Karim Habib returns to BMW as head of exterior design
The man who was responsible for the design of the current F01 BMW 7 Series as well as the Concept CS from 2007, Karim Antoine Habib, has returned to BMW from Daimler, and will take […]
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Volkswagen recalls 228,000 cars in the US over potential fuel line hazard – 2006-2010 Golf, Jetta and Beetles affected
Volkswagen of America has issued a recall on more than 228,000 vehicles, and the list of cars includes 2006-2010 Rabbit (essentially, the Mk V Golf), Jetta and Beetle models as well as the 2009 2.5-litre […]
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Toyota Vitz gets front windows with 99% UV reduction
I’m not really sure what to make of this… but here it goes. According to a press release by Toyota UK, Toyota says it will begin offering a new type of front-door glass that is […]
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Volkswagen’s electric vision of the London Black Cab
Here’s Volkswagen’s vision of the famous London Black Cab, an all black rendition of the Milano Taxi Concept that came out in April. Based on the underpinnings of the forthcoming UP! city car, it was […]
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Nissan and Mitsubishi expand scope of cooperation – next gen Triton and Navara are set to be twins!
Mitsubishi and Nissan will expand their current scope of cooperation, and the joint projects “will further strengthen mutual competitiveness”, both carmakers have agreed. The projects will range from JDM mini cars to Thai made pick-up […]
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Honda teases next generation Civic with official sketch
Click to enlarge Honda has announced that the styling direction of the next-generation Honda Civic will debut at the 2011 Detroit show in January via a concept car, and has released this official sketch as […]
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200 hp turbocharged 1.6L Honda CR-Z Type R on the way?
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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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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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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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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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 […]
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New Chevrolet Aveo to be renamed Chevrolet Sonic?
Word around the auto block is that Chevrolet will be scrapping the Aveo name for its next generation B-segment hatchback set to be sold next year, instead opting for a cooler-sounding name – the Chevrolet […]
