Car News
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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 might have caused conflict with the recently axed GX3 concept. Instead, plans were shifted to Audi. How this will affect plans for VW’s EcoRacer? Only time will tell. Expected to make use of the Volkswagen Group’s most recent TSI turbo and supercharging technology, performance will not...
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US Autoworkers busted selling trade secrets
Industrial espionage has been a part of the automotive industry for decades, and now that eager Chinese companies are willing to do whatever it takes to get a foothold over their competitors, they’re recruiting workers from rival companies. Turns out that three employees of Metaldyne, a maker...
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Beat the rising cost of fuel
The cost of vehicle ownership is increasing and now more than ever, it's important to find ways to stretch your fuel budget. Here are some tips on how to stretch your driving dollar: • Drive smoothly, avoiding heavy acceleration or braking. Speeding, rapid acceleration and braking can lower...
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Four door S-Class not porky enough?When a big body Mercedes Benz just isn’t big enough to fit all your homies, who you gonna call? Well, limo manufacturer Binz (no that’s not a typo) can build you a 6 door, extended wheel base version of the popular S-Class and can even provide the mandatory video screens in the rear of...
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Move over Veyron: Meet the 1,000-hp M3 turbo
Looking like an everyday, factory 1995 BMW M3, this yellow screamer from tuning house ICS Performance pumps out a Veyron-like 1,000 horsepower courtesy of its massive PT76-GTS turbocharger. Controlling boost via a Sias-tuned Electromotive TEC3R engine management system, the Bumblebee, as it’s...
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Nismo-modified Altima revealed
What do you do when an already boring family sedan is on its last legs? Get a famous tuning house to spruce it up with a few go-fast bits and label it an R-Tune. That’s exactly what Nissan have done with the Nismo modified, Altima R-Tune. Packaged with some extensive engine and suspension...
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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 with Porsche’s valve control, VarioCam Plus. Engine displacement in the Boxster S has increased from 3.2 to 3.4 liters with power jumping to 295 horsepower up from 280. Torque is also raised 15 pound-feet, to 251 lb.-ft. The 2.7-liter Boxster engine now develops an additional 5 horsepower...
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New Generation Merc SL
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...
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Audi triumphs with TDI power at Le Mans
Audi has written an important chapter in the history of motor racing with its historic triumph in the 2006 24 Hours of Le Mans race. The new Audi R10 TDI was the first diesel car to win arguably the toughest car race in the world. In front of a record crowd of 235,000 spectators, Frank Biela...
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Ford boosts Turbo Territory
A range of exterior design cues help make the new turbo Territory the sportiest SUV in the Ford world. A bonnet scoop, dual exhaust outlets and unique five spoke alloys all play their role in differentiating the turbocharged variant of Australia's best-selling SUV, and an exciting range of new...
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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...
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