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  Is the BMW logo based on an aircraft propeller?

  29 August 2010 / 19 comments

  I bet you think that the BMW logo has something to do with the company’s history in aircrafts and that the logo represented an airplane’s propellers. It’s not! BMW produced this video to explain the […]

   

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  Bentley teases 2011 Continental GT with online microsite

  29 August 2010 / 0 comments

  Bentley have released a microsite to showcase the 2011 Bentley Continental GT. At the site, you’re greeted by a 43 second video specially commissioned to tease the public of the redesigned car. Nothing much is […]

   

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  Webber continues Red Bull dominance – pole in Belgium!

  28 August 2010 / 4 comments

  Mark Webber has clinched pole position for tomorrow’s Belgian GP at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. The Australian who currently leads the Driver’s Championship with 161 points will start the race ahead of McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton and […]

   

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  Izaro GT-E – Spain’s answer to the Tesla Roadster

  28 August 2010 / 5 comments

  A new Spanish company by the name of Izaro Motors have announced their plans of developing and constructing Spain’s first eco-friendly supercar. Called the Izaro GT-E, the press release mentions that the car will be […]

   

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  Bernie Ecclestone wants Aussie V8 Supercars for Singapore GP support race

  28 August 2010 / 3 comments

  If you’ve ever dreamt of hearing the growl of a 5.0 L Ford “Boss 302” SVO V8 in South East Asia, it might be closer than you think. Bernie Ecclestone is trying to get the […]

   

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  Ben Collins – The Stig’s identity finally revealed?

  28 August 2010 / 17 comments

  More speculations to the rumour about The Stig’s identity! UK tabloid The Mail on Sunday recently reported that the Stig is none other than 35 year old racing driver and stuntman Ben Collins. According to […]

   

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  Lamborghini Reventon 1:10 scale replica remote control car with permanent four wheel drive!

  28 August 2010 / 7 comments

  The Lamborghini Reventon is a supercar that is out of reach for most of the population, with a price tag of $1,271,405. It’s only for the very privileged few. For the rest of us, perhaps […]

   

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  New Honda Fit/Jazz Hybrid coming to Paris Motor Show

  28 August 2010 / 18 comments

  Honda have released images of the Jazz/Fit Hybrid. The company has now confirmed that the hybrid will be available for the European market and will be officially previewed at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. The […]

   

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  Ford and Mazda invest $350 million in Rayong plant for next generation pick-up trucks

  28 August 2010 / 11 comments

  Auto Alliance Thailand, a joint venture between Mazda Motor Corp and Ford Motor Co, have announced that they will be investing US$350 million in its pickup truck plant to prepare for the production of next […]

   

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  Brabus SLS AMG – can you add to perfection?

  28 August 2010 / 3 comments

  German tuners Brabus have worked on a number Mercedes-Benz models, and the new SLS AMG is the latest to join their portfolio. A new body kit – using F1 quality carbon fibre – has been […]

   

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  2011 Lexus IS get revised F-sport package and engines

  28 August 2010 / 12 comments

  Lexus has unveiled the revisions it has made to the IS models ahead of the Paris Motor Show. This comes in the form of a revised petrol engine, a new diesel engine and styling updates. […]

   

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  Volkswagen Group said to be interested in Alfa Romeo, but Fiat wont give it up so easily!

  28 August 2010 / 9 comments

  It seems that VW may be looking to buy an Italian brand, if reports from Autonews is to be believed, despite there being word in the past that VW already had all the brands it […]

   

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  Heico Sportiv new performance package for Volvo S60

  28 August 2010 / 10 comments

  Heico Sportiv has unveiled its tuning package for the Volvo S60. The tuning company treats S60 to an increase in power along with mild styling updates. On the engine front, revisions come in the form […]

   

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  Brabus iBusiness package for the Apple and Mercedes fan

  28 August 2010 / 5 comments

  If you thought of the most unlikely combination in the world, what would it be? A V12 Biturbo Mercedes S600 and an interior trimmed out like an Apple store? That’s probably not the first thing […]

   

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  Alfa Romeo 159 TI 3.2 V6 auto spotted at SDAC showroom!

  28 August 2010 / 24 comments

  We have an interesting piece of news for ‘Alfaholics’ out there! Upon a quick visit at Sime Darby AutoConnexion’s showroom in Petaling Jaya, we stumbled upon a new 159 variant that is likely to be […]

   

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