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The Honda CR-Z, which is presently hybrid only, will get a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which could spawn a Type R variant, UK’s Autocar reports. Citing sources in Japan, the report says that the 1.6-litre […]
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Are cardboard cut-outs of cops in mini-skirts a good idea?
Brilliant, or just plain old hare-brained? Seems authorities in the Czech Republic have taken to placing life-sized cardboard cut-outs of mini-skirted policewomen alongside roads in busy junctions throughout towns in the country, in an effort […]
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Tom Walkinshaw, founder of TWR, passes away at 64
Former TWR owner Tom Walkinshaw died on Sunday from lung cancer. The 64-year-old Scotsman’s racing career began in the late 60s, where he raced in Formula Ford and Formula Three as well as Formula Two, […]
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Audi R18 adds a roof and mega LEDs for 2011 Le Mans
This mean looking machine is charged with the responsibility of winning the tenth Le Mans title for Audi, who are the defending champions of the world’s most famous endurance race after conquering the 2010 podium […]
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Malaysian driver Fairuz Fauzy parts ways with Team Lotus
Team Lotus reserve driver Fairuz Fauzy has parted ways with Team Lotus. The 28-year-old Malaysian driver’s next move is return to full-time racing next year. His contribution to the Malaysian owned team was two test […]
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Team Lotus reverts to green colour scheme for 2011
It looks like the new Lotus Renault GP team will be the only team running around the track in black and gold livery next season, as Team Lotus have decided to continue using their green […]
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Saudi Arabia’s KACST presents Proton Persona-based Aseelah car at Riyadh Motor Show 2010
What happens when you cross a Proton Persona with the Proton Satria Neo? The result is above – the Aseelah/Aseela, designed and built by the National Program for Automobile Technology, an affiliate of the King […]
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Race Against The Machine Sepang 2010 contest
AutoDetailer is having a “Race Against The Machine Sepang 2010” photography contest in conjunction with tomorrow’s ZTH Time To Attack. The contest is a pro-bono effort and is non-profit, to cultivate a local community of […]
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Formula 1 to use 1.6L four-cylinder engines from 2013, ban on team orders lifted for 2011
Yes, that’s right. The FIA’s World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has approved new regulations which will see 1.6-litre four-cylinder engines replace the current 2.4L V8s from 2013. The goal is to be more eco friendly, […]
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Nissan GT-R sets new 0-100 kph benchmark – 3.046 secs
A MY2011 Nissan GT-R has set a new acceleration benchmark for the vehicle, with a standard production DBA-R35 taking just 3.046 seconds to get to 100 kph from a standing start on the main straight […]
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VW teams with Fender for Premium Audio System
Volkswagen of America announced that it has joined forces with Fender, the maker of iconic Strat and Tele electric guitars, to equip selected 2012 models with the all-new Fender Premium Audio System. The new Jetta […]
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Group Lotus wants to be more than just a title sponsor
The “Battle of the Lotuses” is the talk of the town, with Proton owned Group Lotus joining Formula 1 by buying over Renault’s shares in the Renault F1 Team. The team will be called Lotus-Renault, […]
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BMW 1-Series M Coupe is finally out in the open!
This is the hottest version of the 1-Series that has been a long time coming. Called the 1-Series M Coupe, it’s clear (from the posed images) that BMW sees it as the spiritual successor to […]
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Toyota Rush updated for 2011 with darker interior
Looks like the Avanza isn’t the only model that has been updated for the 2011 model year – the Toyota Rush has received a similar update. Like the Avanza, the Rush’s interior has been updated […]
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Electric superbike set to go racing against petrol racebikes
Next month will see the start of a rather intriguing two-wheeled battle, that of electric versus gasoline, as the world’s most powerful electric superbike goes head to head against conventional gasoline-powered race bikes in a […]