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Porsche raises its stake in German carmaker VW to a level where, by law, it has to make a takeover bid.

Porsche announced on Saturday (24 March), that it has decided to increase its stake in Volkswagen from 27.3 to 31%.

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Volkswagen shares came under mild selling pressure Monday after part-owner Porsche launched a takeover bid at a 14% discount to Friday's close on hopes that the maker of the Golf and the Beetle still has ample scope to improve its profitability.

March 26 (Bloomberg) -- Porsche AG, the world's most profitable carmaker, exercised an option today to raise its stake in Volkswagen AG to 30.9 percent, triggering a requirement for a takeover bid as it tightens control over Europe's biggest carmaker.

An M&I Bank executive missing since Thursday suffered a head injury several weeks ago, and police think the injury might have affected his memory, St. Francis police Lt. Jeff Varga said Sunday.

COLEIRO. On March 25, at St Luke's Hospital, THERESA, known as Tessie, of Gzira, aged 93, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

March 26 (Bloomberg) -- Porsche AG, the world's most profitable carmaker, exercised an option today to raise its stake in Volkswagen AG to 31 percent, triggering a requirement for a takeover bid as it tightens control over Europe's biggest carmaker.

A rival to the Ariel Atom, the sporty two-seater is powered by a Cosworth-tuned turbocharged Audi engine developing 250bhp. That should provide it with a 0-60mph sprint time of less than four seconds.

What was your first job growing up? It was mowing lawns. I had a couple of contracts in my hometown of St. Fabien (Quebec) and had a couple of yards to do.

March 26 (Bloomberg) -- Porsche AG, the world's most profitable carmaker, plans to raise its stake in Volkswagen AG today to 31 percent, triggering a legal requirement for a takeover bid as it solidifies control over Europe's largest carmaker.

My first Volvo, a ’66 122S two-door, was sold to me by a very nice lady for just $300, and she tossed in a cartoon from the New Yorker. A man was sitting at a bar, staring into his drink. “Nobody loves me but my Volvo,” he said.

NEW YORK (Dow Jones) -- Porsche AG is increasing its stake in Volkswagen AG to 31% and will make a bid for the German automaker in order to block a possible takeover of Europe's biggest automaker, the company said Saturday.

FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) -- Volkwagen and Porsche have been closely bound for more than a generation. Volkswagen's first boss was Porsche founder Ferdinand Porsche.

(Reuters) -- Luxury sports car maker Porsche plans to boost its stake in larger German automaker Volkswagen beyond 30 percent, triggering a mandatory takeover offer, but it does not intend to take majority control of VW, Porsche said on Saturday.

BMW’s next-generation M3 will target Audi’s highly regarded RS4 with what the company claims is the world’s highest-revving mass-production V8 engine.

'Structure Driven' by Sebastian Kroes. Click for larger images Transportation Design students at Germany's Pforzheim University displayed their work in the school's spring Transportation Design degree show in February, one of the two graduation shows per year.

Holden Special Vehicles cannot keep up with local demand for its new cars now that its plan to lure "brand snobs" away from expensive European models has got into gear.

Lovers of metaphors have had a field day since the boardroom coup at Volkswagen earlier this week. The ousting of the carmaker’s chief executive meant victory above all for his predecessor, the engineer of the defenestration: Ferdinand Piëch, VW’s aristocratic chairman.

An 11-year-old cyclist suffers serious head injuries in a crash involving a car in County Durham.

Gardaí have confirmed the names the two men killed in this morning's car crash in Co Louth. They were 64-year-old George Campbell from Annaloughan in Jenkinstown and 17-year-old David Keenan from Culfore, Mountpleasant in Dundalk.

One is Germany’s highest-paid boss while the other is arguably the country’s most powerful chairman. One is extrovert, brash and focused on profitability while the other is intensely private, fixated on building the best car and ensuring his family’s legacy.

March 25 (Bloomberg) -- Porsche AG, the world's most profitable carmaker, has secured a 35 billion-euro ($46 billion) line of credit to finance an increase in its Volkswagen AG stake and make an offer for the rest of Europe's largest carmaker.

The company specialises in modifying GM Holden's Commodore and Statesman models to increase performance and handling and has widened its marketing campaign to appeal to people outside its traditional owner group of sporting drivers who like stand-out cars with aggressive looks and a big rear wing.

Under German law, the maker of sports cars is required to make an offer for VW once it owns more than 30 percent of the shares.

(Corrects percentage in second paragraph of story that originally appeared yesterday.)

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Porsche plans to raise its stake in fellow German carmaker VW but says it is not pursuing a full takeover.

Porsche plans to raise its stake in fellow German carmaker VW but says it is not pursuing a full takeover.

As the mayoral race chugs along, campaign disclosure forms show incumbent Mayor George Pradel has a leg up on challenger Doug Krause. Pradel definitely has a heftier political piggybank. The two also differ when it comes to accepting contributions. Krause says he will not accept donations from developers or companies that do business with the city. Pradel does not have such reservations.

A BLONDE student told yesterday how Prince William took her back to his barracks after they had dirty danced in a nightclub in front of astonished revellers.

Constantino Garcia was trapped while driving an Audi A8 at 257km/h but the court said it was OK and let him go.

MAGISTRATES have granted police an extra 32 hours to question two men arrested over the murder of special constable Nisha Patel-Nasri.

March 24 (Bloomberg) -- Porsche AG, the world's most profitable carmaker, plans to raise its stake in Volkswagen AG to 31 percent, solidifying its control and forcing it to make an offer for the rest of Europe's largest carmaker.

The German sports-car maker Porsche plans to lift its existing stake in Volkswagen to 31 percent.

Porsche, based in Stuttgart, said today it will offer 100.92 euros a share, the minimum allowed under German takeover law and 14 percent less than yesterday's close, which valued the company at 42.7 billion euros ($56.7 billion).

Porsche, based in Stuttgart, said today it will offer 100.92 euros ($134) a share, the minimum allowed under German takeover law and 14 percent less than yesterday's close.

The German sports-car maker Porsche plans to lift its existing stake in Volkswagen to 31 percent.

March 24 (Bloomberg) -- Porsche AG, the world's most profitable carmaker, plans to increase its stake in Volkswagen AG and make a bid to insure its control over Europe's largest carmaker. A takeover would be the biggest ever in the industry.

Three cash-in-transit security guards have been injured after hitting another car from behind on the East Rand, Ekurhuleni metro police have said.

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Porsche AG is increasing its stake in Volkswagen AG to 31% and will make a bid for the German automaker, the company said Saturday.

March 24 (Bloomberg) -- Porsche AG, Volkswagen AG's largest stakeholder, said it will make a takeover offer for Europe's biggest carmaker after increasing its stake in the company.

It is the only car I have driven or been a passenger in that I cannot fault in any way. With most cars you comment on them as they are a great car, But! with this new model of the CLK Cabriolet there are no But's.

Some cars exude raw power just sitting there - take the Lamborghini Gallardo we tested a year or so ago. Other cars seem to look exactly like the well-heeled, tailored suit personage who drives one, like the Audi A8 flagship sedan. But the Daytona Gray Pearl sedan on this page offers both.

Audi has launched the new generation A4 Avant in Malta, to accompany the best-selling models within the A4 range. The front-end styling of the Avant is new, with the addition of the characteristic Audi single-frame grille.

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If the EU were to be given more powers - Most Maltese insist on referendum - Ivan Camilleri in Brussels Almost eight out of every 10 Maltese people would insist on a referendum if the European Union were to be given additional powers through a new constitutional treaty and 44 per...

History center - The Smithsonian's traveling sports exhibit will run through the summer Not for sale on e-Bay this summer: Abraham Lincoln's rustic handball from the 1850s; the clunky swim goggles Gertrude Ederle strapped on to cross the English Channel in 1926; and the No. 23 jersey that Michael Jordan wore during the 1996-97 season NBA playoffs.

Shopping for a new car is not quite the easy incentives game it used to be, with thousands in "cash back" rebates on a wide variety of cars. But there are still plenty of offers to be found and, auto industry experts predict, more are on the way.

After he blacked out while driving last week in Jeremy Ranch a man in his 40s struck a house on Homestead Road in his sport utility vehicle,

Political philosophies aside, the two men vying for Naperville mayor also have opposing campaign financing strategies. Incumbent George Pradel has taken in more than $27,000 to fund his re-election bid. His contributor list is a who’s who in Naperville business.

The Maserati Quattroporte is the most beautiful, best-handling super-sedan on the planet. Oh, if only that were enough.

VALENCIA, Spain - German luxury carmaker BMW might be the world's biggest seller of premium cars, but the more it sells the less money it makes on every car.

GREER — BMW’s X5 Sports Activity Vehicle, built exclusively at BMW Manufacturing Co., took top honors in the off-road and SUV category given by Auto Bild magazine at the Geneva Auto Show.

HARTFORD - Despite continued skepticism by Democratic state legislators, Gov. M. Jodi Rell isn't ready to give up yet on her plan to end property taxes on non-commercial vehicles in Connecticut.

WOLFSBURG, Germany — Volkswagen is within days of taking control of ailing Malaysian carmaker Proton, according to a report in the Financial Times newspaper, which cites comments made by the company's head of international sales, Kevin Rose.

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Soldiers say newly installed tire shredders used to protect base gates in Kaiserslautern are mistakenly tearing out chunks of rubber from their car tires.

"The FCC decision underlines that HD radio on the AM/FM bands provide a real alternative to satellite, and that the current audio entertainment market is broad, robust and competitive.

XM Satellite Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio today issued the following comment on the Federal Communications Commission decision adopting new rules for digital audio broadcasting:

WOLFSBURG, Germany — Volkswagen is within days of taking control of ailing Malaysian carmaker Proton, according to a report in the Financial Times newspaper, which cites comments made by the company's head of international sales, Kevin Rose.

The Ruby Rallyfeste weekend starts today, celebrating four decades of rallying in New Zealand, with 60 cars set to take to the roads.

The scene at the Oreo was very different from last year.

The auto business is constantly replacing perfectly functional cars and trucks with new models that are often only slightly better than those they replaced.

STAFF AT Robinson's Audi in Norwich, are still working under a temporary roof after January's storm-force winds literally blew the roof of the showroom.The roof has been made safe and the claim is now in the hands of insurance companies, the dealership told us this morning.

The new mid-engine, aluminum-bodied, quattro four-wheel-driven Audi R8 sports car makes its world public debut at the 2006 Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris last week.

A MOMENTARY lack of concentration is thought to have led to the death of a 22-year-old biker. Robert Heron died after his motorbike collided with a car near Allithwaite last September.

POLICE have launched a new crackdown on criminals leading a lavish lifestyle and have vowed to seize any assets acquired by illegal means. (22/03/2007 14:38:31)

THIEVES thought to be part of an organised gang made off with two cars from a driveway after breaking into the home to steal the keys. (23/03/2007 08:44:09)

Many advanced features such as radar-based cruise control and TV receivers are an increasingly common sight on used luxury models, but according to experts at Glass’s Guide, they are worth only a fraction of their price new.

Can a school board approve a teacher contract behind closed doors without public knowledge or comment, undercutting the state requirement that all official action be taken at a public meeting?

Eight months after being charged with securities fraud, Patrick P. Davison, a Billings investment adviser and former candidate for governor, has settled with the Montana State Auditor's office by agreeing to pay a $250,000 fine. He also agreed to ...

Eight months after being charged with securities fraud, Patrick P. Davison, a Billings investment adviser and former candidate for governor, has settled with the Montana State Auditor's office by agreeing to pay a 250,000 fine.

BMWʼs second-generation X5 sports activity vehicle, built at BMW Manufacturing Co.ʼs plant in Greer, roared off with top honors in the Off-road and SUV category of Auto Bild magazineʼs competition.

Autogespot has some photos of a red Audi S5 on the Pacific Coast Highway. The S5 looks very sharp in the photos with the LED Daytime Running Lights looking great. Click the link for more great photos of the stunning S5.

BERNARD CARPINTER - PETROLHEAD New Zealand is going all out for victory in this weekend's round of the A1GP in Mexico.

Its official. Audi is going to unleash more RS models, 3 to be exact. This includes an RS badged TT, an RS6 with a V10 engine and likely 550 horsepower and an RS5 coupe to take on the new M3 head to head.

One motorist drove down a motorway at 162mph, another was caught with five times the permitted amount of alcohol in his blood — both walked free from court, making a mockery of a Spanish campaign to cut a death toll on roads that is more than twice as high as Britain’s.

BMW CEO: Audi will NEVER overtake BMW or Mercedes globally-Is he right?

I bought a C5 2.0 HDI from a well know car dealer in Derby. What a brilliant car. Mind you, the con rod went through the bottom of the engine, (costing £2800) and now the gear box needs a few cogs replacing. (costing £??). As I took out an RAC warranty when I bought it, I'm not too worried.

The car is now coming up to one year old and has been off the road for over two of its twelve months. It has had electrical problems and Peugeot have been unable to supply spare parts without unacceptable delays.

ORLANDO, Fla. and LOD, Israel----MobiMate, the leading mobile travel services provider, released today demographic information about its WorldMate customer base. The bestselling WorldMate franchise is a set of business travel services comprised of travel content and utilities for a multitude of mobile devices including BlackBerries, smartphones, PDAs and Personal Navigation Devices .

This is the first official picture of the firm's new Genesis concept, which will be unveiled at next month's New York Motor Show. With a sleek four-door shape and bold nose, the concept signals Hyun dai's intention to build a new luxury model that it says will rival the BMW, Lexus's LS and the Audi A8.

Bang & Olufsen, the worldwide manufacturer of exclusive, high end audio and video products, together with BBRK Incorporated, a Pasadena-based design and custom installation company, will launch Bang & Olufsen's largest flagship showroom on the West Coast in Old Pasadena on Green Street.

KAZAN. March 22 (Interfax) - The Kazan Garrison Military Court has sentenced former Federal Security Service officer Vladimir Yevseyev, 31, to three years in custody on charges of armed assault.

WHEN the garage doors roll up on Wednesday, the Adelaide Motor Show is sure to inspire dreams.

With the final blast of winter passed -- keep your fingers crossed, please -- it's time to turn to thoughts of spring. Blooming flowers, chirping birds, flowering love, a coating of greenish-yellow pollen on every surface.

Flemington Audi of Raritan Township will celebrate the grand opening of its new building Thursday, March 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. with a ribbon cutting, a mini-concert by local high school students, a press conference and a special exhibition of the R8, a $110,000 hand-built car modeled after a hugely successful racing car.

The auto industry has gone a long way to make cars that can protect passengers in a crash, incorporating as standard or optional equipment such advanced safety features as side-curtain air bags and safety-belt pretensioners as standard or optional equipment.

Cadillac's huge SUV is good value - but don't take that 'Sport' label too literally, warns GUY ADAMS.

A speeding stop on Interstate 90 in Issaquah on Tuesday resulted in finding "substantial amounts" of marijuana and enough of the drug Ecstasy...

In early January, students in three eighth-grade English classes at Herrick Middle School sent letters to State Rep. Sandra Pihos stating why they want to see an Illinois smoking ban. Not only did Pihos send individual responses to the students, she also stopped by to explain her position and the current legislation on the issue. The class letters had arrived in the office of Pihos, R-Glen Ellyn, ...

Audi Bild put these three luxury performance SUVs head to head to see which one is the best. At the end of testing they declared the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI the winner with the BMW X5 4.8i in second and the Porsche Cayenne S in third.

We all know vaguely that Mercedes-Benz had had some quality "issues." But whenever J.D. Power and Associates come out with their Initial Quality Study, or some other ranking that shows Mercedes falling, we get the Mercedes spin machine bad mouthing the methodology.

GM concept, Buicks, WRX on tap.

Despite some of the best brains in automotive designs, BMW’s second generation X5 relied on kids to help fine tune one of its newest sales pitches – the third row of seats.

VW hops to it.

LAS VEGAS -- Neither the impressive victory by the boys nor the relatively close loss by the girls drew any major reaction from Jason Odegard, the coach of the Pahrump Valley High School track team.

DETROIT, March 21 -- The AutoWeek March 26th issue reveals General Motors Holden division is well on the way to creating a new V12- powered Cadillac flagship.

The AutoWeek March 26th issue reveals General Motors Holden division is well on the way to creating a new V12- powered Cadillac flagship.

AN AUDI Estate was broken into and a handbag was stolen after it was parked in Headley Road, Grayshott.

Freddie Hunt, son of 1976 world champion James, will race in UK Formula Ford this year.

Will Audi Pull Out of ALMS?

SIRIUS Satellite Radio , the Official Satellite Radio Partner of NASCAR, announced today that NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya has signed on to promote SIRIUS' extensive lineup of NASCAR programming and live race coverage.

This is the first official picture of the firm's new Genesis concept, which will be unveiled at next month's New York Motor Show. With a sleek four-door shape and bold nose, the concept signals Hyun dai's intention to build a new luxury model that it says will rival the BMW, Lexus's LS and the Audi A8.

My first Volvo, a ’66 122S two-door, was sold to me by a very nice lady for just $300, and she tossed in a cartoon from the New Yorker. A man was sitting at a bar, staring into his drink. “Nobody loves me but my Volvo,” he said.

FRANKFURT (AFX) - Volkswagen AG chief executive Martin Winterkorn has stopped plans to build a factory in India, approved by the supervisory board last November, bi-weekly Manager magazine reported, citing sources.

Winterkorn is also re-examining other projects which were proposed by his predecessor Bernd Pischetsrieder, according to a prerelease of Friday's edition of the magazine. Winterkorn became VW's CEO in January.

Auto Express has received exclusive information about the firm's next generation, and we can reveal the new look that's set to spread across the range, including replacements for the current S40 and V50.

Law-abiding families across the North-East are being urged to shop suspected criminals in their midst as part of a major police crackdown aimed at seizing proceeds of crime worth more than £6m.

OLD FORGE — The teachers contract agreement that five Old Forge School Board negotiators signed last summer is a binding seven-year contract retroactive to 2003, a state labor hearing officer has ruled.

A 24-year-old Bellevue man died when the car he was driving went off the road in the Lakemont area early Tuesday, police reported. The crash was the...

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The public address system at Hammond Stadium, where the palms quake in a stiff March breeze, snaps on during a spring-training game between the Baltimore Orioles and the home-standing Minnesota Twins.

Don't be fooled by the boxy look of this prototype. Underneath the bulky camouflage is Ford's newest crossover based on the Iosis-X Concept, which debuted in Paris last September. Working along with Ford's Global Sharing Technologies (GST) program, the production version will likely share components with Volvo and others. The Iosis-X (although the name will likely change) will be riding on a ...

Business Reporter ALI Abdullah Ali Malik was declared the winner of Qatar Duty Free’s (QDF) raffle draw for the Dunhill Audi A4.

VAN NUYS, Calif.-- Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and 2006.

PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- Representatives of Rentsys Recovery Systems, a College Station, Texas, division of Rentsys Technology, received Plan Commission approval to locate its Chicago Business Recovery Center in the LakeView Corporate Park.

Man dies after playing a basketball game in the ARC A man died after losing consciousness Friday afternoon in the Aztec Recreation Center. Officers were notified that the man, who was not a San Diego State student, had difficulty breathing after playing basketball at the Aztec Recreation Center, University Police Lt.

SPEARFISH - A Belle Fourche man was killed in a one-vehicle rollover near Spearfish on Tuesday, according to a news release from the South Dakota Highway Patrol.

Audi "ambassador" Ian Thorpe was in Melbourne last week for the unveiling of Audi's new S5 sports coupe.

Washington DC March 20, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reports that according to MSNBC, the cars driven predominantly by men all have a showy streak and plenty of power under the hood.

Audi barely released the TT on the market and JE DESIGN already came up with modifications. Now out of Leingarten, Germany, one can receive "huge" helpings while going back for seconds.

LaBov & Beyond's Supercar Launch Team is working with Audi of America on launch of its 2008 R8 and TT. (PRWeb Mar 20, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/TWFnbi1NYWduLVNxdWEtRmFsdS1NYWduLVplcm8=

LaBov & Beyond's Supercar Launch Team is working with Audi of America on launch of its 2008 R8 and TT.

Sebring, Florida (March 16, 2007) STaSIS Motorsports opened the 2007 SPEED World Challenge Touring Car season by placing two cars in the top ten.

A 24-year-old Bellevue man is dead after his car struck a tree and rolled over.

When the start lights went out on Friday's SCCA SPEED Touring Car race at Sebring International Raceway, Jim Osborn, of Ooltewah, N.J., rocketed away from the starting grid in the world's first biodiesel racecar.

Superior Industries had higher revenues and a smaller loss in its fourth quarter, but revenue dropped in its full fiscal year, the company said Tuesday.

Small hole in the back box and front pipe of the exhaust at 96,000kms. Clutch slave cylinder failed at 95,000kms. Front right wheel bearing and hub replaced at 96,000kms.

One person died in a traffic accident in the Lakemont area of Bellevue early today, Bellevue police reported. The accident took place about...

FRANKFURT (AFX) - German shares were largely flat in late afternoon trade as Wall Street indices were mixed and gains by Adidas ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) and Fresnius Medical Care were kept in check as Deutsche Post ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) posted a loss of more than 4 pct, dealers said.

European equity markets reversed their early declines and moved higher by mid-afternoon on Tuesday, helped by continuing bid speculation in the banking sector and an upbeat start on Wall Street.

Bellevue police are investigating the city's first traffic fatality of 2007. Just after midnight Tuesday morning, the driver of a silver 2000 Audi S4 died when it slammed into a tree at Village Park Drive and SE 55th.

BELLEVUE - Investigators here are trying to determine what caused a crash that killed a driver early Tuesday morning.

A 24-year-old Bellevue man is dead after his car struck a tree and rolled over.

Investigators are trying to determine what caused the 24-year-old driver to lose control and crash into a tree early Tuesday morning in Bellevue.

Each year, more than 40 million used cars are sold in the US, compared with 17 million new cars. It's a $350-billion market. The April Auto issue of Consumer Reports takes a look at the reliability of used cars between one and 10 years old and tells buyers which cars are most reliable and which to avoid.

FRANKFURT (AFX) - Share prices were lower in midday trade on expectations of a lower opening on Wall Street and pulled down by a decline of more than 5 pct in Deutsche Post ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) shares, dealers said.

Fresh gains in the banking sector were unable to sustain the positive mood in European equity markets on Tuesday, as investors took a breather after the previous session's strong gains.

If you’re searching for the area’s biggest group of wealthy residents, don’t bother looking in Kansas City.

At 10.54 am, shares in VW were 1.33 eur, or 1.27 pct, higher at 105.99, taking the second-highest position on the DAX, while the index was up 7.73 eur, or 0.12 pct, at 6,661.24.

Satellite navigation and vehicle tracking firm Trafficmaster yesterday unveiled record operating profits of £6.3m for last year after securing a contract for the country's first pay-as-you-drive insurance scheme.

The banking sector lifted European equities on Tuesday, as Barclays (NYSE:BCS) and ABN Amro added to the previous session's strong gains after confirming they were in "exclusive" merger talks.

New car sales in Northeast Ohio are up for the first two months of the year while truck sales are down, according to the latest information compiled by the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association.

By Jim Mackinnon Beacon Journal business writer New car sales in Northeast Ohio are up for the first two months of the year while truck sales are down, according to the latest information compiled by the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association.

If only it were so simple.

There are more and more sport utility vehicles on market. Why? It’s simply because we keep buying them. Obviously, more there are, more the competition is ferocious. And even SUVs can’t avoid the horsepower wars.

Sebring, Florida - On Saturday night, March 17th, Jaime Melo, the driver for the Risi Competizione No. 62 Ferrari 430GT (Salo/Melo/Mowlem) delivered the most exciting last lap in the history of the 12 Hours of Sebring in the 55th running of the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring, when he took Risi Competizione car home to a .202 second GT2 class victory after 1,221 miles and twelve hours, three minutes ...

SEBRING, Fl., March 18, 2007 Whether it was the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick's Day or the excellent performance of the drivers, cars and teams, sports cars equipped with Brembo Racing brakes dominated the podium at yesterday's 55th Mobil1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the inaugural round of the 2007 America Le Mans Series (ALMS).

SATELLITE navigation and vehicle tracking firm Trafficmaster has unveiled record operating profits of £6.3 million for 2006 after securing a contract for the country's first pay-as-you-drive insurance scheme.

Volvo is taking a leaf out of an '80s Claytons alcohol advertising campaign for its Volvo C30 compact hatchback. This new two-door small car, which takes the Swedish brand into uncharted territory, is "the Volvo you have when you don't want a Volvo".

Plus, Mikko Ilonen hits the shot of the month for February, Adare Manor in Limerick lands the Irish Open, and more.

A couple are robbed at gunpoint by a gang pretending to fix telephone sockets in their home.

SPYSHOT: The next face for the Audi A8?

Late February we reported the Volkswagen is working on a small and cheap car for emerging markets like India, Russia and China. AutoHaus is now reporting that the new small Volkswagen car in the works is going to be a 3L car, which refers to the fuel consumption of 3L/100 km (78.4mpg) or less.

The countdown continues ! The top three finalists were announced by KPMG on March 8, 2007. The 2007 World Car of the Year winner will be declared on Thursday, April 5th, 2007 at the New York International Auto Show.

The redesigned 2007 Audi R10 TDI diesel wins over tough competition in the 12 Hours at Sebring. In Autopia.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Texas Instruments Inc.'s stock took a minor hit last week, despite an upbeat forecast, but it faces challenges far beyond its mercurial share price.

Day Software (SWX:DAYN) (OTC:DYIHY), a leading provider of global content management and content infrastructure

Audi is determined to eclipse its main rivals in the sales race and will be releasing an onslaught of all-new models in an effort to become top dog.

18 new Audi models right around the corner?

The Germans' cherished right to speed on the nation's highways has undergone a severe test in recent days after both the UN Environment Program (UNEP) and the European Union (EU) have called for a maximum speed limit on Germany's autobahns in a bid to lower carbon dioxide emissions.

March 19 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian stocks may rise as investors speculate the government will propose measures in a budget today to reduce the taxation of gains on sales of assets.

March 19 (Bloomberg) -- The following is a list of companies whose shares may have unusual price changes in Canadian markets today. This preview includes news that broke after markets closed on March 16. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names and prices are from the last close.

as their AXA Insurance Northern Ireland Car of the Year. The Aygo also won the Small Car category, beating the Citroen C1 . Which is basically the same thing.

BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell on different view of hypocrisy, and the cost of efforts to avert climate change.

I remember it in flashes, the way you remember vivid pieces of a strange dream. There was the giant boy in red checkered overalls with a slick wave of dark hair. A strip of fast-food restaurants repeating into infinity: Big Boy, Burger King, Wendy's, Arby's. Big Boy, Burger King, Taco Bell, Arby's.

Four motorists - including the driver of a Ferrari - and seven bikers were arrested for speeding in Gauteng at the weekend. And 54 people were arrested for jaywalking on freeways in Ekurhuleni and given the option of paying a fine or going to court.

SEBRING - The two-car Audi team insisted Saturday's 12 Hours of Sebring would be a real race despite the team's having handily won the previous seven races, despite the fact its two cars dominated qualifying and despite the fact there were only two other cars entered in its marquee LMP1 class.

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This story was originally published without the designation that it was the first "professional" biodiesel race car. It has been brought to the series' attention that biodiesel may have previously appeared in amateur or grassroots motorsports worldwide.

Juan Manuel Marquez took the World Boxing Council super featherweight title from Marco Antonio Barrera, winning a unanimous 12-round decision in Las Vegas.

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LAS VEGAS Las Vegas police arrested a 19-year-old this morning on numerous felony charges after an apparent street racing incident turned deadly. Police took into custody Andrew Ruano of Las Vegas in hospital this morning.

Audi's pioneering Diesel technology has triumphed again.

A dozen years from now, when Julia Prestipino starts looking at colleges, she won't have to worry too much about cost. The Ira Motor Group of Danvers recently donated $45,000 to a scholarship fund for 5-year-old Julia.

Avalanche reporter Adrian Dater and photographer John Leyba help readers get to know one of the team's players on a deeper level every other Sunday.

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A LONG time ago, I used to drive an Audi A4 – a nice car, comfortable to drive, with a host of features. Now I own a Proton. Not as nice as the Audi, but it has its advantages.

At 1:53pm, Butch Leitzinger pitted the Dyson Racing No. 16 Thetford/Norcold Porsche RS Spyder and turned over the wheel to Andy Lally to start hour five of the 55th Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring. The driver swap, refueling and 4-tire change took 1:25.

About half an hour into Butch Leitzinger's first stint of the 55th Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring, the race-leading No. 1 Audi of Tom Kristensen ran into the Dyson Racing No. 16 Tetford/Norcold Porsche RS Spyder.

BCI Adds New Products to Equip Existing Audi/Video Matrix Router/Switch Equipment with Fiber Optic PortsBCI’s new MCP-1000 Media converter platform has been certified for use with existing copper based matrix/routing switches to enable them to supply as needed, fiber optic ports for the transmission of video , audio and data.

Ford most reliable domestic manufacturer overall; older Volkswagens least reliable among Europeans; 2004 Nissan Armada and Titan and Infiniti QX56 have worst brake problems of all vehicles

I've just finished testing the 2007 Audi A6 Avant 3.2 quattro AT6 S-Line. Yes, it's a long name.

You would imagine that after two decades Allan McNish's excitement at the start of another motor racing season would diminish. Down the phone line from his Monaco apartment, there is a palpable tone of frustration.

The American Le Mans Series is replacing Grand Am at this year's Long Beach Grand Prix, and if this week is any indication, the series figures to bring added excitement to the week-long event that culminates April 15 in the streets of Long Beach.

Lebanon's Bank Audi has slammed a report by Dubai's Shuaa Capital, which rated the institution's shares as 'neutral', according to the Daily Star. Shuaa's 24 page study effectively recommended investors to steer clear of the bank's stock but Freddie Baz, Bank Audi's CFO, said the shares were a clear bargain.

The rebirth of Cadillac as an import fighter can be traced to a sharp new angle in design known as "art and science."

SEBRING - The No. 1 Audi R10 TDI that qualified on the outside of the front row was involved in a crash in Thursday night's practice session, but the crew repaired it overnight and it will start out front as planned.

SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY — Just one more lap. That is all the No. 1 Audi R10 TDI had to go during Thursday’s night practice.

Loading ... BEIRUT: Bank Audi management hotly disputes the decidedly cool valuation given its shares this week by Shuaa Capital, one of the Middle East's leading investment banks.

The IndyCar Series opener at Homestead is less than 10 days away, but Helio Castroneves has spent the past week behind the wheel of a different vehicle.

Barbara S. Peterson, Condé Nast Traveler?s aviation expert, worked for two months undercover as a screener.

Porsche, Volkswagen, and others underestimated the difficulty of developing the engine technology and thus will bring their hybrids to market later than planned

CAMPBELL, Calif.March 16, 2007; IntelliChoice.com , a leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for March 2007. For the first time, IntelliChoice.com's monthly list makes room for the increasingly popular category of crossover vehicles, with the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg TDI tops among midsize crossovers.

Bank Audi management hotly disputes the decidedly cool valuation given its shares this week by Shuaa Capital, one of the Middle East's leading investment banks. Largely because of Lebanon's sorry political and economic situation, Dubai-based Shuaa gave Audi shares a "neutral" recommendation in a 24-page report on the bank.

Rare Audi quattro to be demonstrated at Stoneleigh by history-making French lady driver. Michelle Mouton makes a rare visit to Britain next weekend (23-25 Mar) to be re-united with her 1985 Pikes Peak Hillclimb winning Audi Sport quattro.

Sebring, Florida (March 15, 2007) STaSIS Motorsports started the 2007 SPEED World Challenge Touring Car season with a strong qualifying effort.

Research & Markets: Identify the Key Issues Confronting the Automotive . Company - Audi Company - Audi 16/03/2007 17:40:00 Business Wire Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c52293) has announced the addition of "Audi 2007 Company Profile Edition 1" to their offering.

The ports of Paranaguá and Antonina in Brazil's southeastern state of Paraná are among the best equipped and efficient in the country. Last year, Paraná ports handled 32.6Mt of goods, a 7.9% rise over 2005.

DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Audi 2007 Company Profile Edition 1" to their offering.

IntelliChoice.com s Monthly Best Deals List for March 2007 Makes . Room for Crossovers Room for Crossovers 16/03/2007 16:39:00 Business Wire PRIMEDIA s IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" for March 2007.