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Toyota is introducing a new Eco Drive indicator on its Japanese model automatics to provide drivers with a visual feedback of when they’re driving the vehicle most efficiently.
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Possible end to fixed speed cameras in EuropeEuropean motorists may be able to say goodbye to speed cameras forever. A case is currently being heard at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg surrounding the prosecution of two British motorists charged in separate events for speeding, by a fixed speed camera. To be able to charge...
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Hammond begs BBC to air near-death crash videoThe recent near-death accident by Top Gear host Richard Hammond will only add to the arsenal of the pedantic safety hat brigade, who want the show cancelled because of the emphasis it places on speed. Hammond, who was injured while attempting to achieve a land speed record, has reportedly begged...
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Ford’s potential sale of Volvo may trigger model cancellationsDespite the rising popularity of the Volvo brand in many markets, sales in the critical US segment (roughly 30 percent of total sales) have fallen 11.1 percent last year and are already down 9.3 percent this year. A depreciating US dollar is further worsening the situation for cash strapped parent...
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DCX plans to sell Chinese built cars in the USDaimlerChrysler AG is currently working on a deal to sell Chinese built cars in the US under its Dodge label. The partnership, which is being formed with China’s Chery Automobile Company, will further instil fears that domestic vehicle production will move to low-cost countries and cause job...
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Four tonne armored Range RoverThere’s a new toy for the extremely paranoid in the form Prodrive enhanced armoured Range Rover. This beast weighs in excess of four tonnes and is virtually an armoured tank for soccer moms. Panels are upgraded with layers of steel and reinforced windows, which are tough enough to withstand a...
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GeigerCars.de, one of Europe’s finest tuner of American autos, has waved its wand over a current Ford Mustang and has created a 520hp (383kW) monster capable of reaching a top speed of 287km/h.... -
Bentley hits 10,000 unit production markThough Aston Martin has been getting most of the glory as one of the biggest automotive turnarounds, fellow British carmaker Bentley has gone from building just under 1000 cars in 2003 to over 10,000 this year. The big seller has been the Continental GT, which is favored amongst rap stars, NBA...
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Updated: 2007 Ford MondeoWe have even more details on the stunning Mondeo Concept from Ford. It’s highly likely the production version will be very similar to this concept car, and will come in both sedan and wagon bodystyles. We won’t see official images until the Paris Motor Show, but until then we can enjoy even...
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Pictures from Jay-Z’s new videoConsidering rappers have long been known to pimp out their videos with auto exotica, Jay-Z is pulling out all the stops in making the video in his new song a hit. The video will feature a Pagani Zonda and Ferrari F430, shots of which were taken at the recent shoot. It looks like NASCAR racer Dale...
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Loss of hybrid tax breaks may hurt ToyotaIt seems that the old saying “no good deed goes unpunished” is true, at least in the case of Toyota, whose hybrid vehicles have been a massive sales success. Most hybrids are subsidised by federal tax breaks that can go up to $3150 in the case of the Prius. The problem for Toyota is...
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"Top Gear" presenter Richard Hammond survives 280 mph crash"Top Gear" presenter Richard Hammond has been seriously injured during an attempt to break the land speed record for Britain while driving a Thule Vampire, a 30-foot jet-powered Swedish dragster. Hammond was reported to be still speaking as he was lifted from the wreckage. Remarkable considering he...
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The deal was announced only 10 days ago, but Spyker has already introduced new orange and grey livery that reflects its Dutch heritage. The new colors make the Skyper racers the most distinctive cars... -
The bizarro Fornasari RR600 luxury SUVHere’s something off the bizarre scale: an Italian built mini SUV with two doors and a Chevrolet LS2 engine. That’s what a small Italian company called Fornasari is building, in the form of the RR600 SUV. The vehicle sports a 6L V8 engine developing 610hp and a massive 748Nm. By using...
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Skoda Joyster conceptThe Skoda Joyster is the latest concept from the Czechs, a handsome 3-door car with sporty pretensions. It follows on from the 2002 Tudor, the 2003 Roomster and the 2005 Yeti. With further details being released on the 28th of September, the only details we know is that it looks like it will be in...
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Peugeot's 207 GT hot hatchPeugeot has unveiled the sports edition of the 207, dubbed the 207 GT. The car is slated to be on sale in December of this year. Unfortunately there will not be a range-topping 207 RC as we had originally hoped, and it seems that Peugeot enthusiasts will have to do with the 207 GT. Still, while the...
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The 10 most stylish car keysHats, belts, shoes, sunglasses and clothes. They all began as tools, things that we used to make life easier. They served a purpose, and their function was more important than their form. Cut to the 21st century and all of these objects have become fashion accessories, spawning industries worth...
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Blast from the past: the Lamborghini motorbikeThough its common knowledge Lamborghini produced a SUV in the 80’s, what’s less known is they produced a motorbike in 1986 in collaboration with French constructor Boxer-Bike. Boxer-Bike has been known for producing the some of the fastest and most sophisticated bikes and was thus...
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To help reinforce their recent TV, print, and online flying car ads, GM has released viral videos of flying cars being captured by amateurs. The videos are stored on an Angelfire page that attempts,... -
Magna stalls production of its Torrero II concept carCanada’s Magna International Inc. has postponed its lauanch of a new concept car that is currently being developed for an unamed car manufacturer. According to Magna President, Mark Hogan, the Torrero II concept car didn’t quite make the cut to be a high-volume model and that it needed...
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Houston Lawyer goes crazy at car auctionHouston lawyer, John O'Quinn, paid $500,000 at last weekend's Kruse International auction, to purchase a yellow 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo that was signed by a number of celebrities. Some of the big names included Regis Philbin, Hugh Hefner, Paula Abdul, Will Ferrell, Bruce Willis and Samuel L...
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2012 Audi TT RS spy shotsWhat looks like an unassuming Audi TT is actually a prototype for a new RS version of the popular sports car. Caught undergoing testing in Germany, the TT RS is likely to pack a twin-turbo charged version of the two-liter TSFI four-cylinder instead of the larger 3.2-liter V-6 engine. Power output...
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Australia’s Fastest Car: VE HSVYou’re looking at the first official images of the all-new performance variant of Holden’s VE Commodore. Developed by Holden's tuning arm, HSV, this new car will be the fastest Australian built car ever, with a 0-60mph time under 5 seconds, and distinguishes itself from its donor sedan...
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BMW 3-series coupe more powerful than numbers suggestAfter driving a new BMW 335i, Jason Cammisa of Automobile Magazine felt the car was more powerful then the quoted 302hp from BMW. The car in question, a brand new 335i was dyno-tested and the results proved his theory correct. On the dyno, the 335i made 275hp and 406Nm torque at the wheels...
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