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Vauxhall VXR8

Vauxhall VXR8 (nee Pontiac G8 GXP) Wins MPG Marathon

If you’re wondering how a big sedan powered by a 6.2-liter V-8 engine can win a competition focused on high mpg, here’s a quick explanation of the challenge itself. One of the challenges of the Fleet World MPG Marathon recognizes those drivers and their cars which record the greatest...

October 11, 2011 by 
 
2012 Nissan GT-R EGOIST

Nissan Follows Mazda And Adopts Ultra-High Tensile Steel

Just a day after Mazda announced that its new 2012 Mazda CX-5 would feature ultra-high tensile steel in its construction, Nissan has followed suit with an announcement that... October 5, 2011 by 


 
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Avengers Movie Acura Concept Points The Way Towards New NSX: Report

Last month a mysterious Acura concept sporting a similar shape to the mid-engine Audi R8 supercar was spotted on the set of the upcoming The Avengers movie. In the movie, the... October 5, 2011 by 


 
BMW X6 ActiveHybrid

GM And BMW To Partner On Green Tech?

With auto giants Ford and Toyota recently announcing a partnership for the development of a new rear-wheel drive hybrid module that will ensure their respective SUV and... October 4, 2011 by 


 
2011 Audi A8 L W-12 quattro

Front-Wheel Drive Audi A8 Goes On Sale In Europe

For many, especially in the U.S., rear-wheel drive and luxury cars go hand in hand. However, elsewhere in the world, luxury buyers are happy to drive full-size cars with... October 3, 2011 by 


 
Tesla Model S Alpha build

Tesla Promises Model S 'Sport' Capable Of 0-60 MPH In Under 4.5 Seconds

The 2012 Tesla Model S electric sedan is on track for a market debut in the middle of next year, although the production version of the car is scheduled to be revealed at the... October 2, 2011 by 


 
2010 Lotus City Car Concept

Lotus Ethos Minicar Headed To U.S. In 2013?

Lotus surprised many at the 2010 Paris Auto Show by unveiling a range of new sports car concepts, all of which, at the time, were claimed to be headed for production. But... September 28, 2011 by 


 
2011 Volvo S80

Looking For Better Fuel Economy, Volvo Downsizes To Four Cylinder Engines

Over the next ten years, Swedish automaker Volvo will abandon all five- and six-cylinder engines in favor of more fuel-efficient three- and four-cylinder engines. The move... September 22, 2011 by 


 
Urbee Hybrid

Urbee 3D Printed Car Makes First Appearance In Canada

It may not be fast and it may not even be pretty, but the Urbee car is important for other reasons. The potential for 166 mpg is clearly a number to raise eyebrows. Using a... September 22, 2011 by 


 
Gordon Murray & Toray's TEEWAVE AR.1 electric sports car

Gordon Murray Teams With Toray For Teewave AR.1 Electric Sports Car

Two leaders in the growing field of lightweight automotive engineering have partnered for the development of a new electric sports car prototype. Called the Teewave AR.1, the... September 22, 2011 by 


 
Maxximus LNG supercar

Million-Dollar Liquid Natural Gas Car Planned (Video)

Specialty car manufacturer Maxximus is in the process of building a $1,000,000 super sports car that runs on liquid natural gas (LNG), something we’ve usually seen on... September 21, 2011 by 


 
GreenSight City online Facebook game

GreenSight City: Daimler's Green Sim City Coming To Facebook

Urban planning games are nothing new - the seminal Sim City title has been around since 1989 and we've probably been playing it all that time. Facebook games are a more... September 19, 2011 by 


 
2011 Rimac Concept One

Rimac Concept One Electric Supercar: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

There’s no shortage of unknown companies announcing plans for ridiculously powered electric supercars, but few, if any, actually turn up at international auto shows to... September 15, 2011 by 


 
Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Version

Infiniti Electric Sports Car Concept Headed To 2012 Geneva Motor Show

Infiniti has already confirmed that it will launch an electric luxury sedan based on Nissan Leaf underpinnings sometime in 2014, and released this teaser sketch along with... September 15, 2011 by 


 
2013 Fisker Surf

2013 Fisker Surf Live Photos: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

Earlier this week, start-up automaker Fisker released the first preview details on its 2013 Surf hatchback. Now, thanks to the wonders of German organizational excellence and... September 14, 2011 by 


 
European-spec Honda Civic live photos

Euro-Spec Honda Civic Live Photos: 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

We knew it was coming to the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, and following the show’s first press day yesterday we now have live images and official info for the... September 14, 2011 by 


 
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