auto™ and MirrorLink^®
• Energy-efficient LED headlights and taillights available for the first time on a VW sedan
• New driver assistance systems are standard features on select trim levels
• First-ever R-Line^® trim for U.S. Passat offers sportier styling
• Three engine options: 1.8-liter TSI^® gasoline, TDI^®, and powerful VR6^®
• Revised trim lineup provides enhanced value throughout the Passat range
• Pricing starts at $22,440 for the 1.8T S model with automatic transmission
• Built in America, at the world’s only LEED Platinum-certified manufacturing facility

NEW YORK, N.Y.  – Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce the debut of the new 2016 Volkswagen Passat, a midsize sedan that is designed for the American lifestyle and built in Volkswagen’s state-of-the-art factory in Chattanooga, Tenn. The 2016 Passat features a winning combination of design, interior and cargo space, class-leading technology, available driver assistance systems, and powerful, yet frugal, engines. In addition, a revised trim structure will enhance the Passat’s value story.

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2016 Ducati Diavel Carbon

2016 Ducati DIAVEL Carbon

• The evolution of the Diavel family continues
• Sophisticated materials and trims for the new Diavel Carbon
• The 2016 version stands out for its redesigned exhaust, wheels and seat

BOLOGNA – Prior to EICMA 2015 and the unveiling of new entries in its MY 2016, Ducati reveals the new livery of the Diavel Carbon. The bike, available to the public starting from October 2015, is more aggressive and refined than ever thanks to brand new graphics and a series of new technical and aesthetic features.

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2015 Formula 1 : Vettel beats Ricciardo in Singapore race

2015 F1 - Singapore Grand Prix Champion  - Sebastian Vettel #5 Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel has completed a commanding third win of the season in the Singapore Grand Prix after keeping his cool on a challenging evening around the Marina Bay Circuit, while Lewis Hamilton has seen his championship lead shrink following a first retirement of the year.

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class: The legend lives on

Mercedes-AMG G 63 Edition designo nightblack magno

All Mercedes-Benz G-Class models now offer up to 16 percent more power and up to 17 percent lower fuel consumption. The range includes the G 500 with a new, powerful 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine. All engines are compliant with the latest Euro 6 emissions standard. A new suspension setup together with more sensitive ESP® control results in increased driving stability, safety and road comfort. The exterior and interior have also been given an upgrade. The exclusive AMG EDITION 463 and the G 500 4x42 are also being launched.

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KOERU : The all-new crossover concept proposed by Mazda

Mazda KOERU Concept at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show

Mazda Motor Corporation is unveiling the all-new crossover concept Mazda KOERU for the world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year.

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Ford's All-New Focus RS Sprints to 62 MPH in 4.7 Seconds and Hits 165 MPH

2016 Ford FOCUS RS

• All-new 2016 Ford Focus RS sprints from 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 165 mph
• Fastest-ever Ford RS model will start at $36,605 featuring Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive and a projected 350 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque from its 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine
• Innovative Focus RS offers drive modes – including industry-first drift mode – along with launch control; customer deliveries of high-performance hatchback start in North America in spring 2016

DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company’s all-new Focus RS will sprint from 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds – making the high-performance hatchback the fastest-accelerating RS model yet.

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Honda debuts dynamic new 10th generation Civic sedan for North America: The most ambitious remake of Civic ever

10th generation Honda Civic sedan

• Two new powertrains, including first Honda turbo engine in U.S.
• Available Honda Sensing™ technologies
• Compatible with Apple CarPlay®, the smarter, simpler way to use your iPhone in the car
• Also supports Android Auto™
• New styling includes significant use of LED lighting
• New platform and package yields largest cabin in compact class

LOS ANGELES - Honda took to YouTube today to unveil an all-new, dynamically styled 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, slated for sale in the U.S. this fall. With a more athletic stance and sportier driving position, the 2016 Civic Sedan is a new-from-the-ground-up design intended to recapture the sporty character of Civic while creating the world's best compact car – setting a new benchmark in the mainstream compact class for fun-to-drive performance, safety performance and fuel efficiency, together with a new level of refinement.

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Toyota C-HR concept : Stunning looks, exciting drive

Toyota C-HR concept

FRANKFURT ― A new C-HR Concept makes its world debut at the 2015 Frankfurt motor show. With its diamond-shape based bold design language, an engaging full-hybrid driving experience and new platform architecture, it brings the future Toyota compact crossover one step closer to the final production model, which will be revealed at Geneva next year.

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World premiere at Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: "This is for the fans" Bugatti unveils its Vision Gran Turismo show car

Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo

• Virtual concept designed exclusively for the PlayStation® video game franchise Gran Turismo®
• Bugatti President Wolfgang Dürheimer: "This project makes our brand accessible to the millions of Bugatti fans throughout the world to say thank you for their loyalty"
• Car design celebrates Bugatti's racing history and is based on cuttingedge motor sport technology
• Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo marks a new chapter in the company's history
• Virtual project gives outlook of the brand's future design language

MOLSHEIM/FRANKFURT - A unique show car makes its world debut: Bugatti has transformed its Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo from the virtual world of bytes and pixels into a real carbon-fibre racer specially for the 66th International Motor Show (IAA). In Frankfurt the French super sports car brand unveils the project that it has designed exclusively for the PlayStation video game franchise Gran Turismo to thank its millions of fans worldwide for their loyalty and enthusiasm.

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Nissan Gripz Concept: A radical sports crossover

    

Nissan Gripz Concept

• A new breed of sporty compact crossover for a new, younger generation
• Inspired by classic desert rally cars and racing bicycles
• Packed with EV technology, based on Series hybrid system "Pure Drive" e-Power
• Introducing "emotional geometry" design language from Nissan
• Built in "dashcam" cameras take Nissan's safety technology to a new level

FRANKFURT – Crossover pioneer Nissan has revealed a new concept car that points to an innovative new future for the brand. Conceived by designers in Europe and Japan, the Nissan Gripz Concept blends the ability and practicality of a compact crossover with the excitement and performance of a sports car.

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Audi e-tron quattro concept: Electric driving pleasure with no compromises

Audi e-tron quattro concept

Flow-enhanced design with a drag coefficient of 0.25; a powerful, all-electric e-tron quattro drive with up to 370 kW – Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron quattro concept at the International Motor Show (IAA) 2015 in Frankfurt. The car is the company’s statement about the future of electric mobility: It is sporty, efficient and suitable for everyday use.

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Five world premieres at the IAA 2015: Automotive fascination and innovative power: Mercedes-Benz continues on road to success

Mercedes-Benz Cars at the IAA 2015

FRANKFURT.  Mercedes-Benz is setting benchmarks in automotive fascination and innovative power with five world premieres at the IAA 2015. No fewer than four new models expand the line-up of Mercedes Dream Cars – the new C-Class Coupé and the new S-Class Cabriolet, each in two standalone versions from Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG. Also making its debut in Frankfurt is the Concept Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile, known in short as the Concept IAA. The “Digital Transformer” shows how far advanced Mercedes-Benz already is in the digitalisation of automotive development and production. Another world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show is the new smart cabrio, the only “true” cabriolet in its class.

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New Tiguan @ 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show

• Presentation of the new SUV at the Volkswagen Group Night and the International Motor Show (IAA)
• New design and new technology for the Tiguan

The International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt will be the stage for the presentation of the new Tiguan. After selling over 2.64 million units of the first generation, Volkswagen is revealing the latest generation of the SUV at today's Group Night and at the IAA that begins tomorrow.

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Porsche Mission E: 600 hp, 500 kilometer driving range, 15 minutes charging time

PORSCHE Mission E Concept

STUTTGART - In presenting the Mission E at the IAA in Frankfurt, Porsche is introducing the first all-electrically powered four-seat sports car in the brand's history. The concept car combines the unmistakable emotional design of a Porsche with excellent performance and the forward-thinking practicality of the first 800-volt drive system. Key specification data of this fascinating sports car: four doors and four single seats, over 600 hp (440 kW) system power and over 500 km driving range. All-wheel drive and all-wheel steering, zero to 100 km/h acceleration in under 3.5 seconds and a charging time of around 15 minutes to reach an 80 per cent charge of electrical energy. Instruments are intuitively operated by eye-tracking and gesture control, some even via holograms – highly oriented toward the driver by automatically adjusting the displays to the driver's position.

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Infiniti Q30 : A new type of premium compact car

INFINITI Q30

• Q30 active compact is a vital part of Infiniti's global growth plans
• Infiniti's first global entry in the compact segment attracts a new generation of premium buyers
• Q30 features daring design that forges a unique path for a premium car
• Confident dynamics deliver a holistic, intuitive driving experience
• "Premium" and "Sport" versions allow for individual expression
• World premiere at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15, 2015

HONG KONG – Making its world premiere at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show (September 15), the Infiniti Q30 active compact is a new type of premium vehicle for a new type of consumer. Representing Infiniti's first global entry into the fast-growing premium compact segment, the Q30 will play an important role in helping the company realize its plans for global growth

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