Bottas fastest as Ma Qing Hua makes debut | 2012 F1 testing

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Williams test driver Valtteri Bottas was quickest in the first of two days' testing at Silverstone involving three teams.

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Jack Brabham† Bill Brack Ernesto Brambilla Vittorio Brambilla Toni Branca

Here it is: The 2013 Volvo XC40


There have been spy shots galore of the upcoming Volvo XC40, but now the first undisguised images of the new crossover have surfaced online. The new XC40 is scheduled to make its world debut in September at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, but it looks like Volvo couldn’t keep it a secret until then and will more than likely have to debut it earlier than anticipated.

The new XC40 is, in fact, a V40 with an increased ride height and new technology that make it ready foroff-roading. As you can see, the XC40 is almost identical to the V40, except for its redesigned front bumper and the new headlamps.

Under the hood, things will stay the same: power will come from a turbocharged 1.6-liter petrol engine and a 2.0 liter engine with power ranging from 150 to 240 HP. Diesel fans will get a 155 HP engine. Sicne it is an off-road vehicle, Volvo will be offering it with an all-wheel-drive system for the top versions.

Here it is: The 2013 Volvo XC40 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:00 EST.

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Bill Whitehouse Robin Widdows Eppie Wietzes Mike Wilds Jonathan Williams

Another brand bites the dust

De Tomaso has filed for bankruptcy, bringing into danger the future of the company that was once a serious player in the exotic sports car world and in F1. It was founded in 1959 by Argentine exile Alejandro de Tomaso, who had settled in Modena because of his desire to go racing. The company, which [...]

Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2012/07/10/another-brand-bites-the-dust/

Vittorio Brambilla Toni Branca Gianfranco Brancatelli Eric Brandon Don Branson

TVS Scooty Streak


TVS’ line of female-targeted Scooty scooters comes with a variety that few bike makers can compete with. One of these models is called the Scooty Streak, and true to its name, it’s got quite an impressive streak of looks and performance wrapped up in one body.

The fresh look of the Scooty Streak lends itself a refreshing vibe, including the rear LED lamp that makes the scooter look more up to the times. On top of that, the scooter now has a relocated fuel tank lid on the back of the seat, allowing riders easier access to the fuel tank whenever they need to refill the Streak. As a modern scooter, it’s important for the Streak to carry modern amenities, none more so than a new handphone charger that can be found just beneath the handlebar at the console.

At the heart of the TVS Scooty Streak isn’t the most powerful engine on the planet, but it does pack enough to make the ride very enjoyable. The Streak is powered by an 87.8cc four-stroke single cylinder forced air-cooled engine that produces 3.68 KW @ 6,500 RPM and 5.8 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 RPM.

There’s a certain level of realism that buyers have to understand with a scooter like the Scooty Streak. But if you understand what you’re getting into with the scooter, then you won’t find a whole lot of scooters that are worth your bucks more than TVS’ line of Scooty scooters.

Find out more about the TVS Scooty Streak after the jump.

TVS Scooty Streak originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 10 July 2012 18:00 EST.

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Source: http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/tvs/2012-tvs-scooty-streak-ar128640.html

Rupert Keegan Eddie Keizan Al Keller Joe Kelly Dave Kennedy

Red reign?

Fernando Alonso set the fastest lap of the Saturday morning session at a cool but dry Silverstone, beating local hero Jenson Button by a tenth. There were 10 drivers covered by a second and 14 within 1.3secs of the fastest time. Romain Grosjean was third ahead of Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton and Maldonado. [...]

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Ricardo Londoño Ernst Loof Henri Louveau John Love Pete Lovely

Super Silverstone

Englands Silverstone circuit, in Northamptonshire, is one of the oldest and most iconic locations on the Formula One calendar, and this weekend the spectacle returns to the first ever Grand Prix in modern racing. With its 5,891 meters of longitude and its 17 bends, Silverstone presents one of the biggest challenges of the competition. After [...]

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Brian Gubby Andre Guelfi Miguel Ángel Guerra Roberto Guerrero Maurício Gugelmin