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Off With His Head: Heritage Customs Shows an Open-Top Defender

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Far from a backyard Sawzall job, this conversion involves a semi-electric soft top, roll cage which conforms to FIA standards, snazzy new wheels, different upholstery (water resistant, perhaps), and the expected scattershot blast of badges and emblems. Images: Heritage Customs] Become a TTAC insider.

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British steam car on course to break world speed record

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The current FIA record is 127mph previously set by American, Fred Marriott, driving a Stanley steam car in 1906. Project Manager Matt Candy said:&# It was an enormous achievement on Saturday and one we hope to replicate now that the FIA timing officials have joined us today.

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Average fuel economy on the up

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The studies were supported by the research consortium Strategic Worldwide Transportation 2020 which includes General Motors, Nissan Technical Centre North America, Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Bendix, Ford Motor Company, FIA Foundation for Automobile and Society, Continental Automotive Systems and Bosch.

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British team breaks oldest land speed record in a kettle

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The new international record, which is subject to official confirmation by the FIA, breaks the previous official FIA record of 127mph set in 1906 by American, Fred Marriott, driving a Stanley steamer at Daytona Beach. The FIA requires that the return run takes place within 60 minutes. The British Steam Car takes 2.5

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Anand Mahindra Hands Over The Special Edition XUV 400 To The Highest Bidder

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The winner will also receive an exclusive pass to India’s inaugural round of the all-electric FIA Formula E championship on February 11, 2023, in Hyderabad. lakh (ex-showroom). lakh (ex-showroom). The company also announced the bidding of the Exclusive Edition of the XUV400 to raise money for charity.

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LowCVP Conference attracts 200 delegates and leading speakers

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Professor Anderson’s presentation and those of other speakers - including Charles Stonehill of Better Place, David Ward of the FIA Foundation, Hugo Spowers of River Simple and Darran Messem of Shell - at the LowCVP conference are available on the ‘LowCVP Conference 2009′ resources page on the website (see associated link).

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STAGE SET FOR FORMULA E RACE IN HYDERABAD

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The teams which are participating in this event are Avalanche Andretti Formula E, TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, NEOM McLaren Formula E Team, Envision Racing, Jaguar TCS Racing, Mahindra Racing, DS Penske, Nissan Formula E Team, Maserati MSG Racing, NIO 333 Racing, and ABT CUPRA Formula E Team.

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