The Continental: The Future of Night Vision, Changes at Mini and Lotus, and Not Much Going On in Bologna

Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. On Wednesday night, I sampled another evolution of night-vision systems: Mercedes-Benz is using its Night View Assist [...] Related posts:
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Jeff Gordon?s 2011 Drive to End Hunger Paint Scheme

Drive to End Hunger Unveils New Design for Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 Car WASHINGTON (Dec. 6, 2010) – Drive to End Hunger (DTEH), an initiative of AARP and AARP Foundation to end hunger among older Americans, today unveiled the design of four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon?s No. 24 Drive to End Hunger [...]

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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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More VW Management Changes: Hatz Moves in at Porsche, Dürheimer Off to Bentley/Bugatti

Volkswagen is taking full charge of Porsche engineering and development. Wolfgang Hatz, head of VW’s powertrain engineering, will become Porsche’s head of  R&D on February 1, 2011. Hatz is a close confidant of VW chief Martin Winterkorn and is fully tied into the VW Group’s future powertrain and platform strategy. He will replace Wolfgang Dürheimer, [...] Related posts:
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REBELLION RACING AND TOYOTA MOTORSPORT GmbH CONFIRM LMP1 ENGINE SUPPLY PARTNERSHIP

TOYOTA MOTORSPORT GmbH LAUSANNE, Switzerland & COLOGNE, Germany Thursday 2 December 2010 REBELLION Racing and Toyota Motorsport GmbH are pleased to confirm their plans for a Le Mans Prototype LMP1 engine supply partnership....

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Colin Braun released by Roush Fenway Racing, looking for next opportunity

Colin Braun - Photo Credit: Sam Greenwood / Getty Images for NASCARAfter spending the last three seasons at Roush Fenway Racing, Colin Braun is looking for his next opportunity. Braun has been released from Roush Fenway, which is focusing on finding sponsorship for Carl Edwards, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Trevor Bayne for the Nationwide Series...more»

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