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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 11.04.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Uncategorized November 5th 2009
Filed under: Motorsports, Renault
Things have never been this bad for the Renault F1 team. Their performance is light-years behind where it used to be, their star driver is bolting once again, their top management has been thrown out of the sport in disgrace, and its biggest sponsors are leaving en masse. And now, following months if not years of speculation, the French automaker could be preparing to cut its losses and shut down its racing team altogether.
Reports indicate that Renault’s board of directors is currently weighing its options, with possibilities including maintaining its full participation in the series, reverting to acting as an engine supplier for other teams (like Red Bull), or following Toyota and BMW out of the sport before next season. However reports that the FIA is considering taking legal action against Toyota for breach of contract which locked the company into the series through 2012 could make the decision a little more difficult.
The anticipation must be especially gut-wrenching for Robert Kubica, who just signed with Renault for next season after BMW Sauber exited the series. One way or another, the company is expected to announce its decision in the coming days.
[Source: Autocar | Image: Jasper Juinen/Getty]
REPORT: Renault board considering following Toyota out of F1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Uncategorized November 4th 2009
Filed under: Minivan/Van, SUV, Technology, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep
Starting in late December, Chrysler Group LLC will take claim as the first U.S. automaker to offer live mobile television in its Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles. Programming for up to 20 channels will come through FLO TV[TM] Auto Entertainment and will offer shows for nearly everyone. As of now, the lineup includes CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, FOX News, MSNBC, MTV, Nickelodeon, and more.
While companies have offered “live” TV in the past through large and expensive roof-mounted satellite dishes, the Mopar system captures signals through a mouse-size roof antenna. The feed arrives via a dedicated multicast network from FLO TV (a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Inc.). The associated receiver and wiring are all hidden, so that they remain out of view to the vehicle’s occupants. Utilizing the existing DVD system’s 7-inch display, passengers will be able to use a wireless remote control to surf channels, much like they do with current home-based systems.
The $629 (plus installation) package will be offered as a deal-installed option on most new Chrysler SUV/minivan products, and may be retrofitted to some older vehicles equipped with DVD entertainment systems. The cost of system, however, includes a one-year pre-paid FLO TV service subscription. As long as Sponge Bob is on, we’re sure many of Chrysler’s smallest customers will be quite happy.
[Source: Chrysler]
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Chrysler gets in-car TV going with FLO TV originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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