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The tyre you see on the left is a ‘concept tyre’ that Goodyear made using BioIsoprene technology. BioIsoprene basically replaces a petrochemically-produced ingredient in the manufacturing of synthetic rubber with renewable biomass, hence this is […]
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Proton and LG developing electric cars
This piece of news actually appeared on the MITI website in August this year – it reveals that Proton is currently working with South Korean company LG on Proton electric cars (not sure where Detroit […]
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VIDEOS: Porsche Panamera Propaganda Galore!
Be prepared for a whole load of Porsche propaganda to be released by the folks at Zuffenhausen (er, or should I say Leipzig in this case) over the next few months, largely centered around the […]
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Mysterious clay model in Proton R&D video
The clay model you see above was captured from a Proton R&D video clip posted onto Youtube by a user. You’ll be able to see the clay model around the 41 second mark. I’ve no […]
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Hungry Volkswagen adds Suzuki to its stable!
The tale of the hungry giant called Volkswagen continues! Days after acquiring majority stake in Porsche, Wolfsburg has announced the purchase of 19.9% of Suzuki for US$2.5 billion. The deal, which is billed as “a […]
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Hyundai posts record sales in Australia
Hyundai has recorded over 60,000 vehicle sales in Australia so far this year, an all time record for the brand Down Under. But more significantly, this was achieved in a declining overall market that’s down […]
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Renault-Nissan to set up battery plant in Portugal
Renault-Nissan’s electric car battery production site will be in Portugal. The new plant, which will manufacture lithium-ion batteries for the Alliance’s upcoming electric cars, will be located at the Renault CACIA industrial complex in Aveiro, […]
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Wimmer RS 386bhp Mk6 Golf GTI – how much is too much?
German tuner Wimmer RS has unveiled this 386bhp Mk6 Volkswagen Golf GTI, which it describes as a “weapon”. By adding a new turbo and intercooler, tweaks to the intake, exhaust and manifold, a modified fuel […]
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Done deal: Volkswagen takes 49.9 percent stake in Porsche for €3.9 billion
This is the classic case of overambition gone wrong. David doesn’t upset the odds this time around and gets swallowed up by Goliath instead. The David here is of course Porsche, the small sportscar maker […]
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Tata Nano based Penguin pick-up caught testing!
This is the Tata Nano based 0.5-tonne pick-up truck scheduled for Indian market introduction next year. Codenamed Penguin (it looks like a penguin too, doesn’t it?), the bird’s four wheeled namesake will compete with the […]
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Yulon’s Luxgen has a second model – new SUV
Don’t confuse this with GM’s Chevy Tahoe-based GMC Yukon SUV, this is an SUV from Yulon, the Taiwanese company who now has a two model line-up in its Luxgen range of vehicles. The first is […]
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Subaru is back in rallying – signs up for the 2010 Intercontinental Rally Challenge
Subaru is finally back where it belongs – rallying on the world stage. For so many of us, the default mental image of Subaru is of a blue rally Impreza with the famous yellow stars […]
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New Citroën C3: Small car with big windscreen!
This is the new Citroen C3, which the French carmaker touts as the new B-segment benchmark. It replaces the cute and round original that was quite a radical design when it was unveiled back in […]
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Beijing Automotive obtains $2.9 billion credit – funds to take over Saab?
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp (BAIC) has obtained a 20 billion yuan (US$ 2.93 billion) line of credit from the Bank of China, believed to be the funds needed to buy over Swedish automaker Saab […]
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Aston Martin Rapide price announced – it costs two Porsche Panameras!
Gearing up for the big launch in the first quarter of 2010, Aston Martin has announced the UK price of its Rapide. The firm’s “first four-door sports car” and also the first Aston Martin not […]