A couple of McLaren Formula 1 fans have helped to inspire one of the most incredible remote control cars ever: a full-scale, fully functional remote control F1 car. And it’s piloted remotely by Lewis Hamilton via a Blackberry Storm.

Two bored office buddies were set on passing the time while having to work on the weekend by constructing a ‘Office GP’ race track for a remote control scale model. To make things int really interesting, the bored duo modded the RC car with a Bluetooth unit so they could control it with a Blackberry Storm. …click here to read more

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Nissan confirmed last month that they would be installing a software update for the gearbox in the GT-R that was designed to minimize stress levels placed on the dual-clutch unit. While the VDC is engaged, tests have shown that the car is pulling off 0-60mph times in less than 3.3 seconds unofficially. This shaves 0.2 seconds off the official 3.5 second time of the current car.

The RPM level has increased beyond the current 2,000rpm limit when the VDC traction control system is turned on, on the flip side of things it also decreases the maximum allowable rpm limit when the VDC is switched off from 4,500rpm to 3,000-3,500rpm. The news of the unofficial acceleration times comes from officals at the Nissan Tochigi Assembly plant, where engineers have been testing the new car.

Rumors are also circling that a GT-R owner with the software update has posted a quarter-mile time of 11.347 seconds at 120.85mph, with stock Dunlop tires. Amazing! Incidentally, this time is quicker than official times posted by many reviewers during the launch of the original car last year.

Nissan engineers are starting to think that by lowering the maximum RPM levels at launch, less wheel spin occurs and the car launches of the line both quicker and more smoothly. Now, things should be interesting when engineers test the new SpecV model.

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Hyundai has been developing a new large luxury sedan to replace its Equus flagship and now the first official images of the car have leaked following the launch of the vehicle at a press event in South Korea today. The new model carries the same Equus name in its home market but reports indicate that the car could be sold in the U.S. under a different nameplate.

Having won the 2009 North American Car of the Year award for its Genesis Sedan, there is mounting speculation that Hyundai will attempt to capitalize on this success by launching the Equus in the U.S. as well. …click here to read more

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Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian in history, is heading back to China not to swim, but to be the spokesperson for Mazda.

The swimmer, who won a record eight gold medals at the summer games in Beijing, has signed a seven-figure deal to endorse the new Mazda 6 model in a series of ad campaigns and personal appearances. It is said to be the largest single sponsorship deal for a Western celebrity in China’s history. Read the rest of the story here…

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Automobili Lamborghini has announced The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo – the world’s fastest one-make series. The series will debut in May 2009, and feature Lamborghini’s Super Trofeo: a lightweight version of the Gallardo LP 560-4 super sports car launched earlier this year. The Super Trofeo will come with a reworked chassis, significantly reduced weight of only 1300 kg, and power output of 419 kW (570 hp) from its V10, ‘Iniezione Diretta Stratificata’ engine.

Lamborghini has a clear objective to ensure the Super Trofeo is the fastest one-make series in the world. …click here to read more

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Call it an obnoxious purchase, but this is a must have for F1 junkies. Hand-made in England exclusively for Formula 1 by specialist composite technicians and exclusivly available from F1.

The Mouse Pad features a solid polished carbon fibre with inlaid leather mouse area, italian black suede backing, and more importantly it’s embossed in carbon with the F1 Formula 1 logo that has been carbon cured to 120º C at 100 psi. …click here to read more

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Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 204,361 Nissan and Infiniti cars and sport utility vehicles in the US to repair an electrical flaw that may prevent the front-passenger air bag from deploying.

The voluntary recall affects 2007 and 2008 model-year Nissan Altima, 350Z and Infiniti G35 and G37 cars, and Nissan Murano, Rogue and Infiniti EX35 SUVs, according to a letter posted on the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. …click here to read more

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