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It’s well documented that Prodrive, the company responsible for Aston Martin’s racing program will start competing in Formula One next year with its own team, and now that its boss, David... -
US built MGs on-track despite CEO bailingOklahoma Global Motors, the American side of a joint-venture determined to manufacture MG cars in the US, will continue with its plans despite the resignation of its CEO. Automotive News reports that Duke Hale has quit from his post as CEO along with two other top managers, but key investor Marc...
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2007 Geneva Auto Show Gallery Part 3In our third installment of Geneva Motor Show galleries, we bring you even more cars from automakers such as China’s Brilliance or Russia’s Russo-Baltique. Then there’s the wacky concepts such as the Rinspeed eXasis transparent car or the Edag LUV. You can also check out our first...
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Several new Seat models in the worksThe once cash-strapped Seat brand is on the verge of developing a range of new models, starting with a mid-sized sports sedan positioned above its Leon hatch. Parent company Volkswagen wants to expand Seat’s product lines to help the Spanish carmaker increase its sales. Thanks to an injection...
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2007 Geneva Auto Show Gallery Part 1With the Geneva show in full swing, now seems a good time to show you real life pictures of some of the new car launched. You'll see the new Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera (pictured above), the new Opel GT Concept car, Audi A5/S5, Lexus IS-F, and the sinister Mercedes C-Class DTM competitor...
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Dacia Logan MCV opens up at GenevaFrench coachbuilder Heuliez has displayed a customized version of the Dacia Logan MCV at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring a unique rear opening hatch that folds out into a ramp for easy access. The roof has also been modified with the addition of an electronic retractable roof that slides open on a...
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Audi is showcasing its new A5 in Geneva this week, but for those of you who can’t make it to the show, we have this comprehensive video of the stylish new coupe.
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Jaguar launches special edition XKR PortfolioThe latest car to get Jaguar’s ‘Portfolio’ treatment is the stunning new XKR, which gets a number of styling and mechanical changes to make this one of the best Jags ever made. The model gets unique exterior styling treatments such as 20-inch polished Cremona five-spoke alloy...
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Mercedes sharing components across lineupFuture Mercedes Benz models will share much more components across its lineup thanks to a new strategy that's being implemented. Currently, engineers design and build unique components for each model series, a practice that increases both development time and costs. CEO Dieter Zetsche gave a good...
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First Bugatti Veyron crashUpdate: More details surrounding the Veyron crash have emerged, including the identity of the driver and its unfortunate owner. The Mail reports the vehicle was registered to 41-year old businessman Kumar Soni, but it’s believed the person behind the wheel at the time of the accident was his...
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Ford Building Mazda 2-Based SubcompactFord will be introducing an all-new sub-compact vehicle in the US based on the recently revealed Mazda2 hatch, which will eventually be sold in global markets as the Blue Oval's new B-car. The Detroit News reports that Ford Americas President Mark Fields revealed details about the new car to...
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Zagato mixes Alfa Romeo and TVRWe previously reported on Zagato’s coachworks project for the long-dormant Diatto marque, where we published key details as well as several teaser renderings of the forthcoming concept. Those crazy guys over at Jalopnik have now managed to get the first real-life images of the Diatto Ottovù...
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Now that Audi’s A5 coupe has been revealed, it’s only a matter of time until we see the release of the Cabriolet version. This latest rendering gives us an early look at the car’s... -
Currency Motors’ 800HP Twin-Turbo M5What do you do when your 500hp M5 just isn’t doing it for you anymore? You call California-based Currency Motors who, by adding a pair of turbochargers, turns the standard M5 into the world’s fastest and most powerful four-door luxury sedan on the planet. That’s right. This...
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Preview: Production ready Jaguar XFJaguar has already given us a preview of its replacement for the aging S-type saloon in the form of the C-XF concept that was displayed at the recent Detroit Auto Show, and these latest renderings give us a clue to what the final production version will look like. Based on information from sources...
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Ferrari earns €32,000 per carFerrari’s financial results for 2006 were released this week, with profits up a significant 16.6% over its 2005 result. Each of Ferrari’s three main business divisions - road cars, competition cars and brand development - achieved positive results, bringing in €1,447 million in...
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GM is in talks to buy ChryslerGeneral Motors is in talks with DaimlerChrysler about a possible buyout of the struggling Chrysler Group. That’s the latest from inside sources both in the US and Germany as published in a report by Automotive News. Talk of an alliance was first reported last week in Germany's...
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Porsche rules out diesel enginesPorsche has made it clear that it would not be fitting any diesel powertrains to its cars, a move that would have brought it closer to complying with future carbon-dioxide emissions standards. Just Auto is reporting the Stuttgart based sports carmaker has chosen to develop a hybrid drivetrain that...
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Wow, this is a great way to begin Valentine’s Day. Turns out that the board of DaimlerChrysler is so fed up with the American arm’s inability to make money that they are looking into... -
M Sport package for the BMW 3 Series ConvertibleBMW has released the first official images of the 3 Series Convertible equipped with the latest M Sport package. The kit is available on all engine variants and includes an M Aerodynamic body styling package, a stiffened sport suspension that rides 15mm lower and 18in M multispoke light alloy...
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Bob Lutz: 600HP Corvette due by 2009General Motors’ Bob Lutz has confirmed that there’s a limited-edition super-Vette in the works that will develop in excess of 600hp and is due by mid 2009 as a 2010 model. "There is a distinct appetite for something beyond the Z06 in performance, beyond the Z06 in exclusivity and beyond...
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eBay Watch: Lexus 2054 concept from 'Minority Report'Some of the cars that go up for sale on eBay Motors these days are simply amazing and downright strange. Take this Lexus concept car that was designed for the 2002 hit movie Minority Report, which starred Tom Crusie and was directed by Steven Spielberg, an avid fan of the Lexus brand. The...
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Ford Developing New Focus RSFord is currently developing its next generation Focus RS that’s set for debut at next year’s London Motor Show. Expect the hot-hatch to be styled even more dramatically than the Focus ST pictured above, which itself has enjoyed strong demand, selling almost double its main rival...
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Ford revives the TaurusFord has confirmed that it will be bringing back the Taurus nameplate back for next year. As previously reported, the Five Hundred sedan will become the 2008 Taurus, but Ford also announced that the Freestyle crossover will become the Taurus X and the Mercury Montego will go back to being called...
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