2010 Daytona International Speedway Goodyear Tire Test Q & A with Dodge Motorsports Driver, Kurt Busch

In his new No. 22 Dodge Charger, 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kurt Busch tests Goodyear Tires Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla - Photo Credit: Motorsports Images and ArchivesKURT BUSCH (No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge Charger) WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW TRACK SURFACE? ?It?s an impressive surface.  There?s been...more»

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2011 Hyundai Azera Limited ? Short Take Road Test

Hyundai?s big front-driver doesn?t offer much for enthusiasts, but packs plenty for everybody else. Bracketed by the 10Best-winning Sonata (yes, we just said that) and the budget-luxe Genesis, the Hyundai Azera competes with other big front-wheel-drive sedans for the attention of a motoring sect committed to comfort. One of the oldest models in the Hyundai armory, [...] Related posts:
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Lotus planning to build V8 in-house?

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Might Lotus, in its unerring though recently intensified quest to take on Ferrari, develop its own V8 engine for use in the promised-before-2013 Esprit? According to company head Dany Bahar, it's a distinct possibility.

It should be mentioned that Lotus is quite the well-sorted engineering firm. In fact, the British automaker has designed three complete engines for other manufacturers and last produced its own V8 engine from 1996 through 2004 in the then-current Esprit.

If it does indeed develop its own engine architecture, Autocar suggests it will be seen in V8 form in the Esprit and V6 form in the Elan, which is slated to follow about six months after the Esprit. And what of the Toyota-sourced powerplants - currently seen in the Lotus Elise, Exige and Evora and shown off in the five conceptual new sports cars recently unveiled at the Paris Motor Show - we've come to expect from Lotus?

"In the mind of sports-car enthusiasts, Toyota power might not be good enough," admitted Bahar. In the end, though, the decision may come down to simple dollars and cents, and we're certainly looking forward to seeing how it all plays out in the coming few years.



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GM May be Preparing Volt-Based Chevy Amp for Detroit Debut

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How to Talk to a Conservative About Cycling

Lest the actions of a handful of Republican governors sour transportation reformers on the party forever, today we bring bike advocates some conversation tips to introduce yourself, and your cause, to conservatives. As we all know, cycling is all about efficiency and self-reliance. Conservatives should love it! Network blog Commute by Bike is showing the way [...]

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Level 5 to run Lola-Hondas in LMP2

American Le Mans Series LMPC champion team Level 5 Motorsports will move up to the LMP2 class next season with a pair of Lola-Hondas. Owner/driver Scott Tucker won the new one-make LMPC division this year, and will retain his regular team-mate Christophe Bouchut for the step up to LMP2. Bouchut is a former winner of both the Daytona and Le Mans 24 Hours, and a multiple champion in GT racing

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Group Lotus relaxed over Renault name

Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar says he is happy with his company just being a Formula 1 team sponsor and shareholder for now - and accepts people will call his Lotus-backed outfit 'Renault'. Although Renault's F1 team has been rebranded as Lotus Renault because of the title sponsorship deal, the outfit has not designated its chassis as Lotus, which means it is still officially running Renault cars

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