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VAUXHALL WHEELS FOR HERO

@vauxhall Help for Heroes Ambassador Private Derek Derenalagi takes delivery of a adapted Insignia Sports Tourer.

Scientists to test water 'gun' in Asian carp fight

Chicago— A "gun" that shoots powerful pulses of water might be used to keep Asian carp from slipping into Lake Michigan near a Chicago shipping lock if testing this summer determines it wouldn't damage the structure, an official from the U.S Geological Survey said today.

Lexus Becomes The Official Carriage For The Royal Family Of Monaco

COUNTDOWN BEGINS TO CROFT CIRCUIT’S BIG BRITISH SUPERBIKE WEEKEND

Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire welcomes the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in two weeks

Report: Feds say Ohio State players traded, sold 36 items

A newspaper is reporting that Ohio State football players are alleged to have improperly traded dozens of items to the owner of a tattoo parlor, receiving tattoos, $14,000, and in one case a sport-utility vehicle.

Tigers still have plenty of faith in struggling Magglio Ordonez

On Thursday in what had to be a discouraging game for him, he struck out three times and grounded out to third to end the fifth when, with two runners on, the Tigers trailed 3-2 and might have done some damage against M's starter Michael Pineda.

Defense: No prison for former escort service prostitute; feds want 10 months

Detroit— A retired porn star who worked as a prostitute for the Miami Companions escort service is a victim and shouldn't be imprisoned, her lawyer said today.

HONDA RACING TEAM: BTCC RACE PREVIEW REPORT

BTCC @hondaproracing star Matt Neal says he will be facing one of his biggest challenges at Thruxton this weekend.

Treasury boss says U.S. committed to getting out of auto business

Detroit— U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told the Detroit Economic Club Thursday that the government remains committed to getting the bailed-out auto companies back in the hands of private control as soon as possible, while still balancing the need to get back as much of the taxpayers' money as possible.

For scuffling Tigers, it won't get easier with Indians

Against Seattle, they scored six runs in three games — which obviously won't cut it. And the next test appears to be no cakewalk for Detroit, which now travels to Cleveland, the surprising AL Central leader.

Scion FR-S Concept

Posted on 04.28.2011 19:00 by Simona Filed under: Scion | coupe | concept cars | New York Auto Show | sports cars | future cars | 2011 | Scion FR-S | Cars | Car Reviews | Scion Now, we know we have already seen two concepts- FT-86 (...)

UNIQUE TDI ENGINE FOR THE AUDI R18 TDI

The new #Audi R18 TDI with which Audi targets its tenth victory in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans

Short film depicts the definition of 'triumph'

Filed under: Classics, Etc., Motorcycle, Humor Triumph Blazer - Click above to watch video after the jump If you have no interest in motorcycles, mechanics or old machinery, it's probably best you skip this post. You see, the short film after the jump is perhaps the best depiction of the highs and lows associated with those three horsemen that we've ever seen on screen. The video features plenty of lengthy shots of a Triumph motorcycle single (...)

INFINITI APPOINTS NEW SALES HEAD TO LEAD UK GROWTH

@Infiniti_UK expansion plans have been given a boost with the appointment of a new sales chief for the UK, Tony Lewis

NFL tells players to get back to work; Lions start workouts Monday

The Associated Press reported the Lions will begin paid workouts Monday, with OTAs starting on Wednesday. Defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch told AP he expects to see some players at team headquarters in Allen Park on Friday.