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Video: Toyota releases its Le Mans recap, ‘The Ultimate Endurance Race’

Filed under: Motorsports, Videos, Toyota, Racing

Two weeks ago, Audi released its short video about this years 24 Hours of Le Mans, and now Toyota has put the experience into its own words and pictures. Called The Ultimate Endurance Race, the clip and accompanying press release focus on how hybrid power helped Toyota claim second and fourth places with the TS030 Hybrid in just its second year competing at Le Mans.

There are some brief scenes of the battles had this year, like when Lucas di Grassi in the Toyota almost kissed Allan McNish in the Audi above, but the best part might be when Toyota promises it will be back. Next year, it’s gonna be good. You’ll find the relevant words and the images just below.

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Toyota releases its Le Mans recap, ‘The Ultimate Endurance Race’ originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorsports: Race Recap: Belgian Grand Prix is new skirmishes, same war [spoilers]

Filed under: Motorsports, Europe, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, McLaren

It’s been four weeks since we last saw a Formula One race, when Lewis Hamilton improbably put his Mercedes-AMG Petronas in P1 in Hungary. Even more improbably, he held onto the first spot at the finish of the race, ahead of Kimi Räikkönen in the Lotus and Sebastian Vettel in the Infiniti Red Bull.

Resuming the season at Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps circuit this weekend, Hamilton picked up his recent – and just as improbable – pole-setting form by putting the Mercedes in P1 for the fourth time in a row. The effort came during a qualifying session visited by intermittent rains and dry spells, his 54th trip to the front of the pack, tying Niki Lauda.

But neither the fireworks and surprises, the mid-field full of backmarkers, nor the tire strategies and timing choices changed the mission for the drivers in with a chance at the title: finish in front of Vettel.

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Race Recap: Belgian Grand Prix is new skirmishes, same war [spoilers] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #227: with Brock Yates, Jr. of One Lap of America, New York recap and more!

Filed under: New York Auto Show, Podcasts, Government/Legal, Safety, Acura, Infiniti, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi

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Brock Yates, Jr. joins Chris Shunk, Dan Roth and Chris Paukert for Autoblog Podcast #227 to talk about the 2011 Tire Rack One Lap of America, which starts this weekend. The crew also recaps the New York International Auto Show, Mitsubishi pulling the plug on the Eclipse and Endeavor, the push for standardizing push-button starting systems and your feedback and questions with the Q&A module. We’ve re-posted the Q&A at the bottom of this post so you can play along at home, too. Thanks for listening, we’ll see you next week!

Autoblog Podcast #227: with Brock Yates, Jr. of One Lap of America, New York recap and more!

  • New York Auto Show Wrap-up
  • Mitsubishi to kill off Eclipse, Endeavor
  • Fed mulling regulating push-button start
  • Scion iQ delayed due to parts shortages
  • Hyundai launches Assurance trade-in value guarantee

In the Autoblog Garage:

2012 Acura TL SH-AWD
2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo
2011 Infiniti M35h
2012 Mazda CX-7

Hosts: Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Chris Paukert
Guest: Brock Yates, Jr.
  • Runtime: 01:35:20

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Autoblog Podcast #227: with Brock Yates, Jr. of One Lap of America, New York recap and more! originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #217: Chicago recap, Camaro ZL1, Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Concept Cars, Podcasts, Hybrid, Etc., Chrysler, Dodge, Jaguar, Porsche

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Autoblog Podcast #217 is a little late. Blame Dan. That out of the way, Chris, Dan, Zach and Chris Paukert talk over their favorites from the Chicago Auto Show, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. We wrap with your questions and comments, as always, and we’ll see you next week. Thanks for listening!

Autoblog Podcast #217: Chicago recap, Camaro ZL1, Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

  • Infiniti Etherea Concept
  • Camaro ZL1
  • Chicago Auto Show
  • Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

In the Autoblog Garage:


2011 Jaguar XF
2011 Jaguar XK
2011 Dodge Durango Crew AWD
2011 Chrysler 200

  • Hosts: Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Chris Paukert

Runtime: 01:01:00

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Autoblog Podcast #217: Chicago recap, Camaro ZL1, Porsche Panamera S Hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #212: Detroit Auto Show recap

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Podcasts, Audi, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan

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Episode #212 of the Autoblog Podcast is the remedy to our post-Detroit Show hangover, with Chris Shunk, Dan Roth and Chris Paukert all weighing in. We start with the Autoblog Garage and then cover some of our personal impressions of the goings-on at Cobo. It’s a wide-ranging discussion that covers the Buick Verano, Honda Civic, Toyota Prius V, Ford C-Max, Volkswagen Passat, Ford Vertrek, Hyundai Veloster and Chevrolet Sonic, among other highlights. We prattle on for an hour and twenty-two minutes before we run out of steam and call it a night. Thanks for listening!

Autoblog Podcast #212: Detroit Auto Show recap

In the Autoblog Garage:

2011 Lexus GX 460
2011 Audi TTS
2012 Mazda5

News Topics:

  • Autoblog’s complete coverage of the 2011 North American International Auto Show

Hosts: Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Chris Paukert
Runtime: 01:21:53

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Autoblog Podcast #212: Detroit Auto Show recap originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #205: LA Recap, Top Gear USA and Chevy Zetas

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Podcasts, Etc., Chevrolet, Ford, GM, Lincoln

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Episode #205 of the Autoblog Podcast features the monthly appearance of Alex Nunez. Chris, Dan and Alex recap the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, Top Gear USA’s first episode, the return of the Holden Commodore as a Chevrolet, and it all wraps up with your questions and feedback at the hour and a half mark. Thanks for listening!

Autoblog Podcast #205: LA Recap, Top Gear USA, and Chevy Zetas

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Lincoln MKS Ecoboost
2011 Mustang GT

News Topics:

  • LA Auto Show recap
  • G8 to return as a Chevy
  • Top Gear USA airs its first episode

Hosts:
Dan Roth, Chris Shunk, Alex Nunez
Runtime: 1:31:35

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Autoblog Podcast #205: LA Recap, Top Gear USA and Chevy Zetas originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: Corvette Racing Episode 6 – 2010 Le Mans recap

Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Videos, Chevrolet, Racing

Episode six of the Corvette Racing Track to Street series went up this week and as expected, it’s a recap of what went down at the 24 Hours of Le Mans last month. 2010 marked the 50th anniversary or the American sports car’s first appearance at the French endurance race and a parade of 50 ‘Vettes took to the track prior to the race.

The first French appearance of the works Corvettes in the GT2 class started off well, with the cars starting first and second in class after the Risi Ferrari F430 time was disallowed. The Corvettes ran strong for the first 16 hours before both eventually succumbed to engine failures. Team manager Doug Fehan promises the C6.Rs will be back for blood in 2011. Check out the video after the jump.

Gallery: Le Mans 2010: The Race

Gallery: Le Mans 2010: Qualifying and practice

[Source: YouTube]

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Video: Corvette Racing Episode 6 – 2010 Le Mans recap originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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