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Audi currently has a range of models that carry a lower case ‘e’ as part of their title to denote their fuel-efficiency prowess, but a new report has revealed the carmaker is planning a... -
Honda announces new round of job and production cutsSlumping sales and surplus supply are old hat by now, but the ongoing effects of the poor economy mean carmakers must continue to adjust their capacity and output to remain viable. Honda's readjustment, like its American counterparts, is unfinished, and today it revealed another 3,100 temporary...
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Toyota unveils its TF109 race car for 2009 F1 seasonThe silly season is drawing to an end and the teams behind the cars that will contest the 2009 Formula 1 race season are gearing up for the start of what promises to be a unique year. Among the first to show off their new candidate for the World Championship is Toyota, today revealing the TF109...
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Report: Jaguar working on mid-engined flagshipJaguar has just unveiled two of the fastest cars in its history, with the new 2010 XFR saloon and 2010 XKR sports coupe and cabrio making their respective debuts at this week’s Detroit Auto Show, however, according to latest reports the company is working on an even faster, mid-engined...
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Lamborghini Posts Record Sales And Profit As Industry StrugglesThe world may be feeling the pinch of a weak U.S. economy, the automobile industry perhaps keenest of all, but Lamborghini has found a niche that appears to be almost impervious to the pain. The Italian supercar company has returned record results for both sales and profits for the past 12 months...
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More details on Power Enterprise’s quad-charged Nissan GT-RThe Nissan GT-R has been called a supercar-killer for its astonishing performance in spite of what have classically been seen as huge barriers: its heavy weight, low cost and non-exotic origins. However, regardless of how one comes out on the 'supercar/non supercar' debate, the sheer impressiveness...
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Built to rival BMW's M5, Mercedes Benz's E63 AMG and Audi's RS6, the new Jaguar XFR looks every inch the true rival in these latest shots. Jaguar has revealed that the XFR has the performance to back... -
Audi confirms A3 TDI for U.S.The horsepower wars are being supplemented by the efficiency wars now that global warming issues are being taken seriously by the world's major governments, and one of the primary weapons of the new war is the diesel engine. Audi cars have long had a close relationship with diesel fuel, and since...
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Facelifted Jaguar XKR debuts at Detroit Auto ShowJaguar has updated its XK Coupe, Convertible and performance XKR range for the 2010 model year, and will showcase the new lineup at this month’s Detroit Auto Show. With all-new engines, revised styling, a new interior, an advanced lightweight aluminum body structure and a wider range of...
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Report: Honda cancels next-gen S2000, V8 program and CR-Z convertibleTough times in terms of sales and profits are hitting the entire industry hard, but Honda appears to be taking it particularly badly if the latest report from Japan proves true. News of the cancellation of Honda's V8 program, its CR-Z convertible, and perhaps most lamentably, its next-gen S2000...
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Land Rover to benefit from new Jaguar dieselJaguar recently revealed details for its brand new AJ-V6D Gen III S 3.0L six-cylinder turbodiesel engine, which in its most powerful trim is rated at 271hp (202kW) and 443lb-ft (600Nm) of torque. A less powerful 237hp (177kW) is also available and according to latest reports the new...
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Huet Brothers Unveil 1950s-Inspired HB Special RoadsterHuet Brothers is a Dutch company that specializes in nostalgic driving tours of Europe, and to truly recreate an authentic experience the outfit has unveiled its new HB Special roadster. The roadster has been inspired by the Le Mans racers of the mid 1950s, as well as Barchetta racing cars that...
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German tuner and custom coachbuilder Hamann is perhaps best known for its work with BMW's machines, but now it has unveiled its plans for an upgrade program for the Bentley Continental GT and GT... -
Report: Alonso in secret agreement to join Ferrari F1 team by 2011Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso has reportedly inked a secret deal with Ferrari that will see the Spaniard joining the Scuderia Ferrari team in 2011. According to Reuters, the contract is for a four year stint, however there are several clauses that will allow both Ferrari and Alonso to...
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Ginetta Working On Electric Version Of G50 Sports CarWith a half-century of car-building experience for both the road and track, the UK's Ginetta is now setting its sights on a truly modern goal: a high-performance electric vehicle. Details on the car remain closely held, but the car's first development steps are already underway. The G50 is...
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Jaguar unveils XF Diesel S for EuropeJaguar has just taken the wraps off its most advanced and powerful diesel model in its history, the all-new XF Diesel S. Powered by the carmaker’s new AJ-V6D Gen III S 3.0L six-cylinder turbodiesel engine, the sporty, yet efficient sedan will accelerate from 0-60mph in just 5.9 seconds and...
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Report: Mexican billionaire buys Honda F1 teamHonda has reportedly found a buyer for its F1 team in the form of Mexican billionaire, and the world's second richest man, Carlos Slim Helu. Earlier this month, Honda announced its withdrawal from F1 following the effects of the current global economic crisis and the need to drastically reduce...
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Morgan Unveils Pedal-Powered 3 WheelerBritish sports carmakers Morgan Motors has unveiled its most environmentally friendly model to date - a pedal-powered car for 6 to 13 year olds that shuns petrol or hydrogen for simple human propulsion. Known as the Morgan SuperSports Junior, the new pedal car will be built alongside the normal...
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Carmakers are scrambling to slash costs, and the first things to usually go are unnecessary sponsorships as well as motorsport commitments, as Honda demonstrated with its recent withdrawal from F1.... -
HSV considering expanding range with new halo and entry-level modelsEarlier this week we reported that GM's Australian performance arm, Holden Special Vehicles, had capped production of its Corvette LS7-powered HSV W427 super-saloon at just 200 units. Now, the performance division is pondering a new halo car that would be price below the limited-edition W427 but...
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Bob Lutz hints at Cadillac plug-in hybridThe higher-ups at General Motors have been dropping hints that the Cadillac brand may get its own plug-in hybrid vehicle based on the Chevrolet Volt for some time now, but now rumors are emerging that Cadillac may in fact be the first brand (other than Chevrolet) to get the Volt's technology...
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GM releases LNF Turbo Upgrade Kit for Solstice, Sky, HHRThe 2.0L turbo engine internally known as the LNF has been one of GM's unsung heroes over the past several years. Lying at the heart of the Pontiac Solstice GXP, Saturn Sky Redline and HHR SS, the engine generates a very respectable 260hp and 260lb-ft of torque in factory trim. But GM's performance...
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Tata signs sponsorship deal with Ferrari F1 team for 2009 seasonDespite the global financial crisis, Ferrari has inked a new sponsorship deal with a car manufacturer. The famous Italian formula one team will add Tata, an Indian multinational, to its roster of backers in 2009, president Luca di Montezemolo told Italian media on Wednesday. "For the first time an...
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Porsche 911 Carrera achieves 35mpg average fuel-economyPorsche may not be known for the environmental qualities of its cars, but now the company is hoping to turn this around by proving that its cars can be economical if driven in the right way. German motoring personality Klaus Niedzwiedz took on a challenge to see just how economical the 345hp...
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