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Dorna Sports wins National Award for Arts and Sciences in sport

Dorna Sports, the television and commercial rights holder of MotoGP™, was recognised on Thursday for its use of camera technology, picking up a National Award in Spain for Arts and Sciences in sport. Other award-winners included FC Barcelona, footballer Radamel Falcao and Spanish Olympians.

Bridgestone digest: Grand Prix of the Americas

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Injured Spies to miss Jerez race

Ben Spies will not contest next week’s Gran Premio bwin de España at the Circuito de Jerez, it has been confirmed by his Ignite Pramac Racing team.

Pirro to stand in for Spies at Jerez

Ben Spies will miss MotoGP's forthcoming Jerez race due to injury, with Ducati test rider Michele Pirro replacing him in the satellite Pramac squad

Marquez admits expectations exceeded

Marc Marquez admits his opening to his rookie MotoGP campaign has exceeded all his expectations.

Rossi blames brake issue for poor race

Valentino Rossi said a brake issue compounded what was already a difficult MotoGP weekend for himself and Yamaha at Austin

Record Breaking 85mph ReFuel of Nissan GT-R - Fifth Gear

Record Breaking 85mph ReFuel of Nissan GT-R - Fifth Gear

Vicki Butler-Henderson tries something truly spectacular, she's attempting to drive the Nissan GT-R the furthest it's ever been in an hour, meaning they'll n...
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New Renault Twingo concept confirmed

Latest clues to the new Twingo will be given with a concept car at the Monaco GP in May
Renault will reveal a new concept car at the Monaco grand prix in May that will preview the new Renault Twingo.The concept follows the electric Twin’Z concept car, which was unveiled in Milan earlier in the month. It will also be seen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, alongside the Renault Twizy F1.The latest concept, also likely to be called Twin, is the latest in a series of ‘life-cycle’ concepts from design chief Laurens van den Acker. The Twingo-previewing model is based around the theme ‘Play’.The new Twingo has been developed by Renault with partner Mercedes-Benz, who will spawn a replacement for the Smart Fortwo and Forfour from the project.The new concept has already been spied while filming a promotional video in Madrid. It is believed to use a rear-mounted engine driving the rear wheels.This unusual layout is also appropriate for a new small Renault because the company had a long history of building small, rear-engined, cars, including the Dauphine, Caravelle and classic Renault 8.While the Twin’Z hints at an electrically powered version of the new model, this racy concept caught here in Spain seems to have been inspired by the Renault 8 Gordini, with the signature quad spot lamps a big giveaway.Also caught at this publicity shoot was a Renault 5 Turbo II, a mid-engined, rear-drive hatch based on the 5 supermini, which was undoubtedly another historical inspiration for Renault.

Volkswagen developing 10-speed DSG gearbox

A 10-speed DSG gearbox is among the technology being developed by Volkswagen, the firm's boss reveals
A 10-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox is being developed by the Volkswagen Group. Speaking at the Vienna Motor Symposium, VW Group chief Martin Winterkorn also confirmed a high-performance diesel engine with 134bhp per litre was in the works.The 10spd DSG transmission is in response to strict upcoming CO2 emission rating legislation, which will force manufacturers to lower average fleet CO2 emissions to 95g/km by 2020.The diesel engine will feature “variable valve-train assembly, a high-pressure injection system at up to 3,000 bar and combined charging with the innovative e-booster [an electric turbocharger]”.Winterkorn said he believes that petrol and diesel internal combustion engines could be made 15 per cent more efficient due to improvements in the combustion process, lightweight design and improved friction levels and thermal management.VW is also keen to push natural gas technology, which Winterkorn believes “is environmentally friendly, economical and suitable for everyday use”.He added. “The technology is fully developed and the vehicles are already on the market. We need to make the public even more aware of the benefits of natural gas engines. Everyone needs to play their part in this: car makers, politicians and the fuel industry.”Plug-in technology remains the best and most efficient powertrain option for the medium-term, according to Winterkorn.