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Recently, images of a heavily disguised Volvo test mule have been circulating around the net. That image didn’t really reveal any details, but the new car has been revealed and can be seen by ... -
Spy Shots: Facelift of Alfa’s GTAlfa’s facelifted GT coupe has been caught undergoing cold-weather testing and from the images it’s clear that the new car doesn’t muck up the gorgeous lines of the current model. Outside, the changes are very subtle. There’s a new front bumper featuring chrome accents and...
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Audi R8 Set To Make Its U.S. Debut In New YorkAudi’s new R8 won’t hit US showrooms for at least 12 months, but the German carmaker does offer some comfort with the news that the R8 will make its American debut at the newly created Audi Forum in New York City. An article on Audi site Fourtitude mentions that a procession of Audis...
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End of the road for GM and Renault-Nissan talksThe talks between General Motors and Renault-Nissan are over. The CEOs of both companies agreed over a phone conservation that there was no hope for an alliance and that the two companies couldn’t come to an agreed value for any synergies. Reports have been circulating that there was internal...
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$3.8 Million bulletproof Rolls planned for Chinese showWe came across a very special one-off Rolls Royce Phantom over at BornRich, which is set to debut at the first ever luxury goods exhibition in China’s Guangzhou province this December. The vehicle that is priced at $3.8 million is built on a long wheelbase Phantom platform that's 250mm longer...
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Hybrid alliance begins to bear fruitThe alliance formed by three of the world’s largest car manufacturers to co-develop a range of hybrid drivetrains is already making great strides in progress. General Motors, BMW and DaimlerChrysler entered the joint-venture so that they could pool their talent and resources to fast-track the...
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Rumours about a high performance Corvette supercar in the works can now be slightly validated thanks to these spy images of a suspicious black test mule. According to its photographer, the makeshift... -
Honda Developing A Civic Type R SedanWe’ve always been a little bit jealous of Honda’s UK division, who gets interesting cars such as the Civic Type-R. Now the uniquely styled hatch has spurred on a spin-off version in the form of the four-door Civic sedan, and this time round it will be sold outside of Europe. A prototype...
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Infiniti’s new G35 does 0-60mph in 5.2sFor its second generation G35 sedan, Infiniti had to pull something out of a hat to improve on the previous version. The old G35 managed to top the class leading BMW 3-series sedan in a Car & Driver comparo back in 2004, however the new G35 is up against the E90, which has improved considerably...
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Meet Japan’s 180-KG Mitsuoka Micro CarThere’s no end to the wacky cars that are sold over in Japan. Car maker Mitsuoka, which created the strange looking Orochi supercar, has another model that’s aimed at motorists in tight inner-city areas where parking can be a major hassle. The small Mitsuoka Micro will be sold in kit...
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New Details On Mercedes’ Upcoming GLK SUVMercedes Benz is developing a small SUV positioned below the popular M-class and aimed directly at North American markets. The new SUV is likely to carry the GLK name when it’s launched in Europe around 2008 with US sales delayed until 2009. Mercedes has lost valuable ground to its rival BMW...
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First "official" Ford Mondeo concept imagesWe previously reported on some leaked Ford Mondeo images that were taken while the car was filming on location in the Bahamas for the new James Bond movie. Ford is keen to show off the car, and even though Bond’s car will remain an Aston Martin, the Mondeo will be the first car in the movie...
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We’ve produced several posts now on Tesla’s unique electric car and the amazing performance numbers and low running costs of its electric motor. However, few details have been mentioned... -
Porsche unleashes the RS Spyder on ParisPorsche has displayed the potent RS Spyder Le Mans, which was created at its Weissach R&D Centre, in its stand at the Paris Motor Show. Based on the current version that’s been racing under the guise of the US Penske-Motorsports-Team, the new car has been designed in accordance with the rules...
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2007 Mini won’t get iDriveEarlier spy-shots of a Mini test-mule (pictured thumbnail) with a strange looking joystick next to the main gearstick generated speculation that the next generation Mini was going to feature a new iDrive system similar to those used in BMWs. According to the guys over at Winding Road, the new car...
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Video: Ford Mondeo Wagon conceptFord officially unveiled their new Mondeo wagon concept at the Paris Motor Show, and here’s a video that shows you some of the highlights on the vehicle. We’re loving the exterior, and the interior would be a lot nicer if it wasn’t that shade of gaudy orange. Check it out.
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Wind And Solar-Powered Venturi EclecticSitting alongside its Fetish sibling on the Venturi display at the Paris Motor Show is the self powered Venturi Eclectic. Touted as an autonomous energy vehicle, the Eclectic can be powered independently of any natural energy reserves. It’s powered by a small 22hp (16kW), 50Nm electric motor...
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Hummer execs anxious for new modelsHummer will need to introduce several new models if it hopes to even come close to reaching its target of doubling its current production. General Motors executives at the Paris Motor Show, including Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, told reporters that "Hummer needs some more products. It needs two or three...
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General Motors will develop at least one car based on its new global vehicle platforms in the US for sale in China. According to its Vice Chairman, Bob Lutz, in a statement made during an interview... -
Paris: Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Versace unveiledLamborghini has teamed up with Italian fashion house, Versace, to create the special edition of the 640hp 6.5L V12 Murcielago LP640. Official details are to be released at a Versace press conference on the 30th but the car has made its appearance already at the Paris Motor Show. The only...
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Paris: Toyota’s Auris conceptToyota has presented its new Auris concept, which will form the basis for a production model to replace the popular Corolla small car. Toyota officials are being tight lipped on whether this car is actually the new Corolla although it has been previously reported that for Europe, Toyota will adopt...
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Mercedes Benz S63 AMG: Power To The PlutocratsMercedes Benz is launching several performance oriented models at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The latest car to join AMG’s performance ranks is the S63 sedan, which features the hand built naturally aspirated 6.3L V8. The new mill generates 525hp (386kW) and peak torque of 630Nm...
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Volvo C30 will make it to the USVolvo’s new C30 hatch, which has been displayed at the Paris Motor Show, will be sold in the US. The new small Volvo will undercut the already small S40 and has a production target of 65,000 vehicles annually. However, the car is aimed directly at European markets where Volvo expects to make...
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2008 Audi R8 debuts at 2006 Paris auto showEarlier we posted the official images of Audi’s futuristic R8 coupe. Now we have images taken live from the actual unveiling at the 2006 Paris Auto Show. Production will start in autumn of next year at Audi’s plant in Neckarsulm, with an annual output of only a few thousand. The quattro...
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