| Nissan GT-R Nismo ‘ultimate GT-R’ spied at the Nurburgring |
Sep 4th, 2013 |
has been spied lapping Germany’s Nurburgring ahead of its anticipated Tokyo motor show unveiling in November. Based on the 404kW/628Nm ...
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| Ford Mondeo Vignale concept to preview new premium sub-brand |
Sep 4th, 2013 |
will preview an upcoming premium sub-brand from the Blue Oval when it debuts at next week’s Frankfurt motor show. Designed to deliver an ';upscale product and ownership experience';, UK publication Autocar ...
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| Bravado Banshee Grand Theft Auto getaway car made |
Sep 4th, 2013 |
games, has made an unlikely jump from cyberspace to reality. A three-dimensional, road-going version of the car has been created by West Coast Customs, a remodelling company best known for their appearances on shows like Pimp My Ride and Street Customs. The Bravado Banshee was first seen in GTA III, where it featured as the main getaway car of that ...
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| Glare from ‘fryscraper’ melting cars in London |
Sep 4th, 2013 |
LONDON: The owners of the 37-storey tower known as the Walkie Talkie in the London financial district are investigating a light beam cast by the building that's so intense it melted parked cars. Londoners have been shielding their eyes from the blinding glare bouncing off 20 Fenchurch Street -- nicknamed the "Walkie Talkie" because of its flared shape -- while several drivers have ...
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| Renault Chief Carlos Ghosn to broaden operations role after COO’s exit |
Sep 4th, 2013 |
Carlos Ghosn will take more direct control of day-today operations at France's second-largest automaker following the departure of chief operating ...
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| Audi Sport quattro concept revealed |
Sep 4th, 2013 |
concept is the second preview of a forthcoming modern-day successor to the German brand’s famous all-wheel-drive coupe of the 1980s. Plug-in drivetrain rather than Quattro technology makes the headlines this time, however, with the new concept boasting impressive performance and efficiency in equal measure. The Audi Sport quattro combines a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with an electric ...
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| BMW i8 first images of production hybrid sports car leaked |
Sep 4th, 2013 |
a shadowy 30-second teaser clip revealing elements of the plug-in hybrid sports car, three official-looking images, first published by Autoblog Deutschland, have hit the net. In profile, the BMW i8′s sleek lines, front-hinged scissor doors and LED tail-lights are joined by a thick side skirt highlighted by a blue ...
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| Plan to expand U.S. auto loan program faces bumpy road |
Sep 4th, 2013 |
WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) - Democratic proposals to widen the scope of the Department of Energy's loan program for advanced cars could falter in the face of Republican opposition in ...
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| Londons Walkie Talkie Skyscraper Blamed For Melting Cars With Its Reflective Rays |
Sep 4th, 2013 |
London's newest skyscraper, commonly known as the Walkie Talkie for its shape, is an excellent addition to the city's skyline, but it's causing plenty of problems down on the street level. Specifically, sunlight is being reflected from the building's curved glass exterior down to the sidewalk, and the resulting heat is extreme enough to melt cars in its ...
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| Ford recalling 370000 cars in United States and Canada |
Sep 4th, 2013 |
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 370,000 cars in the United States and Canada, including some police cruisers, for a steering issue, a federal watchdog said Tuesday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a release posted on its website that Ford is recalling 355,000 of its Ford Crown Victoria, including Victoria Police Interceptor, Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis cars ...
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