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Kicherer may not be as well known as its rival German tuners such as Brabus and MTM, but the company has a penchant for building some of the most stylish and aggressive kits in the business -... -
Seat Ibiza goes green with new Ecomotive modelThe previous generation Ibiza Ecomotive is already regarded as one of the most ecological cars in the small hatch segment, but Seat has set out to improve on this with the launch of the second-generation model based on the new 2009 Ibiza. Available in both the five-door and SportCoupe versions, the...
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Preview: BMW 'Project i' city carSince the release of its official strategy outline in September last year, media sources around the world have been speculating that BMW is looking at launching a new generation of ultra-efficient city cars. Then in March this year, BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer revealed that the carmaker was planning...
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Audi S5 tuned by America's StasisWhile the likes of MTM and other German tuning houses are well known for their performance upgrading exploits, Stasis, an Audi-focused tuning house that specializes in chassis and engine upgrades, has managed to fly under the radar for some time now. However, the Californian-based tuner’s...
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Preview: Honda’s 600HP V10 NSX-replacementUpdated: Honda’s replacement for the NSX is still more than two years away but a number of key details about the car have been revealed by an inside source at Honda. According to the insider, the styling of the new car will be very similar to the Advanced Sports Car Concept from last...
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Peugeot to expand into new segments, U.S. return on the cardsPeugeot will focus on emerging markets and expanding its model range to cultivate its desired goal of selling more than two million vehicles worldwide per year by the end of the decade. While a return to the U.S. market is also a possibility, the French carmaker will grow in emerging markets such...
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The first build slot for the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport sold at the Pebble Beach auction for $2.9 million. Follow the jump to watch a video of the event.
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Spyker C8 Aileron makes U.S. debut at Pebble BeachUpdate: The 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is soon to be underway, and one of the cars on show is Spyker's upcoming C8 Aileron, which is making a public appearance shortly before going into production. The occasion marks the North American debut of the Spyker C8 Aileron. Featured prominently...
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New model updates expected to turn around flagging sales for LexusSales of Toyota’s large SUVs and pickups may have tanked in the U.S. but the carmaker’s luxury division, Lexus, is doing even worse, with July sales levels diving 25% from levels just one year ago. Part of the problem is that Lexus’ sales are heavily skewed towards its luxury SUV...
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No plans for Nissan dedicated hybrid, petrol-electric Z could be in the worksWhile its main Japanese rivals, Honda and Toyota, are both working on their next-generation of dedicated hybrid models, Nissan is heading down a different route and is looking to all-electric vehicles to differentiate its offerings in the increasingly competitive ‘green’ segment. Toyota...
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Update: Ford completes North American salary job cutsUpdated: Ford has confirmed that it’s met its cost-cutting goal of reducing its North American white-collar employee costs by 15% but has warned that it’s prepared to make further cuts should the need arise. Several thousand of Ford's 23,800 salary workers in North America were expected...
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Japanese company GS Yuasa planning new electric battery plantJapanese battery manufacturer GS Yuasa Corp today announced plans that would make it one of the largest suppliers of batteries for the automotive industry. Rising demand for fuel-efficient cars from both the public and private sectors is leading the industry to begin development of the...
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Ford announced today its 2009-model year list of product and powertrain upgrades for its North American lineup, revealing an array of all-new or upgraded vehicles as well as major improvements in... -
2011 launch date for European Chevrolet VoltUpdated: General Motors’ Opel division is working on two new plug-in hybrid vehicles based on the same E-Flex architecture that’s set to debut in the Chevrolet Volt, but the Chevy will also make it to Europe, although not until late 2011. In his latest post on a GM blog, Carl Peter...
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Proton developing hybrid modelSmall-scale Malaysian car manufacturer Proton is developing a new range of in-house engines, including a new hybrid powerplant as part of its strategy to increase its export program. Proton has traditionally relied on engines sourced from other carmakers, namely Mitsubishi, but increased demand...
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Mercedes-Benz considers building GLK in U.S., diesel C-Class and GLK on their wayMercedes-Benz is considering building its new GLK compact SUV in the U.S. to take advantage of the low dollar and the vehicle’s expected popularity in the North American market. Despite the decline in the popularity of SUV models, the U.S. is expected to remain the single biggest market for...
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Update: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart priced at $26,490Update: Mitsubishi has announced pricing for its new 2009 Lancer Ralliart turbocharged AWD sedan, putting it in direct competition with the similar priced and specced Subaru WRX. Positioned between the Lancer 2.4 GTS and high-performance Lancer Evolution X, the new Lancer Ralliart comes with a...
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Used Toyota Prius' averaging higher prices than new modelsDemand for the Toyota Prius in the U.S. is so high that most new models sit on dealer lots for an average of just five days, and waiting lists of or more than three months are becoming more and more common. Toyota is struggling to keep up with demand, and has started construction of several new...
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Tesla has announced that former F1 World Champion Damon Hill will race one of its electric Roadsters in the GreenFleet Capital Arrive 'N' Drive 08 event, which kicks off on London’s Horse... -
£10,000 Bentley notebook to launch at London Motor ShowLuxury laptop designer 'Ego' has teamed up with Bentley to come up with a Bentley-themed laptop planned for sale. The laptop is in a similar shape to other Ego designed laptops, but the handle is said to be modeled on the Bentley's chunky door handle. The leather upholstery in the car is...
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2009 sales launch claimed for Moller M200G flying carMoller International has announced that it’s nearing completion of its fourth M200-series flying car prototype and plans to start production of an initial run of 40 cars as early as next year. The first cars will be based on the M200G Jetson ground effect vehicle that’s designed to...
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Brilliance BS4 sedan headed to GermanyChina's Brilliance Auto has shipped its first batch of BS4 compact sedans (pictured) to Germany where the cars will join the existing BS6 in the country's competitive executive saloon market. Brilliance is still building a presence in Europe and as such only 270 units are being shipped initially...
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European carmakers rally behind electric vehiclesJapanese and American manufacturers are working hard to release a new generation of all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles over the next couple of years. European manufacturers have been reluctant in the past to embrace electric propulsion technology, but in light of tough new emissions...
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Lexus SC430 may be axedSales of the Lexus SC have dipped considerably for the Japanese luxury brand, with only 1,230 SC 430s finding a home in the U.S. in the first six months of the year, down more than 40% from levels just one year ago. The current generation has been in production since 2001 and is starting to show...
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