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Lexus already uses its early adoption of hybrid technology as a way to differentiate itself from the more established German luxury marques, and now it could take this differentiation to the next... -
Ferrari lifting horsepower with direct injectionFerrari has caught onto the direct injection bug and is currently working on implementing the efficient engine technology for its future powertrains. The feature has been used on Audis for years but from 2009 onwards Ferrari will be employing it on several of its supercars. First in line is the...
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Intruders get access to Tony Blair's BMWIf you’re dropping over one hundred grand on an armored vehicle you’d expect at least minimal security for the vehicle while it was being transported. After all, if a group of four asylum seekers could get to the car unscathed as in this next story, then it means virtually anyone could...
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Mercedes releases yet another radar-based driving aidFollowing in the footsteps of Volvo, Mercedes-Benz has released a new option for its S and CL-Class models to aid drivers when changing lanes. Dubbed 'Blind Spot Assist', the system employs six radar sensors in the front and rear of the car to detect anything that could cause a potential accident...
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Ford Kuga to be offered with just one engine?Ford will be launching its new Kuga crossover with only one engine option, a diesel engine mated to a six-speed auto gearbox. Set to go on sale in May next year, the new vehicle will come in either Zetec or Titanium specifications with a 136hp 2.0L TDCi diesel being the only engine option. Towards...
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GM Developing Opel (Saturn) Astra HybridEngineers at General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] are working on a new hybrid drivetrain they plan to install in the next-generation Opel Astra (current model pictured), scheduled to hit the streets in 2010. GM is working on its new E-Flex plug-in technology but is also planning to launch a new range...
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Click here for all the official information and pictures for the 2009 Volkswagen Golf Mark VI
Volkswagen has major plans for its next-generation Golf hatch, which is expected to make its world debut... -
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider confirmed for 2009 launchAfter a concept version of a convertible 8C Competizione was presented by Alfa Romeo at the 2005 Pebble Beach Concourse d’Elegance in Monterey, many suspected that one day the car would enter production alongside its coupe sibling. However, until now there’s been no official word of the...
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Video: E92 BMW M3 ReviewHere's a great review of the new M3 that shows you just how dramatically some of the key electronic settings in the car can effect the overall performance. Like the reviewer in this video, we’d want to set every mode to the ‘extreme’ setting as well. Via: GermanCarScene
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Roush unleashes the 2008 Ford Mustang 428RFollowing last year’s release of the popular 427R Ford Mustang, performance tuner Roush has released a new edition of the same car dubbed the 428R. Set to go on sale through Ford dealers next month, the new 428R will be limited to just 200 examples and, with 435hp and 400lb-ft of torque under...
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Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz AMG SL Black SeriesA widebody next-gen SL prototype has been spotted cruising the streets around the Nürburgring and is tipped to be a new AMG Black Series version of the facelifted SL. Huge fender flares, a rear diffuser with quad exhaust pipes and a fixed roof will differentiate the new Black Series SL from the...
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Ford considers exporting cars from ChinaChrysler has already signed up with Chery Auto to source a new small car from China to sell in South America and eventually the States, and now Ford is considering doing the same. Unlike Chrysler, Ford has its own production site in China and has just established a new research and engineering...
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One of the more interesting features of the new Clubman is its rear-opening third door but, according to Mini’s engineering Chief Ulrich Kranz, it wasn’t part of the car’s original... -
GM's new diesel saves cost and weightEngineers at GM have been working on a new diesel engine design they claim will shed up to $600 off the cost of a conventional engine as well as eliminate roughly two dozen parts. The new powerplant will spearhead GM’s revival of diesel powered passenger cars in the U.S. and will eventually...
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Audi delays launch of Q5 and hybrid and diesel Q7s until 2009We won’t get to see the upcoming Q5 crossover in showrooms until 2009 at the earliest because of a decision by management to delay its arrival so the new crossover can be labeled a 2010 model. The same approach will be used for new hybrid and diesel variants of the larger Q7 SUV, which, along...
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Top gear returns October 7
Top Gear will be back for another season, with the entire team, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, returning for the new series. The opening episode, which airs on October 7, will see the trio compete in a race using diesel production cars running on biodiesel fuel sourced from a crop...
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Project Kahn Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenThe Mercedes-McLaren SLR is one of the few exotics rarely touched by aftermarket tuners but that hasn’t stopped the U.K.’s project Kahn from releasing a new performance upgrade for it. Not wanting to alter the dramatic styling of the SLR significantly, developers have kept exterior mods...
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Spy Shots: Jaguar XKR-RJaguar is rumored to be developing an even more potent model than the XKR and, as these latest spy images reveal, the car could be on sale sooner than you think. Targeting high-end sports cars like the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Porsche 911 Turbo, the new car will likely get a significant power...
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Honda’s all-new Fit (Jazz) compact car has been revealed ahead of its world debut at next month’s Tokyo Motor Show and eventual sale early next year. The new model shares a striking... -
Peugeot-Citroen boss hints at engine deal with BMW and MercedesIt’s not unusual today for rival carmakers to work together in developing new technologies that will eventually be shared by both companies. One of the most significant partnerships in recent history was the co-development of hybrid technology by the then DaimlerChrysler, BMW and General...
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Preview: Volkswagen four-door coupeEngineers at VW are close to finishing up development work on a new four-door coupe model, which is expected to make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March next year. Spy shots of the car have been hard to come by but we do have a new rendering of the car composed using information from...
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Nissan planning electric car for 2010Nissan’s Mixim Concept was one of the more radical concepts of last week’s Frankfurt Motor Show but, according to one exec, the technology showcased in it was very real and will be coming to production cars by the end of the decade. The concept car featured Nissan’s new...
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Volvo Trucks not interested in buying car unitTruck manufacturer Volvo AB has rejected claims it was considering purchasing the Volvo car division from Ford, to whom it sold it to almost a decade ago. Volvo AB is currently the second largest truck manufacturer and has in the past acquired the Mack and Renault truck companies, but, according to...
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 spy shotsAn almost completely undisguised test-mule for the upcoming ‘Blue-Devil’ Corvette has been spotted ahead of the car’s official reveal at the Detroit Motor Show in January. Though we still don’t have a confirmation of the car’s new name, earlier reports suggest it will...
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