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  Electric smart fortwo to enter small series production after positive trial

  23 June 2009 / 12 comments

  Daimler has confirmed that it will put the smart fortwo electric drive into small series production after a successful 100 car UK trial involving the Metropolitan Police, universities, local councils, architects and energy companies. The […]

   

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  Iacocca Silver Mustang celebrates 45th anniversary

  23 June 2009 / 39 comments

  Lee Iacocca’s name may pop up more frequently these days in Chrysler-related matters, but it’s clear his heart still lies with the other one-third of the Detroit Three – Ford. Iacocca, designer Michael Leone and […]

   

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  Opel reveals the interior of its 2010 Astra

  22 June 2009 / 29 comments

  German-based and General Motors-owned auto maker Opel, has released interior shots of its 2010 Astra, ahead of its official launch at this year’s auto show in Frankfurt. The sixth generation Opel Astra, which will also […]

   

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  Mugen works on the 2010 Honda Stream

  22 June 2009 / 32 comments

  Mugen, famous tuner for Honda has revealed an updated tuning package for the 2010 Honda Stream MPV, which was recently facelifted. The Mugen package for the Japanese people mover is made up by an exterior […]

   

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  Michael Schumacher revealed as The Stig?

  22 June 2009 / 84 comments

  One of Top Gear’s most highly guarded secret has been finally revealed, and yes, we are talking about the true identity of the show’s quirky track driver, The Stig. Prior to this, many have been […]

   

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  Proton readying Exora B-Line Manual for launch?

  22 June 2009 / 189 comments

  Proton will be attempting to stave off Perodua’s attack with a smaller but cheaper Perodua D46T MPV combined with a more desirable Toyota-associated brand because of the original model (it will be derived from the […]

   

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  Rumour: Daimler to buy stake in Porsche?

  21 June 2009 / 8 comments

  An early spyshot of the Panamera… disguised with W203 peanut headlamps! With the industry being the way it is now, there have been plenty of talks about this or that brands being sold here and […]

   

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  The F149 Ferrari California: a new kind of Ferrari

  20 June 2009 / 18 comments

  Ferrari’s new F149 California was unveiled not too long ago and will be making its way to Naza Italia showrooms pretty soon. When it was first unveiled I think many were put off by how […]

   

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  New Porsche Panamera Promo Footage: exterior, interior, retractable spoiler, etc

  20 June 2009 / 29 comments

  Here’s a new set of promotional footage and beauty shots for the upcoming 4-door Porsche Panamera. You can check out the exterior and interior (I think it’s got the most wood in a modern Porsche […]

   

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  Detroit Electric to supply electric car technology to Dongfeng; potential JV in works?

  20 June 2009 / 11 comments

  Dongfeng has commissioned Detroit Electric to jointly research, develop, market and sell Electric Vehicles in China using Detroit Electric’s electric drive systems. The Chinese company will provide the cars, and Detroit Electric will provide the […]

   

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  8 FOTA members announce new breakaway race series, RIP Formula 1?

  19 June 2009 / 54 comments

  8 of the current F1 teams that make up the Formula One Teams Association have announced that they (with the exception of FOTA members Williams and Force India) will leave F1 at the end of […]

   

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  Honda Stream RST facelift unveiled in Japan!

  19 June 2009 / 52 comments

  Honda has updated the Stream MPV for its mid-life facelift, or Minor Model Change as Honda usually calls it. Like before, two different powerplants are offered in Japan – a 140 PS 1.8 litre SOHC […]

   

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  ETCM’s new Nissan Sylphy tuned by Impul

  19 June 2009 / 95 comments

  Edaran Tan Chong Motor brings its “tuned by Impul” model offering up to three with the new Nissan Sylphy tuned by Impul, which will be exhibited at the SIC this weekend in conjunction with Round […]

   

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  Updated 308 Turbo with panoramic glass roof

  19 June 2009 / 100 comments

  Many of us already know this for months thanks to showroom and insider information but Malaysian Peugeot distributors Nasim Sdn Bhd has only just made an official announcement. The 5-door Peugeot 308 Turbo hatchback has […]

   

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  Renault 5-door hatch EV bound for Frankfurt

  19 June 2009 / 4 comments

  Renault will be unveiling a new all-electric car at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show scheduled for September this year. The concept has been developed to go into production in less than 3 years, so we […]

   

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