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  In the future, cars to be a power source for the home?

  8 June 2011 / 20 comments

  Over in Japan, automakers are looking at turning electric and hybrid vehicles into external power sources for the home, aiming to turn them into a type of rolling battery, the Nikkei reports. The push has […]

   

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  Mercedes M-Class revealed with twin-turbo four-pot diesel

  8 June 2011 / 24 comments

  Mercedes-Benz has released pics and details of its next gen M-Class SUV, which will premiere at the Frankfurt show. They’ve taken the evolutionary route in terms of styling, which masks the fact that this M-Class […]

   

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  Nissan Leaf set to take on Pikes Peak

  8 June 2011 / 8 comments

  More adventures for the Nissan Leaf, this time going up a hill. In this case, no less than Pikes Peak – the Leaf is set to challenge convention further this June 26 when it competes […]

   

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  Audi Q3 production starts in Spain, market launch in Q4

  8 June 2011 / 16 comments

  Production for the new Audi Q3 has begun at SEAT’s factory in Martorell, Spain. The small SUV, which will do battle with BMW’s X1, had its world debut at the recent Shanghai show. Market launch […]

   

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  Mazda BT-50 Freestyle Cab to debut in Melbourne

  7 June 2011 / 11 comments

  Click to enlarge Mazda is set to premiere the Freestyle Cab version of its new BT-50 pickup at the upcoming Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne, which begins on July 1. It’s the second global […]

   

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  BAIC to introduce its first electric vehicle in September

  7 June 2011 / 6 comments

  Over in China, state-owned carmaker Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co is set to begin sales of its first electric car in Beijing from September, according to reports. The vehicle is a compact sedan which will […]

   

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  Opel Astra GTC revealed ahead of Frankfurt premiere

  7 June 2011 / 25 comments

  Opel/Vauxhall has released details on the Astra GTC ahead of the model’s world debut at the Frankfurt show in September. The GTC is a three-door variant of the C-segment Astra, but isn’t the same car […]

   

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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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  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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  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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  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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  Wörthersee 2011: Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet Concept

  3 June 2011 / 18 comments

  Click to enlarge The annual Wörthersee meet is a playground for the VW Group fan, and there’s bound to be something weird and wonderful coming out from Austria this time of the year. Yesterday, we […]

   

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  Porsche marks 10 years in China with special 911 Turbo S

  2 June 2011 / 12 comments

  Click to enlarge Porsche has been in China for a decade and is growing strongly in the world’s largest auto market. Demand is outstripping supply, especially for popular models like the Cayenne SUV, which has […]

   

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