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Citroen, together with the makers of the Sony Playstation game Gran Turismo, created a new GT concept car named the ‘GTbyCitroen’ that went on display at the Paris Motor Show back in... -
Kuwaiti firm considering sale of Aston Martin stakeThe Kuwaiti-based investment firm that partnered with Prodrive’s David Richards and American banker John Sinders in March 2007 to purchase Aston Martin from Ford was previously reported to be offering its stake in the niche carmaker for an estimated $1 billion. Investment Dar Co. paid roughly...
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Aston Martin offers performance upgrades for previous 4.3L V8 VantageFollowing the launch of the updated Aston Martin 4.7L V8 Vantage earlier this year, owners of the original 4.3L model are now afforded the choice of a retro-fitted power upgrade plus a special ‘Sports Pack’ option previously limited to the updated model. With the addition of the power...
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Israeli firm developing electricity-generating roadsA group of Israeli engineers have created a system that allows certain types of roads to generate electricity just by driving over them. The Israeli engineers behind the project claim that a 1km stretch of the power-generating asphalt will generate 400kW - enough power to run eight small cars. The...
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2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed to feature Bugatti, Audi centenary celebrationsThe annual Goodwood Festival of Speed (FoS) is world-renowned for its awesome exhibitions of fast cars, both vintage and modern, in addition to its huge manufacturer support and celebrations. This year Audi, Bugatti and Morgan will be holding the centenary celebrations at the event, and while Mini...
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Racer X Design shows off RZ Formula studyInsanely light, handling-centric track day vehicles have boomed in popularity in recent years, as evidenced by the rise of Ariel's Atom, the KTM X-Bow, and the plethora of Lotus 7-inspired roadsters. Now Racer X Design has revealed its RZ Formula design study, tilting the design of track day toys...
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Recent reports about the demise of launch control in Nissan's GT-R aside, the cars sold in the UK and Europe next year will be getting a range of upgrades as well. Those upgrades have now been... -
Fiat CEO predicts only six carmakers will weather the economic stormMass consolidations and a number of major bankruptcies are inevitable says Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne as the auto industry weathers the global economic crisis and experiences one of the worst slump in sales in several decades. Marchionne goes so far as to predict that only six carmakers will...
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FIA picks Cosworth as official F1 engine supplierCritics of Formula One have long complained that the series is too expensive and lacks real competition. Rule changes, including a ten-year engine development freeze, to help combat those tendencies of the world's premier road racing league have helped, but now the FIA is taking radical steps to...
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Nissan releases 'Stylish Package' for Japanese Fairlady ZThe first official non-Nismo aero package for the 370Z was revealed today, dubbed the 'Stylish Package' and intended for the JDM Fairlady Z. Though the translation may be a bit awkward, the design is less so than the Nismo S-Tune package, finding a happier medium of aerodynamic design and styling...
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Mitsuoka's Himiko Mimics The Morgan RoadsterMitsuoka, arguably the most interesting car company in Japan, has released another Japanese homage to a classic British automobile, this time their unique take on what appears to be a Morgan Roadster. Sitting on the body of a Mazda MX-5, the Mitsuoka Himiko even manages to squeeze a folding hardtop...
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Jaguar updates XJ rangeJaguar has revised its XJ lineup for the 2009 model year, offering customers more value and increased comfort. Building upon last year’s mid-cycle facelift, Jaguar designers have focused on the interior elements of the luxury saloon and refined the vehicle’s diesel offerings for...
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The European Union has reached an agreement on a greenhouse gas reduction program for new vehicles, announcing today that carmakers must cut their fleet-wide emissions levels by 18% within the next... -
Lewis Hamilton designs ultimate F1 circuitThe youngest Formula 1 World Champion in history, Lewis Hamilton has no shortage of talent behind the wheel. Now that the 'silly season' has arrived, however, he's taken to a more conceptual field, and designed his own personal take on the ultimate F1 circuit. Though the track is thus far nothing...
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Jaguar-Land Rover sheds 850 jobs, remains in aid talksSince Tata purchased Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford earlier this year, things have been looking decidedly up for both brands. Jaguar even posted its first sales increase in two years in May, largely as a result of the successful XF debut. Now, however, the realities of the global economy are...
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Marangoni Alfa Romeo MiTo Inspired By The Ferrari F430One of the tuners at this year’s Essen Motor Show will be Italy’s TRC-Marangoni, which has modified the still-new Alfa Romeo Mi.To hatchback using the Ferrari F430 as its inspiration. Working with the Mi.To’s 1.4L T-Jet engine, Marangoni has boosted power up to 220hp (164kW)...
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Ford looking at asset sales in EuropeFord of Europe is currently in talks with an undisclosed European company regarding the sale of one of its factories in France. The French government is eager to ensure a positive solution for the factory's 1,600 workers, and Ford of Europe's CEO John Fleming has assured that the mysterious...
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Farbio Adds New GTS400 To LineupBritish sports car builder Farbio has introduced a new model to its GTS family, with the latest addition picking up a new 410hp (305kW) version of the company’s 3.0L supercharged V6 engine. Called the GTS400, the new model draws its extra oomph over the existing 260hp (194kW) GTS and 350hp...
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Even as General Motors is caught in a desperate bid to secure loans in Washington, the Detroit based manufacturer is keen to continue development of a range of plug-in hybrid vehicles, focusing... -
Volkswagen Group boss hints at diesel BentleyPurists may scoff at the idea of a diesel powered Bentley but officials say the idea has merit. Bentley’s parent company Volkswagen, after all, has some of the most refined diesel powerplants on the planet, and it also has a number of high-performance oil-burners including V10 and V12 units...
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Honda may build Fit in U.S. to meet spiking demandThe vagaries of the automotive market in the current economic situation are such that while some models, and even entire brands, sell poorly, some individual cars are going gangbusters. Thanks to its solid positioning as a functional, cute, inexpensive and efficient hatchback plus Honda's...
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Spy shots: 2010 Mazda five-door hatchbackThe 2010 Mazda3 Hatchback has been revealed. Click here for all the details and images. Mazda took the covers off the sedan version of the 2010 Mazda3 at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, and now it has released some official 'spy shots' of the upcoming five-door hatchback model. Despite...
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Jaguar insider reveals plans for XF Roadster and CoupeCoinciding with similar statements earlier this month from Ratan Tata, the boss of Tata Motors and the current owner of Jaguar, is a new report claiming plans for coupe and convertible versions of the XF have been given the green light. According to an inside source, who spoke recently with...
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Honda previews ‘Eco Assist’ driver aid for next-gen Insight HybridHonda has revealed its new interactive, driver-focused fuel economy enhancement technology, which will appear in the next-generation Insight Hybrid vehicle next year. The new technology is called Eco Assist and it combines a number features that helps drivers adjust their driving habits to be the...
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