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Chevrolet has revealed the all-new GPiX crossover coupe concept at the 25th edition of the Sao Paulo International Auto Show in Brazil today, which the carmaker claims is a preview of a future... -
Custom Neil Tjin Pontiac G8 CST headed to SEMAOne of the most highly modified Pontiacs at next month’s SEMA Auto Show won’t be an official General Motors offering but the car should serve as a major endorsement for the ailing carmaker and could even boost interest in the tuning scene for one of its top models. The car is a fully...
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Daimler values 19.9% stake in Chrysler down to zeroBoth General Motors and Renault-Nissan are reportedly eying an acquisition of Chrysler, or at least some of its shares, but one carmaker that already owns a stake in the Auburn Hills-based firm has downgraded the value of its holding to zero. Daimler AG, which retained a 19.9% share in Chrysler...
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Video: Mercedes McLaren SLR 722 'GT' track actionThe Mercedes McLaren SLR 722 GT was first revealed exactly one year ago and since that time we have seen Mercedes announce the end of its manufacturing partnership with McLaren as well as unveil the new SLR Roadster 722 ‘S’ model. Back then it wasn’t known if the newly established...
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Lewis Hamilton picks Mercedes GL320 CDI as daily driverMcLaren racing star Lewis Hamilton is just one GP away from possibly writing himself into the history books as the youngest-ever F1 champion, but when he’s not carving up the race track the 23-year-old-Brit is usually driving a much slower vehicle – a diesel SUV in fact. The vehicle is...
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Hybrid costs expected to drop by two-thirds over next decadeOne of the biggest hindrances to the rollout of more hybrid vehicles is the high relative cost of their petrol-electric powertains over standalone internal combustion engines. A petrol-electric hybrid vehicle on average costs about $6,000 more than a comparable petrol model, but according to a new...
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General Motors has announced a new CEO for Hummer as the brand experiences one of the most tumultuous periods in its history. Moving into the CEO position is former Cadillac general manager Jim... -
Mitsubishi adds GSR-Premium model to Japanese Evo X rangeMitsubishi has introduced a new range of updates for its Japanese-spec Lancer Evolution X less than a year out from the car’s debut. Although the changes are limited to the Japanese market they could preview some planned revisions for the North American models as well. Highlighting the list...
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New NHTSA study recommends 4.5% yearly increase in fuel economyFuel economy requirements and their corollary emissions laws are becoming the central focus of modern car development as governments around the world set higher standards. The U.S. has the NHTSA working on new CAFE standards, and a study announced today reveals that the recommended path will...
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Toyota announces pricing and specs for iQ minicarFollowing the launch of the iQ minicar at the recent Paris Motor Show, Toyota has now announced final pricing and specifications for its striking minicar. The company has already started taking orders in the UK and other parts of Europe, and is currently offering two different trim levels. First...
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FPV Celebrates 5th Anniversary With Special Edition Falcon GTAustralia’s Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with the unveiling of the 505hp (375kW) W427 LS7-powered saloon at February’s Melbourne Motor Show. At this week’s Sydney Motor Show, its closest rival, Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV), marked its...
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Report: Lexus will likely become a hybrid-only brandAlready known as the luxury segment’s “greenest” brand, Lexus is reportedly looking to build upon this reputation by moving to a completely hybrid lineup in the medium to long term. The statements were made by Toyota managing officer Toshio Furutani to Japan’s Nikkei...
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