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Bernie and the Banks settle over F1 rights
Still can’t work out if the settlement will be good or bad for Formula One. Has Bernie been beaten or is it part of a grand plan? Ecclestone and banks settle F1 case STUFF : SPORT : MOTORSPORT
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F1 chief has his wheels stolen
I thought this story was going to be about Bernie’s settlement with the Banks! They're off – F1 chief has his wheels stolen - Britain - Times Online The man who made his fortune from the world’s fastest cars is going nowhere
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Will the Fiat payout kill a GM Brand?
In a Forbes article Jerry Flint speculates that the $2 billion GM paid to extract itself from the Fiat debacle was responsible for the death of the Zeta rear drive platform. Its possible the end of that platform could mean the demise of a GM brand – Buick and Pontiac are
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Adrian van Hooydonk: Chief Car Designer at BMW
Chris Bangle, the man who revolutionised BMW Design, has a new role as Creative Design Director. In addition to BMW he now looks after the design direction of Mini and Rolls Royce. Does this mean an end of the “Banglisation” of BMW? Top Gear have an interview with new Chief
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Bridgestone accepts Ferrari blame
So how long before they respond, new tyres and new car for Bahrain? BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula One | Bridgestone accepts Ferrari blame Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone has admitted that it is to blame for Ferrari's poor showing in Malaysia…. UPDATE: 24–03–05: www.italiaspeed.com report that Ferrari
New road rules from today
Drive carefully, the road rules have changed. New road rules from 27 February 2005 From 27 February 2005, the new 'Road User' Rule will make it clearer what you should do at pedestrian crossings, special vehicle lanes (such as cycle and bus lanes) and roundabouts (particularly multi-lane
Saab 9–7x: What is Saab-like?
Bob Lutz defends the the Saab 9–7X SUV as “Saab-like”
What's wrong with the new Alfa Romeo 159?
The new Alfa Romeo 159 is nice evolution of the stunning looking 156 but I think there is one huge regression. The distinctive “hidden” rear door handles that gave the 156 its unique coupe/sedan profile are history. It’s a mistake. Alfa Romeo 159 debuts at Geneva: [Via Autoblog]
Citroën C6
Wow, Citroën styling is back on form!
The Most Expensive Cars of 2005...
Forbes have a slide show of the most expensive cars of 2005 but it doesn't include the best Forbes.com: The Most Expensive Cars 2005
Fiat & Alfa after GM
Some of the best coverage I have found on the future of Fiat/Alfa Romeo after the GM settlement is at ITALIASPEED. Fiat reaction and Alfa Romeo/Maserati Future at ITALIASPEED.COM
Ouch: Ferrari Enzo fender bender costs...
If you see a Ferrari Enzo on the road make sure you don’t hit it! Ferrari Enzo fender bender costs $120,000 - Autoblog - www.autoblog.com In an interesting article on State Farm’s secret research lab we learn that carbon fibre cars are very expensive to fix…