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Saturn will offer two different hybrid options for the 2008 Vue crossover, with both vehicles getting the Green Line badge. General Motors made the announcement last week that the new Vue would be... -
A Bolder KTM X-Bow On The way?One of the best methods of improving the handling of a car is to reduce weight. That’s why it’s not a surprise these days to see motorcycle companies developing sport cars; after all they know a thing or two about weight. The latest incarnation of these sports cars is the KTM X-Bow. The...
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Ferrari selling its Formula One winning car partsFor the first time in its history, Ferrari will be auctioning off original Ferrari Formula One components from its winning race cars. The auction will take place at www.FerrariStore.com from tomorrow onwards with a total of five items set to go under the hammer. Most of the lots will be components...
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Renault releases next-gen Laguna teaser picsRenault will be playing the quality card for its next generation Laguna and has offered us a glimpse of the high standards we can expect with this latest set of teaser images showing the carmaker’s new focus on attention to detail. To compete with established players in the premium segment...
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Maserati teaming up with Alfa Romeo for US expansionMaserati is in desperate need of a sales boost following its 17th year of running at loss, and the lucrative US market is probably its best chance of reaching its goal of turning over a profit this year. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne boasted that "Maserati will finally return to profitability in...
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Mallett’s wide-body Pitbull Solstice with V8 powerMallett conversion experts have enhanced its already potent V8-powered Pontiac Solstice with this limited edition widebody pack. Having already shoved the Corvette’s 400hp LS2 V8 engine into the tiny Solstice Roadster, Mallett then needed a suitable styling package to differentiate its...
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Volkswagen has posted a profit of €386 million for the first quarter of the year, a much better result than the €49 million loss it made last year over the same period. Analysts cite the... -
Weber Unveils 400-KMH Supercar ConceptWhen news of the Weber supercar first broke, we initially had some doubts that the Swiss company would follow through on its promise to deliver its own in-house designed concept in time for last month's Top Marques Monaco Auto Show. But the auto parts supplier has pulled through and we now have...
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Chrysler launching Hemi-V8 powered hybridsThe Chrysler Group will be adding hybrid versions of its Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen vehicles for the 2008 model year, with both vehicles getting a 5.7L Hemi V8 engine mated to an electric motor. The hybrid vehicles will hit showrooms next year and are expected to improve mileage rates by 25%...
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Video: McLaren F1 gets crash tested
The shocking video shows the famous supercar undergoing a simulated head-on collision at the Motor Industry Research Association (MIRA) crash testing facility in the UK. The clip clearly demonstrates the benefits of the car’s carbon fiber monocoque structure, which proved so secure that the...
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Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia 2007 rally challengeTo demonstrate the prowess of its Cayenne for off-road use, Porsche has built 26 Transsyberia edition Cayenne S SUVs that it will be sending on a 6,200km trek across the roughs of Siberia. The journey will kick off in Moscow on the 2nd of August, crossing numerous public roads, gravel tracks, icy...
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Saturn expansion continues with Euro importsGeneral Motors in the US will once again call on its European cohort for its latest addition to the Saturn lineup. Starting from 2009, US customers will be able to sample the Vectra Caravan, which will be sold alongside its Saturn Aura sedan sibling. The first cars are scheduled to roll out of...
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Volvo has confirmed that it will stop selling its R-badged performance lineup at the end of the 2007 model year. Originally launched during the mid-1990s with the first T5R model and continuing with... -
Lexus LS 460 named World Car of the YearLexus' flagship luxury saloon has been named the best car in the world by an international panel of journalists. Facing tough competition from the new Audi TT and the revised Mini Cooper, the LS 460 won because of its excellent build quality, reliability, and the luxurious ride. The LS 460 also...
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Honda shows hardcore S2000 CR conceptHonda has unveiled the S2000 CR concept, essentially a last-hurrah for the venerable roadster before production ends and Honda releases a replacement. The latest racer-inspired version, which is described by Honda as “aggressively-tuned,” will go on sale in the second half of the year...
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MINI ponders new crossover modelMINI’s newest edition to its lineup could be a crossover model, the fourth model in a string of new MINI variants that expected by the end of the decade. According to Automotive News Europe, MINI’s vice president of brand management, Kay Segler, has hinted that a fourth model will join...
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Automotive X-Prize ramps up with draft guidelinesFollowing the success of the first X-Prize challenge, which saw a budding hopeful build an aircraft that could escape earth’s atmosphere, the philanthropic foundation has now set its focus on the automotive world. The aim this time ‘round is to build and race a commercially viable...
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Cadillac's new modelsGeneral Motors is hoping to transform its Cadillac label into a full line global car company and has its sights set on the likes of BMW and Mercedes Benz. Cadillac only offers a handful of models outside the US, but we’re likely to see a full range of cars including a high-end saloon, luxury...
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HUMMER has revealed details about its 2008 model H2 SUV ahead of the car’s official debut at next month’s New York Auto Show. Major changes include a revamped interior with more luxury... -
Porsche wants to increase VW stake to 31%Porsche has publicly announced its interest in lifting its stake in Volkswagen AG to 31% from the current level of 27.3%. The sports carmaker holds an option to buy the extra 3.7% and is expected to offer a discounted price for the remaining shares, which it hopes will allow it to cross the 30%...
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New Ford ‘Flex’ to debut at New York Auto ShowFord’s new full-size crossover based on the Fairlane concept version pictured will make its debut in full production trim at next month’s New York Auto Show. The Detroit News reports that Ford has labeled the new “people mover” the Flex and that it will be available for sale...
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Buick bringing back Super badgeGeneral Motors’ Buick brand is in desperate need for attention and is plagued with an image of being an older person’s label. To spruce up the dreary image, Buick will inject its two sedan models with a sporty flavor and also launch its new Enclave SUV. Buick has a lot riding on these...
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Riley’s 225MPG XR-3 plug-in hybridArizona based Riley Enterprises will introduce the new XR-3 plug-in hybrid in less than three months, a streamlined three-wheel sports car that its maker claims achieves a 225mpg fuel economy rating. Riley will be selling the new vehicle in kit form or as plans for a do-it-yourself version...
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Official pics of ZAP's 644HP all-electric crossoverIf you thought Tesla’s popular electric Roadster was amazing, wait until you see the specs of the upcoming ZAP-X electric crossover. US based ZAP Automotive has revealed a new rendering of its ZAP-X, an exciting vehicle that was co-developed with Lotus engineering that’s soon to be...
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