ELECTRIFYING COMBO

While he did not go into specifics, Daimler CFO Bodo Uebber seems to want more cooperation with Tesla. According to him, Daimler and subsidiary Mercedes-Benz “could use more” electric motors and batteries, indicating a p…ossible future electric compact from the brand. As you know, Mercedes-Benz is already planning to sell the B Class Electric Drive globally next year. Tesla will supply the car’s battery and motor.
Source: Motor Authority
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WHATTA STUNT!

Red Bull officially walked away with the F1 constructor’s and driver’s championship for the fourth year in a row. In order to mark the occasion, the team decided to do something special. It let David Coulthard loose on the Burj Al Arab helipad in an F1 car. Just so you know, the Burj Al Arab is the world’s fourth-tallest hotel, and the helipad (which doubles as a tennis court) sits 689 feet above the salt water below.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/news/videos/watch-david-coulthard-do-sky-high-f1-donuts-in-dubai

DIG OR DISS? Nissan Juke-R

With Nissan Motor Company, Ltd’s alleged takeover of local operations here, will the Philippine roads see this soon?

Source: Juke-R Official Site

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DOUBLE WHAMMY

Seen at the road was a Toyota Fortuner and a PUJ blocking a lane. The jeepney clearly made a mistake, but the Fortuner followed suit. Who gets your vote as the worse road jerk? (Photo by Johannes Concordia)

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This Saturday, at Turbo Zone!

How did you find our pilot episode for our Year 3? Hope you’re all set for another energizing weekend, because we have another awesome lineup for you. Get behind the wheel with us for yet another exhilarating drive, as we showcase the all-new Lexus IS. Celebrate with Peugeot as the French car company opens its doors to more motorists with the opening of its Pasig dealership. Be amazed as Hyundai unveiled their Zombie car in time for the premiere of the Walking Dead’s new season. Tune in as we also feature the all-new Isuzu D-MAX, which we drove all the way to Iloilo and Boracay. Finally, we’ll continue the conversation with Lexus Philippines’ Danny Isla and Top Gear editor in chief Vernon Sarne. Get a whole load of this – and more – watch Turbo Zone, 10:30 AM, only on GMA News TV.

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