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Ferrari’s FXX ‘experimental’ supercar is nothing new but when a camouflaged version was spotted on public roads near the Maranello factory it suggests that the successor to the Enzo... -
Video: Renault Laguna Coupe tackles Monaco GP circuitWith the reveal of the new Laguna Coupe coinciding with the Monaco GP over the weekend it was natural Renault was going to promote together with the race. This latest video shows a pair of the new coupes lapping the famous city-circuit with Renault F1 Team test drivers Lucas di Grassi and Romain...
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Steve McQueen's Porsche Le Mans up for saleClassic race cars once owned by Steve McQueen can fetch millions of dollars at auction and the latest car from his collection that’s up for sale is likely to continue the tradition. Last August a 1963 Ferrari Berlinetta Lusso once owned by McQueen sold for $2.31 million. Promoters of a 1970...
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Design of next-gen Chrysler 300 will be 'evolutionary'Chrysler is in the midst of updating its line-up to meet tough new CAFE regulations and help turn around flagging sales, and the bleak situation has already led to a number of important models being dropped altogether. However, it appears the RWD Chrysler 300 is safe for now as the Auburn...
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Georgia plant to build small cars for Kia and HyundaiKia's new Georgia assembly plant is scheduled to build a new compact car for the South Korean brand starting from next year, however the same plant could also be used to supply a new small model for Hyundai as well. Kia’s new small car is likely to be the new Soul hatch (pictured), revealed...
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American Axle strike cost GM $2.82 billionWith recent news of workers crossing the picket line and the American Axle strike being called off, General Motors has taken stock of the strike action's effect on its business. In total, the strike cost the carmaker almost $2.82 billion but other costs have yet to rear their heads - such as lost...
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Rather than go through all the associated development costs of building an electric car from the ground up, Cincinnati-based Advanced Mechanical Products (AMP) has decided to replace GM's... -
Subaru's future is sporty, hybrid and electricAs the Big 3 American car makers' outlooks move from bad to worse and the global car market slows, it's reassuring to know innovation and planning for the future is still going on. Subaru's plans are some of the most interesting, both in the near and long terms. Thanks to a new alignment with...
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American Axle close to ending three-month strikeThe costly strike action by one of GM’s key suppliers, American Axle, is close to ending as workers vote today on a new contract that’s expected to slash union wages. Earlier today the last strike at a GM plant ended with news UAW Local 31 staff at the Kansas Chevrolet Malibu plant are...
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Ethanol-powered Saab diesel on display in SwedenSwedish tuner BSR has developed a new conversion kit for diesel engines that allow the oil-burners to run on ethanol fuels generated from plant crops. Engineers used a Saab 9-3 TDI for the initial trial and will be presenting the car at the Malmö Motor Show in Sweden this week. The diesel engine...
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TVA Gazelle 100MPG tilt-car to enter Automotive X PrizeWith the multimillion dollar Automotive X Prize competition in full swing we’re starting to be inundated with the myriad of designs and concepts from the 70-odd teams that have already signed up to build and race a commercially viable 100mpg vehicle. The latest concept is the TVA Gazelle...
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2009 Subaru Forester gets 5-star safety rating from NHTSAThe 2009 Subaru Forester has proved its safety prowess once again following another five-star safety rating, this time from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The 5-star rating reflected its flawless protection for all seats in both frontal and side-impact crash tests. The...
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Despite the current credit crisis and poor economic outlook for the American economy Toyota is ramping up to launch a new credit car through its Toyota Financial Services division. The card will have... -
Lexus LF-A supercar to cost more than $200KLexus will give us our first taste of its new LF-A supercar this weekend at the Nurburgring 24 hour endurance challenge in Germany where a race-prepped version will be competing. However, the final production version isn’t set to arrive until late next year and actual specifications for the...
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Fiat considering new low-cost brandHoping to repeat the success of the revival of the 500 ‘Cinquecento’ minicar last year, Fiat will be brushing off another classic nameplate with new reports claiming the ‘Topolino’ name is set for a comeback. The new car will replace the current Uno subcompact and should hit...
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Audi R8-based EV to enter Automotive X PrizeThe Automotive X Prize, which will see challengers competing to build and race a commercially viable 100mpg vehicle, isn’t the type of competition where you’d expect to find a super-sports car capable of reaching speeds in excess of 160mph or covering the 0-62mph dash in under five...
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Video: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 in motionLamborghini is spreading its wings and plans to focus on markets other than its two main sources of customers, Europe and North America. The supercar brand set records for sales in 2007 and doubled profit levels from the year before but if it hopes to continue this success it will need to look past...
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EU to unveil ESP and tire safety standards next weekSafety standards in the European Union are about to be toughened significantly with new mandates for carmakers set to be revealed next week. Some of the new rules likely to be introduced will include the fitment of advanced low-noise tires, electronic stability control and tire pressure monitoring...
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Volvo’s sales slump of the past several months has led to a pretax loss of $151 million for the first quarter of the year, and with no sign of turnaround in sight parent company Ford plans to... -
Toyota Camry to overtake Ford F-150 as U.S. top sellerThe shift away from fuel heavy SUV and pickups is taking its toll on even America’s top selling Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado, with dealers groups revealing the Toyota Camry – the nation’s best-selling passenger car – is poised to take the number one overall spot if the...
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Chrysler aims to cut costs by 25% over three yearsChrysler has revealed another element of its three year turnaround plan with news today from the carmaker’s purchasing chief John Campi that plans are in place to reduce costs by 25 percent over the next three years. Speaking at a recent supplier conference, Campi said that significant...
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Spy Shots: Ferrari F430 Spider with new hardtop roofFerrari recently reveal its all-new California grand tourer complete with the carmaker’s first-ever folding hard top roof, but the latest model addition may not be the only coupe-cabrio Ferrari has in the works as revealed by these latest spy shots. The new images depict an F430 Spider with a...
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Spy Shots: 2010 BMW M3 sedan faceliftThe BMW M3 sedan only made its debut last October and it's still not on sale in a number of markets around the world, but despite this prototypes for a facelifted version of the performance sedan have already spotted ahead of its sale launch early next year. The changes are in line with the midlife...
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Production to resume at GM crossover plantProduction will finally resume at General Motors’ Delta Township assembly plant near Lansing in Michigan after workers first went on strike on April 17. The plant is responsible for the Buick Enclave (pictured), GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook crossovers and employs about 3,300 union workers...
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