Car News
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So the M3 is just a little too raucous and hard-edged, the regular 3-series is too soft and sedated, and you want four-wheel drive traction with your luxo-performance ride? Well, then, Goldilocks, the Alpina B3 Bi-turbo AWD is just what you're looking for: it adds that little kick that's missing from the original. Powered by a hotted-up version of the same twin-turbo straight six that gooses the 335i to factory fame, the Alpina B3 cranks out 360hp, an improvement of 54hp over stock. Those raging horses are not lacking for traction either, thanks to Xdrive AWD technology, which gives AWD...
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2009 Hummer H3T revealed ahead of Chicago debutHummer will be adding a new model to its lineup in the form of the H3T pickup, due to make its world debut at next month’s Chicago Auto Show. The new truck is based on the current entry-level H3 SUV, which means it will be available with the same 3.7L Atlas straight five engine as well as a...
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Raikkonen to end F1 career with Ferrari2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen suspects that he will never again be a feature of the formula one driver market. The 28-year-old Finn has told a Spanish newspaper that he will more than likely end his career with Ferrari, either at the close of the 2009 season, or beyond. "I see no reason to...
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Video: Porsche 911 lapping a snowy NordschleifeYesterday we showed you a video of Nissan’s GT-R driving on snow. Today we have a clip of the GT-R's closest rival, the Porsche 911, carving up the ice around Germany’s Nordschleife. The car in this video is just a basic Carrera so it doesn’t enjoy the benefits of AWD traction...
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Porsche posts another sales recordPorsche’s momentum in the sales race shows no sign of slowing and with the introduction of several all new models on the way the once exclusive sports car brand is on the road to becoming mainstream. The carmaker has exceeded its sales estimates for the last financial year yet again, this...
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All red Bugatti Veyron for saleWe’re sure most of you would agree the Bugatti Veyron doesn’t need a reason to be featured on this site so we hope you enjoy these images of one all dressed out in red. Bugatti calls the color Italian red but we think Ferrari red would be a more appropriate title. This particular model...
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Now that AMG is no longer focused on chasing big horsepower numbers, efficiency could quickly become the new performance benchmark for the Affalterbach-based tuner. Audi has laid the groundwork for the acceptance of diesel powertrains in performance circles with its stunning V12 TDI Concept and R10 race cars, now Mercedes-Benz tuner AMG is considering adding diesel models to its arsenal. Last year, rumors surfaced claiming AMG may launch a Bluetec diesel SUV but since then nothing really has eventuated on that front. Those rumors came about following comments from AMG exec Volker Mornhinweg...
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GM speeding up hybrid roll out with new global teamGeneral Motors is establishing a new global engineering team dedicated to the development of its next generation of electrically-driven vehicles. The global organization will have teams working around the clock in locations such as North America, Germany and China, and whose main focus will be to...
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2010 Ford Mustang engine detailsFord’s iconic Mustang is only due for an update next year but it appears developers will be completely revising the powertrain lineup in addition to tweaking the car’s sheet metal. Fears of impending CAFE regulations has got Ford management worried, so much so that officials are...
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Raikkonen, Hamilton nominated for World Sportsman of the Year title2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sportsman of the Year title. Alongside fellow nominees including Roger Federer (tennis), Kaka (football) and Tiger Woods (golf), the Finn was selected following a ballot by the world's media. Lewis Hamilton...
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Chicago preview: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8Over the past few weeks a number of pictures of production Challengers have leaked onto the web, but now the leaks have brought along a nice front three-quarters view for all to see. The car looks - as expected - very much like the concept that has made the rounds from Barrett-Jackson to your local...
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UPDATE: GM beats Toyota for overall sales title - or notUPDATE: It turns out GM may not have edged Toyota out at all - in fact, GM may be the No. 2 auto maker in the world for the first time in 76 years if the most recent reports on sales numbers prove accurate. According to Automotive News the American company's earlier totals of 9.369 million vehicles...
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Unlike its American counterpart, Ford's European arm is basking in the glow of black ink at its bottom line. Increased sales, better profitability and cut costs are at the core of the $997 million profit - almost double its $455 million profit in 2006. The unfortunate news: over half of that profit came from soon-to-be-sold Jaguar and Land Rover. The bulk of the gain was made in the first three quarters of 2007, as fourth quarter profits were up just $5 million over 2006 numbers of $218 million. Revenue was up $1.6 billion year-on-year to $10.4 billion in 2007. Ford's Premier Automotive Group...
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Alfa Romeo could use Cadillac RWD platformIf Alfa Romeo is serious about competing with Germany’s premium labels it will eventually have to drop its FWD lineup or at least offer more affordable rear-drive models, but the carmaker’s low volume status makes developing a brand new premium RWD platform unfeasible. One solution is...
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Wal-Mart considers selling hybrid carsCarmakers are always looking at new ways to get their products into the hearts and minds of the new car buying public, and Wal-Mart seems intent on selling everything under the sun, so it doesn’t come as a complete surprise to hear that the retail giant is considering selling a hybrid car...
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Gemballa Avalanche GTR 800 EVO-RMost enthusiasts would be well aware of the Porsche 911 Turbo’s astonishing performance, but if you want to squeeze more out of the iconic coupe, German tuner Gemballa has come to the rescue with its latest GTR 800 EVO-R upgrade. Modifications to the car include the new front-end styling...
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Video: Nissan GT-R takes to the snowNissan’s ATTESA four-wheel-drive system is one of the most sophisticated traction systems in the auto world and after watching this video you’ll begin to realize why it’s won so many accolades over the years. The GT-R in this clip is being pushed along a snow-laden track with some...
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Renault Alpine Interlagos Design StudyThe original Renault Alpine Interlagos was a niche sports car built under license in Brazil during the 1960s. The car was based on the Renault Alpine 108 sports coupe but picked up its own unique ‘Interlagos’ title as homage to the famous circuit of the country in which the custom model...
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A group of engineers and former race drivers in the UK are on the verge of establishing an entirely new vehicle segment aimed at performance enthusiasts who like to go off-road. The Essex-based team are creating a new vehicle called the McRae Enduro S-SUV or Super-Sports Utility Vehicle and the first prototypes are currently being tested by five-times British Rally Champion Jimmy McRae and his son Alister. The new model is the creation of the two McRaes, former Ford Motorsport employee Barry Reynolds, and MDV Specialist engineer Christopher Bibb, reports EVO. Despite the ongoing testing, the...
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Trulli: F1 teams already cheating with electronic aidsJarno Trulli says he is concerned that the banning of electronic aids has returned the spectre of cheating to formula one. Toyota's Italian driver is quoted as telling the magazine Autosprint that, eight weeks before the opening race of 2008, some rival teams may have found a way around the new...
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Tesla solves gearbox problem with new one-speed unitThe Tesla Roadster is shaping up to be one of the most exciting vehicles of the year but first the car has to be completed and delivered to showrooms. It appears that day is almost upon us as the electric car company has announced that all regulatory approvals to import the first production models...
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One of a kind Audi R8 sells for $425,000Few would have guessed the R8 would be as successful as it has become, winning numerous awards and selling out within days of going on sale, and to some the car is worth a whole lot more than what Audi is asking for it. Back in November, Audi of America together with Bergdorf Goodman announced it...
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VW Considers U.S. Engine And Transmission PlantVolkswagen has made no secret of its plans to build a new car plant in the U.S. but latest reports claim it could follow this up with an engine and transmission facility as well. The German giant is expected to announce within months the location of its new car plant, which most are expecting to be...
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Ford to shorten product cycle, cut costsHard times are coming for the U.S. auto industry, and there’s just no way around it. Already the leading car makers are announcing their plans to help deal with the expected low demand. Ford’s plan involves, in part, shortening its product cycle in an attempt to keep designs fresh while...
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