Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Chinese copycat cars caused enough trouble when they were sold in China, but the new generation of copycats about to be sold in Europe are putting legitimate manufacturers on the defensive. The... -
Honda launches 2008 Accord sedan and coupeFollowing the sightings of numerous Accord sedans and coupes testing around North America, Honda has finally released official details and images of the new 2008 model. Now in its eighth generation, the Accord is now larger and more powerful than any model before it and is categorized as a large...
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Sub-$30,000 model not an option for LexusLexus is confident its cars will be perceived as luxury no matter how many units it sells as long as pricing remains above $30,000. The comments come as Lexus prepares to expand its lineup with even more models and battles internal concerns that too much volume may harm its luxury status. To...
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Peugeot 308 SW ProloguePeugeot will unveil the 308 SW Prologue concept car at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, previewing a possible production version of the wagon due early next year. We call it a concept because the new model is yet to be given the green light and will only be produced given the level of...
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Luxury car thefts flourish in RussiaRussia’s recent economic boom has seen the number of ultra-luxury vehicle sales in the country skyrocket, but as the demand for these cars has risen so has the demand to steal them. This past week alone, two Bentley Continental GTs were stolen in Moscow. The most recent car to be stolen was a...
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VW loses more than €10,000 per Phaeton?Volkswagen’s Phaeton has long been pegged as the answer to a question nobody asked. The car cost as much as its luxury brand rivals but came with a humble VW badge, mundane styling, plus poorer dynamics and a much heavier chassis than its Audi A8 cousin. However, none of this hasn’t...
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Toyota will be launching a new version of the Aurion sedan sold in Australia that will become the one of the most powerful FWD production cars on sale. The supercharged V6 Aurion sedan will also be... -
Official details on the Citroen C5 Airscape conceptCitroen is set to unveil its new C5 Airscape concept car at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, giving a preview of the styling of the next C5 model as well as the debut of a carbon-fiber folding roof. Other styling features of the concept include its high waistline, ribbed panels, 19in alloy...
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GM exec: Chinese cars won't be very cheapThe prospect of China flooding Western markets with half-price autos is overrated and is unlikely to happen says GM Holden’s new boss Chris Gubbey. The former Shanghai GM vice-president said that increased costs required to improve quality, safety and equipment levels of Chinese built cars...
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New Malibu gets $100m marketing campaignThe 2008 Chevy Malibu is undoubtedly one of GM’s most important unveilings this year. The company thinks it’s so good compared to its rivals that it is preparing a massive $100m marketing campaign whose aim will be to switch buyers from import brand vehicles. The Malibu was last...
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Updated: Aston Martin DBS revealedNow with super-high resolution images and full specifications. The car everyone has been waiting for since seeing Casino Royale is finally here. Aston Martin has taken the wraps off the stunning DBS coupe, revealing a car that exudes performance and power yet still has the same proportions that...
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Spanish consortium interested in buying SeatA group of Spanish investors are hoping to purchase the Seat brand from Volkswagen Group, and are said to be currently in talks with VW officials. A consortium consisting of the Bergé group (the local importer for Lexus, Hyundai, Subaru, Bentley and Chrysler) and Spain’s wealthy Carulla...
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Our friends over at Auto Motor & Sport Sweden have passed along this great video review of the new BMW M5 Touring. Though the review was originally in Swedish they've subtitled it for everyone to... -
Next-gen BMW Z4 to be built in GermanyThe low value of the US dollar against the Euro has forced BMW to change its production plans for the next-generation Z4 sports car. At the moment, the Z4 is built alongside the X5 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, but it’s expected the new model, due in 2010, will be built at BMW’s...
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Lexus shows yet another special edition SC430 at Pebble BeachLexus will unveil its latest “special edition” version of its aging coupe, the SC430, at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Lexus Fashion Preview on Aug. 17. This car will signify Lexus’ ongoing partnership with the Pebble Beach Company. The Special edition car will be available...
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Is Porsche developing the ultimate hot hatch?Rumors of Porsche’s Golf-sized hatch first emerged back in May of this year but since then the car’s existence has been overshadowed by talk of a new mini-SUV model. Porsche boss Wendelin Wiedeking firmly said no to the idea of a smaller SUV, no doubt due to the impact looming...
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Koenigsegg In Financial Trouble?New reports coming out of Sweden say local supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg is in financial trouble, not being able to service its debts. According to Sweden’s Realtid, Koenigsegg owes its creditors the amount of €240,000 and is seeking new investors to help raise the necessary funds...
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Telefonica may back Alonso's Renault returnSpanish telecommunications giant Telefonica has reportedly backed Flavio Briatore's campaign to reunite Renault with Fernando Alonso. Coinciding with reigning world champion and Spaniard Alonso's switch to McLaren, the Madrid based company - previously pledging $30m per year to Renault as a major...
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Porsche is launching a special edition version of the Cayman S labeled the ‘Porsche Design Edition 1.’ The new car, which goes on sale in November, was created to signify the work done at... -
Kia releases 2nd teaser for Frankfurt Coupe ConceptKia has released a more detailed teaser shot for a new coupe concept car it’s planning to unveil at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Last month Kia leaked a front-on teaser shot that you can see by clicking here, and it’s now joined by the profile shot revealing a rakish cab...
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2008 Lamborghini Gallardo & Murciélago LP640 updateLamborghini will be updating its Gallardo and Murciélago LP640 lines with upgrades to the cars’ interiors, improved standard equipment and an unlimited mileage three-year warranty all planned for the 2008 model year. Additions to the Gallardo range include an onboard computer, heated...
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Infiniti ready to tackle Germans on their own turfFollowing its success in the US and more recently in Russia, Nissan’s premium label Infiniti is now ready to establish a base across the rest of Europe and is going after market share held mostly by German luxury brands Mercedes, BMW and Audi. Infiniti is planning to launch in several Western...
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GM considers battery rental scheme for new VoltTo keep the price of the upcoming Chevrolet Volt electric car low, GM execs are contemplating a rental scheme for the car’s batteries so that it costs no more to buy than an equivalent petrol car. GM is planning to introduce the Volt by 2010 and has more than 150 engineers working on it to...
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Tesla founder and CEO steps downTesla founder and CEO Martin Eberhard will step down from the top position, remaining at the electric car company as its new President of Technology. Eberhard, who has led Tesla since 2003, was planning the move since the start of the year and has the full backing of the company’s board...
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