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Mercedes Benz has confirmed that its longstanding partnership with British sports car manufacturer McLaren to build the SLR supercar will soon come to an end, and to celebrate production of the last ... -
Caterham RS Levante Sells Out, Only Eight To Be MadeEarlier this year the UK's Caterham joined with RS Performance to launch its official performance arm. This new branch of the company claims to offer "the ultimate in bespoke Seven coach building" and the first project for the new section was the Caterham RS Levante, a 500hp (373kW) track special...
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Saab's next-gen 9-5 could be designed in the U.S.General Motors has traditionally designed many of its compact and mid-size cars at its Opel operations in Russelsheim, Germany. Now, however, the company may be looking to shift some of that duty to its U.S. offices, the better to design a car that will suit both U.S. and European tastes. Primary...
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Mercury’s next model will be developed in EuropeWith no new models in the pipeline after the 2011 model year, it was feared that Ford could axe Mercury in order to focus on improving its more upmarket Lincoln label. However, Ford execs, including CEO Alan Mullaly, have consistently stated that Mercury was safe and in July revealed that a new...
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More details on planned Volkswagen, Audi mid-engine roadsterVolkswagen is reportedly working on an affordable mid-engine sports car along the lines of the Lotus Elise and Toyota MR2, which it plans to release sometime early next decade. A concept of the car is slated for debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month, and now Audi is also reported to be...
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Report: Audi will not sell the Q7 V12 TDI in U.S.The Audi Q7 V12 TDI was first revealed in production trim at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year but withheld key information, such as when the vehicle would eventually go on sale and what its specifications would look like, until last month. Now Audi has reportedly revealed that the Q7 V12 TDI...
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GM announced late last year that its OnStar system would be getting a new feature that could remotely bring a car to a rolling stop in emergency situations. Now that technology has begun to arrive,... -
Lexus IS250C and IS350C confirmed for the U.S.Three years after the introduction of the second-generation IS sedan Lexus introduced a new convertible model at the Paris Motor Show last week. The convertible version of the IS is denoted by the letter C and is available initially in IS250C and IS350C trim, going on sale in the first half of...
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Nissan defends GT-R Nurburgring lap time with second videoEarlier this month we reported on accusations hurled by Porsche towards Nissan, accusing the Japanese carmaker of falsifying the blistering Nurburgring lap time of 7m 29s recorded for the GT-R back in May. The accusations managed to reach the upper echelons of Nissan management, prompting...
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Ordering book for new Camaro leakedThe all-new Chevrolet Camaro was unveiled in July at GM's Design Center, complete with engine options and power outputs, but until recently we hadn’t seen any details about what specs or trim levels the rejuvenated muscle car would be available with. Earlier this week we saw an unofficial...
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Lamborghini Estoque super sedan revealed at 2008 Paris auto showEarlier this month Lamborghini surprised the automotive world by announcing plans to unveil a brand new concept at the upcoming Paris auto show. Following that announcement was the release of a number of teaser shots and ample speculation hinting at what the new model could be. The car's Paris...
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Mid-engine layout unlikely for C7 CorvetteWith the current ZR-1 supercar already priced above $100,000, the question remains whether General Motors should push the Corvette into the upper echelon of the performance market or allow it to remain somewhat affordable to the average Joe – at least in base spec. Rumors of a next generation...
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Ford’s upcoming second-generation Ka isn’t the only fuel-efficient urban runabout being considered for a United States launch, with latest reports indicating both Audi and Toyota are also... -
Kicherer launches new kit for Mercedes' CL mega coupeKicherer may not be as well known as its rival German tuners such as Brabus and MTM, but the company has a penchant for building some of the most stylish and aggressive kits in the business - especially when it comes to modifying cars from Mercedes Benz. Some recent highlights include the SL63 Evo...
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BMW X7 dropped in favor of compact crossoversIt was reported in August that BMW had canceled plans for a new full-size SUV positioned above the current X5 and X6 to take on rivals like the Range Rover and Mercedes Benz GL. The carmaker’s CEO Norbert Reithofer has now confirmed that development of the luxury SUV, which was to be called...
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Michelin’s Active Wheel technology in detailMichelin’s Active Wheel technology has been around for the past couple of years but actual applications of the electronic powertrain and handling management system are still hard to come by. Over the years the technology has been showcased in a number of concepts, and at this week’s...
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Venturi Reveals Second-Generation Eclectic EVVenturi has taken a major step closer to mass producing its all-electric Eclectic urban runabout, revealing the second-generation model for the first time along with information about establishing a new factory in France. The Eclectic was first shown off in concept form at the 2006 Paris Motor...
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Lada presents Revolution 3 concept at Paris Motor ShowThe first Revolution was a single-seater race car concept developed by Russia’s Lada, which made its debut back in 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The original concept was powered by a 1.6L petrol engine developing 215hp (160kW) and was capable of accelerating from 0-100km/h in about 6.5...
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Venturi is most widely recognized for its all-electric Fetish, a compact Roadster similar to the Tesla Roadster that is still in development and is due to hit the streets in June of next year. The... -
2009 production date for Pininfarina B0 EVPininfarina first announced plans to design and build its own electric vehicle when it debuted the striking Sintesi fuel-cell concept vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show. The Italian design firm and coachbuilder was to partner with France’s Bolloré Group to source the advanced lithium-ion...
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Mitsubishi's new Colt does away with diesel, gains Ralliart editionLate last week Mitsubishi revealed details about its planned lineup for next month’s Paris Motor Show, announcing the debut of three new vehicles including one never-before-seen model. The lineup was to include the upcoming Lancer Sportback, first revealed back in June, the new Racing Lancer...
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Citroen releases more details for Hypnos conceptLast month Citroen revealed a few sketchy details for its new Hypnos hybrid crossover concept, and now following its debut at the Paris Motor Show the French carmaker has released the full gamut of information about the car and its high-tech powertrain. The new concept is called the Hypnos, and...
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Nissan previews future EV with Nuvu ConceptNissan’s new Nuvu Concept has made its world debut at the Paris Motor Show, revealing a friendly-looking design that previews the styling for the Japanese carmaker’s next-generation minicar. Nissan has confirmed that the Nuvu will enter production in the middle of the next decade, and...
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Citroën finally unmasks mysterious GT conceptCitroën, together with the makers of the Gran Turismo video game series, has created a new concept car dubbed the GTbyCitroën. The French automaker will display the concept on its stands at the Paris Auto Show this week. The concept was developed as part of the promotion for the 5th title...
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