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Next-generation Ford Ka stars in new Bond film

Next-generation Ford Ka stars in new Bond film

While most Bond fans will be salivating over the Aston Martin DBS in the new Bond film, the oddly named Quantum of Solace, fans of the Blue Oval can look out for the appearance of the next-generation Ka subcompact. As expected the diminutive hatch won’t be 007's primary mode of transport...

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Carroll Shelby and SAAC end legal quarrel

Carroll Shelby and SAAC end legal quarrel

Fans and owners of Carroll Shelby's creations in the Shelby American Auto Club (SAAC) have come to a resolution with the man himself, ending the battle that started earlier... August 11, 2008 by 


 
Cars now at most affordable prices since 1980

Cars now at most affordable prices since 1980

Carmakers are struggling and the global economy is straining under the weight of high oil prices, but cars haven't been this affordable in nearly 30 years. Calculated by... August 11, 2008 by 


 
Dutch university trialing air-cleaning paving stones

Dutch university trialing air-cleaning paving stones

The Dutch University of Twente is collaborating with the town of Hengelo to trial a new kind of paving stone that absorbs airborne pollutants. Based on Japanese technology... August 8, 2008 by 


 
10th Gumball 3000 Rally starts today in San Francisco

10th Gumball 3000 Rally starts today in San Francisco

Today marks the start of the 10th Anniversary Gumball 3000 Rally, a sort of intercontinental supercar scramble. Beginning in San Francicso, then sweeping down the Pacific... August 8, 2008 by 


 
London admits congestion charge failure

London admits congestion charge failure

Traffic levels in London are the same today as they were five years ago when the city’s controversial congestion-charge (c-charge) was first introduced. This has... August 8, 2008 by 


 
Switzerland considering extremely tough anti-car law

Switzerland considering extremely tough anti-car law

Switzerland's political system, like that of California and several other states and nations, allows for individuals to propose legislation upon the gathering of enough... August 7, 2008 by 


 
America's legendary Packard brand up for sale

America's legendary Packard brand up for sale

Defunct American luxury automobile manufacturer Packard may be the next legendary auto brand to be revitalized, with latest reports indicating the rights to the company as... August 6, 2008 by 


 
California recycles waste tires into new roads

California recycles waste tires into new roads

Tire waste is a major problem in developed areas where often millions of tires do not get recycled for a variety of reasons, contributing to landfills and destroying the... August 5, 2008 by 


 
Ford and Roush sued over Stage 3 BlackJack production

Ford and Roush sued over Stage 3 BlackJack production

A class action lawsuit filed in Federal court in Manhattan accuses Ford and Roush of building twice as many limited-edition Stage 3 BlackJack Mustangs as it said it would... August 5, 2008 by 


 
Schumacher hits pedestrian while driving Fiat van

Schumacher hits pedestrian while driving Fiat van

Michael Schumacher's spokeswoman has confirmed the retired seven time world champion was involved in a road accident in England. A car dealer in Kent, a county in southeast... July 31, 2008 by 


 
Monticello Motor Club opens private circuit for New York millionaires

Monticello Motor Club opens private circuit for New York millionaires

A group of performance car nuts who also happen to be some of the richest people in North America are backing a new private race track located 90 miles northwest of... July 27, 2008 by 


 
HEVT reveals plug-in hybrid Ford F-150

HEVT reveals plug-in hybrid Ford F-150

Billed as the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the world famous pickup truck, the HEVT (Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies, Inc.) F-150 makes... July 24, 2008 by 


 
Gemballa GT crashed on circuit in France

Gemballa GT crashed on circuit in France

Gemballa is famous for building highly modified Porsches, many of which are based on the discontinued Carrera GT supercar. The tuner company has even introduced a number of... July 24, 2008 by 


 
Toyota Prius taxi tops 340,000mi, dispels battery myth

Toyota Prius taxi tops 340,000mi, dispels battery myth

Worries over the serviceable lifespan of battery packs have been at the forefront of many critics dislike of hybrid cars. With doom-and-gloom scenarios of pricey replacements... July 23, 2008 by 


 
£10,000 Bentley notebook to launch at London Motor Show

£10,000 Bentley notebook to launch at London Motor Show

Luxury laptop designer 'Ego' has teamed up with Bentley to come up with a Bentley-themed laptop planned for sale. The laptop is in a similar shape to other Ego designed... July 22, 2008 by 


 
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