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The statement made by German driver Ralf Schumacher has become a morale booster for the team. Ralf Schumacher said that Toyota’s recent stronger form convinces him that the team can really become more competitive in the remaining half of the season.
Toyota’s South African subsidiary will soon be exporting its locally produced Toyota Corollas from Durban to Europe to boost the economy of KwaZulu-Natal.
Toyota is discussing options on how to possibly combine manufacturing operations in North America of Hino Motors Ltd. and Isuzu Motors Ltd.
McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso may be expelled from the championship after the FIA charged McLaren in the spying scandal involving the team and Ferrari. McLaren has already been summoned by the FIA.
General Motors’ Vice Chairman Bob Lutz confirmed that the company will be introducing diesel engines to their vehicles. Cadillac and Saturn are the brands which will have a diesel vehicle on their lineup by 2010.
Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen posted the fastest lap time during the third testing day at the Spa Francorchamps in Belgium. The Finn took driving duties from teammate Felipe Massa.
Louisiana’s Gov. Kathleen Blanco will soon be deciding on a bill which proposes an increase on insurance premiums which supporters stressed out to be long overdue. Opponents of the bill are pointing out that the bill when passed into law would reduce the number of motorists with insurance.
French carmaker Peugeot introduced its first SUV in the form of the Peugeot 4007. The 4007 is the result between the collaboration between Peugeot and Mitsubishi.
As summer progresses H.E.A.T. advises car owners that car thieves are also more active during summer months. H.E.A.T. also offered some tips to car owners to protect their vehicles properly.
One of the auto models in Subaru’s lineup is the Forester which has been freshened up for the 2008 model year. It was last redesigned in 2003 and this might be the last model year for the current generation of the Forester.