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Last November we first reported that Michael Schumacher, along with a handful of other sporting celebrities, would lend his name to a multi-million dollar skyscraper project to be built in the United... -
Spy Video: See And Hear The New Nissan 370ZUPDATE: The 2009 Nissan 370Z has been revealed. Click here for all the details and images. The Nissan 350Z, or ‘Fairlady’ as it’s known in Japan, is set to be replaced next year by an all-new model sporting a larger displacement engine and a dramatic new take on the car's look...
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Next-gen Chrysler PT Cruiser sketchedThe PT Cruiser has enjoyed a long and surprisingly successful run since its debut in 2000, but rumors of its demise have been spreading for some time. Nevertheless, a graphic designer has taken the time to envision what the PT Cruiser might look like if it were to live on for another generation...
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New SUV Key To Alfa Romeo’s U.S. ReturnThe Fiat Group has set a goal of achieving profitability for Alfa Romeo, and to do that, says Alfa CEO Luca de Meo, the marque will need to increase its sales volume. With a goal of 300,000 vehicles per year by 2010, there are several steps being taken to help ensure it is met. Around the same...
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RUF reveals all-electric Porsche 911 conceptDevelopment of the all-electric Porsche from German tuner RUF has reached a major milestone, with confirmation today that initial testing of a prototype 911 has been successful. RUF had originally planned to install its electric powertrain in its Cayman 3400K model but decided to go with the bigger...
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BMW exec reveals future powertrain plansMimicking similar statements made by Mercedes Benz last July, BMW’s EfficientDynamics chief engineer has revealed plans for the carmaker’s future powertrains and expressed his desire to see waste-exhaust power generation systems fitted across the lineup. As carmaker’s battle with...
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With no new models in the pipeline and a paltry 146 units sold in all of 2007, there has been plenty of speculation that Maybach could be running at a loss and eventually dropped from Daimler’s... -
Hyundai develops high-performance ‘RS’ Lambda V6Hyundai is pulling out all the stops for its upcoming Genesis Coupe, already confirming the car will ship with Brembo brakes and now with a newly developed high-performance V6 engine as well. Based on the Lambda V6 family first introduced in 2004, the new mill has been given a number of...
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Wiesmann releasing 20th Anniversary special edition version of MF3, MF4 and MF5Niche German sports car manufacturer, Wiesmann. is celebrating its 20th birthday this year, and to mark the anniversary the Dülmen based manufacturer is releasing special '20th Anniversary Editions' of it's MF3 two-seater roadster, the MF4 closed-top Grand Tourer and the M5-powered MF5, which...
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Porsche exec hints at new entry-level modelPorsche's finance chief Holger Härter has revealed that management at the carmaker’s Stuttgart headquarters is considering developing a new entry-level model together with Volkswagen, and that a formal proposal will be submitted within weeks. The proposal is being undertaken in conjunction...
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U.S. return still on the cards for RenaultRenault bosses have hinted at a possible return to the U.S. market as the French carmaker contends with one of the worst sales slumps in its history. Renault’s market share in Western Europe has dropped to 7.7% from the highs of 9.7% in 2005 when current CEO Carlson Ghosn stepped in, and the...
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Renault joins electric fray with Z.E. conceptRenault has announced its intentions to build and market a mass-produced electric vehicle with the unveiling today of the Z.E. concept at the Paris Motor Show. Renault’s electric efforts thus far have consisted mainly of signed agreements with a number of different companies and countries to...
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The first Volkswagen Scirocco coupes are just starting to appear in showrooms in Europe but one of Germany’s top tuners, Oettinger, has already developed a bodykit and mild performance upgrade... -
BMW previews new X1 SUV with Paris conceptThe next couple of years will be very busy for BMW as it launches a handful of new models including new versions of current top sellers and some models we’ve never seen before. One of these brand new models will be a compact SUV called the X1, and today BMW has released full details for a...
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Heuliez plans to unveil all-electric concept in ParisFor anyone unfamiliar with Heuliez, it is a French specialty manufacturer that builds a number of niche vehicles and Body-in-White rolling chassis structures for several major carmakers. More recently Heuliez has been building folding hard-top roofs for the likes of Peugeot and General Motors, but...
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Mansory adds two-tone package for Renovatio SLRThe Mercedes-McLaren SLR is probably the last car in need of any styling modifications but that hasn’t stopped German tuner Mansory from attempting to enhance its already striking lines. The tuner's most recent kit, the carbon-fiber endowed Renovatio, was first launched back at the Geneva...
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Report: Volkswagen working on Golf GTI ‘Plus’ and R42 modelsWith only a 10hp boost in power over the current model and no change in torque implemented for the next-generation Volkswagen Mark VI Golf GTI, fans of the hot-hatch would understandably be less than impressed with the new car’s numbers. According to latest reports, however, VW won’t be...
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GM invests $370m for new small engine plantGeneral Motors today announced that it will invest $370m for a new small engine manufacturing plant located in Flint, Michigan. The plant is an important step towards preparing GM to introduce the crucial Volt and Cruze products to the North American marketplace and attempt to gain leadership in...
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Hyundai reveals new SEMA Genesis Coupe modified by Street ConceptsThe third and final tuning company chosen to use the Hyundai Genesis Coupe as their canvas at the upcoming SEMA show may just unveil the most outrageous Genesis Coupe yet, if the pictures are anything to go by. Hyundai has given their Genesis Coupe to 'Street Concepts', long-time Hyundai tuners...
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New Mirage adds sporty touch to Phantom saloonDue to popular demand, Rolls Royce has commissioned yet another special edition Phantom saloon under its official ‘Bespoke Programme’ designed specifically for Middle-Eastern customers. The region is a haven for those seeking unique Rolls-Royce models, with a couple of special vehicles...
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VW unveils concept version of upcoming pickupThe long-awaited and much anticipated Volkswagen Robust pickup truck has been canceled for European and North American sale, but the project is still alive and kicking as indicated by the carmaker’s latest 'Pickup' concept vehicle. Set to be unveiled later this week at the 62nd IAA Commercial...
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Major restructuring planned for BMW USABMW is looking at reducing its U.S. sales for the first time in 16 years as the carmaker copes with a declining market and high fuel prices. One of its strategies is to take its focus away from the U.S. and instead attempt to boost sales in more profitable markets. The plan comes from BMW's new...
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Parmigiani and Hermès release special edition Bugatti Type 370 watchSwiss watch company Parmigiani Fleurier has released an updated version of its Bugatti Type 370 wristwatch for 2008, after enjoying two years of success including winning an ‘International Watch of the Year’ award back in 2006. The watch was originally released to celebrate the launch...
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