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Oklahoma Global Motors, the American side of a joint-venture determined to manufacture MG cars in the US, will continue with its plans despite the resignation of its CEO. Automotive News reports that Duke Hale has quit from his post as CEO along with two other top managers, but key investor Marc Nuttle is confident that the project will go ahead as scheduled. Oklahoma Global Motors has partnered with China’s Nanjing Auto to build the MG TF sports coupe using car bodies sourced from the UK with drivetrains manufactured in the US by Nanjing. Nuttle expects the final licensing agreements...
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Cadillac introduces BLS wagon in EuropeCadillac will be adding the BLS wagon to its European lineup where it joins its sedan cousin and the larger, more up-market CTS. The new BLS variant is the first Caddy wagon in the label’s 104-year history, but the car’s roots are based on the Saab 9-3. The front-wheel drive wagon range...
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Several new Seat models in the worksThe once cash-strapped Seat brand is on the verge of developing a range of new models, starting with a mid-sized sports sedan positioned above its Leon hatch. Parent company Volkswagen wants to expand Seat’s product lines to help the Spanish carmaker increase its sales. Thanks to an injection...
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Sleep detecting seats could be coming to a car near youJapanese researches have come up with a car seat that car detect when its occupant is about to fall asleep. The life-saving technology, which is still in prototype form, may eventually appear as mandatory equipment in vehicles, putting an end to accidents involving a driver that has fallen asleep...
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2007 Geneva Auto Show Gallery Part 2Our second gallery from the Geneva auto show features cars such as the Mercedes C220 Bluetec concept, Opel Corsa OPC, new Porsche Cayenne, the chrome Toyota Auris, Ford Mondeo, the newly released Mazda 2, as well as the Toyota Hybrid X concept. We've also thrown in pictures of some of the lovely...
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Stola to build production ExeleroThe Maybach Exelero, which debuted back in 2005 and was most recently seen in Jay-Z’s latest rap video, is easily one of the most striking coupes to ever grace the stands of any car show in history. Measuring almost 6m in length and featuring a bi-turbo V12 rated at 700hp under its long hood...
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Indian carmaker Tata Motors has announced that it’s in talks with several developers of hybrid-electric and fuel-cell drivetrains. According to Reuters, the companies involved include Ballard Power Systems as well as several smaller firms in Japan and Europe. Speaking with reporters at this week’s Geneva Motor Show, Tata’s Chairman Ratan Tata admitted that his company does not have the resources to develop the technology on its own. Tata wants to expand into Eastern Europe, where economical cars are proving quite popular. It will also use its partnership with Fiat to...
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New ‘smart’ materials to revolutionize car designGeneral Motors recently demonstrated its latest development in the field of smart materials during a media event at its R&D center. New technologies such as shape memory alloys and polymers are just some of the new materials that GM is investigating for future use in its cars. The materials get...
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2007 Geneva Auto Show Gallery Part 1With the Geneva show in full swing, now seems a good time to show you real life pictures of some of the new car launched. You'll see the new Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera (pictured above), the new Opel GT Concept car, Audi A5/S5, Lexus IS-F, and the sinister Mercedes C-Class DTM competitor...
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Fiat considers new low-cost carThe list of carmakers preparing to launch new budget-based models is growing every month, and the latest manufacturer to join that list is Fiat whose chief Sergio Marchionne confirmed it was considering developing a low-cost car. Speaking with reporters at the Geneva Motor Show, Marchionne said...
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Ascari Launches Its KZ-1R GT3 Race CarBritish supercar manufacturer Ascari has launched its entrant for the new European GT3 racing series with its KZ-1R race car. The car will be competing in the new championship, which is only in its second year, starting with a non-championship opening event at the Australian Grand Prix in the...
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New Mini model to be called the ClubmanMINI has announced that its new model, due for launch by the end of the year, will be called the Clubman. The car will be based on a concept car displayed at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, which featured a shooting brake body. This latest computer-generated rendering gives a close indication as to...
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Honda’s flood of new concept models continues with its latest Small Hybrid Sports Concept unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show. The concept represents Honda’s interpretation of how a future sports hybrid model might appear, and was designed at the Honda R&D Europe center based in Offenbach, Germany. The concept features a front-wheel drive layout and is powered by a small gasoline four-cylinder engine mated with an electric motor and CVT transmission. The exterior’s curvaceous and contoured surfaces aid the vehicle’s aerodynamics, while the short front and rear...
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Citroën’s six wheel Cruise Crosser ConceptCitroën has joined forces with the Espera Sbarro design school to develop the Cruise Crosser all-terrain concept car. The vehicle has gone on display at the Geneva Motor Show, and is based on the new C-Crosser, the first-ever SUV from Citroën. It features three axles and six wheels to improve...
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Spyker C12 Zagato Unveiled In GenevaThe CEO’s of both Spyker Cars and the Zagato design house unveiled the new Spyker C12 Zagato in Geneva today, an exclusive new sports car that celebrates Spyker’s entry into the world of Formula One. Only 24 units are tipped for production with deliveries scheduled to start from March...
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Cadillac's 550Nm V6 Diesel PowerhouseGeneral Motors will add a new high-output diesel engine to its Cadillac lineup, which will appear in the 2009 model-year CTS sedan. The state-of-the-art engine was unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show and features new injection and combustion technology for low emissions and high performance...
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Bentley Drops New Brooklands Coupe In GenevaBentley has revealed an all-new model in the form of the Brooklands coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. Described by Bentley as a "grand touring coupe with classic British proportions," the new 2+2 coupe gets its name from the Brooklands circuit in Surrey, where Bentley used to race back in the 1920s...
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Jaguar launches special edition XKR PortfolioThe latest car to get Jaguar’s ‘Portfolio’ treatment is the stunning new XKR, which gets a number of styling and mechanical changes to make this one of the best Jags ever made. The model gets unique exterior styling treatments such as 20-inch polished Cremona five-spoke alloy...
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The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has confirmed plans to introduce the next-generation Fiesta subcompact to North America, with the announcement coming from Ford’s Euro boss Lewis Booth during a meeting with analysts this morning. The move is part of Ford’s plan to rationalize the number of models it sells globally, which will also see it utilize platform sharing for a new global subcompact. Ford of Europe will be developing both new models, but there are no plans to bring the larger Mondeo as it would cannibalize sales of the mid-size Fusion sedan. Booth was confident the European...
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Lexus considers a handful of new modelsRiding a wave of booming sales, prestige automaker Lexus is considering adding two new models to enter the burgeoning crossover segment as well as a third, hybrid vehicle. Lexus has admitted to “studying” the segments, which means the new vehicles are more likely to enter production...
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Proton and Volkswagen deal in troubleUpdate: PSA Peugeot Citroën has announced that it's no longer interesting in partnering with Proton and has discontinued any ongoing talks with the Malaysian carmaker. The ongoing talks between Proton and Volkswagen are said to be going badly despite officials from both companies meeting on...
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Opel’s New Gran Turismo Coupe ConceptA teaser image of a new Opel concept was released last week, which has now been revealed to be the new Gran Turismo Coupe Concept that’s scheduled to be unveiled next week at the Geneva Motor Show. The images highlight Opel’s new design trend and a possible replacement for the original...
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Video: Peugeot 207 CC
Peugeot was faced with a tough challenge when designing the replacement for the popular 206 CC launched back in 2001. The new 207 CC doesn’t disappoint thanks to its cute design and stylish lines with the roof either up or down.
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Japan on top in Consumer Reports’ list of best carsInfluential magazine Consumer Reports has come out with its annual list of the ten best cars of 2007, and once again Japanese automakers have dominated the results. Every vehicle from Toyota and Honda earned at least a recommendation, with the two companies combined achieving seven places in the...
Kenneth Hall