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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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Lumma Design CLR 500 RS debuts in GenevaThere aren't many people out there that think the regular BMW M5 isn’t fast enough or find its subtle but aggressive styling unsatisfying. Fortunately, there are still tuning companies like Germany’s Lumma Design that cater for those extreme individuals. They take the already potent BMW...
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Video: Google Maps teams up with BMWIf you’re the type who finds entering address details into a car’s sat-nav system frustrating, especially if you're a heavy user that has to key in several destinations on a single day, a new system developed by BMW and Google Maps may a put an end to the stress. Instead of looking up...
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Saab building hybrids with GM techSaab is currently developing its first hybrid model based on technology gained from parent company General Motors. Speaking with Reuters at this week’s Geneva Motor Show, Saab’s Managing Director Jan Ake Jonsson told reporters that the decision will allow it to reduce development costs...
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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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All future Chevrolets to be available in RHDGeneral Motors has announced that future models from its Chevrolet label will be developed as world cars, meaning the entire lineup will be available in right-hand drive for the first time. GM will also make its global technical centers responsible for the development of specific platforms and...
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Fiat exec Antonio Baravalle has confirmed that Alfa Romeo is preparing a new small car, likely to be called the ‘Racer.’ According to 4Car, the Racer is due next year and will be built off the same platform used for Fiat’s Grande Punto, sharing the same front struts and rear torsion beam suspension set-up. The engine range will include a revised version of Fiat’s new 1.4L turbo unit developing 180bhp, as well as a 1.8L turbo version with 230bhp. The new supermini also picks up Alfa’s latest Q2 limited-slip differential. Alfa is moving to a new naming practice...
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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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Maserati financing its own projects by 2011Maserati will be able to fund its own projects by 2011 and will no longer require hand-outs from parent company Fiat. That’s the claim from its CEO Roberto Ronchi who spoke with Reuters after the unveiling of the new GranTurismo coupe in Geneva. Ronchi wants to expand the company and Fiat...
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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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GM electric car to arrive in 2010The race for an all-electric vehicle from the major carmakers is on, and General Motors has lept off the blocks first with its claim to have an electric vehicle in production by 2010. Vice Chairman Bob Lutz admits the only factor holding GM back from releasing a production version of the Chevrolet...
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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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After months of speculation and numerous spy images, we can finally reveal to you one of the most anticipated concept cars of the year, BMW’s all-new M3 Concept. Displayed during BMW’s conference at the Geneva Motor Show, the concept car is a dead-ringer for the final production version of the M3. A BMW official revealed that production is scheduled to start in “a couple of month’s time,” and that the final car will be “very similar” to this concept. Apart from the basic vehicle structure, the M3 Concept shares only its lights, doors and boot lid with...
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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 Small Hybrid Sports ConceptHonda’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...
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DCX CEO hints at the future of ChryslerOngoing talks between DaimlerChrysler and General Motors were confirmed today by DCX CEO Dieter Zetsche during an interview with Automotive News at the Geneva Motor Show. He said the talks had “shown potential but they have not come to a conclusion but have certain promise." Unlike GM...
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Updated: More images of VW’s new PhaetonVolkswagen will launch its facelifted Phaeton limo during this week’s Geneva Motor Show with a host of minor revisions that are unlikely to stir any major excitement. The VW flagship gets a set of new headlamps, more standard equipment and a range of new diesel engines. The big-banger V10 TDI...
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Updated: Toyota reveals its Hybrid XThe Geneva Motor Show saw the unveiling of Toyota’s new Hybrid X concept car today, a crucial model that highlights the future design trend of its hybrid models as well as a showcase of upcoming technologies. The Hybrid X has been created and developed by Toyota’s European styling...
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Nissan has revealed its second-generation X-TRAIL at the Geneva Motor Show, and it appears the new model is almost identical to the outgoing version. Major changes are the all-new chassis and body design, a range of four different engines including two diesel variants with an automatic transmission, upgraded Intelligent ALL MODE 4WD and a more comfortable interior. The first X-TRAIL was an exceptional success for Nissan, so when it came time to develop that car’s replacement, designers weren’t willing to muck with the basic formula. This meant that the new model would have to...
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Dacia Logan MCV opens up at GenevaFrench coachbuilder Heuliez has displayed a customized version of the Dacia Logan MCV at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring a unique rear opening hatch that folds out into a ramp for easy access. The roof has also been modified with the addition of an electronic retractable roof that slides open on a...
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Video: Audi’s new A5 coupeAudi is showcasing its new A5 in Geneva this week, but for those of you who can’t make it to the show, we have this comprehensive video of the stylish new coupe.
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Chrysler Imperial edges closerChrysler recently offered workers at its Brampton plant in Canada a proposal to reduce their pay in favor of securing the production of an all new vehicle codenamed ‘Product X.’ The majority of workers rejected the offer, but according to Wards Auto, the vehicle will still go into...
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VW launches ultra-clean Touareg BlueTDIVolkswagen has used the Geneva Motor Show to premiere its ultra-clean BlueTDI diesel technology in the Touareg BlueTDI SUV. The vehicle features a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) cat-converter that reduces nitrogen dioxide (NOx) emissions by up to 90%, while still delivering a healthy 165kW...
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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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