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It was revealed back in April that Gordon Murray, the creator of the McLaren F1, had raised the funding required to launch his very own automotive design company. On that day, Gordon Murray Design... -
Arden tuning pack for the Range Rover Sport TDV8The latest Range Rover Sport modified by Arden Tuning has hit the streets, this time powered by an enhanced version of the turbodiesel V8 engine. With over 30 years of experience refining British cars, including the likes of Jaguar and Land Rover, Arden’s newest creation is set to build on...
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Record number of Ferraris turn up at SilverstoneThis amazing scene was taken yesterday as the largest number of Ferraris to ever gather in one place came together with officials from the Guinness Book of Records on hand to confirm the achievement. The event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the legendary marque saw no less than 385 Ferraris...
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Mercedes-Benz to build four-door convertible by 2011The convertibles of today are generally known as little two-seat roadsters like the MX-5 and S2000. But it wasn’t long ago that a different kind of beast cruised the ocean promenades - the four door luxury convertible. According to Motor Trend, Mercedes-Benz is set to revive the tradition...
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Indian SUV headed to US in 2009India’s Mahindra & Mahindra is headed to the US with hopes to sell more than 10,000 units of its Scorpio SUV by the end of the decade. The first vehicles will reach the US in 2009, but the range will initially be offered to the UK market later this year, while the Aussies will see...
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Peugeot launches the 207 SWThe final variation of the Peugeot 207 lineup has finally been revealed, 15 months after the launch of the new small hatch range. The 207 SW officially goes on sale on the 5th of next month and will be available in both three and five-door bodystyles. Peugeot has set ambitious sales targets for the...
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Jaguar’s engineers have been very busy with the development of the new XF, renting an entire house and garage behind a fuel station in Austria to work on the new car in privacy. Or so they... -
Revealed: Peugeot's New 308 Revealed Ahead Of 2007 Frankfurt Auto ShowPictured here is Peugeot’s latest compact hatch, the 308, which replaces the 307 and is rumored to include a two-door variant for the first time. Official details haven’t been released as yet but word on the street is that the new model has grown by about an inch in length, while height...
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Porsche's new mini-SUV to be called the Roxster?Updated: Porsche has released a statement denying that the mid-sized Roxster SUV is in development. Original: News is circulating about the development of a new Porsche SUV to be slotted below the full-size Cayenne and which will be based off a similar Audi model. Like the Cayenne, which shares a...
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Could Daimler suffer a hostile takeover?Now that Daimler is on its own and no longer suffering the financial setback of the loss-making Chrysler brand, the luxury German carmaker will be very tempting as a possible takeover target in the eyes of cash-rich private equity investors. Until recently, most takeovers in the auto industry were...
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Kicherer’s tuned SL K60 Evo BlackDespite an updated model due soon, German tuners have released yet another performance package for the V12-powered Mercedes SL Roadster. Engineers and designers at Kicherer have upgraded the bi-turbo V12 engine to the tune of 605hp (445kW), lifting performance of the SL600 into supercar territory...
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F1 cars net $6m at Ferrari auction, 1962 330 TRI/FM Testa Rosa Spyder nets $10mThe sale of four modern formula one Ferraris contributed a further $6m to the Italian team's budget at the weekend. The famous marque held a Sotheby's auction at its Maranello headquarters on Sunday, where the more expensive of the red race cars - the last single seater raced by Michael Schumacher...
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After watching this, you’ll get a good understanding of why we, and most other car nuts around the world, are so in love with the Koenigsegg CCX. A potent V-8 engine, 802 horsepower, 920 Nm of... -
Chrysler’s old logo making a comebackFree from its ties with German parent Daimler, Chrysler will be making major strides to show that it is returning to its American roots. Latest reports suggest that the classic Pentastar logo will make a comeback as Chrysler's official logo after a nine year hiatus. The iconic logo was originally...
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Audi TT clubsport quattro conceptAudi will unveil a brand new concept car at the 26th Wörthersee tuner show starting today in Austria. This is the first time that Audi will officially be represented at the show, which is expected to attract more than 200,000 visitors over the next four days. Show goers will be treated with the...
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Chrysler planning 20 new models by end of 2009With the sale of the Chrysler Group to Cerberus Capital Management, analysts are predicting that an injection of funds from the investment firm could see many popular projects and concepts enter the production pipeline. The transfer of ownership should be finalized by the third quarter and by that...
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Official pics and info for the 2008 Saab 9-3Saab has released a couple of more shots of its Aero X-inspired 9-3 facelift, a final hurrah before the model is replaced with an all new version towards the end of the decade. For the update, developers added all-new front bodywork, new door panels and rear styling features that gives the latest...
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Chrysler savior could come from RussiaChrysler could have a possible savior in the form of Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska and the company he indirectly runs, Russian Machines. Magna International Inc., the last remaining bidder for the ailing carmaker, has announced that the Russians would invest close to $1.54 billion to help...
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Updated: The winning bidder who pledged $9,900,500 to buy the replica 1969 Dodge “General Lee” on eBay last Friday has apparently failed to pay up. The seller, John Schneider, who goes by... -
Safety device promises to cut vehicle fires by 80%A new safety device developed in Australia could potentially reduce injuries or deaths caused by motor vehicle fires by up to 80%. Labeled ‘Vehicle Safety Shutdown’ (VSS), the new system could easily be manufactured in commercially viable numbers and could one day become mandatory in...
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Shaquille O'Neal’s Stretched Lamborghini GallardoThe Gallardo is one of our all-time favorite cars, so we can understand why NBA star Shaquille O'Neal went so far as to have one stretched out by metal workers to accommodate his 7-foot-1-inch stature. The custom work was completed by Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters, a specialist in car...
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Video: Heidfeld laps the NordschleifeWith over 45,000 fans watching, BMW-Sauber’s Nick Heidfeld took to the notorious Nordschleife at Germany’s Nürburgring in his F1.06 racecar. This was the first time in 31 years that a Formula One racer has taken to the famous circuit after the site was dropped from the event’s...
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eBay watch: Porsche Carrera GT from the film RedlineThere’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the movie Redline. Who could forget the bizarre Ferrari Enzo crash caught on video with one of the film’s actors, comedian Eddie Griffin, behind the wheel. That car, along with this Porsche Carrera GT, was owned by the movie’s producer...
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No gains in average fuel-efficiency for US cars in 2006Despite rising crude prices and a push for more enviro-friendly cars, the average fuel efficiency of American made cars and trucks sold last year has not improved since 2005. The figure has remained at an average of 25.4mpg according to data released from the federal government and published by the...
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