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2009 Mercedes Benz CLK Coupe

Mercedes Benz CLK Coupe production comes to an end

The Mercedes Benz CLK is something of an enigma - built around the old C-Class platform, styled like the E-Class, and priced in between the two, the car sits in its own unique segment and has no direct competition from its rivals. Its sales history has been a strong success, especially in the...

January 28, 2009 by  3
 
2012 BMW 3-Series test-mule spy shots

Spy shots: Test-mule for next-generation BMW 3-Series

The current E90 BMW 3-Series has only been on the market since 2005 but details about the next-gen model are already circulating with most agreeing that the new version will... January 9, 2009 by  2


 
Shuanghuan's Bubble at the 2007 Bologna Motor Show

Daimler on verge of settling Smart ForTwo clone car suit in Europe

For more than a year now, Mercedes' parent company Daimler has pursued a copyright infringement case against Chinese carmaker Shuanghuan for its Bubble, a blatant knock-off... January 5, 2009 by 


 
2009 Lotec Sirius supercar preview sketch

Lotec updating Sirius supercar for 2009

The Lotec Sirius was a German supercar launched earlier in the decade by former Group C2 championship race winner Kurt Lotterschmid. It was powered by a twin-turbocharged... December 28, 2008 by  2


 
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Nissan GT-R COBRA N+ Tuning Concept

The U.S. and Japan have had the Nissan GT-R on the street for the better part of a year already, but Europe continues to wait - the first cars won't be delivered until Q1... December 17, 2008 by  2


 
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VW and Porsche reach union agreement

The tension that has cast a backlight on the Porsche-VW acquisition found a particular intensity in the fight for seats on the joint works council. The board that represents... December 15, 2008 by 


 
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HydroGen4 marks GM's first fuel-cell vehicle fleet test in Europe

Electric-powered vehicles are widely perceived to be the way forward for personal transport. Fuel-cell vehicles offer many advantages over traditional battery-based systems... November 26, 2008 by 


 
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BMW launching 50-car Mini-E test fleet in Berlin

Test markets for electric cars are popping up all around the globe as various carmakers and start-up projects work to lay the groundwork for more widespread adoption of the... November 26, 2008 by  1


 
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German solar power company makes surprise bid for Opel

The struggling auto industry is feeling the pressure of slow sales and a tough global economy in many markets. Rumors of bankruptcy and pleas for government aid are the norm... November 19, 2008 by 


 
Mercedes Benz C-Class production in Bremen

Several Mercedes plant workers accused of corruption

Several employees of the Mercedes Benz plant in Sindelfinger are under investigation, following allegations of corruption and bribery, according to a number of German news... November 17, 2008 by  2


 
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Germany holding aid talks with Opel

Germany on Monday confirmed it would be holding talks with Opel, General Motors' primary European brand, to discuss the topic of aid for the company should GM cease supplying... November 17, 2008 by 


 
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Australian-built hydrogen race car targets world speed record

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), an Australian university, has unveiled Australia's first hydrogen powered race car, dubbed 'Formula H' and developed in... November 7, 2008 by  2


 
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Porsche-VW announce united front after months of feuding

The feud that started up between the two German companies since Porsche purchased a controlling interest in Volkswagen last month has met what appears to be an end in the... October 28, 2008 by 


 
Sketch at Saab event hints at next-gen 9-5

Saab's next-gen 9-5 could be designed in the U.S.

General Motors has traditionally designed many of its compact and mid-size cars at its Opel operations in Russelsheim, Germany. Now, however, the company may be looking to... October 13, 2008 by  5


 
Vorsteiner CLK63 AMG Black Widow

Mercedes CLK 63 AMG ‘Black Widow’ by Vorsteiner

Straight out of the box the Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series is already one of the most extreme production cars on the planet, leaving others in its wake thanks to its... September 17, 2008 by  2


 
 
 

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