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Only last week Nissan announced that its all-new GT-R sports car would be entered into the GT500 class of the SUPER GT series in Japan for the 2008 season. Now we have the first image of the new race... -
Saturn uses SEMA to debut new Astra XRMarking the introduction of the Astra sport-compact in the U.S., Saturn will show off a tuner-inspired example at this week’s SEMA Auto Show in amongst the array of GM customized and high-performance cars, trucks and SUVs. The new car should stand out from the crowd thanks to its flashy paint...
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Saleen S281 RF Mustang offers 465HP for under $50KSaleen has announced the launch of a new 465hp supercharged Mustang 100 lucky customers will be able to scoop up for $49,995. The new car is called the Saleen S281 RF and is available in only two colors, black and alloy. The performance coupe is based on Ford’s 4.6L V8 Mustang but picks up a...
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Suzuki Kizashi 2 Concept stars at TokyoSuzuki used this week’s Tokyo Motor Show to take the covers off the successor to the original Kizashi Concept that featured at last month’s Frankfurt show. The new version is aptly named the Kizashi 2 and, like the original Frankfurt Concept, it also previews a future production model...
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Hyundai Elantra Touring ‘Beach Cruiser’ SEMA concept revealedWhile most other manufacturers are going with a performance theme for this year’s SEMA Auto Show, Hyundai has picked a ‘beach’ theme for its showcase with the announcement today of the Elantra Touring ‘Beach Cruiser’ Concept. The car is based on the recently revealed...
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Mitsubishi at the Tokyo Motor ShowMitsubishi’s star at Tokyo was undoubtedly the latest Evo X but there were also a couple of interesting concept vehicles gracing its stands as well. Of most interest was the Concept-ZT, which previews a possible production model with a 2.2L clean-diesel powerplant and a dual-clutch...
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Ferrari’s F430 Scuderia (http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1026928_ferrari-430-scuderia-set-for-frankfurt-motor-show is the type of car most of us can only dream about driving but for the... -
Alfa Romeo launches new Q-Tronic gearbox and 210HP JTDM engineAlfa Romeo has for long been plagued by problematic gearboxes, the Selespeed pseudo-manual immediately springing to mind, but that reputation may soon change with the introduction of a new Q-Tronic automatic. The new gearbox will be appearing in the Brera, 159 and Spider models initially and will...
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Extensive changes to Chrysler, Dodge lineupTurbulent times at Chrysler since the split with Daimler several months ago are causing the new ownership to rethink its Chrysler brand while continuing the Dodge product blitz. Chrysler models that face elimination or rejuvenation include the Pacifica, the PT Cruiser, the 300 and the Crossfire...
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Nissan ramping up for Godzilla’s returnThe all new GT-R is like no other car Nissan dealers across Europe and the U.S. have ever sold before so it’s little wonder scores of maintenance workers and sales staff around the globe are being specially trained in readiness for the car’s official launch. Nissan will be setting up...
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BMW planning 1-series based concept for TokyoWhen BMW shows a concept car based on a current production model, there’s a good chance it will eventually end up in production with minimal changes. More recent examples include this year’s M3 and X6 concept vehicles, cars based on the existing 3-series coupe and X5 SUV respectively...
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Volkswagen’s V10 diesel Touareg R50Volkswagen has released full details for its new Touareg R50 sports SUV just days ahead of its world premiere at the Sydney Motor Show. We can now confirm that it will be packing a 350hp (258kW) version of its 5.0L V10 TDI and will have a full 850Nm (627lb-ft) of torque. The SUV’s interior...
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Updated: Jaguar has announced today that the entry-level X-Type range will be dropped from the U.S. market as soon as the new XF arrives. Production of the U.S. spec cars will be ceasing at the end... -
Video: Rundown of Nissan’s Tokyo conceptsThe Tokyo Motor Show is still two weeks away but already we’ve seen plenty of images of the new concepts and now we have a video showcasing several of Nissan’s upcoming designs. This latest video shows the new NV200 lifestyle van, the open top Round Box roadster and the stylish Intima...
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Toyota Hi-CT plug-in hybrid conceptAt first glance Toyota’s Hi-CT could be mistaken as being a basic box on wheels but look a little closer and you’ll see that it features plenty of innovations that’s sure to attract the youth market. The vehicle’s plug-in hybrid drivetrain features 1.5L motor mated to an...
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Nissan Intima Concept coming to TokyoWhile most concepts coming out of the Tokyo show look other-worldly, the Nissan Intima concept looks like it could be produced and sold tomorrow if officials wanted to. The concept takes a cue from Mazda’s RX-8, picking up a pair of rear-opening suicide doors to give it four-door...
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Ferrari confirms A1GP talksFerrari has confirmed speculation that the Maranello based squad is in talks with organisers of the rival open wheel series A1 Grand Prix. We reported last month that sporting director Stefano Domenicali was spotted at an A1 test at Silverstone, sparking rumours that the Italian marque might want...
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Design: Lamborghini Embolado conceptFor those who feel Lamborghini's styling has been severely softened by the impact of parent company Audi, the Lamborghini Embolado concept shows a possible design direction that’s anything but soft. The only problem is it’s not official. Created by Italian design student Luca Serafini...
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China's most successful automaker, Chery, will reportedly be releasing its M14 Sports Convertible Coupe in the U.S. later this year, according to Chinese state media Xinhua. The M14, penned at famed... -
Nissan's quirky Pivo 2 ConceptNissan’s star at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show will undoubtedly be the new GT-R but that doesn’t mean there won’t be the odd looking concept vehicle gracing its stands as well. We now have images of one such concept Nissan will be presenting, dubbed the Pivo 2. The new concept is...
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Video: Manual vs DSGDual clutch gearboxes are popping up in more and more cars, but are they really better around a track than a well-sorted manual? That’s what this video by the people at Fifth Gear aims to answer by comparing identical Audi TTs, one equipped with a six-speed manual and the other with a six...
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Spyker drops C12, focusing on C8 and new SSUVSpyker’s poor financial situation has forced it to drop plans for several new models and instead focus on just two cars, the C8 and upcoming four-door D12 Super Sport Utility Vehicle (SSUV). The C8 will still be available as the convertible Spyder as well as the Laviolette glass-roofed...
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Mitsubishi planning all-electric car for 2010After suffering a tumultuous past decade Mitsubishi is finally on the turnaround and has exciting products like the new Evo X and several upcoming concepts to keep us on out toes. Its president Osamu Masuko has now revealed the carmaker’s strategy for the future and plans to launch several...
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A1GP likely to get Ferrari engines, committed to biofuel futureA1GP is considered by many as the poor cousin to Formula One but this could change with news that F1 constructors’ champion Ferrari may supply engines for the series over the next three years and could also design some of the cars. Ferrari is yet to confirm the reports but released a...
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