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Opel and Vauxhall are proceeding with plans for an upmarket city car. In an interview, company chief Nick Reilly said that there won’t be a collaboration with another manufacturer. Reilly made the announcement weeks ago that there are plans for an...
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According to the latest reports, it appears that Bmw will introduce a new front-wheel-drive entry-level model, which will be priced beneath the 1-Series. The new model will use the same front-wheel-drive underpinnings as the next-generation Mini...
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As you may know already, finding a parking place can be a real headache sometimes but it appears that a driver finally found the solution. A Vw Corrado owner found a parking place a little bit unusual…underneath a Texas-sized offroad GMT400 Chevy....
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Bmw sees “definite” upturn in almost all car markets, after its sales of automobile and motorcycle increased 14 percent in February compared to with the same month last year. “In key sales markets such as the US, the automotive sector is...
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Mazda announced today that will install brake override systems in its new models. This comes after Toyota recalled more than 8 million vehicles amid complaints of unwanted acceleration. According to Mazda, the new technology will give the brakes...
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Peugeot Citroen has decided not to acquire a substantial stake in Mitsubishi. At the Geneva show earlier this week, PSA’s chief executive Phillippe Varin and Mitsubishi president Osamu Masuko had talked. In an interview, Varin says that the terms...
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The industry has been abuzz with excitement since it was announced late last year that Mercedes-Benz, along with its high-performance partner AMG, is about to have a new range of more fuel efficient direct-injected and turbocharged powerplants...
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Pricing for Lexus’ limited edition IS 350C F-Sport convertible has been revealed. At a base price of $58,375 (including a destination charge of $875), the car is priced $3,600 more than a fully-loaded IS 350C. The F-Sport model’s performance was...
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Ten General Motors Co. studios across the globe are vying for the chance to have their designs used for the next-generation Chevrolet Corvette. In late 2009, Ed Welburn, GM’s vice president of global design, sent out the invitations seeking for...
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found about 31 hours ago by admin
In 2009, General Motors Co. more than doubled its number of technology patents in alternative-powered vehicles. This is impressive, considering that GM certainly had been busy with the bankruptcy and reorganization proceedings. According to Derwent...
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For the first half of 2010, Toyota has several models that it plans to launch in Europe. However, with the heat that it has been getting due to the massive recalls, Toyota has said that it is willing to delay their launch if it cannot be completely...
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Porsche boss, Mr. Michael Macht announced that the German firm will build the 918 Spyder, one of the biggest surprises from the Geneva Motor Show. The new car will use a 500 bhp V8 engine but also two electric motors capable to deliver 218 bhp,...
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found about 28 hours ago by admin
Reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions are what’s seen a lot these days on the latest production models and concept vehicles. But don’t think that performance will lag for these green cars. One prime example is Westfield Sportscars’...
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Edo Competition’s tuning package for the Aston Martin DBS only makes this sexy car even more appealing. Edo’s specialists fitted the car with revised ECU software, a new exhaust system, special catalytic converters, and high flow air filters. As...
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Audi is optimistic that this year, it will be able to surpass its contribution in earnings and cash to parent Volkswagen AG in 2009. Audi is banking on its launching of a dozen new models, including the A1 subcompact. Audi CEO Rupert Stadler said...
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The new 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, which is slated to go on sale this September, is equipped with a new V8 that offers more power and torque compared to the previous year and yet it consumes 25% less fuel. Mercedes-Benz revealed that the smaller...
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Delta Motorsport’s E4 Coupe is a contender for the X-PRIZE, an eco competition that searches for the “greenest” cars in the world. Delta Motorsport is the only British/European company that has submitted an entry to this contest. The winner...
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Talks are ongoing for a labor proposal to save an Opel plant in Antwerp, Belgium, from being shut down, according to an Opel spokesman. A source said that the proposal anticipates finding a private investor who could potentially cooperate with Opel...
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The reorganizations of General Motors Co.’s sales and marketing divisions are fueled only be one thing — Ed Whitacre’s aim to sell more cars now, according to insider sources. Instead of discussing how sales will improve next year, Whitacre...
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The road towards the creation of Honda Motor Co.’s new CR-Z sporty hybrid is not a smooth one. Engineers didn’t think that it was unique and US executives didn’t like it. There were serious doubts that the CR-Z — a wedge-shaped, two-seat...
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Through its joint-venture with Brilliance Auto, BMW will be assembling a series of models in China, according to a report by Gasgoo. The cars to be built there include the BMW X1 compact SUV, the BMW 1-Series and the stretched version of the BMW...
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Toyota appears to be unfazed by all the negative media attention lately. The carmaker will now embark on implementing a recent deal struck between Toyota and the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP). In Germany, plans are underway for the development of...
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As you may know already Mercedes-Benz is currently working on a facelift for the Maybach luxury sedan which is set to make its official debut next month at the Beijing Auto Show. If you are a fan of the German brand you will be disappointed, because...
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Ok, you already know that a Hummer it’s an impressive car on the road but also on the most difficult off-road circuits. But what if, its wheels are replaced with snow tracks? Then it becomes the perfect winter car and it will be ready to take you...
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Infiniti has just released four new G Anniversary Editions, built in order to commemorate firm’s 20th anniversary. Of course, these vehicles will be available in very limited numbers: 350 G Sedans and 200 each for the G Coupe and G Convertible....
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For those who don’t know, the first Corvette Z06 was introduced back in 2006 and represented the closest connection to Corvette race cars ever. After that, another vehicle closed the gap between racing and production even further: the ZR1. In...
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This is Kia’s first all-electric plug-in car, the Venga EV, which was unveiled at the Geneva motor show. The car is equipped with an 80kW electric motor (the equivalent of 107bhp), which delivers 206lb ft of torque. With this much power, the car...
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Skoda’s Fabia range – the hatchback, the estate and the Roomster MPV – has been facelifted and will soon be available in the UK with a new pricing range. The hatch model is priced from 9,330 pounds sterling, while the Roomster has a base price...
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The report about a 2008 Prius speeding out of control in San Diego, California, just showed people exactly how serious the risks are of driving Toyota’s cars. Fortunately, a California Highway Patrol officer had been instrumental in guiding the...
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Ford’s Transit Connect Electric, which was introduced just a few weeks ago at the Chicago Auto Show, has gotten the attention of AT&T. The telecom company has announced that it would be the electric van’s lead customer. Jerome Webber,...
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