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Compared to the Jeep Wrangler, the Jeep designers have developed the Jeep Dakar concept with two additional doors by stretching Dakar's wheelbase to 108.5 inches, almost 15 inches longer than the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. With a longer wheelbase, the Dakar offers additional space for passengers and their gear. Dakar was given a new windshield, side glass and all-new steel roof. The roof offers a variety of features including a full-length built-in tubular roof rack, as well as a manual canvas sliding sunroof, front-mounted rally lamps, spare tire storage, and strategically-placed access handrails that run the length of the D-pillar. The spare tire is clamped on to the roof bars and features a special sliding mechanism, which allows for easy, quick, no-hassle removal. Other multi-purpose features include a folding shovel integrated into Dakar's front fender, jerricans built onto the rear tailgate, and an adventure module designed to fit inside of the rear door that features a night vision scope, binoculars, flashlight and compass. Dakar's earth-toned interior shares the same rugged characteristics of a 1997 Jeep Wrangler but features wood trim, woven leather seats and Berber carpeting.
2013 General Tire Norra Mexican 1000 Goes Down In The History Books
After four days of competition through 1,200-plus miles of the most demanding terrain on earth, the 2013 General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000 is now in the history books. An event record of 148 entries (up from 95 just one year ago) took the green flag at the historic Mexicali bullring for the fourth annual running of this vintage-flavored on and off-road rally through the legendary Baja peninsula, with overnight stops in Bahia de Los Angeles, Loreto and La Paz. The rally ended in San Jose del Cabo...[Read more...]
Land Rover Celebrates 65 Years Of Technology And Innovation
SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF LAND ROVER From our earliest days, the desire to create a vehicle that will tackle any terrain has made Land Rover famous around the world. Over the past 65 years, the Land Rover family has grown into the highly respected range of vehicles that are sold in record numbers today. As Land Rover continues to go from strength to strength, we thought it was time to look back at the milestones in our history that have got us here. The last 65 years have been an adventure. ...[Read more...]
A Bit Of Brazil On The Dakar 2014
 The Dakar dreams of Brazil and Brazil dreams of the Dakar! The visit of the Dakar World Tour to Sao Paulo is confirmation of such mutual appreaciation. With the announcement of the participation of Caca Bueno, star of the country's circuits, the Dakar 2014 already seems to be swaying to a samba beat… Virtually all of Brazil is buzzing about the football World Cup and the Olympic Games that will take place in the forthcoming years. However, in the country of Ayrton Senna and Nelson Piquet, en...[Read more...]
BOTTURI AT THE DAKAR WITH HUSQVARNA RALLYE TEAM BY SPEEDBRAIN
ALESSANDRO BOTTURI AT THE DAKAR WITH HUSQVARNA RALLYE TEAM BY SPEEDBRAIN Husqvarna Rallye Team By Speedbrain have signed up top Italian rider Alessandro Botturi to take part in the Dakar '13 aboard the Husqvarna TE449 RR by Speedbrain. This will be the second Dakar for the thirty-seven years old rider from Lumezzane (BS), after his surprising eighth place finish in last year's rally which earned him the prize of 'rookie rider' in the competition. Botturi brings from the world of e...[Read more...]
Audi To Introduce Four New TDI Clean Diesel Models To The US Market At The LA Auto Show
• The Audi A8 TDI clean diesel achieves manufacturer estimated fuel efficiency of 24 city/ 36 highway
• New 3.0 liter V6 TDI clean diesel models will include the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5 and an updated Q7 TDI
• Audi to use #FuelForThought at the LA Auto Show to create a social media experience at the display and online
Audi of America announces the arrival of the new TDI® clean diesel models for the Audi A8, A7, A6 and Q5 to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The addition o...[Read more...]

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