Nissan North America Nissan DeltaWing, on Wednesday at Road Atlanta.In which we bring you motoring news from around the Web:
- During a practice run at Road Atlanta on Wednesday, in anticipation of the American Le Mans Series' Petit Le Mans, the Nissan DeltaWing experimental prototype was involved in a crash. It was the second significant crash since the prototype's debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June, where it was nicked by a Toyota and retired from competition. Gunnar Jeannette, who was driving the DeltaWing at Road Atlanta when it was clipped by a Porsche, was not hurt, despite being knocked nearly upside down by the impact. Provided the racecar can be repaired in time for Saturday's race, which is the season finale for A.L.M.S., Jeannette and Lucas Ordoñez, the co-driver, are still scheduled to compete. (Nissan)
- On the topic of steering, Nissan disclosed details about a safety feature under development in Yokohama, Japan, that would be activated when a driver failed to take sufficiently quick evasive action to avoid an obstacle. Called the Autonomous Emergency Steering System, the feature would engage the brake and steering gear when radar detectors, cameras and laser sensors sensed an imminent collision. A video demonstration of the technology can be found here. (Nissan)
- Volkswagen announced that the CC R-Line, the most sporting specification for the Passat-based sedan, would be priced from $33,215, including a $825 delivery charge. The R-Line receives 18-inch alloy wheels, a body kit including side skirts and a deeper front-air intake, special badging and stainless steel scuff plates. Pricing for the CC ranges up to $42,245 for the VR6 4Motion Executive. (Volkswagen)
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