Archive for April, 2009

Mercedes might pull out

Mercedes might pull out

| April 27, 2009 | 1 Comment

The latest addition to the hot rumor pot is the possibility of Stuttgart-based auto maker Mercedes Benz pulling out of Formula 1 as the recent “lie-gate” scandal involving the McLaren Formula 1 team intensifies. Apparently, Daimler AG’s CEO, Dieter Zetsche has revealed to a German-based publication that, “If circumstances should change, perhaps because of an [...]

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Lewis Hamilton 4th in Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton 4th in Bahrain

| April 27, 2009 | 0 Comments

By Ian Parkes, PA Sport, Bahrain An error-free drive from Lewis Hamilton gave McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh further cause for optimism as the team continue to right the wrongs that have previously wrecked their season. Hamilton produced his best performance of the year by finishing a fine fourth in yesterday’s Bahrain Grand Prix behind Jenson [...]

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Rolls Royce RR4

Rolls Royce RR4

| April 21, 2009 | 0 Comments

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars have announced the official name for the model only known as the new Rolls-Royce RR4 so far, previewed as the 200EX Concept early this year. The new car will be called the Rolls-Royce Ghost, in a similiar naming theme with its bigger brother, the Phantom. Also released with the announcement are some [...]

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Audi A4

Audi A4

| April 20, 2009 | 5 Comments

The Audi A4 is a compact executive car produced by the German automaker Audi AG since late 1994. The initial generation A4 succeeded the four previous generations of the Audi 80. Since its inception, the Audi A4 has been available in four generations, based on the Volkswagen Group ‘B’ series of automobile platforms – usually [...]

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Ten cars that are cheaper to buy new than second-hand

| April 15, 2009 | 0 Comments

Some new cars are currently cheaper than used ones, according to Parkers.co.uk. With dealers offering substantial discounts on new cars, and a shortage of good quality used cars, deals in showrooms may be up to £1,000 cheaper than the same model bought second hand with few miles on the clock. Simon Harris, of Parker’s, says: [...]

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Lewis Hamilton’s cheating scandal at the Australian Grand Prix

| April 9, 2009 | 0 Comments

Lewis Hamilton’s future at McLaren Mercedes, in the wake of the cheating scandal at the Australian Grand Prix, depends on the interaction between five key personalities who must find a way of re-establishing trust between a team and a driver who, up until 11 days ago, looked to be enjoying an unbreakable bond. The allegations [...]

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