Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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A concept Lamborghini is coming to the Paris Motor Show in October, but the Italian company has only revealed a single enigmatic close-cropped image and no details except the tag line, "It's not just... -
Mitsubishi UK building Lancer Evo X road-race carPopular in rally racing since its inception and seen on tracks and road courses the world over at the hands of amateur enthusiasts, Mitsubishi's Lancer Evolution X will soon be taking to the tracks under a works banner as well. Mitsubishi Motors UK is developing a race version of the Evo X for the...
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Report: Porsche planning coup to remove Piëch from VWTwo of Germany's most important carmakers are at odds over who will control day-to-day operations once a planned stock acquisition is completed. Just over a week ago, Volkswagen called on Porsche to make it clear that it wouldn't interfere with VW's daily operations once it becomes the auto giant's...
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Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen present new DBS sound systemLate in 2007 Aston Martin announced its partnership with Bang & Olufsen, and then early this year the first joint project - the Rapide sedan - between the two companies was revealed. Now a new BeoSound DBS audio system, designed specifically for Aston Martin, has been revealed as the result of...
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Unofficial document reveals details about 425km/h Veyron GTIt’s been known since the outset that the Bugatti Veyron would be limited to just 300 units, and from its early days there has been talk about a special run-out model. Last month reports emerged claiming that Bugatti is already working on a Veyron successor, however a leaked memo alleged to...
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Report: GM plans to build next-gen Astra in MexicoSuccess in business is often about taking educated risks, and even the best players in the game don’t always get it right. General Motors’ decision to import the Opel Astra to the United States as a Saturn-badged car, made before oil prices sky-rocketed and currency rates went out of...
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New assessments of the projected expense of the automotive industry loan-guarantee program being pitched to the U.S. Congress reveal the cost could climb as high as $7.5 billion - double earlier... -
U.S. presidential elections could decide fate of BMW twin-turbo four-cylinderA recent interview given by BMW's North American CEO, Jim O'Donnell, planted the seed of a four-cylinder petrol turbo for the United States, and the speculation it inspired has taken off at breakneck pace. The reality of the situation is that no decisions have been made, and BMW will hold off on...
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20% of Mercedes-Benz sales to be hybrid by 2015Adding a new hybrid model each year from 2009 onward will lay the groundwork for Mercedes-Benz raising hybrid sales to 20% of its corporate total by 2015, according to the latest reports. The goal reflects the current state of legal requirements and customer demand, while positioning the brand to...
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EPA joins GM's Project Driveway fuel cell testLarge-scale testing of alternative fuel technologies is becoming a big aspect of future vehicle development. Sussing out the realities of daily use, practicality, infrastructure needs and customer feedback are key to deciding which fuels will have the potential for retail sale. Chevrolet is already...
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Mixed messages for U.S. industry loans as deadline loomsSecuring a $25 billion loan package for the car industry has become not just a key policy issue for the current administration, but a rallying point for each side in the U.S. presidential campaign. The political hot-potato nature of such a decision is making it tough to get a clear read on what...
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Evolution MotorSports Porsche Cayenne Turbo and GTSEarlier this week Evolution MotorSports announced the kick-off of its agreement with German supercar maker Gumpert as the sole U.S. assembly and testing arm for the Apollo. Now the company has revealed two new takes on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and GTS, boosting power and performance with optional...
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In just eleven days the first-ever head-to-head competition to sort out the ten fastest car and motorcycle teams in the world will begin at the famed Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. The teams in the... -
Saab raises prices, adds XWD to 2009 9-3 2.0T modelsSaab hasn't fared any better than most of the industry this year, but it does have a range of updates for its 2009 models, including an expansion of the Haldex XWD system to the 9-3 2.0T model. Other changes to the lineup include a range of aerodynamic and appearance updates, plus new, slightly...
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Mercedes ConceptFASCINATION previews E-Class coupeThe Mercedes -Benz E-class Coupe has been officially unveiled. Click here for more images and information. Yesterday, rumors abounded that Mercedes-Benz might be considering renaming the CLK to reflect its E-Class design cues, and now a preview of the Fascination Concept set to debut at next...
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Moller 'unveils' Ferrari 599-based hybrid flying carDr. Paul Moller has held onto his dream of achieving a workable combination of ground and air transport for decades, but has yet to produce any practical real-world drive-and-fly vehicles. The latest concept to come from his company, Moller International, is the Autovolantor, a hybrid-powered...
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3M announces plans to acquire Meguiar's Inc.Anyone who loves their car will be familiar with the name Meguiar’s and its range of detailing and car care products. The 100-year-old company is now on the verge of a takeover by industry giant 3M, the makers of Scotch-Tape and Post-It Notes, which announced today plans to acquire it. In its...
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New 3.0L V6 VW Touareg TDI set for L.A auto showDiesels are quickly joining hybrids and plug-in electrics as the new show-car theme. The reasons are simple: efficiency, both in terms of fuel and finance, is driving carmakers and consumers to give diesel-fueled vehicles another chance. In keeping with this, the new Volkswagen Touareg TDI will...
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The new Camaro has been a long time coming, with numerous concepts on the scene for the past two years and more than six years having passed since the last Camaro was... -
Veritas RS III supercar crashed on first public test driveBuilt specifically for the purpose of eliminating all driver aids in order to provide the purest experience possible, the Veritas RS III is already headed to a limited-production run of just 50 cars. Unfortunately, one $500,000 prototype has already met its demise, ending up in a crash in...
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Tesla Motors announces Powertrain 1.5 productionThe original two-speed Tesla transmission has had notorious reliability issues, in the end forcing the company to sell the car with the unit effectively locked in second gear. That was a temporary solution, however, and now that the California company has partnered with Borg Warner for production...
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Volvo DRIVe low-emissions range to debut at ParisMercedes-Benz has its BlueEfficiency line, BMW has EfficientDynamics, and now Volvo will be unveiling its DRIVe package of efficiency-enhancing technologies. A multi-faceted approach at optimizing vehicular efficiency, from aerodynamics to rolling resistance in addition to driveline enhancements...
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2009 Volkswagen CC diesel coming to the U.S.?More and more carmakers are considering diesel engines for the U.S. market, despite a traditional perception that the oil-burners would be unwelcome. The simple truth is that diesels are a cheaper and easier way to improve fuel economy without sacrificing much performance than just about any...
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Fisker secures $65 million for Karma productionThe Fisker plug-in hybrid saloon has officially been revealed at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. Click here for all the details and images. Despite the occasional lawsuit from competitors and some fairly lofty design goals, Fisker's Karma plug-in hybrid appears to be headed smoothly toward production...
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