Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

Ever since we saw the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider at the Geneva Motor Show, we fell in love with because it’s simply breathtaking. And it seems Alfa is aware of the emotions this car brings and released a new set of photos of the car. Scheduled to be produced in a limited run of 500 units, the 8C Spider will be powered by the same 4.7 liter V8 engine from...

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BMW 6 Series tuning package by AC Schnitzer

German tuner AC Schnitzer announced today a new tuning package for the facelifted BMW 6 Series. The package includes a sportier body kit, featuring new “kidney” front skirt, new side skirts, restyled rear part with new tailgate design and integral brake light, AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer with chromed tailpipe, plus 20 inch AC Schnitzer alloy...

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BMW X6 Pricing Announced Starts from $53k in the U.S.

BMW’s newest offering, the X6 Crossover-SUV-Coupe-Something will go on sale in the States this summer with prices beginning from $53,275 for the entry-level xDrive35i that’s equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six engine producing 300 Hp and 300-lb.-ft of torque. The top end version of the X6, the xDrive50i will start at $63,775 with...

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2009 Opel Insignia: New Image Gallery Released

After releasing pictures of the taillight - headlight treatment and an initial set of camouflaged shots. Opel has followed up with a new image gallery of its upcoming Insignia sedan that will replace the Vectra in Europe, and most possibly, the Saturn Aura in the States.While the Insignia shown in these pictures is once again covered with that annoying...

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Geely to Show NL SUV Concept in Bejing

Geely is one of the most active carmakers at this year’s China Auto Show that’s set to take place in Beijing from April 20 to 28 as it’s planning to present a whopping 23 new production models and concepts at its 1500 square meters exhibiting area. Our latest discovery from the Chinese automaker’s Beijing Show stable is the NL Concept, a compact-sized...

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VW Golf GTI Pirelli Available in the UK

The special edition Golf GTI Pirelli is making its comeback in the British market this year as Volkswagen announced that it has begun receiving orders with the first vehicles set to arrive in the country this June. Inspired from the original Golf GTI Pirelli that was introduced in May 1983, the 2008 version of the car is based on the Golf GTI Edition...

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Proton recall Savvy

The owner Proton Savvy must check the rim of the tyre behind him, when had the trickle of oil, immediately to the official Proton workshop closest.There was the possibility grease/fat trickled, that his tips could damage bearing.In Malaysia, Proton me-recalled 34.000 Savvy units for the inspection bearing the wheel behind because of having the potential for water entered and caused the component damage.According to Proton, recalled this the anticipatory action for the interests and the safety of the consumer."We asked sorry to all the Savvy owners...

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Chery QQ2

The mini car with the cheap price made by Chery that was most brand new, Chery S18 will according to plan be launched in 2008 Beijing the Show car, 20 - on April 28. This model will be introduced as QQ2 and was expected to be able to attract many interested persons because of his design that was pretty, his interior that was simple and certain, his...

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Livina X-Gear

Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) will launch Livina X-Gear to the first beak this year equipped two variants beforehand, Grand Livina and Livina XR. Varian the three this was based on Livina XR with tampilan more sporti, aggressive and macho. His price was around Livina XR and Gran Livina Ultimate as being revealed by Teddy Irawan Irawan, Sales & Marketing...

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BMW’s China Car Sales in Q1 Rise by 43.2%

The Bavarian group said in a statement today that it sold it sold 14,574 cars in mainland China during the first three month of the year, up by 43.2 percent that a year earlier. In particular, sales of BMW badged cars rose 40.8 pct from a year earlier to nearly 13,851 units - including 8,035 BMW 3 Series and 5 Series vehicles made in China. MINI’s...

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Chop-Shop: Alfa Romeo Mi.To GTA

In contrast with various other “chops” we’ve seen from time to time, the Mi.To GTA that was created by the guys at “Progetto955” is a model that we will definetely see coming out of Alfa Romeo’s factory in the near future. We do not know whether or not the actual Mi.To GTA will look like this, but we are aware that Alfa’s plan is to equip the top-notch...

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Toyota Recalls More Than Half-A-Million Corolla and Matrix Models

Toyota has launched a safety recall involving approximately 539,500 Corolla and Matrix vehicles sold in the U.S. The recall concerns 2003 and 2004 Model Year Corolla and Matrix models equipped with power windows. According to Toyota, the driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the...

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Scion Presents 400Hp Rear-Wheel-Drive tC Coupe for Formula Drift

The good news is that Scion has developed a rear-wheel drive version of its compact coupe, the tC. The bad news for all us RWD-lovers is that the RS*R tC was created to compete in Formula Drift events and not to go on sale for the public to enjoy. The conversion, that was performed by aftermarket specialist, RS*R, was able to be done thanks to the...

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Drive an Aston Martin Vantage N24 on-track

As much as we would have like to offer you the chance to drive a race-prepped Aston Martin Vantage N24 on-track, unfortunately its UK newspaper “The Sunday Times” that’s giving its readers this unique opportunity. Thanks to a partnership between Aston Martin, PalmerSport and The Sunday Times, the UK newspaper is running a competition from April until...

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Brilliance BS4 Wagon

It may look like a BMW and it may be produced by a company that builds BMW’s Chinese-market cars, but fact is, it’s not a bimmer. These pictures supposedly show the station-wagon version of Brilliance’s BS4 compact sedan that is scheduled to make its global premiere at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show on April 20. And why supposedly may you ask; well,...

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Lamborghini Murcielago Crash – China Style

A car crash is an unpleasant site - whatever the make or model. However, we must admit that we tend to feel worse when it involves exotic cars like this Lamborghini Murcielago that bit the dust somewhere in China. Ironic detail: the flowers seen in the picture above were not placed by some random folks or by the owner of the car in memory of the L...

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Nissan Livina C-GEAR

Nissan is enhancing its Livina line-up with the introduction of a third variant of its Asian market hatchback, the Livina C-Gear (to be called the 'X-Gear' in various markets). The crossover version of the Livina will make its first public appearance at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show later this month. In addition to its “rugged-look” exterior, Nissan supports...

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The Audi Q5 coming on April 19

With its world debut scheduled for the Beijing Auto Show, which will start on April 20, the new Audi Q5 will be revealed for the first time on April 19, on the Audi Q5 microsite. The special website was launched a few weeks ago and offers you the possibility to register for the newsletter and be the first ones to find out all the details about the...

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Lexus luncurkan edisi spesial IS 250X

Lexus memperkenalkan edisi khusus IS 250 yaitu IS 250 X di Australia. Hanya ada 450 unit dan diposisikan sebagai kendaraan dengan value for money yang menaik untuk pembeli mobil prestisius seperti diungkapkan Lexus Australia chief executive, John Roca.Model ini dilengkapi sports suspension, sistem stereo Mark Levinson dengan 14 speaker, sunroof, satellite...

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Volkswagen Recalling 410,000 Passats in the U.S.

German carmaker Volkswagen has announced a voluntary recall of all gasoline powered Passat models from 1999 through 2005. In particular, some Passat vehicles with an automatic transmission may have an underbody heat shield that could be subject to damage. If the damaged heat shield comes in contact with the vehicle’s exhaust system, it could create...

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Ford’s US Sales Free-Fall By 14% in March

While many at Ford would wish this were an April fool’s day joke, it isn’t; in March, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totalled 213,074 units, down 14 percent compared with a year ago. Total Ford Motor Company sales, including Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo, totalled 227,143, again down 14 percent versus March 2007.The American carmaker blamed its poor...

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Feast For Your Eyes: Italian Tuning Show Babes

“My Special Car Show” is an automotive customisation exhibition that took place at Rimini Fiera in Italy from 28 to 30 March, 2008. As with all tuning salons, there was no shortage of babes at “My Special Car Show”. Luckily for us, our fellow blogger-buddies at Autoblog.it were kind enough to capture many of the babes on film so we can get a taste...

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Kia KEE_wii Concept

While most of us thought that we had seen the last of the poorly received KEE Concept Coupe that made its debut in Frankfurt last year, Kia announced today the introduction of a unique development of its Peter Schreyer-designed sports coupe concept - the KEE_wii. The latest upgrade to KEE involves the addition of high-tech drive system that removes...

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Toyota UK Launches Auris SR Versions

Following the launch of the flagship Auris SR180, Toyota UK is introducing a new sporty trim named SR. Available with the 1.6 Dual VVT-i petrol and 2.0 D-4D 130 diesel engines, the new SR grade benefits from lowered sports suspension and riding on 17-inch alloy wheels, both from Toyota Motorsport. Other unique features provided as standard include...

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SEAT Introduces High Tech Electro-Reflective Paint

Forget about Candy White and Matte Black; the color we’re all going to be hearing about over the next few hours is SEAT’s innovative 'electro reflective' exterior panel finish. The unique paint has been developed in-house by an elite team of technicians at the Spanish manufacturer's Martorell HQ, near Barcelona. Using complex principles similar to...

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Audi TT: New 1.4 TFSI 140 Hp Coming to Leipzig

Downsizing is the name, and VW Group is the one who’s playing the game. Following yesterday’s announcement on the TT 1.8TFSI, Audi revealed that it will introduce an even smaller engine for its sport model, the 1.4-liter TFSI unit that combines a supercharger and a turbocharger generating 140 Hp.The 1.4 TFSI unit is already available in wide number...

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