Danica Patrick to NASCAR…Hendrick Motorsports?
… demand and automotive support in the coming years. There is widespread speculation that Volkswagen/Audi, and possibly Toyota, BMW and Mercedes-Benz may join the IndyCar series in 2012. This is the result of IndyCar’s long-term vision and planning to strategically position itself as a “green” marketing platform for the automakers. A few of years ago, a move to NASCAR may have been considered a “step up” – but one most wonder if that still holds true today. Two of the …
BMW Sauber F1 Eyeing Alonso
… is the opinion of Hans-Joachim Stuck; a famous Grand Prix driver in the 70’s who now heads up Volkswagen’s racing division. Stuck, who prior to his VW appointment was long associated with BMW, believes the German brand should strive for a long-term contract with Alonso to partner Robert Kubica.
As an avid Formula 1 follower, an Alonso-BMW deal may be the final element BMW requires to compete with the upper echelon Formula 1 organizations such as McLaren Mercedes and Scuderia Ferrari. …
NASCAR – Is it Still Stock Car Racing?
… by then. Toyota says it will roll out a small fleet of plug-in Prius hybrids to see how they do. Volkswagen has similar plans for its plug-in Golf. And Fisker Automotive hopes to have a few dozen pricey Karma sedans in driveways within 18 months. Ford and others are moving more slowly, aiming for 2012 and beyond.
It may surprise some to learn that widespread adoption of plug-in hybrids isn’t in the distant future and may be in consideration for your next car. According to Mike Omotoso of …
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