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Pioneer, famous for building in car electronic entertainment systems, are now moving into the world of portable satellite navigation with the launch of the AVIC-S1 aimed squarely at the US and European markets. Already a leader in car navigation systems, the move to a portable version is a sensible move. The beauty of the AVIC-S1 is the convenience of moving the device from car-to-car. Other features include a touch screen LCD panel, which is always beneficial for any in-car system, as well as support for 2D and 3D maps. It can even connect to your mobile phone via Bluetooth - don't ask us...
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Chinese car sales jump 50%Nobody doubted that China would become a huge growth market for struggling overseas auto makers, but even the car companies seem surprised at just how well they’ve done. The industry had a sales increase of 46.9% to 1.8 million units, according to the China Association of Automobile...
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Rally legend Colin McRae creates car
Pictured here is a computer rendering of a rally car currently being co-developed by former World Rally Champion Colin McRae, specialty manufacturer DJM Race Preparations and Millington Engines. A prototype labelled the McRae R4 made its world debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed over the...
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A look in to the design and development process
Here's a fantastic article that follows the process of developing a car concept from sketch to clay model. The designer is 23 year old Ross McSherry, who creates a 2+2 design for Alfa Romeo. The attention to detail is amazing, with this car being designed around a Maserati Quattroporte steel...
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Audi set to build Lotus Elise-style roadster
It appears the MINI wasn’t Audi’s only pint-sized target. Rumors are circulating that Audi plans to build a smaller roadster version of its iconic TT in a partnership with Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM. Initial plans were for KTM to work with Volkswagen rather than Audi, but this...
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Porsche's giant killer gets better
The fastest selling Porsche in history is not the iconic 911 but instead the humble Boxster, and for good reason. No longer considered the poor man's Porsche, the 2007 Boxster and Boxster S mid-engined sports cars gain increases in both power and torque with introduction of new engines equipped...
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Four years on from its launch in Australia, the successful Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, the best selling convertible sports car over $200,000 last year, has undergone a number of enhancements, the most significant being in the areas of technology, design and interior appointments. The engines, powertrain and chassis have been optimised to deliver a sportier response so that the unique Roadster now offers an even more enjoyable dynamic driving experience while perpetuating the "SL legend" which has existed for over 50 years. New V6 and V8 engines, as well as an uprated V12 powerplant, deliver...
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Mazda To Exhibit New Mazda MX-5 With Power Retractable Hard Top
Mazda will use the 2006 British International Motor Show for its global reveal of a MX-5 equipped with a power retractable hard top roof. The automaker will also use the show for the regional debut of its BT-50 pickup truck. The British International Motor Show will be held in London from Tuesday...
Ralph Hanson
