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  Preview: Nissan Denki Cube Concept

  4 July 2008 / 22 comments

  Click to enlarge Nissan will be displaying this quirky-looking concept car at the 2008 British International Motor Show called the Nissan Denki Cube Concept. It’s based on the Nissan Cube and uses a pure electric […]

   

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  Suzuki SX4-FCV approved for public testing

  4 July 2008 / 5 comments

  The Suzuki SX4-FCV is a fuel cell vehicle with a 80kW fuel cell powering a 68kW (91 horsepower) electric motor with a high voltage capacitor that supports brake energy regeneration. Hydrogen is stored on board […]

   

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  Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-360

  4 July 2008 / 24 comments

  The baseline Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is sold in the UK, but no Evo offering there is complete without the FQ models. FQ apparently stands for something slightly rude but quite effective as a representation […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz ends partnership with McLaren

  4 July 2008 / 9 comments

  Mercedes-Benz has announced that it has decided to end its partnership with British firm McLaren when its existing agreement expires in 2009. The next generation flagship premium roadster that replaces the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will […]

   

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  Volkswagen Golf TwinDrive Plug-in Hybrid

  3 July 2008 / 5 comments

  Volkswagen’s TwinDrive Plug-in Hybrid Prototype is based off a regular 4-door Volkswagen Golf, or at least that’s what you think from appearances. Under the hood is something completely different – an electric motor paired together […]

   

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  1970 Ford Escort RS1600: the first RS!

  3 July 2008 / 23 comments

  Click to enlarge Every car manufacturer has a special suffix to indicate sporty intentions and for Ford it is the RS (Rallye Sport) badge, and most recently ST as well. The first ever Ford to […]

   

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  Leaked 2009 BMW 7-Series Official Product Photos

  3 July 2008 / 26 comments

  These are supposed to be leaked promotional shots of the 2009 BMW 7-Series due to be unveiled sometime this month. They were found on a random flickr account. The whole Bangle design language seems to […]

   

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  Kia Lotze Innovation: facelifted Optima in Korea

  3 July 2008 / 33 comments

  Click to enlarge The facelifted Kia Optima (known as the Magentis in Europe) is now on sale in the Korean market as the Kia Lotze Innovation. Interestingly Kia has decided to offer two different stylings […]

   

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  First photos of new Kia Forte sedan

  2 July 2008 / 65 comments

  Click to enlarge Four official product photos of the new Kia Forte sedan has been released by Kia. It will hit Korean showrooms first in August 2008, with the rest of the world to get […]

   

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  Third Generation Volkswagen Gol Details and Photos

  2 July 2008 / 14 comments

  The Volkswagen Gol is one Volkswagen that is sold mainly in Brazil and some other markets where it is known as the Volkswagen Pointer. It’s a relatively low-cost car of sorts, heavily localised in design […]

   

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  Honda Jazz “Ever So Nice” TV Commercial

  2 July 2008 / 9 comments

  While we’re on the topic of the Honda Jazz, let’s take a look at how the previous version was marketed. It’s logical for Honda to market the Jazz with “fun” ads as they are positioning […]

   

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  New Honda Jazz to be launched this year!

  2 July 2008 / 20 comments

  Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd has announced that the second generation Honda Jazz will be launched before the end of the year. The new Jazz has continued in the award-winning footsteps of its predecessor and has […]

   

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  RTD may relax tinting rules for Malaysian cars

  2 July 2008 / 16 comments

  The Road Transport Department will be revising the existing rules on vehicle tinting so that those who genuinely need a higher level of tint will not be penalised. The existing rules for tinting calls for […]

   

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  Facelifted Dacia New Logan unveiled!

  2 July 2008 / 19 comments

  This new facelifted look for the Dacia Logan was first shown on its five-door variant, the Renault Sandero. The facelift attempts to give the Logan a less cheapo look, and is inspired by the hatchback […]

   

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  Citroen C-Crosser now with 2.4L 4B12 engine

  1 July 2008 / 2 comments

  Citroen has added a new petrol engine to its Citroen C-Crosser SUV (rebadged Mitsubishi Outlander), complementing its existing 156hp 280Nm 2.2 HDi offering. The new Citroen C-Crosser 2.4i is powered by Mitsubishi’s 4B12 GEMA 2.4 […]

   

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