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Europeans, Aussies, Some Japanese, A Brit And Two Sore Americans

This Audi would be very nice to own. Very nice indeed!
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/audi-tt-rs-dtm-unveiled

This Audi not so much – So incredibly sad
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/audi-r8-gt-crash-germany

Oh cute, Ford’s brand spank performance flagship, that sports a supercharged V8, is as fast 0-100km/h as a ten-year old Subaru WRX STI – Top work
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/new-falcon-gt-hits-100kmh-in-49-sec-20101005-165bz.html

More logic and good ideas on road safety that won’t be employed in Australia
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/140kmh-safer-in-australia-safety-expert-20101011-16fer.html

Nissan sticks it to the Germans one more time…
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/nissan-rules-out-driverless-cars-20100928-15vln.html

Aston Martin joins brands caught up in recalls. Is it just us or is this happening more?
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/aston-martin-in-safety-recall-20101012-16h2v.html

Japan + Fuji + Lots and lots of GTRs = Yummy!
http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/nissan-gtr-fuji-speedway

Motor show time in Paris has just wrapped up and that means concept cars – here’s a little look see at what got revealed
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/motorshows/paris-motor-show/257503/jaguars_jetpowered_supercar.html

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/motorshows/paris-motor-show/257446/lambos_lightweight_champ.html

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/motorshows/paris-motor-show/257572/audi_quattro_concept_car.html

Fresh pics of Aston Martin’s One-77 hitting up the Nurburgring. We’re not sold on the looks but this could change
http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/aston-martin-one-77-hits-the-ring?imageNo=0

Blockbuster whoops, Transformers style (no one was seriously harmed, luckily)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJm1w-wTomo

2010
10/18
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V8 Supercars

The Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, Australian motorsport’s biggest event, took place at the historic Mount Panorama and delivered all the action and drama that was expected with Craig Lowndes and Mark Skaife in the TeamVodafone Triple Eight Holden Commodore proving victorious once again as an endurance team.

Coming off the duo’s impressive win at last month’s L&H 500 at Phillip Island, Skaife and Lowndes again showed their wares putting in a stellar performance from start to finish.

Jamie Whincup and Steve Owen’s second place ensured a one-two finish for TeamVodafone with the Toll Holden Racing Team Commodore of Garth Tander and Cameron McConville rounding out the all-Holden podium.

The win gave Skaife his sixth Bathurst title and Lowndes his fifth with only Jim Richards (seven) and Peter Brock (nine) having held the trophy more times.

The race also resulted in a new record for the 161-lap event of six hours 12mins 51secs, beating the 1991 record of Jim Richards and Mark Skaife in the Nissan Skyline GTR of six hours 19mins 14.8secs.

The race broke its fair share of hearts too with the polesitting Ford Performance Racing Falcon of Mark Winterbottom and Luke Youlden collecting a wall through The Cutting after the right rear tyre delaminated and Fabian Coulthard’s Bundaberg Red Racing Commodore being reduced to a mere cage after his 290km/h crash coming off The Chase on the opening lap.

Championship leader James Courtney finished his day in fifth allowing Whincup to close the gap to only 125 points.

After round ten, the driver standings are as follows:

1. James Courtney 2323

2. Jamie Whincup 2198

3. Craig Lowndes 2039

2010
10/13
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Heaps And Heaps Of Totally Too Much Cool Stuff

Dear Lamborghini,
Build it! Build it! Build it! But please offer a manual one…
Cheers,
Shift Up Crew
http://www.caradvice.com.au/83320/lamborghini-indomable-concept/

Audi’s ‘frugal’ version of the R8 Spyder seems to be the answer to stricter emissions – No complaints here
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/256906/audi_shows_off_v8_r8_spyder.html

Alonso, Massa, ‘insert name here’. Fancy yourself an F1 ace in the making? Check out Ferrari’s newest toy
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/11/ferrari-officially-launches-virtual-racing-academy/

While on F1, is the cost of having the Formula One circus come to Melbourne too great?
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/motorsport/victoria-foots-massive-formula-1-bill-20100916-15dgv.html

While technology and futuristic design may be popular these days, it seems that at Porsche everything old is new again
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/porsches-new-356-20100921-15l2p.html?autostart=1

And oh look, yet another 911 model. No joke
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/porsche-unveils-new-911-gts-20100915-15cgi.html

This is more than a little sad but definitely more than a lot lucky – Porsche GT3 RS, meet Servo
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/porsche-911-gt3-rs-crash-petrol-station
More pics at: http://forums.quattroworld.com/other/msgs/1268333.phtml

Bloody Camry drivers! Good luck trying something like this in Oz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeFAEKDadCc

The new Ken Block Gymkhana video has finally been released onto the world wide interwebs – This is mental
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TshFWSsrn8

Just turn up your speakers to ‘Max’, click the link and watch in amazement – Dear god!
http://www.caradvice.com.au/83145/lamborghini-murcielago-lp-670-4-sv-super-veloce-twin-turbo-by-undergroud-racing/

2010
09/27
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Formula One Update

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Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso has taken his fourth win for the season and second in a row after winning the Singapore Grand Prix night race ahead of Red Bull team-mates Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.

Following on from his win at Monza, Alonso again started from pole and put in another excellent drive making clear his intentions for this year’s Championship.

While for Vettel the race was a game of follow the leader, Webber’s night was much more action packed with the Australian fighting his way up from last position after the team decided to pit him early and change to the harder tyre.

The race proved costly for Championship contender Lewis Hamilton, when on Lap 36 as he and Webber battled for third place, contact was made leaving the McLaren with broken suspension giving Hamilton his second DNF in two races.

After round fifteen, the driver standings are as follows:

1. Mark Webber 202

2. Fernando Alonso 191

3. Lewis Hamilton 182

2010
09/27
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Formula One Update

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Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso has secured his first win on home soil for his new team by winning the Italian Grand Prix in Monza from pole, ahead of McLaren’s Jenson Button and Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa.

After dropping a place to the fast starting Button, Alonso settled into a solid rhythm as both he and Massa showed good car speed in the Ferraris.

Then Button pitted on Lap 36 giving the Spaniard the lead which he managed to hold onto after pitting one lap later thanks to a sensational pit stop.

From here the race was his.

 

 

The day proved less positive for the Championship leaders with McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton finishing his day on the opening lap following a touch with Massa and Red Bull’s Mark Webber having to work hard to finish seventh after a disappointing start from fourth.

Despite the difficulties, the Australian again regains the Championship lead.

After round fourteen, the driver standings are as follows:

1. Mark Webber 187

2. Lewis Hamilton 182

3. Fernando Alonso 166

2010
09/13
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V8 Supercars

The L&H 500 at Phillip Island has been run and won with victory going to the exceptionally experienced duo of Craig Lowndes and Mark Skaife in the TeamVodafone Triple Eight Holden Commodore.

The pair last teamed up ten years ago when they took out the Queensland 500 in 2000.

The 113 laps of the endurance event took its toll on several cars with Championship front runner Jamie Whincup and his co-driver Steve Owen forced to pit while leading due to an oil cooler issue with only 17 laps to go. The problem saw the second of the TeamVodafone cars finish in 29th place.

The Ford Performance Racing team of Mark Winterbottom and Luke Youlden took second place ahead of the BOC entry of Jason Richards and Andrew Jones, ensuring the blue oval made an appearance on the podium.

Attention now shifts to next month’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 where Lowndes and Skaife will again be sharing the workload.

After round nine, the driver standings are as follows:

1. James Courtney 2101

2. Jamie Whincup 1922

3. Mark Winterbottom 1862

2010
09/13
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Big Money, Bigger Money And Crashes

Before and After

Ferrari 458 Italia recall set to ruin resale value and reputation – Not a good look
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/256678/ferrari_recalls_every_458_italia_built_so_far.html

Ferrari aren’t the only ones in recall strife with Toyota Australia having to recall more than 116,000 HiLux utes
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/toyota-recalls-116000-hilux-utes-20100908-1509y.html?autostart=1

The shape of things to come from Mazda – Meet the Shinari
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/256558/mazda_shows_off_shinari_concept.html

Some think this is what the Subaru variant of the joint Toyota-Subaru FT-86 coupe will look like but if you have a close look at the front end of this car (the lights, guards and bonnet) it doesn’t all fit up. We reckon it will look quite different in its final guise – Take a look
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/256699/subaru_wrx_coup_spied.html

The results of the 2010 RACV used car safety ratings (UCSR) study conducted by the Monash University Accident Research Centre have been released. The study is based on data from over three million crashes in Australia and New Zealand between 1996 and 2008. Interestingly it appears that, according to the study, a 94-02 Nissan 200SX/Silvia is in the same safety bracket as both an 02-07 Holden Commodore VY/VZ and an 02-08 Ford Falcon BA/BF – Check out where your ride sits
http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/78e6bc804da9b86d8818d854a1b45993/2009+UCSR.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=78e6bc804da9b86d8818d854a1b45993

When people at the top are making statements like this and expressing these types of views, it makes the notion of prioritising improved driver education a very distant reality – Group sigh
http://motoring.ninemsn.com.au/cars/news/7956721/national-road-safety-council-p-platers-should-not-drive-old-cars

2010
09/08
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The Risks

In the wake of the recent death of Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa I felt the need to share some thoughts.

While we all love motorsport, be it cars or bikes, we must never forget the very real risks that are inextricably attached to our passion. Often ignored or overlooked by some, the truth is that anytime you are in or on a vehicle, respect must be given to the seriousness of what you are involved in.

Ayrton Senna's fatal 1994 crash

On a race track or on the street, the same awareness must be there; accidents can happen. Even in the best of situations with all possible safety precautions taken into consideration, chance can render us hapless. Chance can prove deadly.

 

 

And when you bare in mind the laxness that accompanies most motorists on our roads, this fact needs to be diligently kept at the front of your mind.

So whether its driving around a circuit or simply ducking down to the milk bar, be aware of the world you are entering into and don’t underestimate the gravity of the situation.

Take care out there.

Dave

2010
09/06
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Big Money/Small Money, New Rides And Some Sick Footage

Formula One hoon gets a fine but avoids a conviction
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/formula-one-hoon-lewis-hamilton-cops-500-fine-over-grand-prix-burnout-20100824-13ksx.html?autostart=1

 

VW looks set to continue buying up other car companies
http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/vw-bids-for-alfa-romeo-20100824-13og4.html

Price finally revealed for Citroen’s new hottest hatch but no word on whether it’ll hit Aussie roads – Shame
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/256180/citroen_names_its_price_for_ds3_racing.html

Interesting, the newest Supercar from the Pagani stable can manage to pass the toughest emission regulations in the world but the humble Holden and Ford can’t
http://www.caradvice.com.au/80453/2011-pagani-c9-passes-euro-5-and-us-emission-regulations/

A US teen driver is lucky to be alive after this high-speed impact with a concrete bridge support – This is a must see
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/7950221/car-launches-into-concrete-pillar

This is the absolute definition of ‘getting it done’ – Go high-def to fully appreciate all the black smoke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24afjVqm2Uw

2010
09/02
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Formula One Update

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McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton survived the weather, the carnage and an off to win the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa on a day many other drivers will want to forget.

The drama began early with pole-sitter Mark Webber, having a shocking start in the Red Bull as a result of a clutch problem.

This allowed Hamilton, Renault’s Robert Kubica, McLaren’s Jenson Button, Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari’s Felipe Massa and the Force India of Adrian Sutil to all pass, leaving the Australian in seventh position.

A brief shower on the opening lap caused low grip levels which saw many drivers run wide at the Bus Stop chicane and brought Rubens Barrichello’s 300th Formula One Gran Prix to an abrupt end when he locked the brakes and slid into Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso. While Alonso managed to recover to the pits, deciding to change to the intermediate tyre while others stayed out despite the slippery conditions, his race ended after a spin only six laps from the finish.

Up the front Hamilton was in rhythm and had a solid lead over his team-mate until third placed Vettel had a moment behind Button that saw the German spear right into the side of the Englishman’s McLaren. While Vettel managed to nurse the car back to the pits, the race was over for Button.

Kubica was holding onto second place with Webber now in third but a moment of distraction on the Renault drivers behalf resulted in a change of positions in pit lane.

Then with the finish in sight the rain came back and was getting heavier, this was the last chance for Webber to try and catch Hamilton but the Brit held on, despite an excursion through the gravel at Rivage on Lap 35, to win by 1.5 seconds.

After round thirteen, the driver standings are as follows:

1. Lewis Hamilton 182

2. Mark Webber 179

3. Sebastian Vettel 151

2010
09/01
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