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Ahead of its return to the DTM championship in 2012, BMW will be presenting a concept car at next month’s DTM event at the Olympic Stadium in Munich. The concept car – which will be […]
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Renault Mégane R.S. 265 Trophy sets a new FWD lap record of 8’08” at the Nürburgring
Records are meant to be broken, and with that do we come to a new one set by Renault’s latest wunderkind, the Mégane R.S. 265 Trophy. The car has set a new lap record for […]
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Japan setting out to get its own GPS off the ground
Some GPS-related news. The Japanese government – with the the assistance of private firms – is ramping up research on a Japanese version of the Global Positioning System in a bid to turn satellite-based technologies […]
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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG powerslides for 2,308 metres – Mauro Calo sets new world record for longest car drift
Driving a stock Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Mauro Calo has set a new world record for the longest car drift at the Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, UK. Calo smashed the existing world record by 394 metres, […]
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Lotus Cars enters China – Lotus China Symphony appointed as official distributor
Lotus Cars has begun its move into the Chinese market – the company has appointed Lotus China Symphony as the official Lotus Cars distributor for the country. Beijing-based Lotus China Symphony – or known as […]
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Top five finishes for Jazeman Jaafar at Brands Hatch
A fourth place finish in the first race, fifth place in the second race and a storming drive from a tenth position start to fourth place at the chequered flag in the third and final […]
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Nissan-Mitsubishi minicar joint venture underway
The new joint venture between Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to develop minicars for the Japanese market has gotten underway – NMKV Co, which is based in Takanawa, Minato Ward, Tokyo, commenced operations on June […]
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“Monster” Tajima looks for win No 11 at Pikes Peak
Click to enlarge By the looks of it, as long as he’s able to, Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima won’t ever give up doing Pikes Peak. The 60-year-old Suzuki rally legend will of course be in Colorado […]
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Chevrolet shows off double-cab Colorado Rally Concept
This Chevrolet Colorado Rally Concept made an appearance in the 5th International Motor Show in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A follow up of the Colorado Show Truck revealed at the recent Bangkok Motor Show, the Rally […]
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First pics of European spec new Toyota Yaris revealed
Click to enlarge These are the first official pics of the third generation European spec Toyota Yaris, which will be launched in the UK this summer. No surprise in how it looks – we’ve already […]
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GM won’t sell Opel to an European rival
Well, will they, or won’t they? The rumour mill has been going on about talk that potential buyers are looking to take Opel off General Motors’ hands, Beijing Automotive Industry Holding being one name bandied […]
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Renault Samsung SM7 based on Nissan Teana unveiled
Renault Samsung has unveiled the first shots of the production Renault Samsung SM7, which was previewed just in April as the Renault Samsung SM7 Concept. This Teana-based sedan is intended for the Korean market, but […]
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Volkswagen Beetle Black Turbo edition for the USA
The Volkswagen Beetle Turbo will be equipped with the same 2.0 litre TFSI engine as the Volkswagen Scirocco/Golf GTI – that means 200 horsepower and 280Nm of torque, paired to a ultra quick shifting DSG […]
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Saab’s adventure continues – Youngman joins the party
The tempestuous affair that is Saab continues, with another Chinese suitor entering the picture to now make it a three-way deal. The Swedish automaker, owned by Spyker Cars, had been given a shot in the […]
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Fiat to build its dual clutch transmission in China
Fiat will produce its dual clutch transmission in China for its Chinese market vehicles, according to reports – the transmission will be used in vehicles built by Fiat’s 50-50 joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Industry […]