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'Ice White' C70: Volvo unveils a new special editionWith the Geneva Motor Show just past it seems like the market experiencing a glut of special-edition cars at the moment, but Volvo has decided to add another to heap: the UK-market Ice White C70. The unique trim and appearance package for the hardtop coupe-convertible promises 'aspirational' looks...
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GL-based Lagonda Concept confirms Aston Martin and Mercedes partnershipTalk of Aston Martin and Mercedes Benz entering a partnership dates back almost two years but until last week’s Geneva Motor Show no evidence of such a deal existing had ever materialized. We bet you’re all scratching your heads and wondering what happened at last week’s Geneva...
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VW considering ‘Bluesport’ efficient performance rangeLowering emissions and reducing fuel consumption has become a major goal for most major carmakers but the fact of the matter remains that the objective is being encouraged largely because of strict regulations imposed by government organizations rather than what consumers are actually demanding...
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Bentley gets idle staff to build furnitureLuxury carmakers have a knack for stamping their logos on almost anything, from pens, to laptops and watches. But the latest direction Bentley is turning for additional revenue has left us scratching our heads a little - the 90-year old company has started producing furniture, including tables and...
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Pininfarina updates B0 Concept as Bluecar EV, more production detailsPininfarina gave up contract manufacturing last year to focus solely on building electric vehicles (EVs). At the Geneva Motor Show this week, the company has reworked their B0 Concept into a more palatably-named BLUECAR EV, with more details on its expected production plans. The B0/Bluecar EV was...
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A consortium of industry agencies and the United Nations wants the world to cut its vehicular emissions by 50% by 2050. The cutely-named '50 by 50' plan calls on governments around the world to cut... -
Renault reviving Gordini name for new in-house tunerFollowing news that Renault has scrapped plans to bring back its legendary Alpine name for a new standalone sports car, hope has been reignited with comments from one of the carmaker’s senior executives that the Gordini name will be revived instead. For those unfamiliar with the French...
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Lagonda concept marks return of a legendary British marqueLagonda is back. The legendary British marque has been revived for its 100th anniversary and to mark the event a new Lagonda concept car has made its debut today at the Geneva Motor Show. Lagonda is best known for its range of saloons and tourers but its future lies in a very different realm. The...
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European design students take the wraps off 1/4 scale supercar conceptsThe Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) is a massive six-city, three-country school that is one of Europe's foremost centers for fledgling automotive designers. The students there have collaborated with DR Motor Company to produce a trio of 1/4 scale supercar models. Dubbed Action (blue), Spirit...
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Insider: Toyota-Subaru joint RWD could be on sale in Europe by 2011The Big 3 Detroit carmakers have been capturing the world's headlines with their economic and product woes for the past several months, but the truth of the situation is that the whole industry is struggling. Toyota recently announced its first operating loss in 71 years, and then decided to push...
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Ferrari Announces 599 HGTE Package And 599XX Experimental CarThough the California convertible has grabbed almost all the attention paid to Ferrari in the media recently, the 599 GTB is still just as formidable and attractive as it was the day it hit the streets. However, never one to rest on their laurels, the men and women in Maranello have plans to make...
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Nissan announced last year that it would launch a new compact crossover model in 2010 to be manufactured at its Sunderland plant in the UK alongside the current Qashqai crossover. Along with the... -
U.S. sale of Iosis Max could be in the cardsBringing European products to the U.S. is a core part of Ford's North American restructuring plan - and that means hot new models like the Kuga, B-Max and Fiesta. It could also mean the next-generation production car based on the Iosis Max concept is hitting American streets sometime in 2011 too...
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Kia reveals full details on new No3 small car conceptKia Motors is the unlikely leader of a design renaissance in the automotive world, with the company’s talented head designer, Peter Schreyer, penning its latest concept car, the No 3. Formerly at Volkswagen/Audi, Schreyer has given the value-conscious Korean brand a shot in the arm when it...
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Early look at next-generation Honda Accord Euro (Acura TSX)The Honda Accord Euro (Acura TSX) is one of the most stylish and well rounded vehicles in the lower premium midsize sedan market. Its combination of chiselled good looks, refined and fuel-efficient powertrains, high-quality finish and craftsmanship, and extensive standard features list makes it a...
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Force India VJM02 makes official debutForce India has given the first look at of its revised car livery for 2009, revealing a much greener theme for the latest race car. On hand for the unveiling was team owner Vijay Mallya and main drivers Giancarlo Fisichella and Adrian Sutil, who were also joined by several test drivers and team...
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Gordon Murray's T25 City Car Officially On SaleNews of Gordon Murray's decision to build a low-cost city car created quite a stir when it was announced last year. That stir was in part because of the key driving force behind the project, Gordon Murray, ex-McLaren F1 designer and the pen behind the Caparo T1, but also because the car itself is...
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Get ready to fight off the green-eyed monster of jealousy, as those lucky Brits have landed yet another pair of spicy limited-edition hatches. The already-impressive Vauxhall Astra and Corsa VXR will... -
Saudi muslim scholar calls ethanol fuel use a sinIn the Koran the Prophet Mohammed set out clear rules for Muslim interaction with alcohol, forbidding the use, purchase, sale, service, transportation or even manufacture of the substance. And that's the basis a Saudi Muslim scholar is using to call ethanol use by Muslims a sin. Setting aside the...
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Arden presenting four cars at the 2009 Geneva Motor ShowMarch 3 will be a very busy day in Geneva, and around the world, as carmakers everywhere converge to display their latest and greatest creations. Even as the globe negotiates one of the roughest economic patches it has seen, the show is expected to be impressive. Custom car builder Arden will be...
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HKS working on Lancer Evo X Time Attack ProjectTuners and fan boys the world over have pored over Best Motoring DVDs, debating the finer points of lap times around Tsukuba's circuit. And some of the best and hottest laps have been turned in by HKS's tuned Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions. Now a new one is in the works, dubbed the CZ200S. The new...
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Continental Supersports: Bentley’s Fastest And Most Powerful Production Car EverThe pressure to show an interest in the ecological impact of driving is extending ever-upwards, so high that even Bentley is working on a biofuel model. The new model is called the Continental Supersports and it will be making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Described by its...
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a.d. Tramontana R-Edition Officially RevealedAny number of road-legal track day cars are available for sale, especially in Europe, and many have adopted somewhat formula-car-like packaging. But few, if any, come as close to the reality of a formula car as the a.d. Tramontana, and now the company released full photographic details on its even...
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