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  Lotus targeting Ferrari’s V8 with new engine, 550-570 hp

  7 June 2011 / 56 comments

  Yesterday, we posted some views from Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar, who revealed that Lotus is developing its own engines for future cars. The Proton owned sportscar firm uses Toyota engines in its present range, […]

   

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  Bahrain’s return to F1 calendar faces growing backlash

  7 June 2011 / 9 comments

  The FIA’s decision to reinstate the Bahrain GP is receiving plenty of criticism and apprehension from the teams and drivers. Some are worried about the safety situation, others are concerned about the issue of human […]

   

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  MINI Coupé previewed – four versions available at launch

  6 June 2011 / 21 comments

  It’s not quite the official debut, but BMW has effectively introduced its upcoming MINI Coupé by means of a preview. The car, which was showcased in its concept form at the Los Angeles Auto Show […]

   

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  Renault Sport teases hotter Megane RS on Nürburgring!

  6 June 2011 / 8 comments

  Renault Sport, the sporting arm of Renault, has released a teaser video for what seems to be a hotter version of the Megane RS 250 Cup, which we absolutely adore in this office. The video […]

   

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  2012 BMW 1-Series (F20) unveiled – details and photos

  6 June 2011 / 51 comments

  The new 2012 BMW 1-Series with the codename F20 has been unveiled. The 1-er is now both longer and wider, and rides on a longer wheelbase as well, which should hopefully translate into better interior […]

   

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  Mazda to part production ways with Ford in the US

  6 June 2011 / 3 comments

  Mazda is in talks with Ford to stop joint production in the US by 2013, the Nikkei reports, paving the way for it to go the North American route alone as it goes about rebuilding […]

   

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  Skoda Fabia RS2000 roadster blows the lid off things

  6 June 2011 / 14 comments

  Click to enlarge You can always count on the annual Volkswagen festival, the GTI-Treffen, which is held annually in Lake Wörthersee, Austria to provide a healthy blitz of unique treats, and the 30th anniversary of […]

   

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  Juho Hanninen wins IRC Yalta Rally, no returns for Proton

  6 June 2011 / 20 comments

  The reigning champion of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) has become the series’ most successful driver after winning the Prime Yalta Rally in Ukraine. Skoda’s Juho Hanninen now has seven wins under his belt, one […]

   

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  Dany Bahar: If we couldn’t afford it, we wouldn’t do it

  6 June 2011 / 49 comments

  Group Lotus has been making the headlines regularly of late. We were there to witness the Proton owned brand’s five car blast at last year Paris show, which will now be financed by a £270 […]

   

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  Bahrain is back in 2011 F1 calendar, India is now last race

  6 June 2011 / 6 comments

  The 2011 Bahrain GP has been reinstated and will take place on October 30, FIA’s World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) announced on Friday. In the original F1 calendar, that date was scheduled for the first […]

   

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  Perodua Myvi D54T previewed on Buletin Utama TV3

  4 June 2011 / 290 comments

  Buletin Utama’s Auto segment once again brings us a sneak preview of an upcoming local badged model before its launch. The last model previewed was the Proton Inspira, and this time we get to preview […]

   

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  2011 Perodua Myvi spotted being trailered in the night

  4 June 2011 / 40 comments

  We thought that yesterday’s posting of two lightly disguised Myvis would be the last of the new 2011 Myvi spyshots before the car’s launch this month, but it looks like we were wrong! Reader Syed […]

   

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  2012 BMW 1-Series pictures leaked on the internet

  4 June 2011 / 92 comments

  The first official product photos of the new generation 2012 BMW 1-Series have found their way onto the internet. It actually reminds me of a modernized E46 ti compact, with a peculiar choice of styling […]

   

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  2011 Perodua Myvi – last of the spyshots before launch?

  3 June 2011 / 169 comments

  New photos of the upcoming 2011 Perodua Myvi have come about – two examples, in white, were snapped near the company’s home base in Sungai Choh, presumably carrying out some final evaluation exercises. The photos […]

   

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  Another day, another topless star – Audi R8 GT Spyder

  3 June 2011 / 13 comments

  Click to enlarge Another day, another topless star. No, we’re not referring to a certain Gossip Girl but the equally hot Audi R8 GT Spyder. How hot? This Spyder is a open-top version of the […]

   

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