Saab looking for technology partnersDate posted: 03 Sep 2010 | Posted by: SYF77
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Talks are ongoing between Saab Automobile and three car manufacturers on sharing their technology in a move to reduce model-development costs and bolster its recovery, according to Spyker Cars NV Chief Executive Officer Victor Muller, the head of Saab’s parent company.
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Volvo launches a new 1.6liter engine for the S/V60Date posted: 03 Sep 2010 | Posted by: Rigval
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Volvo is one of those manufacturers that are seriously pursuing engine downsizing in their larger passenger cars. They first started using a small 1.6liter direct injection turbo diesel in their flagship saloon the S80 a few months back and according to European reviewers, the car is still a refined car. So in a bid to further lower the carbon emissions and increaase fuel economy throughout their vehicle range, Volvo have now launched their Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDi) engines in 1.6liter form which will deliver high (for its size) performance while delivering favorable fuel consumption.
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Mazda announces the new Shinari Concept Car and new design cuesDate posted: 03 Sep 2010 | Posted by: Rigval
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It's no longer the Nagare design philosphy for Mazda but the Shinari, said Mazda at a press conference in Milan a few days ago. The Shinari design concept car takes its design language from the Japanese concept of 'Kodo' or 'soul in motion'. This new concept will replace the natural Nagare concept which takes the flow of motion in nature. In other words, both are ideas about movement, with the new concept supposedly more soulful than the earlier more nature inspired one.
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Modernised MondeoDate posted: 02 Sep 2010 | Posted by: SYF77
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In another sign of the growing importance of the Russian market, Ford chose the 2010 Moscow International Auto Show for the world premiere of its facelifted Mondeo series that rivals the likes of the Opel Insignia, Mazda6 and Volkswagen Passat.
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Lewis Hamilton wins a wet and slightly wild Belgian F1 GPDate posted: 02 Sep 2010 | Posted by: Rigval
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After a mid-season break, the Formula 1 Grand Prix is back again with the Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit de Spa-Francochamps, a circuit both spectacular and emotive. The La Source hairpin, the downhill plunge to Eau Rouge, the forest setting and the longest lap distance in the Formula 1 World Championship which according to the Formula 1 drivers, a fabulous track to race on and a fantastic race for us to watch. This time, Lewis Hamilton driving the McLaren wins the pretty damp and wet race.
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Here comes the PruckDate posted: 02 Sep 2010 | Posted by: SYF77
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For those who feel that the previous generation Honda City has the ugliest rear, please reserve your comments until you see this freakish automobile….
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Honda Inspire received minor tweaksDate posted: 01 Sep 2010 | Posted by: SYF77
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Hot on the heels of the presentation of the updated 2011 Accord sedan and coupe models for North America, Honda today released the refreshed JDM version of the saloon that goes by the name Inspire in Japan. This is the equivalent of the Thailand-built Honda Accord that Kah Motors brings into Singapore.
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Senner Tuning tunes up the A1Date posted: 01 Sep 2010 | Posted by: SYF77
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German firm Senner Tuning has released a new line of styling and performance enhancements for the freshly introduced Audi A1 supermini with the 1.6 TDI diesel engine.
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Ford and Mazda to invest another US$350million in ThailandDate posted: 31 Aug 2010 | Posted by: Rigval
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The FoMoCo (Ford Motor Company) and Mazda Motor Corporation are investing a total of US$350million on a joint 50:50 venture in Thailand. This comes pretty soon after Ford’s
announcement last June to build US$450million production plant in Thailand for the manufacture of small cars (the Ford Fiesta).
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Lotus previews two Evora models ahead of the Paris Motor ShowDate posted: 31 Aug 2010 | Posted by: Rigval
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Lotus has unveiled photos (and specs) of two new Lotus Evora models ahead of their public debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. One of the models is the Lotus Evora IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift), which is Lotus marketing talk for something so dull and common called the ‘automatic gearbox’. This is almost as terrible as Aston Martin calling the DB9's ignition key an 'Emotion Control Unit'. The other Evora is the Evora S, a more powerful version of the base Evora model packing a supercharged Toyota 3.5liter V6 instead of the usual normally aspirated one in the normal Evoras (and that Evora IPS too)
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Apple + Merc = Brabus' iBusiness?Date posted: 31 Aug 2010 | Posted by: Blogger
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In recent years, the concept of design cross-overs or collaborations between designers has caught on with car manufacturers in a big way.
Thus far, most of the collaborations have been with design houses to release luxury or designer versions of their cars. Mind you, these include all range of cars from the affordable (Levis Chevy; Agnes B Peugeot) to the grossly expensive (Hermes Bugatti).
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Peugeot to launch first diesel-electric hybridDate posted: 30 Aug 2010 | Posted by: SYF77
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Full details of Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 4 has emerged as the car is heading to next month's Paris motor show in production form. This is the first hybrid production car from PSA, also the world's first diesel-electric hybrid.
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R & B from HyundaiDate posted: 30 Aug 2010 | Posted by: SYF77
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Don't be mistaken. Hyundai is not going into the music industry but launching a new subcompact sedan. Along with the local version of the new Sonata, Hyundai is also showing the RB "concept" at the Moscow International Motor Show. What we're really looking at here is a thinly disguised version of the Russian market Verna/Accent subcompact, which originally made its world premiere at the Beijing Auto Show back in April 2010.
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Volvo S60 with a boost by Heico SportivDate posted: 29 Aug 2010 | Posted by: Rigval
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Mercedes Benz owners have got Brabus Carlsson and a few others to tweak their cars. BMW owners have got Hartge and Alpina to name a few too. Audi and VW owners have ABT and MTM if you wanted to tune one. But when it comes to Volvo, that sometimes is the other choice that is chosen over the usual suspects mentioned above, you are usually stumped on what’s available in the (after)market for performance parts. This is where Heico Sportiv comes into play and the German company has now released photos and specification of its performance upgrades for the newly launched Volvo S60.
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BRABUS aero and performance options for the Mercedes Benz SLS AMGDate posted: 29 Aug 2010 | Posted by: Rigval
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Brabus has launched their styling, handling as well as a slight performance upgrade for the gullwinged Mercedes Benz SLS AMG.Click here to read the rest of BRABUS aero and performance options for the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG
China's solution to ease congestionDate posted: 28 Aug 2010 | Posted by: CheeJun
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China always seems to come up with the strangest ideas and some of them actually seem pretty amazing. This is no exception. One geek managed to turn an Ipod into an Iphone, now they're thinking of making a bus that cars can drive under them to ease congestion.
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2012MY Nissan GT-R details leakedDate posted: 28 Aug 2010 | Posted by: Rigval
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The boys over at Gtrblog have got a hold on the 2012 Model Year "MY" (or end 2011 JDM) R35 Nissan GT-R specification, prices and pictures! According to them, the pics and specification stated here are of the real thing.
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The latest industry gossip: Volkswagen wants Alfa Romeo Date posted: 27 Aug 2010 | Posted by: Rigval
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One of the most bizarre stories to surface recently is that the Volkswagen Group (VW) is seriously interested in buying Alfa Romeo from Fiat S.p.A (Fiat). This rumor surfaced sometime last week where two unnamed VAG executives had stated that the group was interested in Alfa Romeo. In the bid to become the largest automotive manufacturer in the world, or in other words, trying to usurp Toyota from the throne, VW is still on a buying warpath. Hence the supposed need for another car brand like Alfa Romeo.
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Mini ReventonDate posted: 26 Aug 2010 | Posted by: SYF77
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If you couldn't afford a full scaled Lamborghini Reventón, which could cost you more than an arm or a leg in Singapore, you may wish to get your hands on this officially licensed Radio Controlled version.
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Race Touareg 3 unveiledDate posted: 26 Aug 2010 | Posted by: SYF77
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A few months after a prototype was spotted in the Alps, Volkswagen has officially unveiled the Race Touareg 3 (RT3).
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