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Citroen Are Working On A Diesel-Hybrid Powered C6 Sedan

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:09:48 +0000

Citroen has said that they are created a new ultra-efficient version of their C6 sedan. This model will have a diesel hybrid powertrain and it will emit no more than 100g of CO2 per one kilometer. Sources have said that the new diesel hybrid C6 will have the same layout as the Peugeot 3008 hybrid concept [...]

Bad News: GM Won’t Create A Chevrolet Version Of The Pontiac G8

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:04:47 +0000

We recently reported that the Pontiac G8 sedan might be reborn as a Chevrolet Caprice or Lumina. “The G8 has finally been discovered by a broader percentage of the buying public. The owners are ecstatic about them, many calling it the best sedan they’ve ever driven,” said Lutz. “We consider it too good to waste. So [...]

Photo Gallery: 2010 Jaguar XJ - Loads of Pics!

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:56:11 +0000

Jaguar has released new images of the 2010 XJ Sedan. The XJ was recently unveiled by Jay Leno in London. Jag’s new XJ features two V8 engines, one with a supercharge and one without. Checkout the full news here, or the images below.

Video Of The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG On The ‘Ring

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:50:29 +0000

Mercedes-Benz has released a video of their SLS AMG lapping the ‘Ring. There was no lap time revealed but it does show us some cool performance of the car. Watch this space for more.

Nissan Updates Their 2010MY In The US: The Full Update List

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:48:50 +0000

Nissan has announced their portfolio upgrade for 2010. The Japanese automaker will change various 2010MY models for the US market. On most of the models Nissan will add new features and colour options, where for example the 2010 370Z Coupe will now feature heated outside mirrors and an in-cabin microfilter. The Altima Sedan, Coupe and Hybrid [...]

Mansory’s Take On The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:42:46 +0000

Mansory has created the new Chopster. This model is a modified Porsche Cayenne Turbo S with 710-horsepower and 900Nm of torque. It features a top speed of 302km/h and it features a brand new body kit that was designed by the company itself. This model features an extended front bumper, new rear fenders, side skirts a [...]

Tengzhong Gains Support In Their Interest For Hummer

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0000

China’s commerce ministry are supportive over the Tengzhong bid for the Hummer brand. “The Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) both hold a supportive attitude toward Chinese companies venturing abroad,” Yao Jian, ministry’s spokesman was quoted as saying by Reuters. Tengzhong and the Chinese government are already in talks over the [...]

MINI’s Crossman Might Receive Countryman Badging

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:53:09 +0000

The MINI Crossover model might be receiving a name change before it is launched. The well-known crossover known as the Crossman will most likely be renamed as the Countryman. BMW has registered the Countryman trademark. The Countryman is a classic MINI name and it has been reserved for a long-wheel-base MINI model. The new CUV will [...]

Shots Of The 2010 Hyundai Santa FE In Death Valley

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:48:01 +0000

New Hyundai Santa FE’s for 2010 have been caught undergoing testing in prototype form. The new models were caught in Death Valley as they were doing hot weather testing. The models have not yet been revealed officially, but we have seen various shots of this model in prototype form. The SUV will receive a new front [...]

Chevrolet Release New ChevroletVoltAge.com Site For The Public

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:43:50 +0000

General Motors has created a new site for Chevrolet Volt owners. The site is called ChevroletVoltAge and it will be for news and thoughts on the new Volt model. “The vision for this site is twofold: to inform and engage concerned individuals about the movement toward alternative transportation energy sources and to provide a behind-the-scenes view [...]

Toyota Will Supply Mazda With Hybrid Parts

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:42:58 +0000

It’s been reported that Toyota will supply Mazda with hybrid technology. The two automakers are still in talks about this, but various news papers have announced that the announcement will be made very soon. The news has already raised Mazda shares by 12.4 percent as hybrid cars have increased in popularity over the past few years. [...]

VW Golf Tops European Sales - Ford’s Fiesta Is In Second Place

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:39:36 +0000

Volkswagen’s Golf has continued to dominate the sales charts as they have sold more models than any other automaker. The VW Golf is followed by the Ford Fiesta. VW sales are up by 12.7 second where all of the other automakers are dropping in sales. Volkswagen was awarded as Europe’s top-selling car brand where Ford finished [...]

Ferrari Is Now Offering Their Handling GTE Kit To All 599 GTB Fiorano’s

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:33:58 +0000

Ferrari is now offering their new Handling GTE sport package for the 599 GTB Fiorano as a proper upgrade. The kit will be able to be set up to specific customer requirements where it will be built to the age of the vehicle as well. The pre-2008 models will be able to get a package that [...]

Details On The All-Electric Version Of The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:31:03 +0000

We’re only a few months away from the public unveil of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing and to celebrate this Mercedes-Benz has released news on their new all-electric version of the car. Mercedes-Benz did not say when the electric SLS would enter production, but various magazines and reports have suggest that this would happen in [...]

Details On Kia’s First Commercial Hybrid - The Forte LPI Hybrid

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:24:41 +0000

Kia has introduced its first commercialized hybrid model, the Fotre LPI Hybrid. This model will feature the 1.6-litre LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) engine that is connected a 15kW and 105Nm electric motor with a Continuously Variable Transmission. The new hybrid system will also be accompanied by Stop and Go. The new Kia Forte will feature new [...]

New Interior Rendering Of The 2010 Dodge Caliber

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:18:11 +0000

An image of the new Dodge Caliber’s interior has been posted online. The image is a computer generated image which has been styled to the specifications of the new interior. The image reveals a new dashboard which will feature better materials and HAVOC controls on the center stack. Check out the images below. [s:carscoop]

Mercedes-Benz SLK Caught On The Nurburgring

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:03:38 +0000

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK has been caught testing on the Nurburgring after a long time of no action after it was caught with smoke coming from underneath the bonnet. The new images of the SLK reveal that it will maintain the hard roof set up. The power will come from a set of V6 engines [...]

Video Teaser: New Bentley - The First Look

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:03:05 +0000

YAY! This made our day. Not. Okay, so the new Bentley teaser is out, and we’re only really commenting on this because it’s… new. We usually don’t really care about the teasers but this one features a sketch of the car. Braeckel, Bentley director of design and concepts said, “Given the challenge of creating the all-new [...]

Tata Nano Passes Its First European Crash Test - Video Included

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:54:35 +0000

A video of the Tata Nano crash test has been uploaded to YouTube. Woohoo! We can now see the mini car in action against the vigorous crash tests that all cars have to pass before they may go on sale. These tests were conducted in the UK where they said that the basic Nano will [...]

Bugatti Royale Will Apparently Have The Bordeaux Name Tag

Dean — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:48:20 +0000

It has been said that the name of the new Bugatti will be revealed as ‘Bordeaux’ when it goes on show in Frankfurt during September. The Bordeaux is also known as the Bugatti Royale which is known internally as Project Lydia. The Bordeaux will be a new model for the company and it will feature the [...]