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Feb
26th

F1: New Force India and Toro Rosso to debut next Wednesday

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Ahead of its official debut on Sunday, Force India's new formula one car on Wednesday made its first appearance at a circuit. Full story...
Feb
26th

F1: USF1 project slowly takes form

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USF1, the newly-announced American formula one team, has no plans to begin testing this year, it has emerged. It also has a plan for its drivers. Full story...
Feb
26th

F1: Honda rescue ‘contracts signed’ – team source

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Team staff at Honda's Brackley headquarters have been told to prepare for imminent winter tests in Spain and subsequently the beginning of the 2009 season in Australia. Full story...
Feb
26th

The Rinspeed E2, a 60- or 160-cc Fiat 500

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Rinspeed may have come up with a solution for motorists who use their cars in very different situations, such as in the city, where motor power is less important, and on the open road, where better performance is necessary. The Swiss manufacturer is introducing the E2 Concept based on the Fiat 500 Abarth. Full story...
Feb
26th

2010 Kia Forte Preview

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The Spectra sedan that was introduced for the 2005 model year was a sympathetic car and a welcome replacement for the unreliable previous generation. But the car didn't age gracefully and on a price/equipment comparison, the Kia no longer seems like a fire-sale deal. And when you're up against the Honda Civic, the Mazda3 and the Toyota Corolla, you can't mess around for long. Full story...
Feb
26th

IRL: Briscoe leads amongst tire troubles

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Team Penske Ryan Briscoe finished the second day of testing at Homestead-Miami Speedway on top while many teams had serious issues with a problem on the track that causes numerous cut tyres. Full story...
Feb
26th

IRL: Briscoe leads amongst tire troubles

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Team Penske Ryan Briscoe finished the second day of testing at Homestead-Miami Speedway on top while many teams had serious issues with a problem on the track that causes numerous cut tyres. Full story...
Feb
26th

Le Mans 24 h : official entry list published

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The Automobile Club de l'Ouest has comunicated the name of the 55 competitors invited to take part to 2009 Le Mans 24 Hours. With a private Peugeot 908 for Pescarolo Sport. Full story...
Feb
26th

Nissan banking on a new fuel cell technology

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Nissan has just announced that they're currently testing a brand-new technology: a new generation of fuel cells. The new fuel cell is 25% smaller and generates 40% more power (130 kilowatts) than the previous generation (90 kilowatts). Full story...
Feb
26th

Bentley Continental Supersports, a (almost) green Bentley

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The upcoming Bentley's specs are simple: it's the most potent with 621 ponies and the fastest with 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and top speeds of 329 km/h. It's also the first Bentley boasting the 6.0-litre, FlexFuel-capable V12 engine compatible with E85 fuel (85% bio-ethanol) and lighter by 110 kg. Full story...
Feb
26th

Kia launches a new fragrance, the No.3 Concept

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Kia's in top form. The brand's next opus will shortly be unveiled in Geneva in the shape of a new Concept, the No.3. With a much more European flavour, it marks a step forward in Kia's design language. Full story...
Feb
26th

2010 Kia Forte Preview

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The Spectra sedan that was introduced for the 2005 model year was a sympathetic car and a welcome replacement for the unreliable previous generation. But the car didn't age gracefully and on a price/equipment comparison, the Kia no longer seems like a fire-sale deal. And when you're up against the Honda Civic, the Mazda3 and the Toyota Corolla, you can't mess around for long. Full story...
Feb
26th

The MCE-5 VCRi, a new kind of conventional engine

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In these morose times where hard-to-come-by credit and a financial crisis are having their way with the auto industry, revival will come from the development of a new type of heat engine. Over the next 20 or 30 years, this type of mill will no doubt still account for nearly 80% of the market. Full story...
Feb
25th

Rear drive, sporty attitude adds up to big fun in Hyundai Genesis Coupe:

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In a world where gaps in product lines are filled as quickly as they open, Hyundai--yes, Hyundai--has found a new one. Let's call it the semi-affordable, pretty-good-looking, rear-wheel-drive performance-coupe segment. Full story...
Feb
25th

Audi Invited to Join VW’s New Small Family

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Audi Invited to Join VW's New Small Family
Audi to Join VW's New Small Family (NSF) - Fuel Efficient News, Eco Cars, Car Features and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
The tiny city car (previewed by the Up! concepts) is just part of Audi's new range of fuel misers.

In 2007, Volkswagen previewed its New Small Family (NSF) of eco-cars with three concepts, a two-door hatchback, a four-door hatchback, and a microvan. Originally intended for VW, Seat, and Škoda only, NSF is being expanded to include an Audi version, the E1. In fact, the E1 will spearhead a selection of innovative, low-emissions, high-mileage models for Audi. Marketed under the E-line moniker, the new Audis share the same mission as BMW's Project i vehicles. Audi's lineup could include up to five different products in various size and price classes. Here is what Audi's R&D team is currently looking at:


Photo Gallery: Audi to Join VW's New Small Family (NSF) - Fuel Efficient News, Eco Cars, Car Features and Reviews - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
25th

Crane Cams shuttered, according to report:

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Legendary camshaft company Crane Cams appears to have gone out of business this week. Full story...
Feb
25th

Bosch names Tim Frasier head of N.A. electronics unit

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Robert Bosch LLC today named Tim Frasier as regional president of its automotive electronics business activities in North America. Full story...
Feb
25th

Spring-themed Smart Fortwo sprouts at Geneva motor show:

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Smart's latest special Fortwo model was developed with the pending arrival of spring in mind. Full story...
Feb
25th

Mazda will fix seats that could move unexpectedly

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Mazda North American Operations is recalling nearly 31,000 Mazda CX-9 crossovers built for the 2007-09 model years to repair a problem that can cause the driver's seat to change positions unexpectedly. Full story...
Feb
25th

Beattie returns to steer Jaguar’s U.S. sales under Tata

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Richard Beattie, who steered Jaguar sales in the United States when it was part of Ford Motor Co., will do the same for Jaguar's new owner next month. Full story...
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