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Carbon fibre construction, eight-speed transmission and hybrid power presented in L-finesse design. Sounds like the latest F model from Lexus but the above description is actually for the company’s Lexus Hybrid Bicycle. It was unveiled […]
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Hyundai Tucson to be launched next month, price to start from RM126,888!
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has announced that the new Tucson will be launched next month with prices starting from RM126,888 OTR for the base 2.0 Low Spec. This model features a petrol Theta-II engine with dual […]
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Jarno Trulli hopes to end frustrating start to the 2010 Formula 1 season
Jarno Trulli has expressed his hopes to end what has so far been a frustrating start to the 2010 Formula 1 campaign. The Italian who drives for Lotus Racing alongside Finn Hekki Kovalainen has suffered […]
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Fords records US$2.1 billion profit in the first quarter of 2010
This is definitely a very good year for Ford. Locally Ford is now offering more than just pickup trucks and SUVs. Potential buyers now have another option in the D-Segment with the Mondeo and the […]
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Porsche recalls every single Panamera due to seatbelt issue
Porsche has revealed a seatbelt issue that affects the Panamera 4-door coupe which resulted in the recalling of every single Panamera worldwide. This means that the recalling should include the units that are here in […]
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Ford Mondeo gets new 2.0 liter EcoBoost and uprated diesel range in Europe
Ford’s European division has announced a new 2.0 litre EcoBoost gasoline engine along with upgraded 2.0 litre Duratorq diesel engines for the Mondeo mid-sized sedan. The turbocharged EcoBoost 4-potter with direct injection makes 203hp at […]
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PSA Peugeot Citroen to rebadge Mitsubishi ASX
PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi have announced that the Mitsubishi ASX (called RVR in Japan) will be built for PSA Peugeot Citroen. This comes as no surprise considering how many other “rebadge” deals PSA and […]
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Nissan and GE signed agreement to develop charging stations for electric vehicles
Nissan and General Electric or GE have both signed an agreement that will see the companies work together in developing charging stations for electric vehicles. Both companies will focus on ‘smart’ charging stations that will […]
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Future Indian Logan to use Mahindra badge
We recently posted that Renault and Mahindra & Mahindra’s rocky relationship in India has avoided divorce, and that the unsuccessful Logan will be given a second chance. That basic car, although well received in other […]
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The Porsche 918 Spyder may go into production – 900 buyers already secured?
This is Porsche’s latest hybrid concept. Called the 918 Spyder it made its premiere early last month. This 1,409kg concept features a high-revving V8 powerhouse that makes 500 PS and two electric motors, one for […]
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Opel rolls out first pre-production Ampera in the US
Opel has rolled out the first pre-production Ampera hybrid at General Motors’ Warren plant in Michigan on April 23rd. The pre-production Ampera will not be sold but it will be used for further testing before […]
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Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa race car by Zagato
This is not a concept car like the Alfa Romeos we saw in Geneva, namely the 2uettottanta roadster by Pininfarina and the outrageous Pandion by Bertone, but a real race car. It was commissioned by […]
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Formula One to go turbo and direct injection in 2013?
Formula One may be going back to smaller displacement turbocharged engines from 2013! It’s really a wonder why they didn’t do this earlier as it is one way to move the sport closer to mainstream […]
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Volkswagen: China vital to the success of EVs
The Chinese market has become so important for world automakers that Volkswagen is betting the success or failure of the electric car on how well it is received by consumers in China. It has displayed […]
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Limited edition Ford Fiesta S1600 revealed in the UK
Ford has announced a sportier variant of the Fiesta supermini for the UK market. Called the S1600 it is inspired by the previous Fiesta Zetec S and is offered with two engine options from both […]