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Lotus LMP2 car
Lotus

Lotus will take part in Le Mans 2012

In our modern times, I think there's plenty of stuff that died out about the motor industry and the personality of the car makers and the people who run them. At Lotus however we just keep finding that genuine example of British pluckiness. They just don't want to let go of their ambitions or, worse still, fall behind. Their latest...

Peugeot 908 HDi FAP
Peugeot

Peugeot cancelled their Le Mans program

In what can only be described as a surprise and a bit of a shock for the world of motorsport fans, the French at Peugeot have announced something sad today. Peugeot is closing its Le Mand 24 Hour project and all endurance racing efforts it entices. The move is effective immediately. Such a 180 decision is not exactly the sort...

Honda Performance Development CR-Z
Honda

Created for Le Mans: the Honda Performance Development CR-Z

Honda just announced that they plan to make a special appearance at the famous Le Mans race, with a CR-Z. This particular Honda CR-Z was "adopted" by the very capable Honda Performance Development team and managed to get itself a different sort of life from the standard version. The race prepared Honda Performance Development CR-Z won't actually race against the...

Audi R18 endurance racer
Audi

Audi’s new R18 racer conquers Sebring

We've spoken about Audi's new R18 endurance racer before but now we've gotten word about this beast has gotten down to the nitty grity. In its first assignment, Audi did preliminary testing on the R18 endurance racer at the very famous track at Sebring. In a bit of pride, the Germans have told us that the new R18 endurance monster...