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  Merdad shows 670 hp coupe Porsche Cayenne Turbo

  12 October 2012 / 14 comments

  Some time ago we carried news of UK-based tuning company Merdad announcing plans to build a coupe version of the Porsche Cayenne. At the time we were skeptical, but it looks like they’ve actually gone […]

   

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  Usain Bolt inspires one-off gold-painted Nissan GT-R

  12 October 2012 / 12 comments

  Nissan has unveiled this unique gold-painted GT-R inspired by brand ambassador Usain Bolt. Featuring bespoke gold interior fittings and the Olympic sprinter’s embossed signature, the special vehicle is heading for auction on eBay to benefit […]

   

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  US govt warns consumers of counterfeit airbags

  11 October 2012 / 28 comments

  The US Department of Transportation has become aware of counterfeit airbags being sold as replacement parts in vehicles that have been involved in a crash, saying that owners who have had their airbag replaced within […]

   

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  Lotus said to owe suppliers over RM110 million

  11 October 2012 / 68 comments

  According to a report published by British daily The Independent, Lotus owner DRB-Hicom is facing threats of legal action from a number of suppliers over non-payment of debts – said to total £23 million (RM113 million) […]

   

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  Isuzu Philippines quashes rumours of plant shutdown

  11 October 2012 / 6 comments

  Some regional news from the Philippines, where things aren’t all that rosy and there are lots of familiar issues, by the sound of it. According to reports, rumours abound that there is the possibility that […]

   

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  Toyota recalls 7.43 mil vehicles over faulty window switches, UMW Toyota issues service campaign note

  11 October 2012 / 130 comments

  Toyota has announced a recall on 7.43 million vehicles globally over an issue with a faulty power-window switch. According to reports, it’s the largest single recall since 1996, when Ford pulled back eight million vehicles […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 45th Anniversary: only 5

  11 October 2012 / 6 comments

  Ah, a birthday celebration, and nothing like a limited-edition sport-racing edition to mark the occasion. The 45th birthday of Mercedes-AMG has brought about a special SLS AMG edition called the GT3 45th Anniversary. Aimed at […]

   

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  Electric Kia Soul confirmed for mid 2014

  10 October 2012 / 3 comments

  Our friends at Auto Express have reported that production of an electric version of the next-gen Kia Soul has been confirmed, and that it will join the European line-up from mid-2014. Set for launch next year, the […]

   

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  NEC develops tech to improve Li-ion capacity by 30%

  10 October 2012 / 7 comments

  In Japan, a report states that NEC has developed technology that improves the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries by at least 30%, which paves the way for EVs to achieve long-distance travel. With the technology, […]

   

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  Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi achieves 38.5km/l mark

  10 October 2012 / 9 comments

  Some fuel economy-related news, and how diesel comes up trumps again. Over in the UK, the annual 2012 ALD Automotive / Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon held last weekend saw a Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi […]

   

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  Audi and Joule developing new e-fuels

  9 October 2012 / 3 comments

  Something along bio-tech lines. Audi and US-based fuels specialist Joule have developed a remarkable process to produce e-ethanol and e-diesel, whereby microorganisms suspended in brackish or waste water can use sunlight and waste CO2 to […]

   

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  Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid sets land speed record

  9 October 2012 / 8 comments

  A specially-modified Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has set a Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) H/PS land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, averaging 186.313 mph (299.842 km/h) over two runs. The class is […]

   

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  Changan to be represented by Tan Chong in five ASEAN countries – Malaysia not among them

  9 October 2012 / 25 comments

  Over in Singapore, news has come about that Tan Chong International is set to distribute Changan Automobile products in five countries around the region. The company will represent the Chinese brand in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, […]

   

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  Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet: rendering of topless Mk7

  9 October 2012 / 7 comments

  Click to enlarge. The Volkswagen Golf Mk7 made its debut in five-door hatch form, and the three-door style has showed up in the Golf GTI Concept, which premiered in Paris. Down the line, there should […]

   

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  Mitsubishi Mirage – rendering offers the sedan take

  8 October 2012 / 16 comments

  Click to enlarge. Mitsubishi hasn’t officially stated that its Mirage compact will be shaped in any other manner than it is now, as a five-door hatchback, but that hasn’t stopped rendering guru Theophilus Chin from […]

   

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