Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Though production of Aston Martin’s flagship Vanquish coupe is nearing its end, the prestige label has announced it will be building a limited run of just 40 examples of a new Vanquish S... -
Volkswagen's frugal Passat BlueMotionWe recently reported that VW would be releasing the Passat BlueMotion at Geneva, and they’ve now released the final details. The first BlueMotion model was the Polo in the summer of 2006, which went on to sell better than expected. The new Passat BlueMotion achieves an average fuel economical...
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Geneva preview of the Dodge Demon Roadster ConceptDodge has revealed its new Demon Roadster Concept ahead of its debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle sits in the same mould as cars like the Mazda MX-5 Miata and the Pontiac Solstice, and is described as a compact, affordable "roadster with an attitude." The Demon features...
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Automatics outsell manuals for the first timeVehicles sold this year with automatic transmissions have numbered higher than those with manual gearboxes for the first time. A study run by Just-Auto has found that automatics have proven more popular despite having higher fuel consumption levels and costing extra, especially in North America and...
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Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Versace galleryWe don’t need an excuse to show you more images of a Lamborghini, but this time we have some reason. An event in Beverly Hills to honor the late Gianni Versace and his sister Donatella Versace saw the auction of a Versace Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster that sold for $500,000...
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Carmakers: Major cut in fuel use is decades awayCarmakers and industry analysts are predicting that it’ll be decades before we’ll see a significant drop in global automotive fuel consumption. Despite the introduction of highly efficient diesel and electric-hybrid technology, the AFP is reporting that consumers are not adopting them...
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These are the first official images of Ford’s new Mondeo, a car that will be making its global debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. Like the S-MAX, which won Europe’s 2007 Car... -
Bombardier Launches The 2008 Can-Am SpyderCanadian-based Bombardier has announced production of its 2008 Can-Am Spyder three-wheel all purpose vehicle. Touted as being part motorcycle, part snowmobile and part sports car, the Spyder should appeal to both car enthusiasts and motorcycle riders alike. The drivetrain consists of a small 990cc...
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Renault working on sub-$5000 carRenault’s chief executive, Carlos Ghosn, has said that the next-generation Logan will be sold for less than $5000 in emerging markets around the world. Renault will be competing with the likes of Toyota, Tata, and Hyundai, all of which have stated their intentions to enter the ultra-low cost...
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Peugeot 207 SW Outdoor Concept bound for GenevaPeugeot will preview it’s planned 207 SW model with a concept car to be shown at the coming Geneva Motor Show. The idea behind this model is to be a versatile family car with loads of storage space, comfort, and “lifestyle” features that make driving holidays and outings easier...
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Hybrids becoming a hard sellA recent drop in world oil prices has made motorists in the US less concerned about buying ultra fuel-efficient vehicles. So much so that carmakers have started to offer incentives on some electric-hybrid models, including Toyota’s own Prius, for the first time. Some of the deals are similar...
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All 2008 Minis getting AWD option?Mini will be launching several variations of the popular small car over the next five years, including the possibility of cars fitted with a new AWD system being developed for the upcoming Clubman/Countryman. German magazine Auto Motor und Sport has published the statement, “an all-wheel...
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Top engine designer Al Melling has placed a bid for sports carmaker TVR's trademark, with an estimated £10 million on offer. Melling is the man behind the original AJP engine that was used for a... -
Tiff over MG's reborn TFWe reported earlier that China’s Nanjing Automobile Group was restarting production of the born-again TF roadster at MG’s original plant in Longbridge, England. The first pre-production models have come off the line but union officials in the UK aren’t happy because only 250...
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VW introduces Golf R32 & GTI CUP Series in USVolkswagen today announced the return of its motorsport-inspired R32 at the Chicago Auto Show, a potent hatch with much of the same running gear as the much more expensive Audi TT coupe.The R32's power comes from a 3.2L naturally aspirated 15-degree narrow angle V6 engine developing 250hp and...
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Preview: 2008 Mercedes Benz C63 AMGMercedes Benz’s latest addition to its AMG arsenal will be the C63, a highly modified version of the recently launched C-class sedan, sporting the hand built 6.2L V8 engine found in numerous other AMG models. This rendering is a good representation of what the final version will look like...
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Spy shots: BMW 1-series CoupeThe last week or so has seen a flurry of spy shots for the new BMW 1-series Coupe being snapped during cold weather testing. The latest photos by fan site “2addicts” are closer than ever before and reveal some new details. First off, we have the upgraded interior, which comes fitted...
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Spy video of BMW’s E92 M3Here’s a short video of the next generation M3 undergoing pre-production testing on a stretch of German autobahn, which turned up on a popular M3 forum. The cameraman was apparently following in a BMW 328i and didn’t stand a chance of keeping up when the driver of the test mule...
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Following the unveiling of the Ryuga and Nagare concepts at the recent Detroit and Los Angeles Auto Shows, Mazda is about to showcase its third installment in conceptual design with its latest Hakaze... -
Abu Dhabi secures long-term F1 dealAbu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates has been confirmed as the latest city to be added to the F1 calendar, with the first race scheduled for the 2009 season. The announcement was made on Saturday at the first ever Abu Dhabi F1 Festival, which saw both the President and the Crown Prince of the UAE...
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2006 BMW Alpina B7 Will Make A Showing In ChicagoThough the BMW Alpina B7 was launched almost a year ago, the highly tuned performance limo will get an official unveiling at next week’s Chicago Auto Show. Established back in 1964, Alpina is a German tuning house based in Bavaria and is an official and approved tuner of BMW cars, taking the...
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Shanghai Auto developing Rover based model in the UKA new generation of Chinese-branded vehicles will be fully developed in the UK near the former home of the now defunct Rover brand. AutoExpress magazine has reported that a new car based on a previous Rover concept, the RDX60 pictured above, will arrive in the next couple of years and be a direct...
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Louis Vuitton rumored to be Aston Martin’s new ownerNew details are starting to emerge about Aston Martin’s new owner. Now that all bids for the legendary British marque are in, latest rumors suggest a consortium involving Paris-based luxury goods multinational LVMH has placed the top bid. The news comes from German publication Autobild...
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World and Performance Car of the Year finalistsNot to be outdone by the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards at the Detroit Auto Show, the organizers of the New York Auto Show are heavily promoting their second annual World and Performance Car Of The Year awards. The leading brand by far is Audi with its Q7 and TT being finalists for...
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