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Lamborghini Track Day in Shanghai - Gallardo Superleggera LP 570-4

IN Lamborghini, Shanghai, Gallardo, 550-2, Track, Event, Superleggera

Displayed in all its glory at the Lamborghini Track Day in Shanghai was this green Gallardo Superleggera LP 570-4. We can't tell you how it drives, but here are some yummy photos!

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Lamborghini Track Day in Shanghai with the Gallardo LP 550-2

IN Lamborghini, Shanghai, Gallardo, 550-2, Track, Event

A 550 bhp Lamborghini driven by only its rear wheels, and a very wet track. We play matador and try to tame the bull in the Gallardo LP 550-2!

The final group of the first round featured an incredible combined 11 F1 world championships and Schumacher beat Alain Prost by just over a second in a closely-fought contest in the ROC Car. Schumacher won all three first-round races with Parente going through as runner-up. Current British touring car number one Jason Plato missed out, as did Prost, who spun out of his last race in the KTM X-Bow.

Motorsports

Race Of Champions 2010 Grand Final

IN Race Of Champions, ROC, DÃ¼sseldorf

Filipe Albuquerque lifts The Race of Champions trophy on his debut in the Grand Final in DÃ¼sseldorf while while Team Germany triumphs in the ROC Nations Cup.

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HSV 'I Just Want One' Driving Event

IN HSV, Harvest Automobiles, Muscle cars, GTS, Maloo, Drive, Event

We spent the day with a pair of Australian V8 muscle cars and even got a ride in a 600bhp T2 race car! Welcome to the world of Holden Special Vehicles (HSV).

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Pure Muscle! HSV Lands In Singapore!

IN HSV, Muscle, Singapore, Holden, Harvest Automobile, V8

You've seen them in all their aggressive glory in photos. You've read about their enormous torque and sonorous V8 soundtrack. Well they're finally here, and man, do they rock!

This December, Hobby East will be launching their Slot Racing Club Membership. For a fixed sum, members will receive unlimited track usage and membership fee credited back with the purchase of a new slot car. Per day entry rates for those who want to try are also available with included car and controller. See blog link below for more details. On Saturday, 18 December 2010, Hobby East in conjunction with Hobby Bounties will host the first leg of an inter-club slot car race competition. Find out more on their blog at www.hobbyeast.blogspot.com

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Slot Car Racing At Hobby East

IN Hobby East, Slot Car, Ninco

Racing on a circuit is every motor sports enthusiast’s dream. And even if you are unable to do that, you can now replicate your dream albeit scaled down in the form of slot car racing.

The Goodyear Highway Helper, a free application from Apple iTunes, provides users with quick access to important contact information — such as emergency help, police, tow trucks and taxis. It also contains helpful car maintenance advice, safe driving tips and troubleshooting guides, along with dealer search functions. The Goodyear Highway Helper is equipped with fun, interactive games which can even be played amongst friends. The Goodyear Highway Helper was also created to provide a service that customers can refer to quickly, as and when they require useful automotive support.

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Goodyear A Step Ahead In Digital And Social Media

IN Goodyear, IPhone

The leading tyre manufacturer launches the 'Goodyear Highway Helper' iPhone application and revamps its website.

Mr Osamu Masuko, President of Mitsubishi Motors said, “MMC is proud to be a part of EV testbed in Singapore. We believe that Singapore is an ideal market for EV. Working together with the Singapore government and Cycle & Carriage Automotive, we would like to evaluate the performance of i-MiEV under the condition in Singapore and also promote the appeal of EVs to Singapore citizens.” MMC is currently selling the i-MiEV in Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia. In addition, MMC has engaged in initiatives to popularise EVs with various governments all over the world, including the governments of the Principality of Monaco, Iceland, Denmark, among others.

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Signs Cooperation Agreement With Singapore

IN Mitsubishi, I-MiEV, Electric

Mitsubishi and its distributor in Singapore, Cycle & Carriage Automotive Pte Limited recently announced the signing of a Cooperation Agreement to collaborate on activities to test electric vehicles (E

The cockpit is their office, the road is where they go to work to. It is where half of all spinal cord injuries are happening. However, it is not the royal discipline of motor sports but accidents in everyday road traffic which are responsible for about 65,000 new paraplegia patients per year. Approximately 75 percent of all spinal cord injuries happen in the normal course of life, on the way to school, during leisure time activities or at work.

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Formula 1 Heroes Become Designers

IN F1, Red Bull, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel, Wings For Life

Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber design shirts for a good cause.

In summary, apart from the limited storage space, relatively spartan interior and the hype that this car generates in public, the Tesla Roadster Sport with its exotic look and super car slaying acceleration is truly one amazing car to drive. And best of all, this car does not require any visit to the petrol station or service and maintenance associated with internal combustion engines (I.C.E), all one needs to do is just plug the car to any conventional electrical outlet when the ‘juice’ needs topping up, and he or she is good to go once the car is recharged. Plus you also get to do your part in saving the earth!

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Together In Electric Dreams | Tesla Roadster Sport 2.5

IN Tesla, Roadster Sports, 2.5, Electric, EV, Green

The Tesla Roadster Sport literally smokes the competition in the zero to 100 stakes. Then again, I stand corrected - Electric Vehicles (EVs) have zero emissions after all…

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Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder

IN Spyker, Spyder, C8, Aileron, Singapore, Auto Palace, Exotic, Convertible

Already a sexy little thing, the Spyker C8 Aileron now heats things up by going topless with the new C8 Aileron Spyder.

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BMW World Singapore Opens!

IN BMW, BMW World, Singapore, M3 GTS

Asia’s largest showcase of BMW innovation, design and heritage will be open to the public from 9 to 14 November 2010 in Hall B of Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.

Misano is back on the calendar for the Italian series on 10 July, while the European runners will be tackle the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit on 7 August. The North American serie will run over six rounds held in the United States and Canada, apart from the extra seventh event which as usual sees competitors race at the Finali Mondiali Ferrari.

Motorsports

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli

IN Ferrari, Trofeo, Pirelli

The Maranello Corse Clienti Department has announced changes for next season’s racing in the build up to the 2010 Finali Mondiali Ferrari, which will take place at Valencia’s Ricardo Tormo circuit

The company, founded by David Richards, is viewed as one of the most respected and successful in rallying.

Motorsports

MINI Makes A Comeback To Rallying

IN MINI, WRC, Rally, Prodrive

The 2011 World Rally Championship will see the new MINI WRC contesting in six of 13 scheduled rounds, with MINI competing in the full 2012 season. This is the car...