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New York Prius crash investigated

New York Prius crash investigated

Federal safety regulators are gathering information after a suburban New York driver told police that a Toyota Prius accelerated on its own, then lurched down a driveway, across a road and into a stone wall.

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Otago Rally reduced price cut-off today

The Otago Rally organisers want to remind teams that the closing date for entries at a reduced price is today, Friday, March 12.

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China passenger car sales up 55% in Feb

China's passenger car sales climbed 55% from a year earlier in Feburary, despite a long national holiday, on strong demand for smaller cars and sport utility vehicles, an industry group reported Tuesday.

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India set to host F1 race from 2011

India is set to host a Formula One race starting in 2011.

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Brawn honoured by Queen

Brawn honoured by Queen

Ross Brawn has been honoured by Queen Elizabeth II for guiding his team to last season's Formula One championship.

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Otago Rally announces new Classic Challenge Trophy

Classic rally competitors will be vying for the new Classic Challenge Trophy this year, which will be held jointly between the Otago Rally and the Wairarapa Rally.

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Moss falls down elevator shaft at London home

Moss falls down elevator shaft at London home

Former Formula One driver Stirling Moss has broken both ankles and hurt his back in a fall down an elevator shaft at his London home.

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Motorsport Monday - March 8

Motorsport Monday - March 8

Motocross, enduro racing on four wheels and two, plus a little bit of a boost for John McIntyre. We've got it all right here in Motorsport Monday.

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Ford gears up for drive of donations

Ford gears up for drive of donations

Ford New Zealand has set a challenge - to hand out 20 grants in 20 hours to 20 deserving recipients on Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12.

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Shortcuts - your weekly snippets of motoring news

Shortcuts - your weekly snippets of motoring news

Lovers of British cars are in for a treat tomorrow as all manner of models assemble in Dunedin at the Ice Stadium car park before heading (via Mosgiel) to Lawrence's Simpson Park.

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Geneva Motor show opens 80th edition to public

Geneva Motor show opens 80th edition to public

The 80th Geneva Motor Show opened its doors to the public on Thursday, offering a note of optimism and fun after two difficult years for the industry.

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Renault F1 gets sponsorship from Lada

Renault F1 gets sponsorship from Lada

Formula One team Renault says it has struck a sponsorship deal with Russian carmaker Lada.

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HRT-F1 announces Chandhok as second driver

HRT-F1 announces Chandhok as second driver

New Formula One team Hispania Racing says Karun Chandhok will drive alongside Bruno Senna this season.

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New car market continues recovery

The Motor Trade Association (MTA) today announced that the new car market has continued its positive start to the year with February's registration data just released by the NZ Transport Agency, showing February sales were up 13% compared to the same month a year ago.

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USF1 out of 2010 season, no replacement allowed

USF1 will not be racing in Formula One this year and its place on the grid will not be given to another team, the ruling International Automobile Federation (FIA) said on Wednesday.

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F1 team Campos now called Hispania

New Formula One team Campos Meta has renamed itself Hispania Racing Team.

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Toyota gives return buyers 2 years of free repairs

Toyota says it is offering return customers two years of free maintenance as it aims to win back buyers after a tough February.

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Greg Murphy supports Safer Journey's strategy

Greg Murphy supports Safer Journey's strategy

Leading V8 Supercar driver and road safety advocate Greg Murphy says he is pleased with the direction the Government is taking on road safety in its recently released Safer Journey's strategy.

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Automakers show off hybrids at Geneva Auto Show

Automakers show off hybrids at Geneva Auto Show

Hybrid or hype? More and more automakers rolled out their newest hybrids, or announced plans to do so, at the Geneva Auto Show on Tuesday, begging the question: Is the future now, or is this just attention-grabbing while the real powerhouse of the automotive world remains king combustion?

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US feds considering brake overrides in all new cars

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says Tuesday his agency may recommend that every new vehicle sold in the U.S. be equipped with brakes that can override the gas pedal.

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