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Yokohama Tire providing tires using sustainable materials for Pikes Peak Climb

Green Car Congress

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC), a subsidiary of Yokohama Rubber, will be supplying YOKOHAMA tires to about 18 cars competing in the 100 th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to be held on 26 June. The supplied tires will include the first provision of YOKOHAMA’s ADVAN A052 street sports tires made from sustainable materials.

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F1 Drama After Whistleblower Accuses FIA President of Shenanigans

The Truth About Cars

The alleged action was attributed toward influencing the results of the Formula 1 event. A 10-second penalty was issued when the Aston Martin crew touched Alonso’s car while it was enduring a separate 5-second penalty in the pit lane — something that is explicitly against the rules.

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Drayson Racing To Launch Le Mans Prototype One (LMP1) Program at Petit Le Mans

Green Car Congress

The top prototype category will open the organization to a far wider set of choices in developing new technologies under the international rules for LMP1 race cars. 88 in the remaining events this season. Click to enlarge. Long-associated with the 007 moniker in the United States and the 87 in Europe, the team will campaign the No.

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The British Motor Show – 15 reasons why it’s THE must-attend car show of 2021

My Energi

But it’s not just any old car show – this is the first major international British Motor Show since 2008 and it has been completely re-imagined, and a guaranteed fun day out for all the family. Come and say hello to the myenergi team at Farnborough International Expo centre. The British Motor Show is back!