Tesla Roadster gets price jolt before release (Chicago Tribune) The first car won't be delivered until later this year at the earliest, yet the price has been raised by $6,000. ...more...The biggest loser (drive.com.au) The near-10 per cent weight saving of Mazda's smallest car is almost unprecedented, contradicting the motoring industry trend to bigger, heavier machines....more... Midwest Division Topeka National summary (Motorsport.com) TOPEKA, Kan. (June 18, 2007) -- There's no better place to spend Father's Day than at the track, which is where many Midwest Division Club Racers spent their weekend for the KVRG Salute To Workers National at Heartland Park Topeka....more... Ford Showcases Motor Racing History (Rally-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport) WRC cars in action at Goodwood : The Ford Motor Company, a major sponsor of the Goodwood Festival of Speed since its inception in 1993, will again be supporting this prestigious event in June by presenting several historic and current designs, including WRC rally cars....more... Fast Cars, Good Times (Santa Barbara Independent) I?m not a ?car guy????I don?t know a radiator from a carburetor, I?ve never been tempted to trade in my dusty pick-up for a shiny sports car, and I don?t really understand the constant left-turning that is NASCAR. But, like any red-blooded boy from the good ol? U.S. of A., I grew up with posters of Ferraris and Lamborghinis on my walls, ma stered the arcade games Pole Position and Out Run, and ......more... TGI Saturday (Honolulu Advertiser) The 4 indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details....more... Sonalika group unveils upgraded multi-utility vehicle (The Hindu) The new MUV is priced between Rs. 5.85 lakh and Rs. 6.96 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)...more... MEPs and motors 7/06/07 (BBC News) BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell on the appeal of fast cars and the damage they do to the environment - and EU attempts to strike the right balance....more... Marin County's Stoneberg Takes Top Spot in Vintage Car Races (The Auto Channel) Attached is a picture of Belvedere's Peter Stoneberg, who took first place in qualifying Saturday at the Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races at Infineon Raceway. Please give photo credit to MIKE DORAN....more... |