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Land Rover is using this week’s London Motor Show to present its new ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) diesel-hybrid in a pair of Freelander 2 (LR2) prototypes, which have already begun... -
Honda OSM concept unveiled at London Motor ShowHonda has taken the covers off a new two-seat concept for a future low-emissions sports car that's already being touted as a preview of the replacement for the aging S2000 roadster. The new concept, dubbed the Open Study Model (OSM), is officially described as a ‘design study’ that...
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Toyota planning second dedicated hybrid for 2009Toyota has confirmed that it will unveil its third-generation Prius hybrid vehicle next year, most likely at the Detroit Auto Show in January, however latest reports indicate a second dedicated hybrid model will join the Prius. This will be in addition to a dedicated hybrid model expected from...
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Amphibious vehicle manufacturer moving to DetroitIn June of last year we reported about a new three-seater amphibious vehicle being developed in the UK called the Gibbs Aquada (pictured). The vehicle has been in the works for more ten years and has so far run up a bill of more than $100 million to develop, but soon its creators will finally be...
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Sebastian Vettel confirmed for Red Bull in 2009Sebastian Vettel will drive for the Red Bull Racing (RBR) team from the start of the 2009 season, replacing David Coulthard who is set to retire at the end of the current season. Speaking at a press event in Hockenheim today, RBR team principal Christian Horner confirmed the announcement. “We...
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Video: Corvette ZR1's LS9 engine assemblyThe Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is one of the fastest production cars to come out of GM, and at the heart of its stunning performance is the LS9 engine. Debuting in January of this year at the Detroit Motor Show, the 638hp (476kW) and 819Nm (604lb-ft) LS9 powerplant is capable of pushing the ZR1 from...
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The first official images of Ferrari’s latest model, the all-new GT California convertible have finally been released after months of tantalizing spy shots and recent teasers. The new model... -
Spy Shots: BMW X5 ActiveHybrid prototypePhotographers have managed to snap some pictures of BMW's upcoming X5 hybrid, all within days of spotting prototypes of the X6 hybrid in California’s Death Valley. The images depict an X5 with an oversized bulge located on the bonnet, likely to be containing test equipment for the new...
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Kia Announces North American Launch For Borrego SUVKia Motors America has announced the sales launch of their all-new seven-passenger midsize SUV, dubbed the Borrego. Revealed at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year, the new Borrego offers a compromise position between large capacity and fuel economy. The release brings new details of the SUV...
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Updated: Decision on BMW-Daimler partnership expected in NovemberUpdate: Only last week BMW and Fiat confirmed a tentative agreement to investigate the feasibility of co-developing a new compact car platform for the next-generation Mini and several Fiat and Alfa Romeo models, ending months of speculation and putting doubt towards the chances of a further tie-up...
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Obama and McCain sympathize with GM, Bush rejects any bailout plansSenators John McCain and Barack Obama have both sympathized with the major carmakers and the auto workers who may have lost their jobs in GM's corporate restructuring. Both presumptive Presidential nominees remarked that the development was evidence of the tough economic times hitting America...
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Spy Shots: Maserati’s new small coupe-cabrioPrototypes for Maserati’s next model, a new coupe-cabrio based on the same platform as the Ferrari California, were first seen testing more than a year ago but soon disappeared once engineers started focusing on completing the car with the prancing horse badge. The last we saw of the Maserati...
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Volkswagen is just days away from naming the location for its new U.S. plant, most likely to be in Huntsville, Alabama, which is expected to open in late 2010 with a capacity of 200,000 to 250,000... -
Jaguar D-Type sets record price at auctionA new world record auction price for any Jaguar was achieved yesterday at an auction taking place during the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed. An avid vintage car collector forked out almost $4.4 million for a 1955 Jaguar D-Type that once belonged to Nigel Moores. Moores was the nephew of Sir John...
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Mercedes-Benz reveals the new SL65 AMG Black SeriesUpdated with new video. Mercedes-Benz and its in-house tuner AMG have finally released first details and images for its extreme Black Series edition of the new SL65 AMG. Priced from $320,000 in the U.S. and €309,000 in Europe, the new Mercedes supercar comes with a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter...
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New ROUSHcharger boosts Mustang up to 701hpSpecialist Ford tuner Roush has released a new supercharger package for the 2005-2009 Ford Mustang which can up power by up to 400hp (298kW) from the standard 300hp (224kW). Somewhat awkwardly dubbed the TVS2300 ROUSHcharger, it allows custom tuners to develop their own calibrations. Roush has...
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409KM/H 9ff GT9 supercar goes on saleEngineers at 9ff finally accomplished their goal of beating the Bugatti Veyron’s 407km/h (252mph) top speed back in April using their highly modified GT9 supercar, which posted a new top speed of 409km/h (254mph), and now the car is ready for sale. The world record for the fastest production...
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TVR rises from the ashes with new SagarisIn the latest twist of the TVR story, the British sports carmaker has unveiled an updated version of its Sagaris (current model pictured) at a secret preview event and has announced plans to start building the car at the end of the year. Tales of plant shutdowns, massive layoffs, and a possible...
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Peugeot has released the first set of images and details for its upcoming 308 CC, which is set to make its world debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. Based on the new 308 platform launched in... -
Jaguar XK turns 60Jaguar will this weekend be celebrating 60 years of the iconic XK nameplate as a collection of models from the 1950s to present day take to the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Some of the classic models that will feature at the festival include the brand new XKR-S, two XK 120s, the historic...
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Spy Shots: Ford Focus spied with new grilleFord’s second-generation Focus range (international model) first went on sale in 2004 and then underwent an extensive facelift last year as part of its mid-cycle refresh. However, new prototypes of the car have been spotted testing in Germany, distinguished by their camo gear and slightly...
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Update: KTM planning five model lineup, including city cars and an SUVUpdate: News of KTM's upcoming model expansion first broke in detail in February, but new reports put even more flesh on the skeleton plan. In addition to a brawnier 300hp (224kW) X-Bow roadster, the new cars in KTM's stable will include an SUV and a pair of city runabouts. Working in conjunction...
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Report claims Toyota employee died from overworkA Japanese labor agency has found that the death of a 45-year-old Toyota engineer was the result of too much work and has since ruled that the late man’s family is entitled to collect benefits from his work insurance. In the lead up to his death, which took place in January 2006, the unnamed...
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Spy Shots: New Ferrari test-muleWith the covers coming off Ferrari’s all-new California GT only a month ago, a test-mule for the carmaker’s next supercar has already been spotted. The test-mule, disguised under the body of a modified 360, was spotted on the streets of Modena and was easily distinguishable by its...
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