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Audi brings out the Type C again as a pedal car Au...
2007-08-04 03:46:00
Audi brings out the Type C again as a pedal carAudi introduces the Autounion Type C again, the old V16-powered Grand Prix car with 520 HP, but only for the kids this time.The new Autounion is a pedal car and it will be offered in a limited edition of 999 units.A body made from aluminium, handcrafted leather trim and an extraordinary design ? the vehicle sends Hubert Waltl, Head of Audi Toolmaking, into a rapture the instant he lays eyes on it: ?This car is something really special.? And, indeed, the car in front of him is no ordinary car ? it?s the Auto Union Type C pedal car which AUDI AG has brought onto the market as an absolute first. No other car manufacturer offers a pedal car built so elaborately and to such a high standard.How did Audi stumble upon this idea? ?We needed a highlight for our collection which conveys the brand message and, at the same time, is spectacular enough to find buyers,? says Katharina Wicker, Head of Audi design ? Lifestyle Articles. And this was how t...
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DaimlerChrysler closes transaction on transfer of ...
2007-08-04 03:43:00
DaimlerChrysler closes transaction on transfer of majority interest in Chrysler to CerberusDaimlerChrysler today completed the closing for the transfer of a majority interest in the Chrysler Group and for the related financial services business in NAFTA to a subsidiary of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., a private- equity company based in New York. A subsidiary of Cerberus takes over 80.1% in the Chrysler Holding LLC, while DaimlerChrysler retains a 19.9% interest, as announced in May 2007.The effects on the financial statements of DaimlerChrysler will be explained on August 29, 2007.Basically, the conditions of the transaction and the economic effects have not changed since the agreement was signed on May 14, 2007. Furthermore, DaimlerChrysler and Cerberus have agreed to support the financing of the majority takeover of Chrysler by Cerberus in light of highly volatile US loan markets. Both companies will subscribe $2 billion of second lien debt for Chrysler?s automotive business,...
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Spy photos: Audi Q5 caught completely uncovered Lo...
2007-08-04 03:40:00
Spy photos: Audi Q5 caught completely uncoveredLooks like the new Audi Q5 is ready to be presented in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). This photo represents the new Audi Q5 completely uncovered. The model caught has the S-line sport package revealing the chrome front grill.
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Nissan introduces anti drunk-driving technology Ni...
2007-08-04 03:35:00
Nissan introduces anti drunk-driving technologyNissan introduces a new systems capable of detecting the presence of alcohol in the perspiration of the driver?s palm as he or she attempts to start driving, monitor the driver?s state of consciousness through the blinking of the eye, monitoring the operational behavior of the vehicle etc.This concept car was developed as an exploratory platform to showcase breakthrough technologies that could potentially be applied in future production cars, part of an ongoing program from Nissan contributing towards the prevention of drunk driving.Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has revealed a new concept car featuring multiple preventative features designed to help reduce drunk driving. Presently integrated on-board a production model Fuga sedan, the various technologies are designed to detect the driver?s state of sobriety and to activate a range of preventive measures including immobilization of the vehicle.Alcohol Odor Sensors1. A hi-sensitivity alcohol od...
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Citroen C3 Pluriel Kiwi Edition revealed Citroën...
2007-08-03 01:21:00
Citroen C3 Pluriel Kiwi Edition revealedCitroën has announced the arrival of a juicy new ?Kiwi? special edition of its versatile, convertible supermini, the C3 Pluriel ? and this is one model that really stands out from the crowd, with its eye-catching exterior and interior colour schemes.The stylish new Kiwi model comes in a unique, eye-catching yellow/green metallic body colour and features alloy wheels and a luxurious all-black leather upholstery, with leather finish to the door handles and steering wheel. The fitment of air-conditioning ensures that it is a uniquely pleasurable car to be in, whatever the weather.At the same time Citroën has added a number of style upgrades, at no extra cost, to the funky C3 Pluriel Cote d?Azur. There are two body colours (Pearlescent Black and Ivory), newbody-coloured bumper inserts, rubbing strips and door handles, as well as enhancements to the interior trim that include ivory coloured seat-backs and a translucent ruby gear knob.Given the UK?s...
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Loder1899 Land Rover Freelander 2 Loder1899 has c...
2007-08-03 01:18:00
Loder1899 Land Rove r Freelander 2Loder1899 has created a special styling kit for the new midsize all-rounder from Land Rover . Loder1899 skillfully underlines Land Rovers classic design for the new Englishman with a sporty and elegant Body-Styling-Kit, consisting of two front-flaps, a front diffuser in aluminium optic, rear-flaps and a roof spoiler.The latest Loder1899 creation is the special edition Sins wheel in a high polished finish for the Freelander 2. Loder1899s power management brings the TD4 from 155Hp up to 185Hp. In order to realise this power increase with style, Loder1899 has created a two branch exhaust system (135×90 mm).Prices list:Front-flaps varnishable: 252Front-diffuser in aluminium optic: 169Rear-flaps varnishable: 267Roof-spoiler 225Wheel/tyre combination ?special edition? Sins wheel in 20 inch with tyres (265/45R20) from Pirelli or Continental: 3.595Power management (155hp to 185hp): 1158Stainless steal exhaust system: 1268All prices are in euro and include 19%...
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AC Schnitzer Profile based on the Bmw Z4 M Coupe ...
2007-08-03 01:12:00
AC Schnitzer Profil e based on the Bmw Z4 M Coupe Take the first ascent of the 8,848 metre high Mount Everest, the expeditions to the poles or the dive into the 11 km deep canyon of the Mariana Trench. There have always been individuals and extreme characters who have pushed our boundaries and discovered new terrain.An extreme region for automotive tuners, where only a few venture, has always been the BMW M-series cars, in particular the uncompromising Z4 M-Coupé, a thoroughbred driving machine.But the fact that the limits of this extraordinary car are far from reached is evident from the new concept vehicle by AC Schnitzer - the PROFILE - even at first glance. Classic engine tuning hauls the power of the high-revving six-cylinder in-line plant to a robust 350 HP. Not only is a special ?active breathing? airbox used, but the engine control unit has been remapped. But power alone isn?t enough to get the maximum from an athletic heart. So the modified rear axle ratio of 3.91:1 provides ...
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Volkswagen bringing a whole heap of vehicles to t...
2007-08-03 01:08:00
Volkswagen bringing a whole heap of vehicles to the Frankfurt Motor ShowVolkswagen will present its widest product range of all time at the International Automobile Exhibition (IAA) in Frankfurt (13th to 23rdrd September). Europe?s no. 1 will be presenting over fifty models on view in Hall 3.0 ,eight of them world premieres. One of the highlights: the Tiguan, an entirely new generation of SUV developed to complement the Touareg.And if all that?s not enough: Volkswagen will respond to the official motto of this year?s IAA ? ?see what?s driving tomorrow? ? with a prototype. The heart of this sensationally flexible City Expert will beat where the flat-four ?Boxer? engine once did in the Beatle. When the gates open at the IAA, six new BlueMotion models will also make their debut. From 2008 onward Volkswagen will offer nine vehicles under the BlueMotion label.Volkswagen will welcome visitors to the IAA in an exposition area of 9,000 square metres. The centrepiece of that will be the Tigu...
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Station Wagon posts 14% sale...
2007-08-03 01:05:00
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Station Wagon posts 14% sales growth in First Half of 2007The E-Class station wagon, which received an extensive upgrade in mid-2006, is enjoying tremendous popularity with Mercedes-Benz customers. Deliveries of the upper-range station wagon have increased by 14 percent to 16,700 units since the beginning of this year. Approximately 185,000 customers have opted for the E-Class station wagon since the model?s market launch in March 2003.The primary selling points of the E-Class station wagon are its elegance, comfort, and cargo volume of up to 1,950 liters. Moreover, it offers innovative safety technologies such as PRE-SAFE® and the optional Intelligent Light System. Around three quarters of all E-Class station wagon customers drive one of the four diesel variants. The most popular engine version for the upper-range Mercedes-Benz station wagon is the E 220 CDI, which is chosen by approximately 30 percent of customers.The Mercedes-Benz C-Class station wagon has a...
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Toyota reveals the Golf R32 killer: The Blade Mast...
2007-08-03 01:03:00
Toyota reveals the Golf R32 killer: The Blade Mast er GToyota unleashed today the 3.5 liter V6 version of its Blade hatchback in Tokyo. The Blade represents the upspec version of the Auris. It comes in the standard version with a 2.4 liter engine delivering 165 bhp but the 3.5 liter V6 delivers 276 bhp and 254 pound feet of torque. The engine represents a detuned version of the 2GR-FE 3456 cc from the luxurious Lexus IS 350.Toyota Blade Master G comes with 17? wheels,a more muscular look than the Auris with a bigger grille and a 6-speed sequential automatic gearbox with paddle shifters.This Toyota aims to be a Golf R32 killer and at a price $27,725 it has very big chances to become one?
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Ultimate Aero TT makes one more attempt for braki...
2007-08-03 01:00:00
Ultimate Aero TT makes one more attempt for braking speed recordShelby SuperCars (SSC), manufacturer of the world?s most powerful production car, the Ultimate Aero TT, announced today that speed testing for the title ?World?s Fastest Production Car? will be finalized by the end of August. Speed testing is being conducted in the company?s home state of Washington and is being validated by Guinness World Records.There is a standard procedure outlined by Guinness World Records to validate a land speed record. The vehicle must drive the predetermined course, turn around, and drive back the opposite way within one hour. This is to negate any discrepancy there may be in the course or conditions. Top speeds from each run are then averaged to obtain the official speed. This method has been used for decades as the benchmark for land speed record attempts.Dewetron, a company known for performance testing of missile, train, aerospace, and automotive capabilities will accurately monitor and mea...
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Audi RS4 gets 450 bhp. Bmw preparing a 450 bhp M3 ...
2007-08-03 00:58:00
Audi RS4 gets 450 bhp. Bmw preparing a 450 bhp M3 CSL?According to Motortrend the German automaker wants to increase the power of the 2008 Audi RS4, despite the tightened European CO2 standards. The RS4 will get 450 bhp and is expected to be produced in fall of 2008. This means that Audi and Mercedes C63 AMG (450 bhp) will definetely represent a big threatening for the upcoming Bmw M3 which delivers only 420 bhp?Now we can wait a response from Bmw due to the announcement made by Audi. The upcoming Bmw M3 CSL could be a response for Audi and Mercedes, but this remains only an idea for now!
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Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet 120 Sporting Fiat?s c...
2007-08-03 00:53:00
Fiat Grande Punt o 1.4 T-Jet 120 Spor ting Fiat?s comprehensive Grande Punto range has just expanded further with the arrival of the storming new 1.4 T-Jet 120 Sporting. This major new addition to the popular range combines performance and driving enjoyment with Fiat?s advanced engine technology.The new T-Jet petrol engine uses the latest turbocharging expertise to give outstanding power and torque but with notably low emissions and fuel consumption.Available now in both three- and five-door versions, the new Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet 120 is based on the range?s Sporting trim level, and comes packed with stylish standard equipment, including:17-inch alloy wheelsAir conditioningSports seatsLeather steering wheelChrome tailpipeSpoiler and sideskirtsESPSix airbags
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Audi Q7 by JeDesign delivering now 500 bhp The sta...
2007-07-17 18:28:00
Audi Q7 by JeDesign delivering now 500 bhpThe standard Audi Q7 4.2 litre delivers 350 bhp/440 Nm, has a stop speed of 151 mph(242 km/h) and does the 0-100 km/h sprint 7.4 seconds. Je Design helps the 4.2 litre engine and increases its power to 500 bhp/600 Nm. The top speed is increased to an impressive 169 mph(271 km/h). Also the sprint from 0-100 km/h is now achieved in 5.6 seconds. For the 3 litre V6 TDI, JE DESIGN is offering a power boost by means of a modified engine management system. The standard data of 171 kW/233 bhp and 500 Nm are being pushed up by the Audi specialists to 210 kW/285 bhp and 550 Nm, thus lending this powerful super ship greater supremacy. For example, the top speed goes up from 210 to 219 km/h. The acceleration from 0-100 km/h is improved from 9.1 to 8.4 seconds. These modifications also of course include a TÜV parts certificate. Customers also need not be concerned about complying with EE regulations.
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Ford Edge by H&R Combining sport utility capabilit...
2007-07-17 18:23:00
Ford Edge by H&RCombining sport utility capability with the driving dynamics of a sports car, H&R Spor t Springs lower the Edge 2? for improved handling and superb ride. H&R Trak+ Wheel Spacers provide a precision fit H&R stance and dynamic side profile while H&R Triple C Camber Adjustment Bolts keep everything in spec.Big 22 X 10 OZ Giotti 3 - 3 piece wheels and Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 295/30R22 tires give the H&R Edge a powerful, muscular stance and athletic maneuverability that is perfect for both the hairpin turns of the Pacific Coast Highway or the busy streets of New York City.The Gemballa bright orange exterior is eye-catching whether bathed in sunshine or silhouetted in moonlight and the subtle Pearl-Ghost world graphics add a hint of mysterious elegance. The exclusive panoramic Vista Roof lets the sun shine in with an expansive view that spans nearly 40% of the total roof area. The H&R Edge also features a blacked-out race-like hood, a Camtec custom composi...
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Mini Cooper S by AC Schnitzer Retro but not old-fa...
2007-07-17 18:18:00
Mini Cooper S by AC SchnitzerRetro but not old-fashioned ? sassy and practical ? authentic but no copy: Few cars have mastered the balancing act as well as the new MINI, the latest generation of which is now in the showrooms. In design terms it remains true to its predecessor, but doesn?t stop there technically. In detail no MINI looks like the next, because individuality takes priority amongst its owners.Anyone wanting to stand out from the crowd of MINI owners, not just in appearance but also in performance, should turn to AC Schnitzer.The present focus of the tuner?s development activities is the new 170 HP turbo engine in the Cooper S, for which AC Schnitzer develops a performance upgrade. And when the driver puts the power down, the sound track plays loud and clear, thanks to the sonorous twin sports silencer with chromed Racing tailpipe.Full gas to the next corner ? and through it at full speed! Touring Car legend Manfred Wollgarten set up the AC Schnitzer racing suspension on...
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Ford plans to sell Volvo for $8 billion The numbe...
2007-07-16 07:19:00
Ford plans to sell Volvo for $8 billionThe number two American automaker, Ford is preparing to sell Volvo, the Swedish car group that has been bought 8 years ago.Volvo represents the flagship of Ford?s Premier Automotive Group (PAG), stable of luxury European marques and this maybe the reason for Ford to ask for an astronomical price: $8 billion dollars.Ford might be in a financial crisis.After it sold Astor Martin earlier this year for almost $1 billion, Ford is waiting this week the bids for Jaguar and Land Rover, two members of Premier Automotive Group (PAG) like Volvo.These two might be sold for almost $2 billion dollars.But Volvo is larger than Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land Rover and produces about 500,000 cars per year.Although is seen as the most profitable (comparing the sales with Aston Martin, Land Rover and Jaguar) Ford is thinking seriously to sell the Swedish automaker.Volvo was bought from the truck maker AB Volvo 8 years ago in 1999 for $6.95 billion, analyts estimate...
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2008 Suzuki Hayabusa gets redesign, bigger engine,...
2007-07-15 15:16:00
2008 Suzuki Hayabusa gets redesign, bigger engine, more powerThe unending contest between Suzuki and Kawasaki to see who can build the world's fastest streetbike continues, with Suzuki introducing an all-new Hayabusa for 2008. The bike's engine grows from 1299cc to 1340cc for '08, and a commensurate power jump is expected to let the new 'Busa equal or surpass the numbers put up by Kawasaki's hyper-performance machine, the Ninja ZX-14. Bikeland.org has hi-res pics and full features and specs on the '08 'Busa, which will be joined in showrooms by a naked edition dubbed the "B-King." The price for the the '08 Hayabusa's time-and-space-bending performance: $11,999. Suzuki's official site has the skinny on all the new '08s here.
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Oldest Caddy in existence going up for auction How...
2007-07-15 15:14:00
Oldest Caddy in existence going up for auctionHow come none of the Cadillacs we've bought for $850 have appreciated to bring millions at auction? First off, this 1903 Cadillac Model A runabout is going to be offered at Bonhams' Quail Lodge auction, part of Monterey Week in August. Our Caddys would've only been appropriate at a scrap metal auction. The 13th ever Cadillac, this car was on the stand at the New York Auto show in 1903, and was the first of the brand to be sold west of the Mississippi.These brass era Cadillacs are what earned the brand its early tagline of "The Standard Of The World." The "Little Hercules" single-cylinder powerplant sits under the front seat and drives the rear wheels, and the cars were filled with solid engineering. Cadillac made mass-production possible by pioneering interchangeable parts. Nobody thought it was possible to ship a fully-disassembled car to Europe and bolt together a fully-operable automobile from parts that came off the shelf. Cadilla...
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Splitsville for Budweiser and Earnhardt Jr. One of...
2007-07-15 15:09:00
Splitsville for Budweiser and Earnhardt Jr.One of the most recognizable advertising tandems in NASCAR, Dale Ernhardt Jr. and Budweiser, are on the outs. When Jr. split from DEI in favor of Hendrick Motorsports, virtually any chance of this dynamic duo staying together vanished due to Hendrick's existing contracts.Hendrick's other big NASCAR stars, Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon, have endorsement deals with another advertising juggernaut, Pepsi. Jr. seems to be genuinely disappointed that he couldn't keep Bud, and with good reason. Some of the very best ad gurus on the planet work for Budweiser, and many feel that's a main reason why Jr's such a popular figure. Then again, he has his legendary father's name working for him, too, which obviously helps. As Jr. points out to the Chicago Tribune, Bud also throws the best parties and events, which is a great bonus for a single driver in his 20s. Details of Jr.'s next primary sponsor are still being worked out.
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Bugatti Increases Veyron Production Bugatti is inc...
2007-07-15 15:08:00
Bugatti Increases Veyron Prod uction Bugatti is increasing the production of their million dollar super car the Bugatti Veyron. Production numbers will increase from the original "60" cars produced in the first year of the Veyron to a total of "75" annually. A spokesperson for Bugatti stated, "We want to shorten the waiting time from just over a year." One has to think, it will still be arduous to acquire one of these vehicles or even see one on the road with just small increase of 15 cars in the production line, but Bugatti in fact wants to keep the car as exclusive as possible.While the production numbers for the Veyron have increased, there are currently no plans to ?change? the performance of the vehicle. With an incredible 1,000 horsepower one has to wonder if this is enough horsepower to keep the Veyron at the top of the super-car food chain in the twentieth century.Will the Bugatti Veyron?s clientele want more out of their super car as the production continues to its speculated...
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Would you like beans with that? 2008 Mustang to us...
2007-07-15 15:04:00
Would you like beans with that? 2008 Must ang to use soy-based seat foam The 2008 Mustang that appears in August will be full o' beans. Soybeans. Ford has teamed with automotive supplier Lear Corporation on the creation of soy-based seat foam. Car seats currently contain roughly petroleum-based foam, and the new soy-based variety will substitute nearly a quarter of that mass with renewable content, as well as lower the amount of C0² emitted during the creation of the foam. Ford's been playing around with soy ever since with Model T, which contained 60 pounds of beans in its paint and molded plastic parts. This is the kind of environmental tech we can get behind -- and sit on -- without reservation. We do wonder, however, what it will do to that new car smell. This isn't the only "green" material Ford's using with regard to seating accommodations in '08 models, either. The new Escape's seat upholstery is made of eco-friendly recycled materials. For Ford's full press release on ...
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The Volvo C30 gets even smaller Volvo fans will be...
2007-07-14 15:14:00
The Volvo C30 gets even smallerVolvo fans will be in for a surprise at the Pan-American games, starting in Rio De Janeiro tomorrow, when a 1:5 scale electric miniature Volvo C30 will roll out on the field. The mini-C30 will help in the throwing disciplines and has been developed to ensure quick and smooth transport of javelins, hammers and discuses back to athletes. The car will fit either four discuses, three javelins or two hammers.- The V olvo C30 is the smallest Volvo model on the market, and this particular Volvo C30 is much smaller but just as cool as its big sister, says Lennart Ekdahl, project leader for the mini-Volvo.The car is radio controlled and has been hand-built by Volvo on a chassis made by Nordic Sport. The electric motor produces two horsepower, accelerating the car to a top speed of 20 km/h (5 mph). Unfortunately, the car will not be for sale to the general public.
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No More F1 at Indy The Formula 1 circus will not ...
2007-07-14 15:09:00
No More F1 at Indy The Formula 1 circus will not return to Indianapolis in 2008 after Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) CEO Tony George and Formula 1 boss Ecclestone failed to reach a new deal yesterday. Speaking at the Indianapolis race in June, George expressed his confidence in that a new deal would be reached before the July 12 deadline. Indianapolis has been part of the Formula 1 calendar since the year 2000 and drawn annually over 125,000 visitors to the only U.S.-based F1-race."After several discussions, Bernie Ecclestone and I were unable to agree how to keep Formula One in Indianapolis for the near term," George said but insisted that the door has been left open for a potential future date. Ecclestone said that "we didn't reach an agreement... Let's see if we miss America," stating that no other American circuit would replace Indianapolis on the 2008 F1 calendar.Ecclestone has repeatedly stated that Formula 1 does not need a race in the US, but has expressed his interest i...
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General Motors plans diesel engines for the U.S. a...
2007-07-14 15:09:00
General Motors plans diesel engines for the U.S. automarketGeneral Motors is planning to put diesel engines in Cadillac and Saturn cars in the United States by 2010. The number one American automaker confirmed the fact that it will use diesel powerplants on the U.S. passenger cars, crossovers and light trucks. Sources confirm that the automaker will present a diesel engine on an Opel E-flex in September at the Frankfurt Auto Show.It is possible that the same variant of engine to be presented also at the Detroit Motor Show in January, on a Saturn and most likely on a Acura sedan.Cadillac will get the same engine by the end of 2009 or in 2010. Sources also confirmed the fact that the new Opel Vectra will get the diesel engine in 2008 and will come to the United States as a Saturn for the next generation Aura if all goes as planned. GM has already two diesel engines under development.A big engine, a 4.5 liter V8 wich is programmed to appear in 2010 and used for light-duty pick-ups and ...
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DaimlerChrysler could become ?Daimler AG? After s...
2007-07-14 15:07:00
DaimlerChrysler could become ?Daimler AG?After selling Chrysler, DaimlerChrysler will hold a special meeting on October 4th in Berlin, Germany to talk about the future company strategy and change the name.The meeting was previously announced but it hadn?t a fixed date.Automobilwoche says that a DaimlerChrysler senior manager told tthem that Berlin was chosen over Stuttgart because of the organizational reasons and costs.One of the proposed name for Daimler is ?Daimler AG? because it doesn?t want to create a confusion with the Daimler-Benz used in the past. Daimler-Benz could be used but critics heavily objected for not using the names of both company founders, Mr. Gottlieb Daimler and Mr. Carl Benz.Dieter Zetsche, CEO of DaimlerChrysler, wants to change the name of all the factories that manufacture Mercedes-Benzcars and trucks from Daimler plants to Mercedes plants.
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Hartge to produce a 300km/h LPG-car The research ...
2007-07-14 15:04:00
Hartge to produce a 300km/h LPG-carThe research and development team at the German BMW- and MINI-tuner Hartge is planning to build a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-based BMW 1-series car, producing 550 bhp. The project car, named V300+, is capable of reaching a 300 km/h top speed, making it the fastest LPG-driven car. The benefits of LPG fuelled engines include cleaner fuel burning and more power and torque than petrol-engines with similar capacity.The Saarbrücken-based Hartge-tuning project will include experts from the University of Technology and Economics in Saarbrücken, the German environment ministry as well as state economics department officials and automotive and energy specialists.
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Smart goes Hybrid! On July 6, smart unveiled a fo...
2007-07-14 15:00:00
Smart goes Hybrid !On July 6, smart unveiled a fortwo with a micro hybrid drive (mhd) engine, a combination of an electric motor and a combustion engine, available both in petrol and diesel versions. The hybrid drive concept will reduce diesel consumption by 12%, from 3.3 litres to 2.9 litres per 100 kilometres, making it the most fuel-efficient car on the market.The 45 bhp combustion engine and the 27 bhp electric motor work either together or separately, enabling emission-free city driving whilst offering a total 72 bhp for those occasions, where power comes handy! The acceleration time from naught to 100 km/h has been reduced by four seconds compared to the fortwo cdi standard diesel.Production of the smart fortwo hybrid drive will begin on October 15, 2007.
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New Mercedes SL spy photos These are the best spy ...
2007-07-14 14:55:00
New Merc edes SL spy photosThese are the best spy photos, with the new generation Mercedes SL, showing us how the new model will look like: it is clearly that it will borrow CLS?s headlights, because we can observe that they have similar form as those of the CLS Class.The new SL is programmed to be presented at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2008.
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Spy photos: Fiat 500 Abarth The Fiat 500 Abarth wi...
2007-07-14 14:50:00
Spy photos: Fiat 500 AbarthThe Fiat 500 Abarth will get a few major changes to the bodywork, new alloy sport wheels and a turbocharged 1.4 liter engine delivering 135 bhp.There is only one bad news about the Fiat 500 Abarth?the car won?t hit the road until the second half of 2008, so prepare for a long waiting period.
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