Volvo's ReCharge Concept, a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors, can drive an estimated 100 kilometers before the vehicle's four-cylinder Flexifuel engine is needed to power the car and recharge the battery. ; Volvo Cars; concepts; electric vehicles; Many elements of man and machine work together to achieve maximum results in a Formula One race. In this first part of Panasonic Toyota Racing¿s ¿Formula 1 for Beginners¿ series, Chief Engineer Race and Test, Dieter Gass, explains how ..............; F1 Racing; motorsports; automotive; news; This feature is the first in a series of Formula One Insights produced by the UK's F1 rights holder, ITV, in association with the AT&T Williams team. With state-of-the-art CGI (computer generated animation) content.................; F1 drivers; Toyota; Motorsports; performance; physical; After 50 years of crossing multiple finish lines worldwide, Chevrolet's Corvette is celebrating its golden anniversary in racing. The vehicle known as the "muscle car," defied its age and recently won its racing class for the fifth time in six years ; Corvette; GM; Motor Sports; racing; Following Zanardi¿s horrific accident in the German CART race in 2001, nobody would have imagined that five years on the Italian would be gearing up for his second season of touring car racing. ; Alex Zanardi; bmw; FIA; wtcc; The ING Renault F1 Team roars into F1 with a spectacular Amsterdam launch of its R27 racer, aiming for continued on-track success. The ING Renault F1 Team today nailed its new colours to the mast with the launch of the all-new R27 F1 car and ........; Formula 1; Motor Sports; Renault F1 Team; The all-new V70 model offers more of everything; it is more luxurious inside than its predecessor, it is sportier to drive, offers more space for both passengers and luggage, and it integrates a variety of intelligent solutions for flexible usage.; Video News; Volvo V70; automotive news; New studies indicate numerous distractions like cell phones and vehicle passengers put teen drivers at greater risk for fatal car crashes. ; internet video; Multi Lock; Safety System; volvo; automotive news; Individual style now comes in a new expression: the BMW 3 Series Coupé. Offering a brand-new look of all-round elegance, BMW¿s two-door Coupé sets a new benchmark in terms of sporting elegant looks.; 3 Series Coupe; automotive; bmw; sports cars; Video News; Just after he announced his F1 retirement in September, Michael Schumacher took time out to visit a Shell station in Switzerland. It was a day to have a bit of fun after working together with Shell and Ferrari non-stop for 11 years at the...........; Ferrari; Ferrari F1 Team. Tv Commercials; The Ferrari Superamerica combines stunning Ferrari 12-cylinder berlinetta performance with a highly original, innovative take on the ever-versatile convertible. The Superamerica is the first production car to adopt an innovative rotating roof........; Ferrari; sports cars; Super America; Ferrari have been racing in formula 1 for decades with enormous success on and off the track. This video is a celebration of the 2005 season so sit back and be entertained by the most successful team in formula 1. ; F1; Ferrari F1 Team; Formula 1; Motor Sports; As one of only a few full constructor teams, we do all of our own chassis and engine development and construction. Our engineering professionals work night and day in our European headquarters in Cologne, Germany, continuing research and development.; Formula 1; Motor Sport; Toyota F1 Team; Alessandro Zanardi has made motor racing history once again: At the DELL Formula BMW World Final, the leg-amputee successfully returned to the cockpit of a Formula One car. ; Alex Zanardi; BMW Racing; Formula 1; Motor Sports; Nissan debuted the Bevel concept SUV at the 2007 NAIAS in Detroit. The concept was conceived at Nissan Design America and is an exploration of the future of the sport utility vehicle. The Bevel is a dynamic, multi-purpose SUV that emphasizes.........; Concept Cars; Motor Shows; nissan; The Z4 M Roadster resoundingly confirms BMW as the world¿s leading maker of high-performance cars, ranging from the compact 1 Series through to the monumentally powerful, V10-engined, 373 kW M6 Coupé. ; bmw z4; Roadster; sports car; The new Audi Q7 sets new standards in the sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment. It combines sportiness and versatility, sophisticated technology and the luxury of a premium-class vehicle. ; 4x4; audi; Q7 SUV; Leif Tufvesson is one of Sweden¿s most skilled specialist car constructors, with many of his cars having received serious international acclaim. ; Concept Cars; Hot Rod; Roadster; volvo; Mazda¿s design division has invented a new surface language called Nagare for introduction at this year¿s Greater Los Angeles International Auto Show. ; Concept Car; LA Motor Show; mazda; Nagare Concept; Mazda¿s latest show car is a lightweight, urban vehicle for young, first time car buyers that makes everyday city driving fun, highly practical, economical and aiming for clean emissions. A sleek, three-door hatchback..............; Concept Cars; Sassou; mazda; sports cars; Renault takes advantage of the 2006 Paris Show to introduce Mégane F1 Team R26. Derived from Mégane Renault Sport Cup, the latest version features a limited slip differential for even crisper handling whether driven on open roads or round a circuit. ; Megane R26; Mégane Renault Sport Cup; Renault F1; highest performance hot hatches; Renault is unveiling its new Nepta concept car, a four-seater cabriolet with fluid lines and a thoroughbred profile. The low-slung body shape is an expression of elegance and movement, while the spacious and comfortable interior has all the..........; Concept Cars; Nepta; Renault; Renault has chosen the 2006 Paris Motor Show to reveal Twingo Concept which foreshadows the forthcoming Twingo that will go on sale from spring 2007 and which focuses on youth trends, sport and music.; Concept Cars; Paris Motor Show; Renault; Twingo; The countdown for the Tiguan has begun: Volkswagen will bring the ¿small Touareg¿ to market at the end of next year ¿ a SUV, a highly variable companion for use on all routes, terrains and in all situations. ; LA Motor Show; Tiguan Concept; VW; The all new Volvo C70 is a modern convertible with classic proportions, four comfortable seats and a retractable hardtop in three sections.; Convertible; Volvo C70; coupe; retractable hardtop; sports car; The dramatically redesigned 2007 Chevrolet Police Tahoe delivers more power, enhanced ride and handling qualities, and more safety features than its 2006 counterpart. It also delivers a great deal of utility, cargo room...........; GM; Police Cars; With over half the road accidents only involving a single vehicle, manufacturers are introducing Electronic Stability Control across their models to dramatically reduce this number. This new technology is an extension of ABS and traction control.; Electronic Stability Control; Road Accidents; Road Safety; Right from its first engine up to now and for many years to come, this displacement has been and will be the symbol of Ferrari. Therein lies the secret source of the engine of the 612 Scaglietti.; 612 Scaglietti; Ferrari; V12; After an absence of twelve years, former F1 driver and ITV-F1 pundit Mark Blundell returns to the Formula One cockpit with the AT&T Williams team. Having started his career with the team, his return commences with a seat fit and................; F1 Williams Team; Formula 1; Motorsports; simulator; After an absence of twelve years, former F1 driver and ITV-F1 pundit Mark Blundell returns to the Formula One cockpit with the AT&T Williams team. Having started his career with the team, his return commences with a seat fit and.............; Formula 1; Williams F1 Team; Motorsports; race track; The roar of an engine has become a trademark of Formula 1 throughout the years. Panasonic Toyota Racing team gives an account of what lies under the hood of its TF107 racecar. Unlike in years past, for this 2007 season...........; F1 Toyota; Gearbox; Motorsports; automotive; brakes; Reflecting Hyundai¿s growing commitment to the development of environmentally responsible transportation is the new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). Developed at Hyundai¿s Design and ...........; automotive; Concept Cars; Fuel Cell Technology; hyundai; On July 4, 2007, after exactly 50 years, the new Fiat 500 makes its debut in Turin, and will be marketed immediately after the launch. Derived from the ¿3+1¿ concept car that aroused so much enthusiasm at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show...............; fiat 500; automotive news; classic; Formula 1 is all about racing but away from the competitions, a different kind of race is fundamental to the workings of Panasonic Toyota Racing. ; Formula 1; Toyota Racing; logistics; Motorsports; The dynamic new coupé is based on the successful BMW 1 Series and will feature the award-winning Twin Turbo petrol engine, agile rear-wheel drive handling and muscular design.; 1 Series; bmw; coupe; sports car; twin turbo; BMW has unveiled the new BMW 6 Series Coupé and the BMW 6 Series Convertible that will offer even greater thrill and more style than ever before, ahead of their arrival in Australia late this year.; 6 Series; bmw; automotive; Convertibles; sports cars; Some convertibles are safer than regular vehicles, according to a crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. ; Convertibles; Crash Test; GM; Saab; safety; U.S. automakers are hosting a competition in which domestic and internationally-produced full size pickup trucks are being compared side-by-side. As manufacturers of American pickup trucks face increased competition from Japanese companies.........; GM; gmc; pickup; automotive news; Reviews; New Laguna's refined lines have been carefully crafted to create a dynamic, fluid design that effortlessly underpins the model's status as a true Grand Tourer.; Renault; automotive; laguna; new cars; xDrive is an innovative all-wheel drive system that combines the advantages of a four wheel drive vehicle with the dynamic handling of a BMW. Whether you're traveling on paved surfaces or off-road............; bmw; automotive; Off-Road; xDrive; BMW Sauber F1 driver, Nick Heidfeld, added a new chapter to the motorsport history books on the weekend by becoming the first driver to pilot a modern Formula One car around the Nüburgring¿s legendary Nordschleife track in over three decades.; bmw; Formula 1; nürburgring; Motorsports; The NASCAR Car of Tomorrow is scheduled to debut in 16 of the 2007 Nextel Series races. Following the death of legendary driver Dale Earnhardt in 2001, NASCAR officials set out to create a safer vehicle.; GM; NASCAR; motor racing; motorsport; In order to achieve maximum performance on the racetrack, Formula One engineers have to pay special attention to aerodynamics, trying to create as much downforce as possible while keeping air resistance low in order. ; Formula 1; Supercomputer; aerodynamic; motor racing; Wrapping, or large format digital printing made with pressure sensitive vinyl adhesive allows graphic designs to be applied to any type of surface- whether it's the floor with tile or carpet, the ceiling with fabrics, the walls..........; car; chevy; Artwork; bodywork; Painting; The work of a racecar engineer is crucial to the success of a Formula One team, according to Panasonic Toyota Racing officials. Francesco Nenci and Gianluca Pisanello, the Italian race engineers for the Toyota Team...........; engineer; F1 racing; mechanic; Toyota Racing; Volvo will celebrate its 80th anniversary on 14 April - just a month after the world premiere of the all-new Volvo V70 and XC70 in Geneva.; 80th anniversary; Volvo history; safety; Introducing the BMW Concept CS, Germany¿s leading manufacturer of premium automobiles is presenting the vision of a unique four-door car which combines the exclusivity of a genuine luxury Gran Turismo with the fascinating thrill of .........; bmw; BMW Concept CS; Motor Shows; new cars; Formula 1 is generally seen as a man¿s world, but not at Panasonic Toyota Racing, where women are playing a key, behind-the-scenes role helping the team prepare for the Grand Prix. ; F1; Toyota F1 Team; Video News; Women in F1; automotive news; Vehicles that operate without a driver and allow passengers to safely use their mobile devices are being tested by the U.S. Department of Defense. ; automotive news; documentary; GM; No driver; driving by itself; The Volvo Car Corporation has built a mini-Volvo to help during competitions at the European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg. The car, which is a 1:5 scale model of a Volvo XC90, is being used to transport javelins.......; model; sports; Volvo XC90; To better determine the medical response needed at a car crash site, General Motors and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced a new partnership. ; Accidients; automotive news; crashes; emergency; GM; Continental, a leading automotive supplier, is attending the Geneva Motor Show 2007 to showcase its automotive systems, passenger tires and ContiTech divisions. ; Continental Tyres; Promotional Video; Tyres; The 2007 Geneva Motor Show marks the official unveiling of Renault¿s New Twingo.; automotive; Renault; Twingo; video; The demand for automotive technicians is increasing, according to the U.S. Department of Labor which cites an annual need for 35,000 entry-level technicians through 2010.; Auto Technicians; career; employment; GM; mechanics; Ahead of the start of the 2007 Formula One season on March 18th in Melbourne, Australia, Toyota is celebrating 50 years in motorsport competition. Toyota has been competing in World Rally Championships, Champ Kart, Le Mans 24-Hour, NASCAR competition; F1 racing; Motor Sports; Toyota Racing; Badged in Europe as the i30, it is the first car to bear a new Hyundai model naming regime for European markets and launches into the mainstream C segment there in five-door hatchback and wagon variants. ; Hyundai i30; automotive news; The Dodge Demon concept is a compact, nimble ¿roadster with an attitude,¿ a perfect balance of classic sports car proportion and simplicity blended with modern design and performance.; Concept Cars; Dodge Demon; Under the 'Nagare' umbrella, Mazda unveiled its third design concept, the Hakaze. The four-seat coupe, which was revealed during the 77th Geneva International Motor Show, is a crossover compact SUV. ; Concept Cars; Hakaze Concept; mazda; While the technologically advanced Chevrolet Volt has the capability to travel 40 miles on electricity alone, at first glance, the concept could easily be mistaken as simply a design statement. ; Chevrolet Volt; Concept Cars; Motor Shows; detroit; electric car; This is a cult car, an icon ¿ right from the day it made its debut, in autumn 1998, the Audi TT took the sports coupé segment by storm, sharpening up the brand's profile in the process. ; Audi TT; Roadster; sports cars; Panasonic Toyota Racing today unveiled its new TF107 challenger at the Expo XXI conference centre in Cologne, Germany. Toyota is the only one of the 11 F1 teams to go into the new season with the same engine, the same tyre partner, and the same......; Formula 1; Motor Sports; Toyota; Mazda is unveiling the all-new Mazda2 at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. The new Mazda2 is not just a model change from the current Mazda2 but the first of Mazda¿s new-generation lineup to evolve to the next stage.; automotive news; mazda; Mazda2; new model; The Saab Aero X concept harnesses the power of Saab's aviation and Scandinavian roots to make a unique statement in performance car design. Conceived as a study to explore future design directions............ ; Aero X; Concept Cars; Motor Show; Saab; The dramatically redesigned 2007 Chevrolet Police Tahoe delivers more power, enhanced ride and handling qualities, and more safety features than its 2006 counterpart. It also delivers a great deal of utility, cargo room...........; GM; Police Cars; The F430 hails the arrival of a whole new generation of Ferrari V-8-engined berlinettas. Every inch of the car was inspired by the engineering research carried out at Ferrari¿s Gestione Sportiva F1 racing division. ; Ferrari F430; super car; v8; What happens when a bikie gang come up against a fleet of F-Series Ford trucks? Well what ever happens you'll enjoy the commercial produced by Ford. An entertaining look at the new F-Series by Ford Trucks.; F-Series; Ford; Ford Trucks; tv commercials; General Motors opened a state-of-the-art rollover crash test facility recently, becoming the first North American automaker to integrate in-house testing for the infrequent but potentially deadly rollover crashes that claim 10,000 lives a year.; Crash Testing Facility; GM; Although the brand is less than 17 years old, Saturn officials say they have already completely revamped and expanded their portfolio this year. During the Chicago Auto Show, Saturn unveiled five new brands including its new Sky Roadster,; Astra; automotive; GM; saturn; The feature includes exclusive footage behind the scenes of the factory, including the carbon composites workshop, the autoclave, the engine workshop and test bed, the wind tunnel and the Formula 1 workshop.; F1 racing; factory; Motorsports; Toyota; Mazda Taiki reflects one possible direction for a future generation of Mazda sports cars aimed at helping create a sustainable society. The fourth concept car in the Nagare design series, Mazda Taiki, further evolves the ¿flow¿ theme to.............; Mazda Concept Cars; auto; News; special; Strapped into AT&T Williams FW29 race cars on the Silverstone racetrack, former F1 drivers Martin Brundle and Mark Blundell show the various techniques F1 drivers use to overtake one another on the racetrack, including the ¿switch back¿............; F1; Overtaking; williams; auto; Motorsports; Toyota; In a truly unique manner, the new Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet combines outstanding per­formance and driving dynamics with the ultimate thrill of open-air motoring and safety on the road. In the new Turbo Cabriolet, engine output of 480 bhp (353 kW).; Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet auto sports car; A new research model, developed by Volvo Cars, uses real accident reports to predict the chain of events that occur before and during a collision. After investigating more than 36,000 accidents over a 35-year span, the Volvo Cars ................; Vovlo cars; accidents; auto; design; Nissan today announced the launch of the Nissan GT-R, a new multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of "an ultimate supercar for anyone, anywhere, at anytime". ; Nissan GTR; auto; Sportscar; Supercar; The high-performance four-door sedan, from BMW M GmbH, is based on the E90 3 Series Sedan featuring unique design and technology. The four-door body variant adds the functionality of five seats, two extra doors and comfortable access................; auto; BMW M3 Sedan; News; review; sports cars; VE Ute is Holden's first completely new ute design since the VU series in 2000. It offers more features, more useable interior space, greater storage flexibility and more performance than any of its predecessors.; auto; Commodore; Holden; News; Ute; VE; After months of eager anticipation, Fiat has released details of the Fiat Punto Abarth, the car that marks the return of one of the industry¿s most respected performance badges and is on sale in Italy this month............; Fiat Punto Abarth; auto; new car; new model; News; German tuning and motor sport experts Heico Sportiv has developed special versions of the Volvo S80 and C30. The S80 High Performance Concept has a high-tech aluminium-look exterior and 350 hp bioethanol engine, while the special version of..........; auto; Volvo Concept Cars; motorshow; News; Presenting the new 911 GT2 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche is proudly launching the most powerful 911 so far homologated for road use. Through its striking design with large air intakes at the front and the rear wing so characteristic...........; 911 GT2; Porsche; auto; sports cars; Renault takes the wraps off Kangoo Compact Concept at the 2007 FrankfurtMotor Show. Kangoo Compact Concept sets the tone for the new, wider Kangoo line-up. It targets young, active town- and city-dwellers who are into sport and are...........; Concept Cars; kangoo; Renault; automotive tv; Confirming its commitment to style and performance, Pontiac introduced a show car version of an all-new, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 Pontiac (Commodore) G8 will be available in dealerships early next year.; Commodore; GM; High Performance; pontiac; Residents in the most northern part of Sweden have the luxury of crossing their lakes by boat in summer and vehicle in winter! When the summer sun disappears and the winter chill sets in, see what these crazy Swedes get up to for fun...........; Frozen Lakes; Sweden; skiing; volvo; In the past seven years, navigational systems have expanded from being available solely in high-end luxury vehicles to 10 percent of all new cars and trucks having the device already installed, according to research from J.D. Power and Associates.; Navigation Systems; Satellite Navigation; automotive; mobile; See it. Drive it. Love it. The new MINI Clubman is innovative, fun to drive and completely irresistible. Just one year on from the reveal of the New MINI, the family expands to welcome a new and very important new member, the MINI Clubman.; mini; clubman; automotive; news; new model; Featuring fresh design accents and new engines that are more compact, powerful and economical, the new edition of the Opel Astra will be available at dealerships from February 2007. ; 2007; compact sport sedan; GM; Holden; opel astra; The Volvo XC60 Concept takes centre stage at the Detroit Motor Show, integrating both the unmistakable, muscular XC-versatility and the sporty charisma of a coupe.; Concept Cars; volvo; xc60; This is a cult car, an icon ¿ right from the day it made its debut, in autumn 1998, the Audi TT took the sports coupé segment by storm, sharpening up the brand's profile in the process. ; Audi TT; Roadster; sports cars; Although the latest generation of the BMW M3 was based in its development on the new BMW M3 Coupé, the new high-performance model differs from the "regular" coupé in terms of both looks and technical features.; automotive; BMW M3; internet video; News; sports cars; tv; The challenge faced by Renault Sport Technologies¿ engineers when first penning New Clio Renault Sport was to respect the individual personality of Clio III, while at the same time highlighting the newcomer¿s inherent qualities and dynamism. The resu; Renault Clio Sport; Renault F1 Team; Hyundai has unveiled a revolutionary concept CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) that squarely addresses pedestrian safety and green issues associated with SUVs in general.; Concept Cars; QarmaQ; hyundai; Away from the cockpit of his Formula One car, AT&T Williams race driver Alex Wurz is an active adrenalin sports participant. Having been a BMX World Champion and having a close association with professional downhill mountain biking.; Alex Wurz; kite surfing; Williams F1 Team; F1; A Formula 1 car on a flying lap is the epitome of man working in perfect synchronisation with machine, but when Ralf Schumacher or Jarno Trulli hit the track with Panasonic Toyota Racing, they are not the only ones sensing every minute aspect .......; Formula 1; it; computers; motor racing; performance; Fatigue contributes to far more traffic accidents than was previously thought. Fatigue is a contributing factor in 12 percent of all collisions and 10 percent of all near-crashes, while most current database estimates place fatigue-related traffic ac; volvo; automotive; News; technology; Every year, tens of thousands of children are injured in traffic accidents throughout Europe, in most cases because they are not strapped into the correct safety equipment. ; child safety; Road Safety; volvo; Hällered, a fenced-in 7 million m² area an hour away from Gothenburg, Sweden, is Volvo Cars main testing facility. The track stretches 26 km, consisting of some dozen test tracks designed to simulate every type of road surface and weather condition. ; Test Track; Volvo Testing Centre; highway; safety; The Brazilian Grand Prix, taking place in Interlagos on October 21, is the 17th of the 2007 season and the 105th Grand Prix weekend for the Panasonic Toyota Racing Team. A Formula 1 car is made up of around 9,000 individual components............; F1; Toyota Racing; auto; motorsport; Strapped into AT&T Williams FW29 race cars on the Silverstone racetrack, former F1 drivers Martin Brundle and Mark Blundell show the various techniques F1 drivers use to overtake one another on the racetrack, including the ¿switch back¿............; F1; Overtaking; williams; auto; Motorsports; Toyota; The Brazilian Grand Prix, taking place in Interlagos on October 21, is the 17th of the 2007 season and the 105th Grand Prix weekend for the Panasonic Toyota Racing Team. A Formula 1 car is made up of around 9,000 individual components............; F1; Toyota Racing; auto; motorsport; The roar of an engine has become a trademark of Formula 1 throughout the years. Panasonic Toyota Racing team gives an account of what lies under the hood of its TF107 racecar. Unlike in years past, for this 2007 season...........; F1 Toyota; Gearbox; Motorsports; automotive; brakes; After 25 years as a racing driver, ITV-F1 pundit Martin Brundle investigates the physical effects of driving a Formula 1 car. In this feature, he performs a series of laps in a Williams Toyota FW29 racecar.................; Formula 1; Martin Brundle; Motorsports; Williams F1; In Formula 1 races, aerodynamics are one of the most important elements to achieving great speeds. Formula 1 vehicles have smaller frontal areas to maximize the amount of power used to propel it, and decrease the amount of wind resistance...........; Aerodynamics; Formula 1; Motorsports; Toyota F1 Team; Many elements of man and machine work together to achieve maximum results in a Formula One race. In this first part of Panasonic Toyota Racing¿s ¿Formula 1 for Beginners¿ series, Chief Engineer Race and Test, Dieter Gass, explains how ..............; F1 Racing; motorsports; automotive; news; After an absence of twelve years, former F1 driver and ITV-F1 pundit Mark Blundell returns to the Formula One cockpit with the AT&T Williams team. Having started his career with the team, his return commences with a seat fit and.............; Formula 1; Williams F1 Team; Motorsports; race track; After an absence of twelve years, former F1 driver and ITV-F1 pundit Mark Blundell returns to the Formula One cockpit with the AT&T Williams team. Having started his career with the team, his return commences with a seat fit and................; F1 Williams Team; Formula 1; Motorsports; simulator; This feature is the first in a series of Formula One Insights produced by the UK's F1 rights holder, ITV, in association with the AT&T Williams team. With state-of-the-art CGI (computer generated animation) content.................; F1 drivers; Toyota; Motorsports; performance; physical; Formula 1 is all about racing but away from the competitions, a different kind of race is fundamental to the workings of Panasonic Toyota Racing. ; Formula 1; Toyota Racing; logistics; Motorsports; The feature includes exclusive footage behind the scenes of the factory, including the carbon composites workshop, the autoclave, the engine workshop and test bed, the wind tunnel and the Formula 1 workshop.; F1 racing; factory; Motorsports; Toyota; BMW Sauber F1 driver, Nick Heidfeld, added a new chapter to the motorsport history books on the weekend by becoming the first driver to pilot a modern Formula One car around the Nüburgring¿s legendary Nordschleife track in over three decades.; bmw; Formula 1; nürburgring; Motorsports; The NASCAR Car of Tomorrow is scheduled to debut in 16 of the 2007 Nextel Series races. Following the death of legendary driver Dale Earnhardt in 2001, NASCAR officials set out to create a safer vehicle.; GM; NASCAR; motor racing; motorsport; In order to achieve maximum performance on the racetrack, Formula One engineers have to pay special attention to aerodynamics, trying to create as much downforce as possible while keeping air resistance low in order. ; Formula 1; Supercomputer; aerodynamic; motor racing; A Formula 1 car on a flying lap is the epitome of man working in perfect synchronisation with machine, but when Ralf Schumacher or Jarno Trulli hit the track with Panasonic Toyota Racing, they are not the only ones sensing every minute aspect .......; Formula 1; it; computers; motor racing; performance; The work of a racecar engineer is crucial to the success of a Formula One team, according to Panasonic Toyota Racing officials. Francesco Nenci and Gianluca Pisanello, the Italian race engineers for the Toyota Team...........; engineer; F1 racing; mechanic; Toyota Racing; Formula 1 is generally seen as a man¿s world, but not at Panasonic Toyota Racing, where women are playing a key, behind-the-scenes role helping the team prepare for the Grand Prix. ; F1; Toyota F1 Team; Video News; Women in F1; automotive news; Ahead of the start of the 2007 Formula One season on March 18th in Melbourne, Australia, Toyota is celebrating 50 years in motorsport competition. Toyota has been competing in World Rally Championships, Champ Kart, Le Mans 24-Hour, NASCAR competition; F1 racing; Motor Sports; Toyota Racing; After 50 years of crossing multiple finish lines worldwide, Chevrolet's Corvette is celebrating its golden anniversary in racing. The vehicle known as the "muscle car," defied its age and recently won its racing class for the fifth time in six years ; Corvette; GM; Motor Sports; racing; Following Zanardi¿s horrific accident in the German CART race in 2001, nobody would have imagined that five years on the Italian would be gearing up for his second season of touring car racing. ; Alex Zanardi; bmw; FIA; wtcc; The ING Renault F1 Team roars into F1 with a spectacular Amsterdam launch of its R27 racer, aiming for continued on-track success. The ING Renault F1 Team today nailed its new colours to the mast with the launch of the all-new R27 F1 car and ........; Formula 1; Motor Sports; Renault F1 Team; Away from the cockpit of his Formula One car, AT&T Williams race driver Alex Wurz is an active adrenalin sports participant. Having been a BMX World Champion and having a close association with professional downhill mountain biking.; Alex Wurz; kite surfing; Williams F1 Team; F1; Watch what happens when unsuspecting customers enter the Shell station shop and see a very lifelike mannequin of Michael Schumacher! Imagine the surprise of pulling into your local Shell station to find your car surrounded by a Ferrari pit crew.; Ferrari F1 Team. Tv Commercials; Michael Schumacher; Just after he announced his F1 retirement in September, Michael Schumacher took time out to visit a Shell station in Switzerland. It was a day to have a bit of fun after working together with Shell and Ferrari non-stop for 11 years at the...........; Ferrari; Ferrari F1 Team. Tv Commercials; Ferrari have been racing in formula 1 for decades with enormous success on and off the track. This video is a celebration of the 2005 season so sit back and be entertained by the most successful team in formula 1. ; F1; Ferrari F1 Team; Formula 1; Motor Sports; Panasonic Toyota Racing today unveiled its new TF107 challenger at the Expo XXI conference centre in Cologne, Germany. Toyota is the only one of the 11 F1 teams to go into the new season with the same engine, the same tyre partner, and the same......; Formula 1; Motor Sports; Toyota; Renault takes advantage of the 2006 Paris Show to introduce Mégane F1 Team R26. Derived from Mégane Renault Sport Cup, the latest version features a limited slip differential for even crisper handling whether driven on open roads or round a circuit. ; Megane R26; Mégane Renault Sport Cup; Renault F1; highest performance hot hatches; Alessandro Zanardi has made motor racing history once again: At the DELL Formula BMW World Final, the leg-amputee successfully returned to the cockpit of a Formula One car. ; Alex Zanardi; BMW Racing; Formula 1; Motor Sports; In a truly unique manner, the new Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet combines outstanding per­formance and driving dynamics with the ultimate thrill of open-air motoring and safety on the road. In the new Turbo Cabriolet, engine output of 480 bhp (353 kW).; Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet auto sports car; A new research model, developed by Volvo Cars, uses real accident reports to predict the chain of events that occur before and during a collision. After investigating more than 36,000 accidents over a 35-year span, the Volvo Cars ................; Vovlo cars; accidents; auto; design; Nissan today announced the launch of the Nissan GT-R, a new multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of "an ultimate supercar for anyone, anywhere, at anytime". ; Nissan GTR; auto; Sportscar; Supercar; The high-performance four-door sedan, from BMW M GmbH, is based on the E90 3 Series Sedan featuring unique design and technology. The four-door body variant adds the functionality of five seats, two extra doors and comfortable access................; auto; BMW M3 Sedan; News; review; sports cars; VE Ute is Holden's first completely new ute design since the VU series in 2000. It offers more features, more useable interior space, greater storage flexibility and more performance than any of its predecessors.; auto; Commodore; Holden; News; Ute; VE; After months of eager anticipation, Fiat has released details of the Fiat Punto Abarth, the car that marks the return of one of the industry¿s most respected performance badges and is on sale in Italy this month............; Fiat Punto Abarth; auto; new car; new model; News; Presenting the new 911 GT2 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche is proudly launching the most powerful 911 so far homologated for road use. Through its striking design with large air intakes at the front and the rear wing so characteristic...........; 911 GT2; Porsche; auto; sports cars; With the new Cayenne GTS Porsche Germany is reiterating the successful Cayenne series¿ prominence in the sporty SUV segment. The model, which celebrates its world debut at the IAA in Frankfurt, features an enhanced 4.8-liter V8, has been............; automotive; Cayenne GTS; Porsche; suv; News; See it. Drive it. Love it. The new MINI Clubman is innovative, fun to drive and completely irresistible. Just one year on from the reveal of the New MINI, the family expands to welcome a new and very important new member, the MINI Clubman.; mini; clubman; automotive; news; new model; On July 4, 2007, after exactly 50 years, the new Fiat 500 makes its debut in Turin, and will be marketed immediately after the launch. Derived from the ¿3+1¿ concept car that aroused so much enthusiasm at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show...............; fiat 500; automotive news; classic; The dynamic new coupé is based on the successful BMW 1 Series and will feature the award-winning Twin Turbo petrol engine, agile rear-wheel drive handling and muscular design.; 1 Series; bmw; coupe; sports car; twin turbo; BMW has unveiled the new BMW 6 Series Coupé and the BMW 6 Series Convertible that will offer even greater thrill and more style than ever before, ahead of their arrival in Australia late this year.; 6 Series; bmw; automotive; Convertibles; sports cars; Some convertibles are safer than regular vehicles, according to a crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. ; Convertibles; Crash Test; GM; Saab; safety; U.S. automakers are hosting a competition in which domestic and internationally-produced full size pickup trucks are being compared side-by-side. As manufacturers of American pickup trucks face increased competition from Japanese companies.........; GM; gmc; pickup; automotive news; Reviews; Although the latest generation of the BMW M3 was based in its development on the new BMW M3 Coupé, the new high-performance model differs from the "regular" coupé in terms of both looks and technical features.; automotive; BMW M3; internet video; News; sports cars; tv; The 2007 Geneva Motor Show marks the official unveiling of Renault¿s New Twingo.; automotive; Renault; Twingo; video; Badged in Europe as the i30, it is the first car to bear a new Hyundai model naming regime for European markets and launches into the mainstream C segment there in five-door hatchback and wagon variants. ; Hyundai i30; automotive news; Mazda is unveiling the all-new Mazda2 at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. The new Mazda2 is not just a model change from the current Mazda2 but the first of Mazda¿s new-generation lineup to evolve to the next stage.; automotive news; mazda; Mazda2; new model; Confirming its commitment to style and performance, Pontiac introduced a show car version of an all-new, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 Pontiac (Commodore) G8 will be available in dealerships early next year.; Commodore; GM; High Performance; pontiac; The all-new V70 model offers more of everything; it is more luxurious inside than its predecessor, it is sportier to drive, offers more space for both passengers and luggage, and it integrates a variety of intelligent solutions for flexible usage.; Video News; Volvo V70; automotive news; Individual style now comes in a new expression: the BMW 3 Series Coupé. Offering a brand-new look of all-round elegance, BMW¿s two-door Coupé sets a new benchmark in terms of sporting elegant looks.; 3 Series Coupe; automotive; bmw; sports cars; Video News; The Ferrari Superamerica combines stunning Ferrari 12-cylinder berlinetta performance with a highly original, innovative take on the ever-versatile convertible. The Superamerica is the first production car to adopt an innovative rotating roof........; Ferrari; sports cars; Super America; The Z4 M Roadster resoundingly confirms BMW as the world¿s leading maker of high-performance cars, ranging from the compact 1 Series through to the monumentally powerful, V10-engined, 373 kW M6 Coupé. ; bmw z4; Roadster; sports car; The new Audi Q7 sets new standards in the sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment. It combines sportiness and versatility, sophisticated technology and the luxury of a premium-class vehicle. ; 4x4; audi; Q7 SUV; This is a cult car, an icon ¿ right from the day it made its debut, in autumn 1998, the Audi TT took the sports coupé segment by storm, sharpening up the brand's profile in the process. ; Audi TT; Roadster; sports cars; The all new Volvo C70 is a modern convertible with classic proportions, four comfortable seats and a retractable hardtop in three sections.; Convertible; Volvo C70; coupe; retractable hardtop; sports car; The F430 hails the arrival of a whole new generation of Ferrari V-8-engined berlinettas. Every inch of the car was inspired by the engineering research carried out at Ferrari¿s Gestione Sportiva F1 racing division. ; Ferrari F430; super car; v8; The challenge faced by Renault Sport Technologies¿ engineers when first penning New Clio Renault Sport was to respect the individual personality of Clio III, while at the same time highlighting the newcomer¿s inherent qualities and dynamism. The resu; Renault Clio Sport; Renault F1 Team; Featuring fresh design accents and new engines that are more compact, powerful and economical, the new edition of the Opel Astra will be available at dealerships from February 2007. ; 2007; compact sport sedan; GM; Holden; opel astra; Every year, tens of thousands of children are injured in traffic accidents throughout Europe, in most cases because they are not strapped into the correct safety equipment. ; child safety; Road Safety; volvo; The demand for automotive technicians is increasing, according to the U.S. Department of Labor which cites an annual need for 35,000 entry-level technicians through 2010.; Auto Technicians; career; employment; GM; mechanics; With over half the road accidents only involving a single vehicle, manufacturers are introducing Electronic Stability Control across their models to dramatically reduce this number. This new technology is an extension of ABS and traction control.; Electronic Stability Control; Road Accidents; Road Safety; Wrapping, or large format digital printing made with pressure sensitive vinyl adhesive allows graphic designs to be applied to any type of surface- whether it's the floor with tile or carpet, the ceiling with fabrics, the walls..........; car; chevy; Artwork; bodywork; Painting; In the past seven years, navigational systems have expanded from being available solely in high-end luxury vehicles to 10 percent of all new cars and trucks having the device already installed, according to research from J.D. Power and Associates.; Navigation Systems; Satellite Navigation; automotive; mobile; The NASCAR Car of Tomorrow is scheduled to debut in 16 of the 2007 Nextel Series races. Following the death of legendary driver Dale Earnhardt in 2001, NASCAR officials set out to create a safer vehicle.; GM; NASCAR; motor racing; motorsport; U.S. automakers are hosting a competition in which domestic and internationally-produced full size pickup trucks are being compared side-by-side. As manufacturers of American pickup trucks face increased competition from Japanese companies.........; GM; gmc; pickup; automotive news; Reviews; A new research model, developed by Volvo Cars, uses real accident reports to predict the chain of events that occur before and during a collision. After investigating more than 36,000 accidents over a 35-year span, the Volvo Cars ................; Vovlo cars; accidents; auto; design; The high-performance four-door sedan, from BMW M GmbH, is based on the E90 3 Series Sedan featuring unique design and technology. The four-door body variant adds the functionality of five seats, two extra doors and comfortable access................; auto; BMW M3 Sedan; News; review; sports cars; VE Ute is Holden's first completely new ute design since the VU series in 2000. It offers more features, more useable interior space, greater storage flexibility and more performance than any of its predecessors.; auto; Commodore; Holden; News; Ute; VE; Fatigue contributes to far more traffic accidents than was previously thought. Fatigue is a contributing factor in 12 percent of all collisions and 10 percent of all near-crashes, while most current database estimates place fatigue-related traffic ac; volvo; automotive; News; technology; See it. Drive it. Love it. The new MINI Clubman is innovative, fun to drive and completely irresistible. Just one year on from the reveal of the New MINI, the family expands to welcome a new and very important new member, the MINI Clubman.; mini; clubman; automotive; news; new model; On July 4, 2007, after exactly 50 years, the new Fiat 500 makes its debut in Turin, and will be marketed immediately after the launch. Derived from the ¿3+1¿ concept car that aroused so much enthusiasm at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show...............; fiat 500; automotive news; classic; The dynamic new coupé is based on the successful BMW 1 Series and will feature the award-winning Twin Turbo petrol engine, agile rear-wheel drive handling and muscular design.; 1 Series; bmw; coupe; sports car; twin turbo; Some convertibles are safer than regular vehicles, according to a crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. ; Convertibles; Crash Test; GM; Saab; safety; U.S. automakers are hosting a competition in which domestic and internationally-produced full size pickup trucks are being compared side-by-side. As manufacturers of American pickup trucks face increased competition from Japanese companies.........; GM; gmc; pickup; automotive news; Reviews; New Laguna's refined lines have been carefully crafted to create a dynamic, fluid design that effortlessly underpins the model's status as a true Grand Tourer.; Renault; automotive; laguna; new cars; The NASCAR Car of Tomorrow is scheduled to debut in 16 of the 2007 Nextel Series races. Following the death of legendary driver Dale Earnhardt in 2001, NASCAR officials set out to create a safer vehicle.; GM; NASCAR; motor racing; motorsport; Wrapping, or large format digital printing made with pressure sensitive vinyl adhesive allows graphic designs to be applied to any type of surface- whether it's the floor with tile or carpet, the ceiling with fabrics, the walls..........; car; chevy; Artwork; bodywork; Painting; Introducing the BMW Concept CS, Germany¿s leading manufacturer of premium automobiles is presenting the vision of a unique four-door car which combines the exclusivity of a genuine luxury Gran Turismo with the fascinating thrill of .........; bmw; BMW Concept CS; Motor Shows; new cars; Vehicles that operate without a driver and allow passengers to safely use their mobile devices are being tested by the U.S. Department of Defense. ; automotive news; documentary; GM; No driver; driving by itself; Although the latest generation of the BMW M3 was based in its development on the new BMW M3 Coupé, the new high-performance model differs from the "regular" coupé in terms of both looks and technical features.; automotive; BMW M3; internet video; News; sports cars; tv; Every year, tens of thousands of children are injured in traffic accidents throughout Europe, in most cases because they are not strapped into the correct safety equipment. ; child safety; Road Safety; volvo; The Volvo Car Corporation has built a mini-Volvo to help during competitions at the European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg. The car, which is a 1:5 scale model of a Volvo XC90, is being used to transport javelins.......; model; sports; Volvo XC90; To better determine the medical response needed at a car crash site, General Motors and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced a new partnership. ; Accidients; automotive news; crashes; emergency; GM; The demand for automotive technicians is increasing, according to the U.S. Department of Labor which cites an annual need for 35,000 entry-level technicians through 2010.; Auto Technicians; career; employment; GM; mechanics; The world premiere of the GTC Concept (Gran Turismo Coupé) at the 77th Geneva Motor Show gives an insight into how dynamic and refreshing Opel¿s new design language will look in the future. ; GM; Geneva Motor Show; Opel GTC Concept Cars; Although the brand is less than 17 years old, Saturn officials say they have already completely revamped and expanded their portfolio this year. During the Chicago Auto Show, Saturn unveiled five new brands including its new Sky Roadster,; Astra; automotive; GM; saturn; The rap group "Slum Village" has created a song targeted at children between 8 to 10-years-old. The message in the song is to teach these "tweens" that using a car booster seat can help save their lives.; Booster Seats; rap music; Road Safety; Confirming its commitment to style and performance, Pontiac introduced a show car version of an all-new, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 Pontiac (Commodore) G8 will be available in dealerships early next year.; Commodore; GM; High Performance; pontiac; New studies indicate numerous distractions like cell phones and vehicle passengers put teen drivers at greater risk for fatal car crashes. ; internet video; Multi Lock; Safety System; volvo; automotive news; Nissan debuted the Bevel concept SUV at the 2007 NAIAS in Detroit. The concept was conceived at Nissan Design America and is an exploration of the future of the sport utility vehicle. The Bevel is a dynamic, multi-purpose SUV that emphasizes.........; Concept Cars; Motor Shows; nissan; The dramatically redesigned 2007 Chevrolet Police Tahoe delivers more power, enhanced ride and handling qualities, and more safety features than its 2006 counterpart. It also delivers a great deal of utility, cargo room...........; GM; Police Cars; Jeep® introduces the all-new 2007 Wrangler, the most capable off-road vehicle in the world ¿ and more. Building on the successful, original Jeep formula with an all-new frame, exterior and interior design, engine, and safety and convenience features.; Jeep Wrangler; Hällered, a fenced-in 7 million m² area an hour away from Gothenburg, Sweden, is Volvo Cars main testing facility. The track stretches 26 km, consisting of some dozen test tracks designed to simulate every type of road surface and weather condition. ; Test Track; Volvo Testing Centre; highway; safety; Residents in the most northern part of Sweden have the luxury of crossing their lakes by boat in summer and vehicle in winter! When the summer sun disappears and the winter chill sets in, see what these crazy Swedes get up to for fun...........; Frozen Lakes; Sweden; skiing; volvo; The Volvo Cars Driving Academy in Sweden teaches police how to drive safely on slippery and icy roads, especially when operating at high speeds. To simulate conditions, the officers drive cars on a frozen lake, where they test the anti-skid system.; Frozen Lakes; Police Driver Training; In the past seven years, navigational systems have expanded from being available solely in high-end luxury vehicles to 10 percent of all new cars and trucks having the device already installed, according to research from J.D. Power and Associates.; Navigation Systems; Satellite Navigation; automotive; mobile; General Motors opened a state-of-the-art rollover crash test facility recently, becoming the first North American automaker to integrate in-house testing for the infrequent but potentially deadly rollover crashes that claim 10,000 lives a year.; Crash Testing Facility; GM; With over half the road accidents only involving a single vehicle, manufacturers are introducing Electronic Stability Control across their models to dramatically reduce this number. This new technology is an extension of ABS and traction control.; Electronic Stability Control; Road Accidents; Road Safety; Mazda Taiki reflects one possible direction for a future generation of Mazda sports cars aimed at helping create a sustainable society. The fourth concept car in the Nagare design series, Mazda Taiki, further evolves the ¿flow¿ theme to.............; Mazda Concept Cars; auto; News; special; German tuning and motor sport experts Heico Sportiv has developed special versions of the Volvo S80 and C30. The S80 High Performance Concept has a high-tech aluminium-look exterior and 350 hp bioethanol engine, while the special version of..........; auto; Volvo Concept Cars; motorshow; News; Renault has chosen the Frankfurt Motor Show to unveil Laguna Coupé Concept, its vision of a top-of-the-range grand tourer Coupé. Intended for the discerning motorist, who understands performance, driving pleasure, and refinement.........; automotive; Concept Cars; laguna; Renault; News; Renault takes the wraps off Kangoo Compact Concept at the 2007 FrankfurtMotor Show. Kangoo Compact Concept sets the tone for the new, wider Kangoo line-up. It targets young, active town- and city-dwellers who are into sport and are...........; Concept Cars; kangoo; Renault; automotive tv; Volvo's ReCharge Concept, a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors, can drive an estimated 100 kilometers before the vehicle's four-cylinder Flexifuel engine is needed to power the car and recharge the battery. ; Volvo Cars; concepts; electric vehicles; Reflecting Hyundai¿s growing commitment to the development of environmentally responsible transportation is the new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). Developed at Hyundai¿s Design and ...........; automotive; Concept Cars; Fuel Cell Technology; hyundai; Introducing the BMW Concept CS, Germany¿s leading manufacturer of premium automobiles is presenting the vision of a unique four-door car which combines the exclusivity of a genuine luxury Gran Turismo with the fascinating thrill of .........; bmw; BMW Concept CS; Motor Shows; new cars; Hyundai has unveiled a revolutionary concept CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) that squarely addresses pedestrian safety and green issues associated with SUVs in general.; Concept Cars; QarmaQ; hyundai; The Dodge Demon concept is a compact, nimble ¿roadster with an attitude,¿ a perfect balance of classic sports car proportion and simplicity blended with modern design and performance.; Concept Cars; Dodge Demon; Under the 'Nagare' umbrella, Mazda unveiled its third design concept, the Hakaze. The four-seat coupe, which was revealed during the 77th Geneva International Motor Show, is a crossover compact SUV. ; Concept Cars; Hakaze Concept; mazda; The world premiere of the GTC Concept (Gran Turismo Coupé) at the 77th Geneva Motor Show gives an insight into how dynamic and refreshing Opel¿s new design language will look in the future. ; GM; Geneva Motor Show; Opel GTC Concept Cars; While the technologically advanced Chevrolet Volt has the capability to travel 40 miles on electricity alone, at first glance, the concept could easily be mistaken as simply a design statement. ; Chevrolet Volt; Concept Cars; Motor Shows; detroit; electric car; Nissan debuted the Bevel concept SUV at the 2007 NAIAS in Detroit. The concept was conceived at Nissan Design America and is an exploration of the future of the sport utility vehicle. The Bevel is a dynamic, multi-purpose SUV that emphasizes.........; Concept Cars; Motor Shows; nissan; The Volvo XC60 Concept takes centre stage at the Detroit Motor Show, integrating both the unmistakable, muscular XC-versatility and the sporty charisma of a coupe.; Concept Cars; volvo; xc60; Renault has chosen the 2006 Paris Motor Show to reveal Twingo Concept which foreshadows the forthcoming Twingo that will go on sale from spring 2007 and which focuses on youth trends, sport and music.; Concept Cars; Paris Motor Show; Renault; Twingo; The Saab Aero X concept harnesses the power of Saab's aviation and Scandinavian roots to make a unique statement in performance car design. Conceived as a study to explore future design directions............ ; Aero X; Concept Cars; Motor Show; Saab; The countdown for the Tiguan has begun: Volkswagen will bring the ¿small Touareg¿ to market at the end of next year ¿ a SUV, a highly variable companion for use on all routes, terrains and in all situations. ; LA Motor Show; Tiguan Concept; VW; Mazda¿s latest show car is a lightweight, urban vehicle for young, first time car buyers that makes everyday city driving fun, highly practical, economical and aiming for clean emissions. A sleek, three-door hatchback..............; Concept Cars; Sassou; mazda; sports cars; Mazda¿s design division has invented a new surface language called Nagare for introduction at this year¿s Greater Los Angeles International Auto Show. ; Concept Car; LA Motor Show; mazda; Nagare Concept; Leif Tufvesson is one of Sweden¿s most skilled specialist car constructors, with many of his cars having received serious international acclaim. ; Concept Cars; Hot Rod; Roadster; volvo; Strapped into AT&T Williams FW29 race cars on the Silverstone racetrack, former F1 drivers Martin Brundle and Mark Blundell show the various techniques F1 drivers use to overtake one another on the racetrack, including the ¿switch back¿............; F1; Overtaking; williams; auto; Motorsports; Toyota; A new research model, developed by Volvo Cars, uses real accident reports to predict the chain of events that occur before and during a collision. After investigating more than 36,000 accidents over a 35-year span, the Volvo Cars ................; Vovlo cars; accidents; auto; design; The Brazilian Grand Prix, taking place in Interlagos on October 21, is the 17th of the 2007 season and the 105th Grand Prix weekend for the Panasonic Toyota Racing Team. A Formula 1 car is made up of around 9,000 individual components............; F1; Toyota Racing; auto; motorsport; The roar of an engine has become a trademark of Formula 1 throughout the years. Panasonic Toyota Racing team gives an account of what lies under the hood of its TF107 racecar. Unlike in years past, for this 2007 season...........; F1 Toyota; Gearbox; Motorsports; automotive; brakes; Volvo's ReCharge Concept, a plug-in hybrid with individual electric wheel motors, can drive an estimated 100 kilometers before the vehicle's four-cylinder Flexifuel engine is needed to power the car and recharge the battery. ; Volvo Cars; concepts; electric vehicles; Reflecting Hyundai¿s growing commitment to the development of environmentally responsible transportation is the new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). Developed at Hyundai¿s Design and ...........; automotive; Concept Cars; Fuel Cell Technology; hyundai; After 25 years as a racing driver, ITV-F1 pundit Martin Brundle investigates the physical effects of driving a Formula 1 car. In this feature, he performs a series of laps in a Williams Toyota FW29 racecar.................; Formula 1; Martin Brundle; Motorsports; Williams F1; Fatigue contributes to far more traffic accidents than was previously thought. Fatigue is a contributing factor in 12 percent of all collisions and 10 percent of all near-crashes, while most current database estimates place fatigue-related traffic ac; volvo; automotive; News; technology; In Formula 1 races, aerodynamics are one of the most important elements to achieving great speeds. Formula 1 vehicles have smaller frontal areas to maximize the amount of power used to propel it, and decrease the amount of wind resistance...........; Aerodynamics; Formula 1; Motorsports; Toyota F1 Team; Many elements of man and machine work together to achieve maximum results in a Formula One race. In this first part of Panasonic Toyota Racing¿s ¿Formula 1 for Beginners¿ series, Chief Engineer Race and Test, Dieter Gass, explains how ..............; F1 Racing; motorsports; automotive; news; After an absence of twelve years, former F1 driver and ITV-F1 pundit Mark Blundell returns to the Formula One cockpit with the AT&T Williams team. Having started his career with the team, his return commences with a seat fit and.............; Formula 1; Williams F1 Team; Motorsports; race track; After an absence of twelve years, former F1 driver and ITV-F1 pundit Mark Blundell returns to the Formula One cockpit with the AT&T Williams team. Having started his career with the team, his return commences with a seat fit and................; F1 Williams Team; Formula 1; Motorsports; simulator; This feature is the first in a series of Formula One Insights produced by the UK's F1 rights holder, ITV, in association with the AT&T Williams team. With state-of-the-art CGI (computer generated animation) content.................; F1 drivers; Toyota; Motorsports; performance; physical; Formula 1 is all about racing but away from the competitions, a different kind of race is fundamental to the workings of Panasonic Toyota Racing. ; Formula 1; Toyota Racing; logistics; Motorsports; U.S. automakers are hosting a competition in which domestic and internationally-produced full size pickup trucks are being compared side-by-side. As manufacturers of American pickup trucks face increased competition from Japanese companies.........; GM; gmc; pickup; automotive news; Reviews; The feature includes exclusive footage behind the scenes of the factory, including the carbon composites workshop, the autoclave, the engine workshop and test bed, the wind tunnel and the Formula 1 workshop.; F1 racing; factory; Motorsports; Toyota; xDrive is an innovative all-wheel drive system that combines the advantages of a four wheel drive vehicle with the dynamic handling of a BMW. Whether you're traveling on paved surfaces or off-road............; bmw; automotive; Off-Road; xDrive; In order to achieve maximum performance on the racetrack, Formula One engineers have to pay special attention to aerodynamics, trying to create as much downforce as possible while keeping air resistance low in order. ; Formula 1; Supercomputer; aerodynamic; motor racing; A Formula 1 car on a flying lap is the epitome of man working in perfect synchronisation with machine, but when Ralf Schumacher or Jarno Trulli hit the track with Panasonic Toyota Racing, they are not the only ones sensing every minute aspect .......; Formula 1; it; computers; motor racing; performance; The work of a racecar engineer is crucial to the success of a Formula One team, according to Panasonic Toyota Racing officials. Francesco Nenci and Gianluca Pisanello, the Italian race engineers for the Toyota Team...........; engineer; F1 racing; mechanic; Toyota Racing; Volvo will celebrate its 80th anniversary on 14 April - just a month after the world premiere of the all-new Volvo V70 and XC70 in Geneva.; 80th anniversary; Volvo history; safety; Formula 1 is generally seen as a man¿s world, but not at Panasonic Toyota Racing, where women are playing a key, behind-the-scenes role helping the team prepare for the Grand Prix. ; F1; Toyota F1 Team; Video News; Women in F1; automotive news; Vehicles that operate without a driver and allow passengers to safely use their mobile devices are being tested by the U.S. Department of Defense. ; automotive news; documentary; GM; No driver; driving by itself; The Volvo Car Corporation has built a mini-Volvo to help during competitions at the European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg. The car, which is a 1:5 scale model of a Volvo XC90, is being used to transport javelins.......; model; sports; Volvo XC90; The Dodge Demon concept is a compact, nimble ¿roadster with an attitude,¿ a perfect balance of classic sports car proportion and simplicity blended with modern design and performance.; Concept Cars; Dodge Demon; Hällered, a fenced-in 7 million m² area an hour away from Gothenburg, Sweden, is Volvo Cars main testing facility. The track stretches 26 km, consisting of some dozen test tracks designed to simulate every type of road surface and weather condition. ; Test Track; Volvo Testing Centre; highway; safety; Following Zanardi¿s horrific accident in the German CART race in 2001, nobody would have imagined that five years on the Italian would be gearing up for his second season of touring car racing. ; Alex Zanardi; bmw; FIA; wtcc; While the technologically advanced Chevrolet Volt has the capability to travel 40 miles on electricity alone, at first glance, the concept could easily be mistaken as simply a design statement. ; Chevrolet Volt; Concept Cars; Motor Shows; detroit; electric car; New studies indicate numerous distractions like cell phones and vehicle passengers put teen drivers at greater risk for fatal car crashes. ; internet video; Multi Lock; Safety System; volvo; automotive news; Watch what happens when unsuspecting customers enter the Shell station shop and see a very lifelike mannequin of Michael Schumacher! Imagine the surprise of pulling into your local Shell station to find your car surrounded by a Ferrari pit crew.; Ferrari F1 Team. Tv Commercials; Michael Schumacher; Just after he announced his F1 retirement in September, Michael Schumacher took time out to visit a Shell station in Switzerland. It was a day to have a bit of fun after working together with Shell and Ferrari non-stop for 11 years at the...........; Ferrari; Ferrari F1 Team. Tv Commercials; With over half the road accidents only involving a single vehicle, manufacturers are introducing Electronic Stability Control across their models to dramatically reduce this number. This new technology is an extension of ABS and traction control.; Electronic Stability Control; Road Accidents; Road Safety; General Motors opened a state-of-the-art rollover crash test facility recently, becoming the first North American automaker to integrate in-house testing for the infrequent but potentially deadly rollover crashes that claim 10,000 lives a year.; Crash Testing Facility; GM; The all new Volvo C70 is a modern convertible with classic proportions, four comfortable seats and a retractable hardtop in three sections.; Convertible; Volvo C70; coupe; retractable hardtop; sports car; The Volvo Cars Driving Academy in Sweden teaches police how to drive safely on slippery and icy roads, especially when operating at high speeds. To simulate conditions, the officers drive cars on a frozen lake, where they test the anti-skid system.; Frozen Lakes; Police Driver Training; Right from its first engine up to now and for many years to come, this displacement has been and will be the symbol of Ferrari. Therein lies the secret source of the engine of the 612 Scaglietti.; 612 Scaglietti; Ferrari; V12; Residents in the most northern part of Sweden have the luxury of crossing their lakes by boat in summer and vehicle in winter! When the summer sun disappears and the winter chill sets in, see what these crazy Swedes get up to for fun...........; Frozen Lakes; Sweden; skiing; volvo; In a truly unique manner, the new Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet combines outstanding per­formance and driving dynamics with the ultimate thrill of open-air motoring and safety on the road. In the new Turbo Cabriolet, engine output of 480 bhp (353 kW).; Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet auto sports car; Nissan today announced the launch of the Nissan GT-R, a new multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of "an ultimate supercar for anyone, anywhere, at anytime". ; Nissan GTR; auto; Sportscar; Supercar; Presenting the new 911 GT2 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche is proudly launching the most powerful 911 so far homologated for road use. Through its striking design with large air intakes at the front and the rear wing so characteristic...........; 911 GT2; Porsche; auto; sports cars; The challenge faced by Renault Sport Technologies¿ engineers when first penning New Clio Renault Sport was to respect the individual personality of Clio III, while at the same time highlighting the newcomer¿s inherent qualities and dynamism. The resu; Renault Clio Sport; Renault F1 Team; BMW has unveiled the new BMW 6 Series Coupé and the BMW 6 Series Convertible that will offer even greater thrill and more style than ever before, ahead of their arrival in Australia late this year.; 6 Series; bmw; automotive; Convertibles; sports cars; Featuring fresh design accents and new engines that are more compact, powerful and economical, the new edition of the Opel Astra will be available at dealerships from February 2007. ; 2007; compact sport sedan; GM; Holden; opel astra; Confirming its commitment to style and performance, Pontiac introduced a show car version of an all-new, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 Pontiac (Commodore) G8 will be available in dealerships early next year.; Commodore; GM; High Performance; pontiac; The dynamic new coupé is based on the successful BMW 1 Series and will feature the award-winning Twin Turbo petrol engine, agile rear-wheel drive handling and muscular design.; 1 Series; bmw; coupe; sports car; twin turbo; Right from its first engine up to now and for many years to come, this displacement has been and will be the symbol of Ferrari. Therein lies the secret source of the engine of the 612 Scaglietti.; 612 Scaglietti; Ferrari; V12; Individual style now comes in a new expression: the BMW 3 Series Coupé. Offering a brand-new look of all-round elegance, BMW¿s two-door Coupé sets a new benchmark in terms of sporting elegant looks.; 3 Series Coupe; automotive; bmw; sports cars; Video News; The F430 hails the arrival of a whole new generation of Ferrari V-8-engined berlinettas. Every inch of the car was inspired by the engineering research carried out at Ferrari¿s Gestione Sportiva F1 racing division. ; Ferrari F430; super car; v8; The Ferrari Superamerica combines stunning Ferrari 12-cylinder berlinetta performance with a highly original, innovative take on the ever-versatile convertible. The Superamerica is the first production car to adopt an innovative rotating roof........; Ferrari; sports cars; Super America; This is a cult car, an icon ¿ right from the day it made its debut, in autumn 1998, the Audi TT took the sports coupé segment by storm, sharpening up the brand's profile in the process. ; Audi TT; Roadster; sports cars; The Z4 M Roadster resoundingly confirms BMW as the world¿s leading maker of high-performance cars, ranging from the compact 1 Series through to the monumentally powerful, V10-engined, 373 kW M6 Coupé. ; bmw z4; Roadster; sports car; With the new Cayenne GTS Porsche Germany is reiterating the successful Cayenne series¿ prominence in the sporty SUV segment. 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