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  GALLERY: Live images of the refreshed 2011 Proton Gen2

  21 May 2010 / 321 comments

  Here are more images of the refreshed Proton Gen2, which will be available for viewing at Proton showrooms starting from tomorrow (22 May). This revision to Proton’s five-door hatch is almost like the SE treatment […]

   

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  Tesla partners Toyota in EV production, buys closed plant

  21 May 2010 / 8 comments

  Toyota and Tesla have announced that they will partner each other in the production of electric cars. EV specialist Tesla will acquire Toyota’s New United Motor Manufacturing Inc (NUMMI) plant that was recently closed down. […]

   

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  Marisa Miller does a burnout on a Harley Davidson

  21 May 2010 / 9 comments

  I know most of you have probably seen Marisa Miller in a swimsuit but have you seen her do a massive burnout on a Harley Davidson motorcycle? Yup, in her new ad campaign with Harley […]

   

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  DMC Quattro Veloce kit for the Lambo Murcielago LP640

  21 May 2010 / 11 comments

  While we do see Gallardos on our streets from time to time, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 is a truly rare sight. But it may not be so unique in Beverly Hills or Monte Carlo, hence […]

   

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  All GM vehicles to come with active louvered grille?

  21 May 2010 / 5 comments

  SRG Global Inc, a supplier of chrome-plated plastic parts, has developed a prototype louvered grille for General Motors aimed at improving the efficiency of the automaker’s full-size pickup trucks. Stringent US emissions and fuel economy […]

   

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  Xenatec previews “semi-official” Maybach 57 S Coupe

  21 May 2010 / 10 comments

  German based engineering specialist Xenatec has previewed a limited production Maybach Coupe. This project will have some connection with the Daimler Group but will be built by Xenatec in Heilbronn, Germany. The Maybach 57 S […]

   

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  FIA pushing for 107% qualifying rule, new teams to speed up or risk exclusion from race

  21 May 2010 / 39 comments

  FIA President Jean Todt has expressed intention to push for the 107% qualifying rule in Formula 1. This would mean that cars that aren’t within 107% of the pole time will be excluded from the […]

   

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  Proton Gen2 updated: Campro CPS for M-Line too!

  20 May 2010 / 222 comments

  Proton has given its Gen2 a refresh, with mild exterior tweaks and some changes to trim and price. Proton’s press release points out that the front grille, alloy rims, and door handles have seen some […]

   

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  Peugeot introduces 308 GTi with 200 THP engine

  20 May 2010 / 58 comments

  Click to enlarge Peugeot has released information on the range topping 308 GTi, which sits above the GT in the 308 range. To earn that status, it naturally comes with more power and torque than […]

   

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  BMW confirms 5-Series Hybrid, available by 2011

  20 May 2010 / 6 comments

  BMW already has hybrid versions of the X6 and 7-Series, and BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer confirms that the next car to join the list is the F10 5-Series, Production and sales of the hybrid 5er […]

   

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  Magneti Marelli wants auto start/stop made standard

  20 May 2010 / 43 comments

  VIDEO: BMW EfficientDynamics Auto Start/Stop System More and more cars getting put onto our roads every year, and I’m not just talking about Kuala Lumpur where the jams while bad aren’t as insane as the […]

   

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  Volkswagen may buy over Italdesign Giugiaro?

  20 May 2010 / 17 comments

  VW has almost 10 car brands under its wings and is planning to introduce a further 60 models (including multiple variants and facelifts) this year alone. Volkswagen is slowly building up its repertoire of technical […]

   

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  X6 M by Schnitzer – the ultimate cure for lack of attention

  20 May 2010 / 22 comments

  Famous BMW tuner AC Schnitzer has toyed around with the BMW X6 M. Simply called the X6 M by Schnitzer, the Aachen-based company is currently working on a performance upgrade which, in combination with delimiting […]

   

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  GALLERY: All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee looks good

  20 May 2010 / 20 comments

  Tomorrow is the launch of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the Chrysler Group has released images that show a very handsome SUV doing macho things like fording streams and climbing hills. I’m not sure […]

   

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  GM India launches Chevrolet Aveo CNG – 200 km per tank

  20 May 2010 / 13 comments

  The current Chevrolet Aveo is very long in the tooth by now, and I’d be surprised to see in in the new Malaysian Chevy lineup under Naza – didn’t cut it then, no chance it’ll […]

   

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