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Alfa Romeo CEO Luca de Meo has just spilled the beans on the upcoming GTA variant of the ultra-stylish Mi.To hatch, confirming the car will arrive in mid-2009 packing a brand new 1.75L four-cylinder petrol engine turbocharged to the tune of 230hp (172kW). The engine will feature direct injection...

Updated with new video. Following the release of the updated 911 Carrera and Carrera S comes new details of the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S models. Launched simultaneously in both coupe and cabrio guises, the pair of AWD sport models receive the same series of styling and drivetrain...

Indicating a future design direction similar to, though in some ways very different from, that taken by rival Ferrari, VW Group's design director Walter De silva recently revealed the path Lamborghini will take in the years ahead. A new, lightweight V12 supercar and a continuation of the design...

As Detroit's Big 3 see sales figures plummet, closing factories and design centers has become a nearly monthly event. Kia's U.S. operations, however, haven't felt the punishing blows of high fuel prices and a weak economy as keenly, thanks in part to the company's relatively small and...

The unveiling of the facelifted 911 Carrera and Carrera S is just complete, with the 911 Turbo and its Cabrio variant expected later this year. Porsche has focused on technological updates that add power and improve efficiency, including direct injection and a dual-clutch gearbox. Stop-start...

GM has confirmed that production at half of its North American plants will need to be adjusted as consumer demand shifts from large pickups and SUVs to smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles. It’s not all bad news as the plants responsible for GM’s car and crossover models will see...

Fuel prices are a hot topic among American motorists, and ways to reduce bills at the pump are equally popular, but new information shows paying in advance for savings down the road is not an appealing solution for today's buyers. The added up-front costs of hybrid vehicles turned as many as a...

The legendary Auto Union "Silver Arrow" Type D race car, built in 1939, will be reconstructed by Audi Tradition as a special feature for the UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed this July. Built to be 'absolutely authentic', the 420hp (313kW) 12-cylinder vintage racer will be driven by Nick Mason, Pink...

Update: Rumors circulating around the web have indicated the 2009 Pontiac G8 GT was to receive a six-speed Tremec manual transmission option, but the official word from Pontiac's communications manager Jim Hopson is that no such option will be available. Only the G8 GXP, the LS3-equipped...

The Hamann name is usually associated with Lamborghini and Ferrari but this is one of the first times we’ve seen the German tuner release such a comprehensive package for a Porsche. The new kit, designed exclusively for the 911 Turbo range, sports a highly customized body with vertical...

Earlier this month GM revealed production plans for a new family of compact four-cylinder engines to be manufactured in the U.S. and power a new generation of small and medium sized cars. The engine lineup will displace between 1.0 and 1.4L and will be manufactured at a plant in Flint, Michigan...

No carmaker has been immune from the poor state of the U.S. economy and rising fuel prices, with even industry juggernaut Toyota predicting missed sales target for the North American market this year. Toyota will likely scale back its initial goal of selling more vehicles in the U.S. than it did in...

Lamborghini has once again teamed up with Italian fashion house Versace to create a special edition package for its Murcielago LP 640 Roadster plus a range of new accessories. Versace’s designers teamed up with Lamborghini’s Centro Stile and specialists from the Ad Personam...

Bugatti's Veyron is the stuff of legend with over 1,001hp (746kW) and a stint as the world's fastest production car. It has since been dethroned by SSC's Ultimate Aero TT, but as a luxury supercar, the Veyron remains without equal. For ten members of Australia's Supercar Club, the chance to sample...

Air quality in the capital city of Beijing is so poor that many Olympic athletes are concerned for their health. Over 3.29 million cars are registered in the city, and starting July 20, officials hope to engage a program that will take 45% of those cars off the road on alternate days, banning cars...

A package of proposed mandatory safety features under consideration for European Union member nations has generally been well-received. One provision, however, has raised concern among tire makers that road safety could actually be compromised rather than improved. Reducing tire noise without...

More research and investigation into the necessary levels of strength for automobile roofs will be necessary before the Nation Highway Traffic Safey Administration (NHTSA) can submit a proposal to the U.S. Congress outlining the changes necessary to improve rollover safety. Other aspects of the new...

The French GP at Magny Cours is a favorite of many Formula 1 drivers due to its challenging layout and high demand on driver skills. Its rather remote location and lack of off-track entertainment have jeopardized its future as a host site for Formula 1, however. Regardless, experiencing a lap of...

GM will limit the number of its Chevrolet dealers set to receive the new Corvette ZR1 to just 338 showrooms out of the 3,932 Chevy dealers across the U.S. Only dealers with proven sales records for the Corvette are being included in the new ZR1 project but with most expected to receive just one or...

Mazda has announced that it will cut vehicle fuel consumption 30% by 2015 with a completely renewed powertrain lineup and a new generation of lighter vehicle platforms and fuel-saving technologies. Some of the initiatives include using lightweight technologies, introducing engine stop-start...