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Italy’s Fiat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese carmaker Chery Automobile, which will see the Asian company supply 1.6 and 1.8L gasoline engines produced in China for use in... -
VW Develops High-Temperature Fuel CellVolkswagen has taken a step further in the fuel cell technology stakes with the development of a high temperature fuel cell. Almost all current fuel cell technology is the low temperature kind, whose performance suffers and can even be damaged if operating temperatures reach above a certain...
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392 HEMI Dodge Challenger Super Stock ConceptUnlike most of the other displays from the Big Three, which are normally customized versions of regular production models, Chrysler will be unveiling its latest version of the Dodge Challenger Concept at this year’s SEMA Auto Show. Expected to go into production as a 2008 model, Chrysler has...
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GM taking the fuel efficiency fight to ToyotaThe latest news coming out of Detroit is that General Motors is planning to launch a range of fuel efficient vehicles to take back the market share that it has lost to Toyota. GM will use part of the expected $9 billion in savings from its extensive cost cutting to invest in technologies including...
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Ford slashing production in 2007Ford will slash its North American production by as much as 12% for the first six months of next year, but hopes to bounce back in the second half. Ford’s CFO Don Leclair told Automotive News that the company would cut vehicle production by 8 to 12% next year, and will raise inventory levels...
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US may get CLK DTM road-going racerThe original CLK DTM from AMG was basically a racecar built for the road, and it looked almost identical to Mercedes’ entrant in the German Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters racing series. Sadly, the road-going version was released for sale in Europe only of which there were 100 coupes and 80...
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There’s always been an unofficial gentlemen’s agreement between the mainstream German automakers to limit the top speed of their cars to 155 mph (250 kmh), even the high-performance... -
Nissan considers joining F1 in 2008The allure of Formula One is simply too hard to resist for most successful car manufacturers. Latest rumours suggest that Nissan might be joining the ranks, and according to an article in French newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche, the Japanese auto maker might do a deal with former team owner Alain...
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Mitsubishi Oz reveals the TMR 380 conceptHigh performance sedans seem to be all the rage down in Australia, with all four of the country’s resident car manufacturers releasing kitted up family haulers with a little extra go. Most of the limelight went to Toyota and its Aurion Sports Concept plus Ford with its Force Falcon range...
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Schumacher offered 'super assistant' role in FerrariThe management shakeup over at Ferrari is almost complete, with the company ending speculation by announcing that Michael Schumacher would stay on as a special assistant to Jean Todt who reigns in as the new CEO. Todt replaces outgoing CEO Luca di Montezemolo who has moved on to become the chairman...
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Race-Inspired Vertu Mobile PhonesNokia’s luxurious Vertu series of mobile phones has added another two units to its range of Ascent high-end mobile phones that celebrate the classic racetracks of the world by featuring a small map of the track on the outer casing. The latest two tracks include the Le Mans and Indianapolis...
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Marc Ecko designed Nissans break coverNissan and Marc Ecko have joined forces to release fully customized versions of the Japanese car maker’s Pathfinder and Armada SUVs. Revealed recently at New York's Splashlight Studios, the first of the two vehicles, the Pathfinder, follows the lines of ecko unltd.'s street-smart theme...
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Ford has called upon hip-hop star Funkmaster Flex once again to help trick out its 2007 Ford Expedition for next week’s SEMA show in Las Vegas. Flex, who previously worked on projects involving... -
2008 Audi A5 Spy ShotsAudi’s upcoming A5 coupe is just around the corner and should give the recently launched BMW 3-Series Coupe some serious competition upon its release. Latest images of the sleek new coupe undergoing testing on the busy streets of Paris have turned up, with latest rumors suggesting that the...
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Video: Ford Shelby GT500 review by Fifth GearHere’s an interesting video that explores the British take on the latest iteration of one of America’s most iconic muscle cars, Ford’s Shelby GT500. The Mustang has never been regarded as slow, in V8 guise anyway, but the GT500 is an altogether different beast.
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Predicting tomorrow's most popular car colorsSelecting the next big thing in car paint schemes is a difficult task that companies like color specialist PPG Industries Inc spend a lot of time and money in researching. All areas of design are looked at including fashion, architecture, and consumer goods, as well as experimentation with new...
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VW Launches The Golf GTI Edition 30It’s hard to believe, but the famous GTI hot hatch has made it into 30 years of production after the release of the original 1976 version. To mark the occasion, Volkswagen has released a production version of the GTI Edition 30 concept car that was unveiled several months ago. Sticking to the...
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New MINI tuned by John Cooper WorksJohn Cooper Works, the creators of the original 1961 Mini Cooper, has applied the performance treatment to the new MINI and has come away with a vehicle that’s sure to be a menace. Performance figures are yet to be released, but these latest images of the modded car give away some key...
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A recent survey of motorists in the UK found that it’s harder to please women than men in regards to cars and car ownership. The survey was conducted by J.D. Power and Associates for the... -
Ford Oz launches its Force performance sedansFord Australia has added two new high performance luxury sedans to its lineup, showcasing the cars to the public for the first time at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. Positioned as flagship models under Fords performance arm, FPV, the new Force duo will come in either turbo 6 or...
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Spy Shots: VW Phaeton faceliftVolkswagen will be updating the Phaeton luxury sedan to help boost sales of the in the light of new models and expected updates from its main rivals, BMW and Mercedes Benz, ahead of an all new model due in 2009. The changes to the current car will be mainly cosmetic, with a redesigned front grille...
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Spy Video of the 2008 Hummer H3 SUTHummer is preparing an all new crew cab version of the Hummer H3 that's expected to go on sale in 2008 as the H3 SUT (sport-utility truck). Edmunds Inside Line has new footage of the vehicle undergoing testing in North America, which provides some key details about the new Hummer. Firstly, the rear...
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US car makers scoring well in EuropeFor years US carmakers have desperately tried defending their territory from invading foreign carmakers, but everyone knows the best defense is a good offense. Over the past decade GM and Chrysler have been expanding their range in Europe, and now they’re starting to see the fruits of their...
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Ascari’s 625-HP Enzo RivalU.K. supercar manufacturer Ascari has created the 625bhp A10, which is being touted as a genuine Enzo FXX rival by its spin doctors. The new car does have the benefit of being completely road legal, and is priced somewhat lower than the Ferrari, at £350,000. Currently, only 10 units have been...
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