Dacia Lodgy MPV revealed ahead of Geneva world premiere

Due to arrive in market this year, the Lodgy is the latest cornerstone model to fill the hole in the Romanian brand's model range. The Lodgy MPV joins the Logan (saloon), Sandero (hatchback) and Duster (SUV).

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Dacia Lodgy MPV revealed ahead of Geneva world premiere

Official: Dacia challenging Andros Trophy with new Lodgy MPV ice racer

Filed under: Motorsports , Minivan/Van , Europe , Renault , Racing Typically when an automaker makes a new rally car – whether for gravel, sand, snow or ice – it’s based on… well, a car. Usually a hatchback, like the Subaru Impreza , Citro

Official: Renault introduces new Pulse hatchback for India

Filed under: Budget , Hatchback , Misc. Auto Shows , Renault , India , Diesel While Renault ‘s RS27 engine was powering Sebastian Vettel’s RB7 to yet another victory at the inaugural Indian Grand Prix , Renault was also unveiling a new dedicated vehicle for the Indian market. Called the Pulse, the subcompact hatchback is built upon the same platform as the Nissan Micra at the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s assembly plant in Chennai, India.

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Pikes Peak Wrapup: Monster Tajima breaks 10-minute barrier, captures sixth consecutive victory

Filed under: Motorsports , Suzuki 2011 Pikes Peak Hill Climb Finish – Click above for high-res image gallery The Monster has taken the mountain. The wind was whipping wildly, yet the sun shone brightly on one particular Colorado peak. We imagine if felt like a spotlight for Nobuhiro Tajima – the Japanese Hill Climb pilot managed to reduce his 2007 Pikes Peak record time by just over 10 seconds.

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Pikes Peak brings the cars to the crowd at Fan Fest

Filed under: Motorsports , Etc. Pikes Peak Fan Fest 2011 – Click above for high-res image gallery Before the official Pikes Peak Hill Climb racing action hits the mountain, the fans command attention in Colorado Springs. The appropriately named Fan Fest completely takes over Tejon Street , packing it with rows of high-speed vehicles, throngs of Pikes enthusiasts, and excited race teams.

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2011 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Practice Day 3 sets the running order

Filed under: Motorsports 2011 Pikes Peak Hill Climb Practice Day 3 – Click above for high-res image gallery This morning, the Unlimited Class cars headed for the bottom portion of Pikes Peak, the sole remaining part of the course that still contains unpaved roads. The three-plus miles of dirt will be paved over before next year’s race, and since we’ll be spending race day at the finish line, this is the last time we’ll ever see the race cars run on the dirt. Sad. The practice session on the bottom third of the course also serves as a qualifying time, which determines the starting order at the official race

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2011 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Practice Day 3 sets the running order