The Top TEN Worst Formula One Circuits Of All Time

The Korean Grand Prix has come in for some criticism since its 2010 debut. A lack of excitement has been a major issue, as well as financial issues seem to have alienated it from the fans. But, it?s not the worst circuit to have appeared in F1, as this list displays. REVEAL THE 10 WORST [...]

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Kenny Acheson Andrea de Adamich Philippe Adams Walt Ader Kurt Adolff

Jeep Grand Cherokee Half & Half


We’ve seen some pretty zany graphics done on a lot of cars over the years. What we haven’t seen before is a zipper. Yeah, a zipper.

Somehow, though, Jeep and Mopar managed to do that to a Grand Cherokee. It’s called the Cherokee Half & Half and as the name evidently suggests, it’s so named because of the dual identity Jeep and Mopar wanted to convey to the SUV. Hence, the use of an actual oversized Mopar zipper attached to the front bumper. SEMA would be so proud.

On one half of the Grand Cherokee is actually a perfectly fine, albeit non-customized Deep Cherry Pearl Coat Grand Cherokee Laredo. As for the other half of the SUV, that’s where Mopar used a plethora of its own accessories to illustrate a "before-and-after" look to the Grand Cherokee. Even the wheels are of different sizes with the regular model boasting of 17" wheels whereas the Moparized side was fitted with 20" chrome wheels.

This odd example of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was also translated in other parts of the exterior, including chrome on the mesh-grille insert, tube steps, mirror caps, a hood air deflector and fog lamp bezels. The SUV also has a trailer hitch with a wiring harness, front tow hooks, a bright license plate frame, roof rack cross bows and, and a luggage carrier - or half of it, as we should say.

Moving to the interior, one half is normal and the other part comes dressed with Mopar goodies, including a premium Katzkin Tuscany Leather interior, logo door-sill guards, a bright pedal kit, all-weather mats, a cargo tray, and a cargo net.

Talking about weird aftermarket projects, this one’s definitely on top of that list.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Half & Half originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 16 October 2012 00:00 EST.

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Robert Doornbos Ken Downing Bob Drake Paddy Driver Piero Drogo

Grosjean Set For 2013 Lotus Stay

Lotus Team Principle Eric Boullier has revealed that Romain Grosjean is likely to stay with the team for 2013. The Frenchman has come in for some criticism this term for his ?crash-prone? style of driving, leading some to believe that Lotus may lose patience with their driver. However, Boullier has said he is impressed with [...]

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Jenson Button Tommy Byrne Giulio Cabianca Phil Cade Alex Caffi

No Zzzzebastian? Webber on pole

Mark Webber gave his team-mate a wake-up call in Korea as he snatched pole position in the final seconds of the Q3 session, after the German had dominated the sessions throughout. Lewis Hamilton was third quickest, a tenth ahead of Fernando Alonso with Kimi Raikkonen in fifth. Felipe Massa, Romain Grosjean, Nico Hulkenberg, Nico Rosberg [...]

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Siegfried Stohr Rolf Stommelen Philippe Streiff Hans Stuck Hans Joachim Stuck

Dodge Dart Carbon Fire


When Dodgeintroduced their new Dart, they also announced that a total of 150 Mopar parts would be available to further customize it. At the 2012 SEMA Auto Show, the company wants to offer their customers an idea of just how much customization can go into this compact hatchback with a demonstration of these accessories in their Carbon Fiber Concept.

As its name suggests, this Dart Concept has received a very cool carbon fiber hood and a carbon fiber, three-piece rear decklid spoiler. It is painted in a very cool charcoal grey combined with a Mopar satin black front chin spoiler and a Mopar satin black body kit. The concept sits on a new set of 19" wheels combined with silver brake calipers.

Dart’s standard grille has been replaced with a new Mopar grille, while the light smoke headlamps and tail lamps accentuate the sleek feel. The interior features the same dark matte finish of the exterior, with the coolest addition being the new Katzkin leather seats.

Dodge Dart Carbon Fire originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 15 October 2012 03:00 EST.

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Button: There Is No Rift Between Me And Hamilton

Jenson Button has hit out a rumours suggesting that there is a rift between himself and Lewis Hamilton in the McLaren set-up. Some areas of the media are implying that since Hamilton announced he would be leaving the team for Mercedes in 2013 the pair are no longer on good terms. However, Button has insisted [...]

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Ricardo Zonta Renzo Zorzi Ricardo Zunino Carlo Abate George Abecassis