Travel QA: Bus trips from Phoenix to Laughlin. Oct 4, 2008
A "Car Tourism in Germany" online story has compiled links to the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart (which features the Jurassic Park "Lost World" SUV and a display about the Wunder Baum pine-tree air freshener); Volkswagen's Transparent Factory in Dresden, a glory of towering glass; the Nrburgring racetrack southwest of Cologne, where you can drive on the track or ride in a "race taxi" with a professional race driver; and more. Details: europeforvisitors. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Classic car fight Aug 25, 2008
The E30 M3 was also a multiple winner of the Nrburgring and Spa 24 Hours. The M3 we got our hands on is one of only a couple in SA, what makes it even more special is the dash-mounted plate. (iAfrica.com)
Simply shocking Jul 1, 2008
From the TV footage it can't unequivocally be deduced that he did gain an unfair advantage after straightlining the Nrburgring chicane, because it did seem as if he had already passed Vettel. Had it been so absolutely clear, then McLaren could have been told that Hamilton should let the German through, as often happens in such cases. (iAfrica.com)
2008 Chevrolet HHR SS Jun 21, 2008
The ride quality and handling characteristics have definitely benefited form the intense Nrburgring tuning exercises. The rear split 60/40 seat folds flat very easily, as does the front passenger seat, and since the 60-percent side of the rear seat is on the left, a long item like a ladder can be slipped in diagonally, which is a nice feature. (San Francisco Chronicle)
2008 Acura MDX Sport/Entertainment Jun 7, 2008
It took the best qualities of its predecessors and expanded upon them, pushing forward the performance through suspension tuning on Germany's famed Nrburgring racetrack and adding more luxurious appointments and technological offerings such as Acura's Super-Handling All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). Inspiration for the bold, lean and contemporary design execution for the second generation MDX came from high-powered mega yachts - elements such as the adoption of large, clean surface areas accented by... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Welcome to the Green Hell Apr 5, 2008
In addition to many other tracks, players of GTR Evolution will drive the modern version of the monumental track of Nrburgring Nordschleife along with the Nrburgring GP layout ... "With rear wheel drive, extended body-kits and over 600hp the WTCC Extreme cars will give the GT cars a run for their money, said Diego Sartori, Creative Director at SimBin Studios AB. GTR Evolution will be available as a stand alone game including all RACE 07 content, all in all 49 unique cars in 12 classes with... (IGN PC Games)
Accelerating ahead| Dec 17, 2007
The unveiling of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS concept ends off 12 months that have also seen the release of the DBS and Vantage Roadster and announced details of the DB9 LM and V8 Vantage N400 special editions which celebrate the company's racing successes at Le Mans and the Nrburgring. All of these models now join the V8 Vantage, DB9 and DB9 Volante models in production at the company's Gaydon headquarters. (iAfrica.com)
Godzilla in Tokyo| Oct 25, 2007
One of the world's fastest vehicles, it set a production car lap record at the famous Nrburgring in Germany with a time of 7m38s, and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in a claimed 3. 6 seconds. (iAfrica.com)
PGR4 Demo Available On Marketplace Oct 10, 2007
You will be able to test drive each of these on a snowy Nrburgring and through the streets of Macau. Also included in the demo is an exclusive Nrburgring Snow Challenge as well as unique PGR Arcade Events. (Club Skill)
Two new special editions from Aston Martin at Frankfurt Sep 8, 2007
They are the V8 Vantage N400, named after two years of entering the demanding Nrburgring 24 Hours, and the DB9 LM, a celebration of Aston Martins GT1 class victory in this years Le Mans 24-hour endurance classic with road car-derived DBR9s. Both cars feature extensive cosmetic enhancements. (Classic Driver)
Exclusive Jaguar on the prowl Jul 26, 2007
After extensive testing by experts at Jaguars specialist engineering centre (which is based next to the legendary Nrburgring race circuit in Germany), the new XKR Portfolio braking system was conceived. 400mm front brake discs an increase of 45mm over the standard XKR are retarded by powerful six-piston callipers, while at the rear four-piston calipers operate on 350mm discs. (iAfrica.com)
Raikkonen in McLaren's mirrors Jul 21, 2007
Hamilton has more to worry about than his team-mate at the Nrburgring tomorrow, reports Alan Henry. Saturday July 21, 2007. (Guardian Unlimited)
Massa stays mum| Jun 1, 2007
Think of the Nrburgring and the Hungaroring. Could it be that Maranellos finest designers have underestimated the handling defects of their long-wheelbased baby. (iAfrica.com)
Forza Motorsport 2 May 30, 2007
Forza 2 cobbles together more than 300 cars from 50 major manufactures; a ton of licensed, aftermarket parts and upgrades; and 12 racing environments, several of which are real-world tracks like Laguna Seca, Mugello, Sebring, and the dastardly Nrburgring. It's a healthy jump in content over the original Forza, especially with the cars. (MTV.com)
'Forza Motorsport 2' Races Into Living Rooms on Xbox 360 Worldwide May 26, 2007
From the famously challenging Nrburgring Nordschleife to the green hills of Tuscany, gamers can race on meticulously designed tracks with an incredible sense of speed and realism. "Forza Motorsport 2" features 47 ribbons across 12 environments, including real-world licensed circuits such as Mugello, Suzuka and Sebring International Raceway. (PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung))
Speed like a king| Jan 13, 2007
At the 2006 British Motor Show, Aston Martin boss Dr Ulrich Bez, announced that the company would build a limited production run of cars based on the V8 Vantage that completed the Nrburgring 24-hour endurance race that June. That race gives its name to the V8 Vantage N24, and the customer version is on its way. (iAfrica.com)
Most powerful Corsa - ever! Jan 5, 2007
The Corsa OPCs chassis has a sportier character through intensive tuning drives on the Nrburgring Nordschleife, engineers were able to achieve a sophisticated balance of agile handling and pronounced vehicle control. Key chassis modifications include a stronger rear axle profile and adjusted torsion beam rear axle weld-in angle, new spring/dampener tuning, lowering by 10mm and a larger stabiliser. (iAfrica.com)
