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Mercedes Benz first confirmed in July last year that its longstanding partnership with British motorsports company McLaren to build the SLR supercar will soon be coming to an end. In the lead up to...
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Lamborghini sees no recovery until 2011, sales down 30% so far this year
Last year was Lamborghini’s most successful year on record but even it cannot escape the effects of the world economic crisis. Lamborghini sales are down more than 30% for the first five months of the year and the company is expecting things to stay this way until at least 2011. Speaking with...
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9ff modified Porsche 911 GT2 reaches 240mph
Driving the Porsche GT2 is often described as dancing with death - consider that the GT2 takes all the mechanicals of the Porsche 911 Turbo, then adds more horsepower and removes the safety of all-wheel-drive, leaving you with a car that will pirouette on cue without cautious use of the right foot...
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New smaller Ghost to double Rolls Royce's sales
Despite a global downturn in auto sales in general, Rolls-Royce is working at full steam just to meet demand. But with a second, higher volume model on its way the carmaker will be forced to increased production and take on more staff. Rolls-Royce has already added more shifts and lengthened...
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F1 teams vote against KERS for 2010
FOTA, the formula one teams association, will push to have controversial KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) technology banned ahead of the 2010 race season. The team association’s argument surrounds the issue that the KERS system flies in the face of the sport's current drive to reduce...
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Lewis Hamilton to pilot Ayrton Senna’s championship-winning McLaren at Goodwood FOS
In just four weeks at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS), current F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton will tackle the event’s famous 1.16 mile hill-climb in the McLaren-Honda MP4/4 turbo race car that led to Ayrton Senna’s championship win in the 1988 F1 season. Hamilton has been a...
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Mini's aren't exactly known for their aggressive or sporty styling, instead choosing to adopt a more 'cute' appearance at the behest of its designers. German tuning house AC Schnitzer, however,...
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Nissan GT-R SpecV turbochargers suggest room for more power
For a long time now, news of the Nissan GT-R SpecV has been making the rounds, with many expecting the new model to outdo even the mighty Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 when it finally takes to the Nurburgring for an official run. Part of these rumors was the assumption that the SpecV model would not be...
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Subaru Stella electric vehicle goes on sale in Japan
Major automakers are still years away from launching electric cars but Subaru has beaten them to the punch with the announcement today that its own eco-friendly Stella electric vehicle (EV) is ready for sale. Packed with an array of advanced lithium-ion batteries, the Stella EV will be sold in...
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Mini Cooper roadster set for Frankfurt Motor Show
Mini has been a giant success story for BMW, with the iconic little cars becoming almost ubiquitous throughout cities these days. With brand success comes more models, and BMW has already capitalized on the Mini name in a big way with new variants such as the Clubman as well as an upcoming...
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Brembo forms new joint-venture to bring carbon ceramic brakes to the masses
Seek out any modern supercar and chances are you'll see some carbon ceramic brake discs behind its wheels, often with the Brembo logo emblazoned on them. Now, Brembo is announcing a new partnership with SGL Group, a company specializing in carbon-fiber production, and together the two will jointly...
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Nissan launches 370Z Nurburgring Edition in Europe
In Japan and the U.S. the Nissan 370Z is available in a high-performance Nismo trim but for European fans the specially tuned coupe is strictly off limits. As some solace, Nissan is offering its European customers a special edition model named after Germany’s renowned Nurburgring circuit. The...
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Fiat's sudden interest in Chrysler and Opel highlight the Italian auto giant’s desire to build a large scale global manufacturing operation, but now that a deal with Opel appears to be far from...
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Revere London unveils custom Range Rover Sport
Luxury tuning houses are no rare sight in the automotive world, especially in the UK where companies such as Project Kahn specialize in upgrading exotic models with both aerodynamic and mechanical modifications. Now, a new tuner by the name of Revere London is trying to get in on the luxury tuning...
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Bricklin proposes new plan to install ”hydrogen hybrid” drivetrains in GM and Chrysler cars
The collapse of GM and Chrysler in recent months has seen the manufacturing employees and the extensive dealer networks of both firms suffer heavily, but now there may be a new and revolutionary product in sight that not only gives flailing dealers a chance to pick themselves up but may also keep...
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First look at upmarket Citroën DS 3
Moving up in the automotive world is a difficult task, whether it's Acura trying to reach tier 1 luxury status or Hyundai-Kia seeking recognition as a globally competitive carmaker. Citroën has faced its own difficulties in recent years, producing products that outstrip the brand's reputation...
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Report: Mercedes prices the 518hp E63 AMG sedan in Europe at €105,791
Unveiled during this year's New York Auto Show sporting the new look of the E-Class but with unprecedented levels of power and performance, Mercedes Benz and AMG fans are eagerly awaiting the start of sales of the new E 63 AMG. Pricing information for the U.S. has yet to emerge, but a report today...
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Jaguar unwraps Police pursuit XF for the UK
We've all seen the odd supercar in police livery, but it's another thing entirely when the police are actually considering buying fleets of one of the market's highest-rated luxury vehicles. That's exactly what’s happening in the UK as Jaguar has just released a high-performance police...
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The folks over at Caparo are well known for their totally impractical but still mesmerizing F1-car-for-the-road, the T1 supercar. Now the company is offering 32 lucky drivers the opportunity to race...
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USGPE, three other teams seeking Cosworth engines for 2010
Four teams have reportedly paid the necessary deposit to reserve a supply of Cosworth's customer formula one engine for 2010. Accompanying the sport's lower-cost future, the independent British company is set to return to F1 next year at the initiative of the FIA, guaranteeing a low-cost engine...
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Zero Pollution Motors plans 2011 U.S. launch for 106mpg air-powered car
While major auto manufacturers race to bring new electric and hybrid cars to market, other companies are looking at alternatives to electricity - including using air to power cars. The idea of an air-powered car is nothing new, and companies have been touting the technology for the past few years...
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Former heroes return to form in Monaco
Conditions were ideal in Monaco for today’s race, with temperatures reaching 77 degrees and the competition close, but in the end there was one clear winner. However, some former heroes showed a return to form but sadly the reprise was not enough to clench the final win. Ferrari was finally...
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Honda releases driving simulator kit to teach safe, green driving
Driving simulators can vary from arcade-like video games to serious training aids for racing drivers, but so far few if any have put the emphasis on safe, green driving. Honda is hoping to change that with its latest release, however - a simulator dubbed 'Honda Safety Navi'. The system comes with...
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Mini unveils Mayfair and Camden 50th Anniversary special editions
Thoroughly modern yet pleasingly reminiscent of the original Mini, the latest generation offers a price, economy and handling package few can match. And today Mini decided to sweeten the deal with a pair of special editions in celebration of its 50th year of production. The names of the two new...
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