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Despite the dire state of most of the industry, there have been a few consistent bright spots, and Maserati is now set to join them. The builder of luxury sports cars has already sold 40% more... -
STI's Takumi concept hints at upcoming Subaru Impreza WRX Spec CWith anticipation building for the upcoming Spec C version of the Subaru Impreza WRX, fans can get a sneak peek as to what the more hardcore variant of the Impreza WRX will likely look like thanks to a subtle 'concept' shown by STI at the Motorsport Japan 2008 event in Tokyo. Billed as the Takumi...
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Peugeot RC HYmotion4 concept makes Paris Motor Show debutPeugeot has joined sister-brand Citroen by releasing yet another concept vehicle based on PSA Group’s new HYmotion4 AWD hybrid system. The new concept is called the RC HYmotion4 and according to Peugeot it is a ‘Touring Car Coupe’ that features a number of engineering and...
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Renault announces new Fluence sedan for 2009, electric plug-in expected by 2011Just yesterday Renault hinted at its intention to build a mass-produced electric vehicle with its Z.E. concept, and now the French manufacturer has confirmed that they will launch a lower-medium sedan next year with an electric variant arriving in 2011. The new sedan will go by the name 'Fluence'...
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Renault adds sporty Coupe to Megane lineup
Less than a month after the reveal of the all-new 2009 Megane, Renault has released the first details and images for the coupe version of the car which makes its world debut today at the Paris Motor Show. Simply called the Megane Coupe, the new model is positioned as a sportier option to the...
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New/old Seat Exeo sedan officially revealedThe once cash-strapped Seat brand is on the verge of developing a range of new models, with no less than four different vehicles planned for production within the next three to four years. The launch of the Ibiza hatch in April was just the tip of the iceberg as the Spanish carmaker is now working...
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Keeping Colin Chapman’s belief of increased performance through less weight clearly in mind when enhancing the Exige Sport Cup 260, Lotus engineers have improved on the already nimble 2008... -
Russian designer offers glimpse at four-door FerrariWith the likes of Aston Martin and Porsche set to release sporty four-door coupe models and even Lamborghini planning to join the fray with the unveiling of a new saloon concept at next week’s Paris Motor Show, it didn’t take long for budding designers to create their own personal...
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McLaren reveals new SLR Roadster '722 S'Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that its longstanding partnership with British sports car manufacturer McLaren to build the SLR supercar will come to an end next year, and to mark the occasion the companies are planning to release a special edition ‘Speedster’ model. However, the Speedster...
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Seat updating Leon hatch with mild faceliftSeat has released details for its facelifted Leon, which you can read about by clicking here. The second-generation Seat Leon hatch has only been in production for a little over three years but a heavily disguised prototype spied testing in Germany recently confirms that an updated model is in the...
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Kia Soul Hybrid concept headed for Paris Motor ShowNext week’s Paris Motor Show will see the world debut for Kia’s upcoming Soul hatchback, a car that was first previewed in concept form as far back as 2006’s Detroit Auto Show. For Paris Kia will present no less than seven versions of the car, including an advanced hybrid concept...
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Paris debut for Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback RalliartDetails about Mitsubishi’s Lancer Ralliart were first revealed as far back as January’s Detroit Auto Show, and were followed by the reveal of the new Lancer Sportback in June. Mitsubishi has now announced that the high-performance Lancer Sportback Ralliart will make its official debut...
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For the second time in less than 18 months, Lexus has come under fire for misleading advertisements that promote its RX400h hybrid SUV as being far more environmentally friendly than it actually is.
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Lamborghini releases fourth teaser for Paris conceptClick here for official information and photos of the new Lamborghini Estoque Earlier this month Lamborghini surprised the automotive world by announcing plans to unveil a brand new concept at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. Coinciding with the announcement was the release of a small teaser image of...
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More details on Renault’s upcoming Megane CoupeImages of the production Renault Megane Sport Coupe have been leaked once again, this time from a patent application filed in the European Union. The latest shots confirm the upcoming Megane Sport Coupe, due next year, will feature similar styling to the Coupe Concept (pictured) from March’s...
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S600 Pullman Guard marks 80 years of armored Mercedes carsMercedes-Benz and its security division have been building armored cars for the past 80 years and to mark the occasion the carmaker has released its latest S600 ‘Guard’ model based on the stretched Pullman limo. Targeted towards government ministers, tycoons and royalty – plus a...
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Honda builds safer airbag and new multi-view camera systemHonda today announced three wide-ranging safety advances that the company plans to implement across its vehicles and engineering processes in coming years. The first two technologies are designed to protect occupants and the vehicle itself, while the third is designed to promote increased...
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Saab releases official details for 9-X Air ConceptIn a surprise move Saab has revealed details about its upcoming Paris Motor Show concept at a media event held in Detroit this week, where the car was showed alongside the production version of the new Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan as well as more images of the Orlando concept. The Saab concept is...
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The company controlled by former F1 driver and commentator Jonathan Palmer has won the tender to supply and promote the FIA's proposed new formula two category. MotorSport Vision has enlisted the... -
Toyota trials plug-in hybrid Prius in UKToyota has teamed up with utility company EDF Energy in the UK to start trials of a plug-in hybrid prototype based on its current-generation Prius. The trials start today and will continue for more than one year, with all data generated crucial for the development of the company’s first...
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Chrysler will preview three new electric vehicles to dealers this monthChrysler may be struggling substantially more than its Detroit 3 rivals, or any other major carmaker for that matter, but the company is hard at work and investing in the next-generation of powertrain and vehicle technologies. Its co-president has now revealed that three new electric vehicle...
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Report: Peugeot contemplating new low-cost brandPeugeot has already expressed its desire to expand its lineup and sales figures in the coming years, and now news has come that part of this strategy could involve the creation of a new subsidiary brand. The French carmaker is contemplating launching a budget brand for Europe that would specialize...
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Preview: Volkswagen Mark VI Golf VariantHeavily disguised test mules of a Golf wagon have already been spotted by spy photographers but this latest rendering is probably the best indicator of what the final version will look like. VW bosses were originally planning to drop the wagon bodystyle from the Mark VI Golf lineup but were...
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Pontiac most likely to get first Volt variantGeneral Motors is investing hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of man hours to develop the E-Flex powertrain for the upcoming Volt plug-in hybrid vehicle, so to use the technology for just a single vehicle wouldn’t be the best business decision. Luckily, GM is planning to use the...
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