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  Ferdinand GT3 RS – a zero emissions “tuned Porsche”

  1 June 2010 / 26 comments

  You’ve probably seen pictures of the chromed out Audi R8 being plastered all over the internet. That is nothing compared to this beautiful masterpiece. Named after the legendary Porsche founder, the Ferdinand GT3 RS has […]

   

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  Ford JV recalling Focus in China due to ignition problem

  1 June 2010 / 7 comments

  Ford announced recently that they will be recalling exactly 236,643 Ford Focus cars in China due to ignition problems. This would be the largest recall for the company in China, which is a partnership between […]

   

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  Proton boardroom changes, prepares to enter India

  1 June 2010 / 138 comments

  Proton saw a list of Bursa Malaysia announcements last week pertaining the boardroom and audit committee. Two members have resigned – Non-Executive Director Haji Abdul Kadir Bin Md Kassim and Non-Executive Director Oh Kim Sun. […]

   

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  BMW tests new 5-Series and 7-Series automatic protective systems in simulated highway pile-up

  1 June 2010 / 6 comments

  BMW have gone a step further in the production of better safety for passengers recently. They are self-testing automatic protective systems that warn the driver in advance of a potential accident. The system which is […]

   

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  Honda agrees to 24% pay raise for Chinese workers

  1 June 2010 / 16 comments

  Things are all okay now at Honda Auto Parts Manufacturing Co in China as Honda Motor Co. have managed to convince most of its Chinese workforce to continue working with a pay increase of about […]

   

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  Jaguar Land Rover ready to move assembly to China

  1 June 2010 / 15 comments

  Tata Motors, owner of Jaguar Land Rover has announced recently that they will be moving Land Rover operations to China within two years. This is in line with JLR’s plans to close one of its […]

   

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  Fisker will start production of Karma electric sedan!

  1 June 2010 / 10 comments

  Yet another plug in electric sports car will go into production, as California-based startup Fisker Automotive have announced that they have managed to raise the $189 million required to receive a $528.7 million loan from […]

   

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  Mahindra and Renault compete to buy stake in bankrupt Ssangyong

  31 May 2010 / 16 comments

  Indian conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra have announced their interest in taking over the now bankrupt Korean car maker Ssangyong. But that’s not all, they are facing competition from their Indian market partners Renault in the […]

   

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  Bugatti has an 800hp electric car in their workshop?

  31 May 2010 / 12 comments

  According to certain sources, Bugatti, the luxury supercarmaker is planning to do something similar to that of sister company Audi with the E-tron. But being Bugatti and having the Veyron to live up to, they […]

   

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  Webber is to blame says Red Bull bosses

  31 May 2010 / 54 comments

  After the dust had settled from yesterday’s race, Red Bull’s boss stood behind Sebastian Vettel in regards to the crash with Mark Webber. Webber went on to take third place after the incident with his […]

   

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  Video of Hamilton and Button testing out the new Mclaren MP4-12C supercar

  31 May 2010 / 15 comments

  Fresh after their 1-2 victory at the Turkish Grand Prix, here’s a video of the two Mclaren F1 drivers putting the new MP4-12C to the test. Performed at the Goodwood Circuit in Southern England, the […]

   

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  Saab set to revive classic 92 model from the 1950s

  30 May 2010 / 6 comments

  Much like how Fiat revived the lovable 500, Saab under new owner Spyker will be making a new small car based on a famous 1950s model. The classic in question is the teardrop shaped Saab […]

   

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  Honda shuts down Chinese plants due to workers strike

  29 May 2010 / 48 comments

  Honda has shut down production in all its four plants in China due to workers from a parts manufacturing unit going on strike. 1,850 workers making transmissions and engine parts at Honda Auto Parts Manufacturing […]

   

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  Nissan Leaf fully booked six months before sales start

  29 May 2010 / 30 comments

  Nissan’s CEO Carlos Ghosn has confirmed that the Nissan Leaf is doing extremely well. The US market’s allotment has been fully reserved, six months before the electric vehicle goes on sale. It has to be […]

   

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  Mercedes developing W204 C-Class Coupe to replace CLC

  27 May 2010 / 8 comments

  There will be a new Mercedes-Benz “C-Class coupe” based on the W204 C-Class coming soon, when the popular sedan gets its minor mid life refresh next year. At the moment, if you want a small […]

   

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