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  Porsche brake energy recuperation system now standard on V8-engined Panameras

  18 June 2010 / 4 comments

  Porsche has announced that the Panamera has been updated with a new brake energy recuperation system which now comes as standard on all V8-engined models. This when coupled with the optional 19-inch reduced roll resistance […]

   

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  SEAT Leon Cupra R tops the Cupra by 25 PS and 50Nm

  18 June 2010 / 5 comments

  Volkswagen’s Spanish marque SEAT have added an “R” to the Leon range. The new Leon Cupra R adds 25 PS and 50Nm to the “normal” Leon Cupra’s power count, resulting in a new total of […]

   

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  Defending champs Lexus Team Petronas Tom’s unlikely to rock Sepang, but look good to retain championship

  18 June 2010 / 4 comments

  It’s Super GT season in Malaysia again, as the premier Japanese “box car” series arrives at Sepang for their hottest race of the year. We figure that many attend the annual Sepang event more for […]

   

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  Valeo introduces stop-start system that works while car is still in motion

  18 June 2010 / 12 comments

  The use of start-stop technology is now available with most new cars and is a prerequisite on eco-friendly models. These systems are occasionally called “micro hybrids” due to their minor fuel saving capabilities. Valeo, one […]

   

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  SR Auto Group gives us the Valkyrie Audi R8 V10

  18 June 2010 / 20 comments

  The Audi R8 V10 has had a physical transformation at the hands of SR Auto Group. The main highlight here is the matte black wrap which the company say gives the R8 a “dark, uncanny […]

   

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  Long wheelbase Volkswagen Tiguan for Chinese market

  18 June 2010 / 20 comments

  To fulfill the Chinese market’s need for ample rear legroom, Volkswagen has released the Tiguan in a long wheel base (LWB) format. From the standard car’s 2,604 mm, the LWB variant’s wheelbase grows by 80 […]

   

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  Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo based on F10 5-Series sketch teased!

  17 June 2010 / 9 comments

  Click for enlarged image I’m still eagerly awaiting for BMW to release how the M-Sport package for the new F10 BMW 5-Series will look like but for those who prefer something a little more aftermarket […]

   

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  LUXGEN to showcase its vehicle range at Vietnam Auto & Petrol 2010

  17 June 2010 / 9 comments

  Luxgen is making its move into the growing ASEAN market – it has announced that it will be attending the Vietnam Auto & Petrol 2010 expo set to be held at the Ho Chi Minh […]

   

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  F10 BMW 5-Series feature video and wallpaper gallery

  17 June 2010 / 8 comments

  I whipped together a few F10 BMW 5-Series videos into one long 7 minute 21 second video. For those who attended the Malaysian launch of the F10 in KLCC earlier this year you’ll probably recognize […]

   

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  Driven reviews the all new BMW X1, the monstrous Nissan GT-R and the classic Volvo P1800 this Sunday

  17 June 2010 / 0 comments

  Watch Driven Season 1 Episode 11’s promo Be sure to make a date with Driven this Sunday at 10.30pm on 8TV as Alis takes a road trip with the all new diesel-fueled BMW X1 sub-compact […]

   

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  Suzuki ramping up production in India – overtaking its Japanese factory production?

  17 June 2010 / 12 comments

  Japanese car manufacturers are streamlining their businesses to keep their heads in the profit-making top of the proverbial water. But it seems that Suzuki who is the 9th largest automotive manufacturer globally doesn’t have such […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz CL and CL AMG facelift pictures leaked

  17 June 2010 / 12 comments

  What you see here are leaked pictures of the new facelifted Mercedes CL-Class that were obtained from the company’s Dutch website. The pictures are of the standard CL and its AMG variant which are both […]

   

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  Volkswagen planning estate version of Passat CC?

  17 June 2010 / 3 comments

  Click for enlarged image For some reason Americans do not ilke wagons but they have no problem going around driving ‘crossovers’ which are essentially wagons with sloping rooflines that severely limit luggage area versatility. Which […]

   

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  F1 hopeful Epsilon fear the lack of development time

  17 June 2010 / 1 comment

  The race for Formula 1’s 13th grid slot not utilised by USF1 this season is not just a three-horse race between French team ART Grand Prix, Italian based Durango and the American Cypher Group as […]

   

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  F-16 jet inspired tuning kit for BMW X6 by Status Design

  17 June 2010 / 20 comments

  The legendary F-16 Falcon fighter jet is synonymous with lightweight and innovative design, not to mention ammunition that can level a small city. Russian tuner Status Design has recently unveiled a tuning kit for the […]

   

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