Porsche first to use lithium ion starter battery
This is an interesting development – you know that big starter battery that you have in your car? It’s usually a lead battery but now Porsche has the option for you to use a lithium […]
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CNN feature: Kia’s steady climb in sales and image
CNN has an interesting feature on how Kia has been using unusual marketing techniques during this world recession. The video is centered only on the new Kia Soul. No doubt it has been working – […]
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Peugeot to introduce small “double bubble roof” sports car based on the upcoming Peugeot 208?
New baby sportscar will be smaller version of the RCZ, which is based on the 308 It seems that engine technology cannot keep up with high fuel prices (you will of course get a big […]
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Nissan USA doubles CVT transmission warranty
This is some interesting news, but I think it sparks up even more questions about the reliability and longevity of CVT transmissions compared to conventional slushbox automatics. Nissan USA have decided to extend its CVT […]
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World’s first BMW M showroom in Singapore
Singapore will be the first country in the world to get its very own BMW M showroom. I believe this is something necessary in Singapore as there a high interest in high-performance cars there. Just […]
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New Volkswagen Polo – made in South Africa!
Volkswagen has announced that its South African plant will be a global production center of the new Volkswagen Polo. The plant near Port Elizabeth will be exporting the Polo to various countries including UK, Ireland, […]
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Honda “P-NUT” to make LA 2009 debut
When I first read Honda’s most recent press release for the 2009 Los Angeles Autoshow, I thought they were pulling off a very belated April Fool’s joke, judging from the car’s funny name. They’re going […]
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Kia cars to get GDI engines from 2010 onwards
The new Hyundai-Kia Motor Group Theta II GDI engine you saw earlier this week will be making its way into Kias as early as the first half of 2010 in South Korea. It will then […]
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UK market Hyundai Santa Fe facelift announced
Hmm, it looks like Hyundai’s new ‘angry crab’ look on the Santa Fe does not apply to all markets. This shot of a UK market Santa Fe from the UK press kit shows a much […]
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Hyundai’s 2.4L Theta II gets direct injection
Of all the GEMA manufacturers, the Hyundai-Kia Group has been setting the best track record in terms of extracting the most power and torque out of their engines. The current generation Sonata and Optima’s 2.0 […]
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Geely targets Volvo annual sales up to 1 million by 2013 – possible?
Geely already has some grand plans for Volvo when it finally takes over the Swedish brand known for safety. It’s a twist of irony for many as Chinese car companies are rather infamous for their […]
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BAIC BE701 – a self-developed electric car?
BAIC (Beijing Automotive) has unveiled in China its first self-developed electric car, the BE701. The BE701 was built by BAIC’s Beijing New Energy Automotive subsidiary. Claimed specifications for the car so far looks pretty decent […]
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Brawn GP to be called Mercedes GP!
We should have known this would happen. McLaren and Mercedes-Benz had begun slowly severing their ties, and you can see that from the introduction of the new SLS AMG and the McLaren MP4-12C. And now […]
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to cost 177,310 Euros
Wanna know how much you’ll have to fork out for a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG if you’re in Europe? The car itself is sold at 149,000 Euros but you’ll actually have to pay an additional 19% […]
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Renault Fluence EV made in Turkey from 2011
Renault’s production Zoe Z.E. EV and Kangoo EV will be produced in France (although at two different plants), but the EV version of the Renault Fluence will be produced in Bursa, Turkey in the first […]
