Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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Suzuki has combined the joy of watching movies at a theatre with the fun of a crossover style vehicle with its new Flix concept car at this year’s Detroit Auto Show. Following the brand’s... -
Subaru debuts 2008 Legacy and OutbackSubaru’s new vehicles for the 2008 model year included re-designed versions of the Legacy sedan and Outback crossover. New to the range is the Legacy 3.0R Sedan, Subaru’s first six-cylinder model in the US, which enters the company’s lineup as its new flagship. The Legacy 3.0 R...
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Acura Advanced Sports Car ConceptAcura’s Advanced Sports Car Concept has finally been revealed, a car whose styling hints at the next generation NSX supercar that’s expected to be displayed at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. The Acura concept showcases a new high-tech look for exotic sports cars, and is designed to...
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Pontiac announces GXP versions of the G6 and Torrent SUVPontiac will be launching two new performance versions of its G6 sedan and Torrent SUV. Now in GXP guise, the G6 GXP will come in both sedan and coupe versions and will be powered by a new 3.6L V6 engine developing 252hp. The Torrent GXP will run an even more powerful version of the same engine...
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Ford Airstream ConceptFord’s wacky Airstream concept car gives us a glimpse of what the future of motoring may hold. The concept showcases advanced design features such as the plug-in hydrogen hybrid fuel cell powertrain, floating instrument panel and dual-view information panels as well as new four-point safety...
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2008 Ford Five Hundred updatedFord has tackled the two major deficiencies with the Five Hundred sedan with the 2008 update. Firstly, the new sedan gets a whopping 30% extra grunt thanks to a new 3.5L V6 engine, 6-sp transmission, and AWD system. The Five Hundred’s Duratec V6 now delivers an estimated 260hp and 245...
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It looks like Audi has shown all its aces last year so has decided to rehash an old model into something a little more exciting. This Q7 gets the same V12 diesel engine developing 500hp and 100Nm as... -
Cadillac BLS gets ”sporty”Cadillac has introduced a new sports variant for the European BLS sedan. Rather than the usual “stick a body kit on it and call it ‘sporty’” routine, the new BLS has some real changes under the skin, including a lowered suspension and changes to both front and rear axles for...
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Electric car with 1,350Nm of torque on sale nowThis may look like a golf buggy posing as an electric car but this is one of the most powerful electric vehicles we’ve come across yet. With a price tag of $108,000, the ‘120-M.P.H. Electric Car’ will accelerate from 0-60mph in four seconds flat and reach a top speed of 120mph...
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Toyota to supply Subaru with small carsA Japanese newspaper report has confirmed that Toyota will begin producing small cars for Fuji Heavy Industries, the owners of the Subaru brand name. Production of the Subaru version of the Passo hatchback will begin as early as this year, with Toyota subsidiary Diahatsu building the car in its...
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Ford's stretch Transit van XXLWe rarely cover vans on Motor Authority, preferring instead to write about high-performance exotica, but we couldn’t resist this extended Ford transit van. The Transit XXL literally stretches the van to new lengths and is made from two short wheel base Transit Tourneo models which have been...
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Nissan to start car production in IndiaJapan’s second largest carmaker will spend over $800m on new factories in India that will produce cars for the domestic and European market. Locations are currently being scouted for the factory, but the decision could be made as soon as this month. The factory will churn out 200,000 small...
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We've already reported on Gemballa's stunning Mirage GT "Black Edition" but if you want something a little more refined you might want to take a look at the standard Mirage GT, which looks just as... -
Germans fight back plans to restrict AutobahnsSome of the last remaining roads that offer drivers completely unlimited speeds are under attack by environmentalists. They claim introducing a limit could help reduce greenhouse gases, something Germany is currently lagging behind in. Only 30% of Germany’s Autobahn road network is speed...
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China’s Chery confirms small-car deal with DaimlerChryslerChinese state media is reporting that up-and-coming carmaker Chery has struck a deal with DaimlerChrysler to build small cars. The Beijing Morning Post quoted Wang Wei, a spokesman for Chery, as saying "we will formally release the details (of the deal) in one month, if not earlier." DCX chief Tom...
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Jeep Trailhawk conceptJeep’s headline display at the Detroit Auto Show will be the Trailhawk concept, a SUV that’s supposed to be at home both on and off the road. The design is a mish-mash of previous Jeep concepts and other SUVs, but the Trailhawk does have a few redeeming qualities. Firstly, there’s...
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Chrysler Nassau concept unveiledBecause of the embargo-breaking antic of yet another magazine, we can now show you Chrysler’s stunning new Nassau concept that will debut at the Detroit Auto Show. The four-door luxury coupe is an indication of future Chrysler design trends, and swaps the big, blocky exterior of the Chrysler...
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Hamann tuned Mini MKIIHamann has given the normally cute-looking Mini a going over and the result is a sinister looking hatchback. Based on the latest-generation Mini, which was announced in August, the Hamann modification comes with a front spoiler to reduce lift, a pair of side sills with integrated, brushed aluminum...
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German magazine Auto Zeitung has spilled more information on BMW’s upcoming X6 Coupe, a sporty version of the hugely successful X5. Scheduled for release in the beginning of 2008, the X6 will... -
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 unleashedThe Dodge Viper has never been short of power, but the latest iteration due as a 2008 model gives buyers an additional 90hp, to make a total of 600hp. To achieve this, Dodge has had to tweak the engine by increasing bore size by 1-millimeter, raising the displacement to 8.4L from 8.3L. The SRT10...
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe first lookThese are the first photos of the new convertible that Rolls-Royce will show at the upcoming 2007 Detroit auto show. The new car is essentially a production version of the 100EX concept shown two years ago and retains many of the same features such as LED headlights and a teak roof cover...
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Peugeot design concept galleryPeugeot recently ran a design competition asking entrants to submit their sketches of future concepts that had the following attributes: Pleasurable (to drive), lively, efficient, accessible, simple and ecological. Over 4000 entries were received, and surprisingly the largest number came from China...
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Jaguar XF concept leaked!These are the first images of the new XF concept, to be shown at the Detroit Motor Show. The car is a make or break proposition for Jaguar, who has struggled against the likes of BMW and Mercedes. Jaguar’s goal has been to drop the old and tardy image of the current S-type and replace it with...
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Carbon ceramic brakes moving downmarketThe brakes used in high-end sports cars made by the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini may soon make their way in to less exotic offerings. A report from AutoWeek says that Audi is working together with a German company, SGL Carbon, to streamline the production process for carbon brakes and therefore...
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