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German outfit EDAG’s latest concept, the ‘EDAG LUV’ combines the styling theme of luxurious private yachts with the familiar body style of a large SUV. The name of the car,... -
The Clio Renault F1 Team R27Formula One world champions Renault has celebrated the launch of its latest R27 race car by presenting the new Clio Renault F1 Team R27 sports hatch alongside it in Amsterdam. Developed by Renault Sport Technologies, the hotted-up Clio gets several sporty features including upgraded brakes with red...
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Fiat Considers Rescue Plan For BertoneItalian carmaker Fiat is rumored to be developing a rescue plan for struggling coachbuilder Bertone that would see the creation of an all new company. Fiat would enter into a €200 million contract with the new company to build a low-volume coupe convertible to be sold under the Lancia brand...
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5.0L V8 coming soon to Range Rover SportLand Rover engineers have been spied recently testing a new Range Rover Sport with a whopping 5.0-litre V8 strapped to it. The current model only uses a Jaguar 4.2-litre V8, but it seems that the range topppers for Range Rover will be getting this new larger engine. The test models were spied by...
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Abu Dhabi’s Ferrari World to get F1 spec racetrackAbu Dhabi is probably tired of Dubai always stealing the thunder as the star of the United Arab Emirates, but that may change with the construction of a Formula One spec race track as part of a Ferrari based theme park already under construction. Located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the Ferrari...
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X Works Automotive’s Evo powered sports conceptX Works Automotive is using its expertise in modifying Mitsubishi Evos to develop its own sports car that will feature a unique carbon composite passenger cell. Attached to this will be lightweight aluminum and carbon subframes carrying the drivetrain components. Powering the vehicle will be a...
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General Motors has all but confirmed that there will be a Viper SRT10 rivaling Corvette supercar during an interview with analysts on Thursday, according to an article from The Detroit Free Press.... -
Nissan unleashes the Nismo Z and 350Z in JapanNissan has launched its factory backed Nismo enhanced version of the 350Z to the Japanese domestic market, known locally as the Fairlady Z. Major changes over the regular car include the more powerful, next-generation version of the company’s global VQ 3.5L V6 engine, refined hood, race-style...
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Three new Honda concepts for Tokyo Auto SalonFollowing the recent release of the Honda Remix and Acura Advanced Sedan Concept at the recent LA Auto Show, as well as the Honda Accord Coupe Concept and Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept at this week's Detroit Show, the company is planning three more concept vehicles that are set to debut at the...
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Hydrogen Electric Racing Federation proposes fuel cell race in 2009A body known as the Hydrogen Electric Racing Federation (HERF) is proposing a 500 mile race that’s scheduled for May of 2009 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. AutoWeek reports that the event hasn’t been confirmed, but if successful, the race is tipped to revolutionize motorsport and...
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Wagoner rules out more Opel imports for nowGeneral Motors will sell the Opel Astra hatch as a Saturn in the US towards the end of this year as a 2008 model, but its chief, Rick Wagoner, has ruled out importing any other Opel models for now according to the Financial Times in Germany. Opel exec Klaus Franz has admitted that a larger export...
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Special Edition 366BHP Mitsubishi Evolution IX MRMitsubishi has unveiled the final edition of the current generation Lancer Evolution supercar. Just one version of the new Evolution IX MR (‘Mitsubishi Racing’) will be available, powered by a tweaked version of the familiar 2.0L turbo motor. Final output is a massive 366bhp, and only...
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Ferrari is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2007 with a major event at the end of June this year in Italy. Maranello will be the finish line in a "relay race" across five continents where... -
Kia Kues its new conceptKia has given the regular crossover a sporty theme with its Kue concept, which was designed first and foremost as a driver's vehicle. While possessing SUV characteristics and capabilities, the Kia Kue focuses more on giving the driver an exhilarating driving experience, instead of being solely a...
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Holden Commodore To Be Sold As The Pontiac G8General Motors has confirmed that the Australia’s Holden Commodore sedan will be exported to the US and sold as the Pontiac G8. The announcement was made by GM’s product chief Bob Lutz at the Detroit Auto Show who stated that "we [GM] are seriously planning to import a lot of Commodore...
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All-new 2008 Cadillac CTSCadillac’s next generation CTS sedan doesn’t break any boundaries in its design and why should it? The luxury car brand’s new rear-wheel drive sedan is two inches wider than its predecessor thanks to an optional all-wheel drive system that is expected to debut later this year. The...
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Ford won’t sell diesel cars in the USTougher emissions rules in the US and the low popularity of diesel powered passenger vehicles in North America means that Ford won't be offering any diesel cars in the US. Its range of diesel pickup trucks will remain, but in an article from Automotive News, the company has stated that it will not...
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GM cleans up at Detroit Auto ShowTwo vehicles from General Motors have been picked by a 49-member panel as this year’s North American car and truck of the year. The Saturn Aura was picked as the favourite in the car segment ahead of 10 other vehicles, achieving a score of 205 out of a possible 490 points. The truck award was...
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The Camaro convertible has finally been let out of the cage after months of speculation and rumours that it would be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Now that the new Camaro is almost old news, GM... -
TVR not so dead after allDespite our previous report on the sale of TVR’s assets, it looks like TVR actually has a fighting chance to compete with the likes of Porsche and Ferrari. Last year, TVR spun off its manufacturing facilities as part of a restructure and called it Blackpool Automotive. That’s the...
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Next-generation Ford Explorer to be based on car platformFord is toning down the macho styling and size of the next-generation Explorer SUV. For years, the Explorer has been the poster-child for the SUV generation, but that’s coming to an end as consumers shift to crossovers. A report from Bloomberg claims that the new Explorer will be built on the...
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Honda to ease focus on minicarsHonda will shift development of minicars to a new subsidiary to help free up engineers to develop more profitable cars. Honda’s bought Yachiyo Industry Co. and will use it to handle development, production, and purchasing for high-volume low-margin minicars. Honda’s own engineers will...
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Porsche to modernize VW, prepare to attack ToyotaHaving just invested billions in buying a size-able share of VW, Porsche will be sending in its consultants to help streamline the carmaker’s Wolfsburg facility. The goal will be to improve materials handling and the general work flow, making the plant more efficient overall. One insider told...
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Donkervoort D8 CoupeDespite the funny name, Dutch company Donkervoort has been building some pretty serious sports cars, and their latest model is just about to be revealed. They’ve been working on a fixed-roof version of the D8 roadster by adding a carbon fiber roof and wing mirrors. The D8 also has a...
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