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6 hrs ago | Wired News

VW Builds the Worlda s Coolest SUV

The Paris-Dakar Rally is a race so crazy competitors have been taken out by land mines.

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Tue Nov 24, 2009

National Post

Dakar rally chief hints at return to Africa, but not to wild west

Dakar rally chief Etienne Lavigne says he will not rule out the world famous race returning to Africa, but in the east or south rather than its traditional home in the west of the continent.

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Related Topix: Racing

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Theboltonnews.co.uk

Car racing far too safe - Luby

A FORMER motor racing champion from Bolton has vowed he will not return to the sport because it is not dangerous enough.

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Related Topix: Racing, Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Red Bull Racing Team, David Coulthard

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Motoring.co.za

VW chasing second South American Dakar title

WHO WILL CHALLENGE RACE TOUAREGS? The 31st Dakar rally will start on New Year's Day 2010, from Buenos Aires in Argentina, the second running of "the world's toughest motor race" in South America.

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Related Topix: Racing

Wed Nov 18, 2009

INAUTONEWS

Volkswagen Amarok will be Official Support Vehicle for Dakar Rally

Schumacher may race for Mercedes ??? According to Autocar, Michael Schumacher lost yesterday his position as an adviser to Ferrari's Formula One team.

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Related Topix: Racing, Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Michael Schumacher

Autoblog

VIDEO: New Subaru Forester rally car getting warmed up for Dakar

This isn't one of those times. Details are a bit on the scarce side, but what we do know is that Barattero Motorsport and YPF Elaion have teamed up to compete in the January running of the 2010 Dakar Rally.

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Related Topix: Racing, Autos

The Mercury

Who is training junta recruits in Guinea?

Dakar - South African and Israeli army instructors, hired by the ruling Guinea junta, are training pro-junta recruits in a camp in Forecariah, 100km south of Conakry, witnesses said on Monday.

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Related Topix: Racing

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Motor Trend

Volkswagen Amarok Truck Fleet Used as 2010 Dakar Rally Support

Volkswagen's stylish Amarok mid-sized truck has been crowned the official support vehicle of the famous Dakar Rally that's set to kick off next New Year's Day in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Related Topix: Racing, Autos

Mon Nov 16, 2009

The Auto Channel

Volkswagen Amarok Will Be Official Support Vehicle for Dakar Rally

November 16, 2009: It is durable, robust and can tackle any road, no matter how tricky: the Volkswagen Amarok will have to prove those claims from January 2010 during the world's toughest rally.

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Related Topix: Racing

Sun Nov 15, 2009

The Kneeslider

Harley Davidson V-Rod Desert Racing Sidecar

Lots of folks say the Harley Davidson Revolution engine should be used in something else.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

This Is Bristol

Bristol pair driving 4,000 miles in old banger

A pair of adventure seekers are leaving their wives at home in Bristol to battle 4,000 miles of desert heat, minefields and the threat of attack in a journey through West Africa.

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Related Topix: Racing

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Motoring.co.za

VW - and Giniel - back for 2010 Dakar

South African Giniel de Villiers will lead a team of five Race Touaregs in its title defence of international motorsport'smost challenging event - the Dakar rally.

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Related Topix: Racing

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Cowichan News Leader

Doin' the dunes requires stamina, concentration during Morocco Rally

Don Hatton is taking the desert by storm. A second assault of the Morocco Rally resulted in many long hours spent among lonely sand dunes and rough terrain.

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Related Topix: Racing

Mon Nov 09, 2009

European Car

Volkswagen To Introduce Five Race Touaregs To Defend Dakar Rally Title - Web Exclusive

Volkswagen will field five Race Touaregs as the team bids to defend one of the most challenging international motorsport events, the Dakar Rally.

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Related Topix: Racing

Canada.com

Chile, South America travel information and guide

Chile The Dakar Rally A The Dakar Rally pits over 400 drivers against each other in a gruelling long-distance race.

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Related Topix: Racing, Travel

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Daily Mail

Will the Dog of War Simon Mann put Mark Thatcher behind bars?

With the African sun shining through a cloudless sky, Sir Mark Thatcher was on his best behaviour.

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Related Topix: Racing

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Motoring.co.za

SA's Giniel takes on world's best in Beijing

IN EXALTED COMPANY: South African Giniel de Villiers reached the final of the Race of Champions Beijing Challenge, where he lost to five-times Le Mans 24 Hour winner Emanuele Pirro.

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Related Topix: Racing, Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Jenson Button, Brawn GP, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Team, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games

Tue Nov 03, 2009

People's Daily Online

Dong Hebin wins ROC China 2009

A1GP racer and ex-Williams F1 test driver, Dong Hebin, has been crowned the inaugural ROC China champion on Monday, after defeating crowd favorite Han Han in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest in Beijing.

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Related Topix: Sports, Racing, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games, NASCAR

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Gasgoo

China own-brand fleet marching to Dakar Rally

As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of China's automobile industry.

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Related Topix: Racing

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Channelnewsasia.com

Motor Racing: Bridgestone to stop tyre supply to F1 in late 2010

TOKYO: Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone Corp said Monday it would quit Formula One next year, dealing a further blow to the sport after the recent withdrawal of other high-profile firms due to the global downturn.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Racing, Moto GP

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