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Renault will unveil a new concept car based on its Twingo minicar at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show, with production versions expected to hit the market sometime next year. The new car will... -
Zagato-Designed Diatto Ottovù Goes Into ProductionThe Diatto Ottovù concept car that was displayed at the Geneva Motor Show back in March will be entering production in a limited run of just 99 cars. Penned by famous Italian design studio Zagato, the original concept cars, of which there were two, were designed and built for two wealthy...
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Volvo's entire range gets flex-fuel optionVolvo’s V70 and S80 models will be available with two new flex-fuel engines from the end of the year, making its entire lineup now flex-fuel ready. The V70 and S80 get either a new 2.0L four cylinder or a turbocharged 2.5L five cylinder. The existing petrol engines have been modified for E85...
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New images of the Maserati GranTurismoMaserati has finally released new images of its stunning GranTurismo, a gorgeous coupe penned by Italian design studio Pininfarina with inspiration clearly taken from Maserati’s larger Quattroporte sedan and its previous Birdcage concept car. With rumor there’s a new small Maserati...
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Nissan testing on-board breathalyzersThe notion of carmakers installing on-board breathalyzers connected with an interlock system to prevent you from starting your car if your blood-alcohol levels are above the illegal limit is not as far fetched as it seems. Nissan is currently testing such a system in a partnership with the Japanese...
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Maserati announces first profit in 17 yearsMaserati has recorded its first profit in 17 years with a €1 million trading profit for the second quarter, up from the €7 million loss it made for the same period last year. The announcement coincides with news that parent company Fiat has seen its profits double for Q2 thanks to...
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BMW has extended the range of the X3 SUV by adding a new 2.0L four-cylinder diesel engine to its European lineup. The new engine develops an additional 27hp (20kW) and 20Nm of torque over the... -
Callaway C16 Speedster to debut at 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceCorvette specialist Callaway is set to unveil its latest C16 Speedster flagship at next month’s Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the third model in the C16 lineup joining the coupe and cabrio. The unique roadster features a 700hp supercharged 6.2L V8 engine, and a chopped roof with only a...
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Hybrid Porsche Cayenne to average 26.8MPGTo reduce its carbon footprint and improve the fuel-economy of its some of its vehicles, Porsche is developing new hybrid technology with sister brand Volkswagen that’ll be available as an option on its next-gen Cayenne SUV and Panamera four-door coupe. The new Cayenne is scheduled for...
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Cadillac lowers European targetsCadillac sales have been so slow in Europe that execs have been forced to readjust sales forecasts downwards. New targets for Cadillac’s European sales have been reduced to just 10,000 units per year in the short term with the hope that this lifts to 15,000 eventually. This is a significant...
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Preview: 2009 Seat sport sedanThe once cash-strapped Seat brand is on the verge of developing a range of new models, with no less than four different vehicles planned for production within the next three to four years. Models in the pipeline include a new minicar and soft-roader as well as an estate crossover, but the first new...
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Alonso wins rain-affected Nurburgring GPWorld champion Fernando Alonso slashed teammate Lewis Hamilton's lead of the drivers' world title to a mere two points on Sunday by winning the chaotic European grand prix. Hamilton, in the sister McLaren, finished a lap down and just out of the points at the end of a miserable weekend for the...
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Honda CEO Takeo Fukui has confirmed that the next-generation NSX supercar won’t be shown at the Tokyo Auto Show in October. The development of the car continues with various NSX test mules... -
Ford Oz to develop new RWD lineup, twin-turbo V6 destined for MustangFord may mimic General Motors by developing its next-gen RWD architecture in Australia for vehicles scheduled to arrive by 2011. The plans are under consideration at Ford HQ in Dearborn, and stipulate that Aussie engineers will develop the drivetrains for the new Mustang as well as the Crown...
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Spy Shots: Barely disguised BMW X6BMW is currently preparing its Spartanburg plant in the US to start churning out as many as 40,000 units of its upcoming X6 crossover vehicle, and these latest spy shots gives us the best look yet as to how the new model will be styled. Clearly seen is the vehicle’s sloping coupe-like...
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McLaren may have received phone tip-offs from spyF1's worsening espionage scandal has reached a new low for beleaguered McLaren. In addition to the 780-page dossier of secrets, it is now reported that Nigel Stepney, the sacked former chief mechanic, may also have telephoned and emailed Mike Coughlan with tip-offs about Maranello based Ferrari -...
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BMW and Magna in talks over new Mini 'Colorado' SUVBMW is in talks with Magna International over a deal to build an SUV/crossover version of the Mini that’s expected to be called the ‘Mini Colorado.’ Production of the new model will top 65,000 units and will be handled by Magna Steyr at its plant in Austria because BMW’s...
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Hamann tuned BMW 3-Series cabrioHamann has released its latest performance and styling kit for the BMW 3-series convertible, which includes power mods for the entire range and individual styling accessories for both the body and interior. To achieve its power upgrades, engineers have recalibrated the standard ECU, which leads to...
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Auto supplier Siemens VDO has developed a new ghost driver (person driving in the wrong direction) monitoring system that’s able to read passing road signs in order to warn drivers...
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Mercedes to adopt aluminum construction for next SLMercedes’ new super sports car being developed with its racing partner HWA and the next-generation SL due in 2012 will adopt aluminum bodywork construction in an effort to save weight. Similar to the construction of Jaguar’s XJ and Audi’s A8 saloons, the adoption of lightweight...
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Schumacher: I want to develop Ferrari road carsMichael Schumacher says he is still not sure what form his advisory role at Ferrari will take in the future. The retired multiple world champion, who will attend this weekend's grand prix at the Nurburgring, ruled out becoming a team boss or returning to competitive action. "No. Fortunately I found...
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Audi’s green future unveiledWith tighter emissions and fuel economy standards planned for both the US and Europe, most of the major carmakers are being forced to rethink and in most cased redesign their powertrain portfolios. One of the leaders in the new green initiative is Audi, which has announced that it will unveil the...
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Delhi government backs India GPThe swinging prospects for a future grand prix in India took a turn for the better this week. Although the Indian Olympic Association declared last month that it has secured a preliminary deal for a race in Delhi in 2009, it was difficult to overlook the lack of confirmed funding or a circuit. But...
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Honda delays Acura introduction to JapanHonda has announced it will delay the introduction of its premium Acura brand to Japan by at least two years. The company was originally intending to bring Acura to its home market in 2008, but is changing its plans to a 2010-11 release. No specific reason was cited, except for the vague "[the...
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