Friday, July 30, 2010

AutoWeek Daily Drive — Friday, July 30, 2010

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Friday, July 30, 2010                 
2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG...
MOTORSPORTS EDITOR MAC MORRISON: This is one bad boy right here. The pure performance driver in me is not a huge fan of a lot of Mercedes' products, even many AMG creations, but the C63 is spot-on in my “how to tackle a road and win” book. DTM-inspired bodywork looks great, giving the C63 an aggressive appearance that leaves no doubt as to what it does best, and the true...

  The weekend is upon us. That means more racing, and NASCAR, Formula One and the World Rally Championship are set to be in action. Here's what you need to know. NASCAR's Sprint Cup teams begin a run of six races to fill the remaining two or three spots in the 12-driver, season-ending,...

  It's one of the most iconic names in the auto world: The Z car. No matter the number--240, 350, 370--that singular letter rings true with enthusiasts. And the style, power and pure fun of Nissan's famous sports car are being celebrated this week around Nashville. The 23rd annual international Z...

  Today I and the i-MiEV made another bold foray into greater mileage. Instead of the usual 50 miles a day, today I brazenly drove all the way to El Segundo, to drop off a camera lens at Nikon for repair (I've been manually focusing since the dust storm on the Jeep trip to Moab months ago). Going...


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  Felipe Massa says he is stronger after the Hockenheim experience last weekend and insists that he's still fighting for race wins, despite the team apparently putting its title efforts behind Fernando Alonso.Inevitably, the Brazilian underwent a grilling about the German race when he met the media...

  In this Performance Profile, AW's Bob Gritzinger joins Jim Holland, chief engineer of the 2011 Ford Explorer, to take a closer look at the redesigned SUV....

  The 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will pay tribute to all that is Alfa Romeo, celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the Italian auto manufacturer founded as Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili. The Aug. 15 gathering will make Alfa fans drool, showcasing vehicles ranging from a 1910 A.L.F....

  Several drivers met the press in advance of the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend. Here is the transcript. Q: Robert, you regard this as your home race, don't you?Robert KUBICA: Yeah, it is the closest race to Poland. Many fans are coming here. As there will not be a Polish Grand Prix I think...

  Helio Castroneves will meet with IZOD IndyCar officials next week to review his actions following the July 25 race at Edmonton.Castroneves lead teammate Will Power with three laps to go on a restart. Castroneves took the inside line through a turn while Power tried to pass. Moments later race...

  Get the under-the-hood scoop from the men who make Chevy Corvette engines. Here is a recent live chat....


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