F1 teams play musical engines as Cosworth emerges the favorite for 2010

by Noah JosephAs it turns out, the addition of four new teams, the departure of BMW Sauber and a massive game of musical chairs in the driver's market aren't the only big changes in store next year in Formula One. As this year's championship winds to a close, reports emerge that several teams are switching their engine partners for next year.Following earlier reports that McLaren could fully divorce from Mercedes and acquire arch-rival BMW's engine...

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Viper app allows remote start of your car with iPhone

by John NeffAs the iPhone continues to introduce apps both silly and indispensable, it should come as no surprise that there's now an app for starting your car remotely. Introduced by car alarm company Viper, the SmartStart app comes in two flavors: a $299 package if you already have a compatible Viper alarm system or a $499 deal for a stand alone unit that comes with everything you need to start operating your car with Apple's Jesus phone. In addition...

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McLaren MP4-12C production plans include retractable hardtop?

by Noah JosephReports emerging from the UK are giving us a hint at what to expect in the near future from McLaren Automotive in its bid to make an assault on the exotic supercar market. The reports stem from plans filed by the F1 team's nascent road car division and its new manufacturing facility next to the current McLaren Technology Center in Woking, England.According to Autocar, part of the layout for the new facility has been dedicated to "RHT...

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