Nelson Ireson, Senior Editor
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Enthusiasts and owners worldwide can now enjoy a monthly publication called the Official Ferrari Magazine. Targeted at fans of cars, design, racing culture and fashion, the magazine features some... -
Isle of Man TTxGP, the world's first low-emissions Grand PrixBilling itself as the world's first Clean Emissions Grand Prix, the TTxGP will be held at the historic cradle of motor racing, the Isle of Man TT circuit. Consisting of a single 37.7mi (60.7km) lap of the course, the TTxGP will kick off June 2009 with a range of two- and three-wheeled low-emissions...
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James Dyson will turn creative efforts to electric carsSir James Dyson, known for inventing the famous bagless Dyson vacuum, has turned his efforts towards creating an improved electric motor for automobiles. Dyson has been seemingly enamored with the electric car revolution, going so far as to predict that electric cars could outnumber their petrol...
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First picture of third-gen VW Gol emergesAs proof that secret pictures of new cars get leaked and press embargoes get broken in every corner of the world, we have the first official photos of the all-new Volkswagen Gol. For those unfamiliar with the South American car market, the Gol is a low-cost subcompact car developed in Brazil and...
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New details on Lamborghini's next V12 supercarIndicating 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...
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Kia opens new U.S. headquarters and design centerAs 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...
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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... -
Americans still unwilling to pay for hybrid technology, survey showsFuel 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...
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Audi-reconstructed Auto Union Type D to run at Goodwood FestivalThe 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...
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Update: Pontiac confirms no manual gearbox for 2009 G8 GTUpdate: 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...
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2009 Nissan Maxima priced to start below $30,000Having teased the new Maxima for several days before its New York Auto Show debut earlier this year with hints of bringing back the 4DSC - Four-door Sports Car - moniker, Nissan has finally released full pricing information on their new sedan. Starting at just under $30,000 in the U.S., the car...
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Beijing to begin odd-even car ban ahead of OlympicsAir 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...
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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... -
NHTSA delays new roof-strengthening rulesMore 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...
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Video: Nick Heidfeld talks through a lap of Magny CoursThe 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...
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Update: 2009 Audi A6 range facelift spy shotsUpdate: A few weeks back we spy images of an undisguised prototype for the upcoming facelifted Audi A6 sedan and now we have images of the car’s Avant wagon and Allroad siblings. As the images reveal, the only major changes for the updated model is the new front end with a single frame grille...
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Moog building advanced Ferrari F1 driving simulatorAs Formula 1 teams push the boundaries of what is physically possible ever further and rules limit what can be done in real-world practice, the benefits of high-tech simulators are growing ever more important. Ferrari's next-generation driving simulator will be engineered and built by Moog, Inc., a...
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Production spec Camaro SS spied?Earlier in the week news broke of the Camaro SS getting a 500hp LS8 version of the supercharged 6.2L V8 engine. Now we can bring you shots of the car taken while it was being used for filming a new TV show. Denizens of the Camaro5forums captured the car on the set of an upcoming series, and though...
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Apple's iPhone is the telephonic equivalent of a luxury car - sleek, stylish, feature-packed and expensive. Now Mercedes-Benz owners can integrate their luxury phones into their luxury cars with a... -
Lamborghini offers lifetime Sirius radioProof that competition exists between carmakers even at the extreme upper end of the market, Lamborghini has signed an exclusive deal with Sirius to provide its satellite radio service in the Raging Bull's cars. The first model so equipped will be the Murcielago. Starting with the 2009 model year...
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GM considering switch to smaller platforms for new SUVsThe shift toward smaller cars and SUVs in the U.S. is getting under way, with nearly daily announcements of product reconfigurations, lay offs, plant idlings and other action designed to cut losses and adjust to the new fuel price-drive landscape of the auto market. General Motors has already...
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Ford cuts SUV production, confirms Euro Focus for U.S.The fuel-driven shift to smaller cars in the U.S. is ramping up as Ford has announced today a reduction in the production of its SUV and pickup lineup for the remainder of the year, at the same time confirming production of the European Focus and Fiesta for North America for 2010. Strong demand for...
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Mercedes-Benz and Smart electric vehicles coming in 2010The age of electric vehicles is nearly upon us, with everyone from Nissan to Peugeot to General Motors at various stages of development. Daimler has now announced that it too will join the ranks of electric vehicle builders by 2010, with both a Smart-branded city car and a Mercedes-branded luxury...
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Fiat building new trio of sports carsThe rejuvenation of Fiat's several brands has been underway for some time now, with models like the Alfa Romeo Competizione, which was the design inspiration for the new Mi.To hatch, and the Lancia Delta bringing style and freshness back to the forefront. Fiat's own-branded 500 minicar has likewise...
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