2008 Ford Focus RS unveiled
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The legendary Ford RS performance car brand is returning in the shape of the exciting new Ford Focus RS, which will be previewed on July 22 at the 2008 London International Motor Show. The new Focus RS will go on sale in early 2009 and is being created by a small team of dedicated engineers, under the direction of Jost Capito, Ford of Europe’s Vehicle Line Director for Performance Vehicles.
2009 Bmw 7-Series breaks cover
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Fifth generation of the BMW 7 Series; a completely new interpretation of style, luxury and driving pleasure. The market will receive the 750i and, with its wheelbase extended by 140 mm/5.5 in., the 750Li.
Forrari considering turbocharged V6 engine
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Ferrari’s officials declared that they have nothing to reveal in terms of technology as their priority is to keep a high level of performance and in the mean time to accommodate with the new emissions rules. Probably a turbocharged V6 will power one of the next-generation cars from the famous automaker. In order to reduce the fuel consumption the company is already using small technological tools.
Renault Twingo Renaultsport 133 pricing announced
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This summer is set to be a scorcher, whatever the weather, with the arrival of the newest Renaultsport hot hatch to join the renowned line-up – Twingo Renaultsport 133. Renault has a rich heritage in high-performance hot hatches, and Twingo Renaultsport 133 is no exception. With top performance and an impressive level of standard equipment, the Twingo Renaultsport 133 ensures it is a worthy entry-point addition to the Renault hot hatch range.
Subaru Impreza WRX STI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X
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B7B unveils 360 hp Audi TTS
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The Siegen-based Audi expert B&B, perfects the actuel version of the TT. Performance values, which normally are preserved by high class sports cars, can be reached in 3 different stages (306, 324 and 362 hp). The acceleration duration 0-100km/h is lowered to an enormous value of 4.6 seconds in the final stage - while Vmax level is on 280km/h. To reach these performance values, B&B mounts a special turbo loader, a sport exhaust system with a special pre exhaust system and a high performance sports catalyst as well as an electronical tuning, perfectly harmonizing with these components.
Audi Takes Product Placement to Next Level
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Audi Australia revealed a new marketing initiative in Sydney today with the global launch of its ‘Audi Brand Terminal’, a striking, Australian architect-designed mobile showroom created to engage consumers with the brand in unexpected locations. The eight tonne glass and aluminium Brand Terminal’s inaugural outing features Audi’s new TTS Roadster sports car, available late July, and creates a new consumer touchpoint that reinforces the premium positioning of the brand.
New Dacia Logan breask cover
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Four years after the release of the first Logan, Dacia introduces ‘New Logan’. The latest version of this celebrated three-volume saloon builds on the same strengths that forged the success of its predecessor, including unbeatable value for money in terms of performance and equipment, plus outstanding cabin space and exceptional reliability. New Dacia Logan goes even further, however, and features a more contemporary design, as well as a more attractive and more comfortable interior which mirrors the renewal of Dacia as a generous, clever brand.
Roush unveils training vehicle for horses
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Roush Technologies has just completed a groundbreaking bespoke vehicle project for Turkish-based, Kurt Systems – a world leader in racehorse and camel training equipment. The ground-up, turnkey project involved the design, development and build of a highly complex mobile race trainer which enables continuous monitoring of the animal at speeds of up to 60kph.
Subaru unveils plug-in Stella Concept
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Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the successful development of its Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept model, a prototype electric vehicle (EV). FHI will provide five units of the Plug-in STELLA Concept for use at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit to be held July 7 through 9, 2008. Four of the five will be used to transport government officials and other participants at the summit, while one vehicle will be displayed at the Environmental Showcase, an exhibition and demonstration area in the International Media Center, and it will also be available for a test drive.
Aston Martin and Kilgour team up at Paris Fashion Show
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Sports car manufacturer, Aston Martin, and bespoke tailor, Kilgour of Savile Row, teamed up at a unique event yesterday at the BETC Photographic Studio in Paris. At Kilgour’s first-ever fashion show in Paris presenting its spring/summer collection, Aston Martin created its very own haute couture bespoke V8 Vantage Coupe for the occasion, inspired by the latest creations.
70 years for Porsche in Zuffenhausen
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It was on June 26, 1938 that Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche KG, as the enterprise was then called, moved from Kronenstrasse 24 in the center of Stuttgart to newly-built premises in the district of Zuffenhausen. In May 1937, Ferry Porsche had already acquired a site there at the address Spitalwaldstrasse 2 (as it then was), thus determining the location of the later Porsche factory. 70 years on, the building newly completed in 1938 still forms a central part of the factory complex in Zuffenhausen.
Ferrari California: Retractable Hardtop Video
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Ferrari California is the first dual-purpose Spider/Coupé with a retractable hard top that closes in just 14 seconds. Despite its extraordinary performance, the California 2+ is also exceptionally easy to drive and has a space behind the front seats that makes it supremely flexible in terms of usage.” Video after the jump!
Novitec Rosso F430 Scuderia breaks cover
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Each cylinder bank is equipped with its own toothed belt driven high-performance mechanical supercharger and a generously dimensioned water-cooled intercooler. Boost pressure of the superchargers is limited to 0.48 bar. A newly designed heat-insulated intake manifold with larger ports provides the engine with pre-compressed air. Two high-performance air filters and eight larger injectors complete the engine conversion on the intake side.
Ford Focus ECOnetic named Green Car of the Year by Whatgreencar?
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Environmental motoring website Whatgreencar? has awarded its first Green Car of the Year award to the Ford Focus ECOnetic. Whatgreencar.com’s lifetime impact rating covering cars’ use and manufacture scored the 1.6-litre ECOnetic Focus better than the site’s benchmark hybrid. The site’s independent panel of judges, representing leading UK transport organisations including the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership and Energy Saving Trust, unanimously declared the frugal Ford as the greenest family-size car available.
Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red special edition
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The appeal of the exciting Ford Fiesta line-up continues to expand with the debut of a new sporty, feature-packed special edition – the Zetec S Red. Just 400 new Zetec S Red special editions, representing 10 per cent of all Zetec S models, will be available, priced at £13,000. The “Red” edition follows the success of the popular radian yellow “Anniversary” and lime green “Celebration” models which sold out within weeks of their launch last year. Ford Fiesta has been in the top three best-selling vehicles in Britain every month this year with 42,895 models sold up to the end of May - almost 20 per cent of the British small car market.
Renntech Mercedes SLR receives Performance PKG2
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When Mercedes-Benz introduced its SLR McLaren 722, there was a bit of confusion about the special-edition’s name. Many believed the car would offer a fire-breathing, 722 hp supercharged V8, but it doesn’t (it makes 650 hp). Some believed that “722″ meant there would be 722 of the cars made … but that was wrong, too. In the end, the 722 badge actually referred to 7:22AM - the starting time of Sterling Moss’ epic 1955 Mille Miglia run in a then-new Mercedes SLR.
Official: 2008 Bmw X5 by Hartge breaks cover
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A SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) such as the X5 also looks well kitted out with such sporty accessories as a front spoiler, rear skirt and two-piece side sills. Unlike the HARTGE “HUNTER”, which transforms the X5 into a thoroughbred off-road vehicle, this version from the German-based automaker on a BMW basis bears the unmistakable hallmarks of an individual “road runner”.
Nissan Maxima Pricing announced
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Nissan North America, Inc. announced pricing on the all-new, flagship 2009 Nissan Maxima, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide. The seventh generation Maxima returns to its heritage as “The 4-Door Sports Car™,” combining thrilling performance with premium sedan comfort, quality and amenities. It features all-new sports styling, a driver-oriented interior and an enhanced 290-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine – offering 35 more horsepower than the previous generation Maxima and better fuel economy (EPA estimated 19 mpg City/26 mpg Highway versus 19/25 mpg for the 2008 Maxima).
2009 Porsche Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S facelift
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Showing the dynamic attitude typical of the brand, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, are continuing the generation change of the 911 model series. Just a few weeks after the new 911s with classic rear-wheel drive, the all-wheel-drive versions Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S are now entering the market in both Coupé and Cabriolet guise Read the rest of this entry »