The Milton Keynes-based team appears to have gone out of its way to make sure that no detailed images of its new RB16B can be accessed by rival teams prior to the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain. After conducting a filming day at Silverstone with both its RB15 car from 2019 and the new RB16B on Wednesday, it was noticeable that of the 76 images the team released after running, none of them were of the new car. Shots were captured of Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez and Alex Albon all in action and in the garage over the full day of running, but each was captured driving the RB15 only. All of the full car garage shots, panning shots and front views were of the old car. The RB16B was missing in action. While it would not be amiss of a second-rate team and photographer to accidentally send out the wrong car images and omit any shots of the new machine, Red Bull is a sharp outfit that knows what it is doing. So you can bet that the choice of images that were … [Read more...] about Red Bull’s missing RB16B fuels tech secret intrigue
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Nissan Magnite Bookings Cross 40,000 Units Mark: Production Increased To Meet The Demand
Home Four wheelers oi-Punith Bharadwaj By Punith Bharadwaj Updated: Thursday, February 25, 2021, 15:12 [IST] Nissan India has confirmed that the bookings for the Magnite SUV have crossed the 40,000 units mark. The new milestone was achieved during the early weeks of February this year. The company has received an overwhelming response for the Magnite in the Indian market. A recent report from carandbike also revealed that the company has increased the production of Magnite SUV catering to the growing demand. Nissan has started a third-shift to increase production at its manufacturing facility that employs over 1,000 of its workforce. Mr Rakesh Srivastava, Managing Director, Nissan India speaking to the media publication confirmed the development and stated that the customers have appreciated the product. They have also liked the brand connect and they are willing to wait for their compact-SUV to arrive. He … [Read more...] about Nissan Magnite Bookings Cross 40,000 Units Mark: Production Increased To Meet The Demand
Chevy Offering Incentive If You’re Coming From A Non-GM Brand
GMC and Buick have similar conquest incentives. It’s though being a dealership these days what with the coronavirus pandemic taking its toll on new car sales and the competition getting increasingly tougher. Chevrolet is trying to lure you away from rival automakers by offering what is known in the industry as a conquest incentive. Long story short – it’s a discount customers can take advantage of provided they’re coming from a different brand. Cars Direct made the discovery after stumbling upon a bulletin sent to dealers, revealing a $750 discount available with most of Chevy’s products, be them cars, SUVs , or pickups. That might not sound like much, but the good thing is the incentive can be combined with other available discounts. Take for example the 2020 Trax, which was already offered with 0-percent APR for seven years and $2,300 off through the GM Down Payment Assistance. shop now save over $ 3,400 on average off MSRP* on a new Chevrolet Trax … [Read more...] about Chevy Offering Incentive If You’re Coming From A Non-GM Brand
Red Bull’s new RB16B has “good potential” – Perez
The Mexican had already spent a day at Silverstone testing a 2019 Red Bull RB15 car, before getting a first outing in the team’s new 2021 challenger. Speaking about his early impressions, even though mileage was limited, Perez said he was encouraged by the first feel. “I can see the potential,” he said after the test. “I was extremely pleased to come from the RB15 and already have a reference of how a Red Bull car feels. “So jumping into my car, the car that I am going to be driving this year, it's incredible. I can just feel a step in overall grip at all speeds. I could already feel that. I haven't done a lot but I can already see that the car has good potential.” Max Verstappen also got his first taste of the RB16B at Silverstone as well. And while he said there were some differences compared to last year’s car, he was clear that the day was not about judging its overall speed. “Of course, there are differences,” he said. “I mean, already the big change is … [Read more...] about Red Bull’s new RB16B has “good potential” – Perez
Ferrari announces top flight Le Mans return with hypercar
The Italian manufacturer will line up in the FIA World Endurance Championship with an in-house chassis and take on hypercar competition from Toyota, Peugeot, Glickenhaus and ByKolles, while Audi, Porsche and Acura are building new LMDh prototypes which will also be eligible to compete in a unified Le Mans Hypercar class. “In over 70 years of racing, on tracks all over the world, we led our closed-wheel cars to victory by exploring cutting-edge technological solutions: innovations that arise from the track and make every road car produced in Maranello extraordinary," said Ferrari President John Elkann. "With the new Le Mans Hypercar programme, Ferrari once again asserts its sporting commitment and determination to be a protagonist in the major global motorsport events." A brief statement also revealed that the track testing programme, the name of the car and the drivers who will make up the official crews, will be part of future announcements. Jean Todt, FIA President … [Read more...] about Ferrari announces top flight Le Mans return with hypercar