Archive: June 2007

 
Nanjing to resurrect Austin and Healey brands

Nanjing to resurrect Austin and Healey brands

When Nanjing Automobile bought the MG Rover brand back in 2005 it also picked up the rights to many of MG’s ‘heritage brands,’ including the Austin Motor Company. Now it’s reported that the Chinese carmaker has reached deal with Healey Automobile Consultants Limited to...

June 13, 2007 by 
 
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Video: 385 Ferraris turn up at Silverstone

If you thought the images from last weekend’s record breaking Ferrari parade were amazing, wait till you see this. The video was taken trackside at the Silverstone... June 12, 2007 by 


 
Arden tuning pack for the Range Rover Sport TDV8

Arden tuning pack for the Range Rover Sport TDV8

The latest Range Rover Sport modified by Arden Tuning has hit the streets, this time powered by an enhanced version of the turbodiesel V8 engine. With over 30 years of... June 12, 2007 by 


 
Toyota overtook GM in sales last year

Toyota overtook GM in sales last year

Latest findings show that Toyota actually surpassed General Motors in the global sales race last year with a lead of roughly 128,000 vehicles. There had been rumors that... June 12, 2007 by  4


 
Smart cost DCX €3.9 billion over four years

Smart cost DCX €3.9 billion over four years

DaimlerChrysler has received a ton of flak for its Smart car brand from both its shareholders and motoring journalists ever since the label was launched back in 2002, and... June 12, 2007 by  1


 
Rolls-Royce considers Bertone or Zagato partnership

Rolls-Royce considers Bertone or Zagato partnership

Rolls-Royce may turn to Italian coachbuilders such as Bertone or Zagato to construct ultra-luxurious versions of its Phantom saloon for individual customers who desire extra... June 12, 2007 by 


 
UK Govt. contacts Ford about possible sale of Jaguar and Land Rover

UK Govt. contacts Ford about possible sale of Jaguar and Land Rover

The UK government has contacted Ford because of concerns over the possible sale of the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. "We are in touch with the company. We still believe both... June 12, 2007 by  2


 
British firm developing 700BHP electric sports car

British firm developing 700BHP electric sports car

The electric sports car segment is about to heat up with the announcement that the UK’s Lightning Car Company is currently developing a new GT to rival Tesla’s... June 12, 2007 by  5


 
Jaguar reveals updated XK and X-Type

Jaguar reveals updated XK and X-Type

Despite its money troubles Jaguar is plugging away at the model updates, this time revealing enhanced versions of the XK and X-Type to usher in the 2008 model year. The XK... June 11, 2007 by  1


 
Official images of the 2008 Saab 9-3 facelift

Official images of the 2008 Saab 9-3 facelift

Earlier spy shots of the facelifted Saab 9-3 didn’t show the new car in its best light. The rear wheel arches looked two small for the rest of the car, which made its... June 11, 2007 by 


 
VW, Mitsu and Chery to develop minicar with Chrysler

VW, Mitsu and Chery to develop minicar with Chrysler

It’s well document that China’s Chery Auto will be working closely with Chrysler for the development of a new Chinese built model to be sold in the US, but latest... June 11, 2007 by  1


 
Record number of Ferraris turn up at Silverstone

Record number of Ferraris turn up at Silverstone

This amazing scene was taken yesterday as the largest number of Ferraris to ever gather in one place came together with officials from the Guinness Book of Records on hand to... June 11, 2007 by  6


 
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Video: Robert Kubica's 280KM/H crash

Poland's Robert Kubica left the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve aboard a medical helicopter on Sunday complaining of pain 'all over his body', according to sources in Montreal... June 11, 2007 by 


 
BMW wants to work closer with Mercedes-Benz

BMW wants to work closer with Mercedes-Benz

The two luxury marques have already seen some success by collaborating over the development of super-efficient diesel and hybrid technology, albeit with Volkswagen and... June 11, 2007 by 


 
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Steve Saleen, The Real American Entrepreneur

I came across a great article on USAToday.com written about Steve Saleen and thought you should give it a read if you have a few minutes.  The article gives alot of... June 11, 2007 by 


 
Fiat considers sporty Abarth 500 for US

Fiat considers sporty Abarth 500 for US

Fiat’s upcoming 500 minicar may eventually be sold in the US with news that management is considering launching the sporty Abarth model Stateside by the end of the... June 11, 2007 by  1


 

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