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Ford Cut More Worker - TOP 10 Auto News Today 20080704

TOP 10 - David Coulthard will leave F1 at season's end
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Ahead of his home race at Silverstone this weekend, Red Bull’s David Coulthard has announced he is to retire from competitive Formula One racing at the end of the 2008 season. Coulthard, who started his F1 career back in 1994, will continue to work for the team in a new testing and development role.

[ Source : Formula 1 ]

TOP 9 - Kobe rolls like Doc Brown to launch McFly kicks
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As expected, there was a huge turn out following the breaking news of the Back to the Future Marty McFly inspired Nike Hyperdunk just days before the release. Making sure aficionado’s got what they waited so eagerly for, the good people at Undefeated set up a surprise for the ages. Not only did Mr.Laker show up but he showed up in retro fashion, with the timeless classic DMC Delorean by his side. The first 10 people in line, got to meet Kobe Bryant, take a picture with him and even get his autograph on the highly sought after sneakers, after a long wait that extended past 24 hours.

[ Source : Hypebeast ]

TOP 8 - Lumma releases teaser of CLR X650 BMW X6
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You may remember Lumma Design’s X530. At it again, the company has managed to take the creamy-sweetness that is the X6 and smack it with a rousing batch of over the top. It’s one of those cars you can’t stop looking at whether you want to or not. The Sub Lime paint looks like it would be more at home on a ‘Cuda than a Bimmer, but we’re not fashion designers. So far, the stats are mostly cosmetic, with a gaping front fascia that looks like it was borrowed from Matchbox’s design center, flared fenders and new side-view mirrors. The whole rig gets dropped 40 mm, or about an inch and a half for a more squat look, and epic 23 inch black rollers should house appropriately huge stoppers. It remains to be seen whether this tricked SUV will be able to go toe to toe with ENCO’s twin turbo Cayenne. We’ll have to wait until Lumma’s ride gets unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October.

[ Source: Autofiends ]

TOP 7 - BMW 335i wagon won't be coming Stateside
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Just like the new 7-Series, master amateur spy photographer Levy, caught a lightly camo’d version of the refreshed BMW 3-Series creeping around the Mojave. An image of a non-duct taped 2009 3-Series showed up on the web yesterday along with news that the 3-Series Wagon will be becoming the 335i Wagon. Meaning the diminutive people hauler will get the “300 hp” twin turbo I6 that the coupe, convertible and sedan have had for years. As a WRX wagon owner, this made me happy. But then reality set in — BMW refuses to the sell the 507 hp M5 Touring (wagon) here in the States. Audi will not bring over their manic, 580+ hp twin-turbo V10 RS6 Avant, nor my dream car, the relatively humble 420 ho RS4 Avant. So, I shot off an email to our friends at BMW asking if the 335i Wagon would make it across the Atlantic. “There are no plans to offer our 300hp twin-turbo I-6 engine in the 3 Series Sport Wagon for the USA.” Rats, foiled again.

[ Source: Autofiends ]

TOP 6 - Chevy Beat to U.S.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- General Motors will shift its Chevrolet Beat concept car to the U.S. market as the ailing automobile maker, contending with a stock price that looks to be at its lowest level since the Eisenhowe administration, attempts to resurrect its fortunes.

[ Sources : MarketWatch ]

TOP 5 - Bizarre Lotus Eagle campaign uses weird, faceless people
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Ferrari played their cards extremely well with the 2009 Ferrari California debut — it was stylish, it was measured, and it had the motoring press lapping out of the palms of their hands (a perfect example is today's spy photo of a topless California; see how Wert just laps it up? ). Lotus seems to be copying that campaign for the rollout of the pending 2010 Lotus Eagle, but this time, the marketing effort is decidedly more creepy. The "FacelessPeople" ad campaign consists at the moment of a website with a countdown timer, and, more bizarrely, people without faces attending public events wearing Lotus badges. Gah! Heebie jeebies anyone? Apparently the "True Character Will Emerge" in about 18 days. We're assuming that means they'll put a face on the much-anticipated new Eagle instead of covering it in a sheet.

[ Source : Jalopnik ]

TOP 4 - The solution to high gas prices? Drive less!
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Since Toyota, like other automakers doing business in the U.S., is currently unable to supply enough hybrids and other small fuel efficient cars to meet consumer demand, they are offering up other suggestions on how to conserve gas. Over on the Open Road blog, they have talked about hypermiling before but there is a solution that saves even more fuel and emissions. In a shocker for a car company, they actually suggest driving less.

[ Source : Autoblog Green ]

TOP 3 - McLaren SLR Speedster
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Mercedes is planning a speedster version of the SLR supercar to mark the end of production next year. The car will be strictly limited to just 75 cars and will be highly modified with no roof and no windscreen.

[ Source : PistonHeads ]

TOP 2 - Cars to appear at British motor show
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With under a month to go the award-winning British International Motor Show sponsored by Zurich Connect returns to ExCeL London from 23 July - 3 August 2008. Have you got your ticket yet?? Come along to experince the glamour, excitement, innovation and inspiration. There is something for everyone with hundreds of cars on display, global premieres and tons of interactive features.

[ Source : BIMS ]

TOP 1 - Ford to Cut Jobs at Truck Plant
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The auto maker is reducing the amount of shifts it operates in the stamping, body and paint operations at the plant, which until recently was one of the most profitable factories in its sprawling production footprint. Employees were informed Thursday morning, and have the option of taking a buyout package from the auto maker, Ford spokeswoman Angie Kozleski said.

[ Source : Wall Street Journal ]

Comments

by traceybee on July 4, 2008, 7:10 am

Considering that he drove for the two top teams in their prime,Williams and McLaren, he's has very little to show for it.

On the other hand, compared to Rubens, Coulthard's had a stellar career.
by qrcze on July 4, 2008, 7:10 am

I think it was time for DC to go. He has made his mark in the sport and 13 victories is certainly no slouch.
by weezarrgh on July 4, 2008, 7:11 am

Is this for real? *checks calendar* because April 1 was three months ago. Who in their right mind would want a shoe with the BTTF logo on the tongue?
by ccnc on July 4, 2008, 7:11 am

I want a pair soooo bad!!!!

but it's so expsensive, ARGH!!!
by ccnc on July 4, 2008, 7:12 am

The 3 series wagon is SO HOT! But with all that extra weight... C'mon... We need the 3.5! Pshhh
by fjosjd on July 4, 2008, 7:13 am

eh..haven't you seen the spy shots? as far as the exterior is concerned, it looks a lot like the concept..
by jordanm85 on July 4, 2008, 7:13 am

Yes. The interior on a low-end (i.e. cheap) car will be dull and functional. Want a fancy interior? You'll have to sport twice the price for a BMW MINI.
by jehiel on July 4, 2008, 7:14 am

Bizarre U.S. Elections uses two soul-less candidates....
by toad109 on July 4, 2008, 7:14 am

It's easy...these people are too embarrassed to show their faces :)
by whisk3y on July 4, 2008, 7:15 am

This is is a seriously pointless car... who asked for the super-sized Caterham?

Still, I kinda want to have a go in it, could be fun once.