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Volkswagen has displayed its Iroc concept once again, this time at the Paris Motor Show. A production version, which will likely carry the Scirocco nameplate, has been given the green light and is slated for production in 2007 at VW’s plant in Portugal. Sales in North America may start as early as next year after an initial launch in Europe. This concept version is powered by a 210hp (154kW) TSI motor featuring both a turbo and supercharger. Drive is sent to the front wheels via VW Group's excellent DSG. Design elements that are likely to be carried over to a production model include...
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Paris: Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Versace unveiledLamborghini has teamed up with Italian fashion house, Versace, to create the special edition of the 640hp 6.5L V12 Murcielago LP640. Official details are to be released at a Versace press conference on the 30th but the car has made its appearance already at the Paris Motor Show. The only...
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Paris: Toyota’s Auris concept
Toyota has presented its new Auris concept, which will form the basis for a production model to replace the popular Corolla small car. Toyota officials are being tight lipped on whether this car is actually the new Corolla although it has been previously reported that for Europe, Toyota will adopt...
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Paris: 415HP Porsche GT3
Porsche’s race car inspired GT3 has been displayed at the Paris Motor Show in a striking yellow paint scheme. The original GT3 was built for the track, this one has a race derived engine and light weight materials used through-out to help maximise its performance both on the road and around a...
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Volvo C30 will make it to the US
Volvo’s new C30 hatch, which has been displayed at the Paris Motor Show, will be sold in the US. The new small Volvo will undercut the already small S40 and has a production target of 65,000 vehicles annually. However, the car is aimed directly at European markets where Volvo expects to make...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran
