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Hyundai’s first hybrid car for the US market

Robert Adams — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:10:22 +0000

Hyundai, the Korean car maker, is planning to make an aggressive foray into the hybrid car market in the US for the first time. The Blue Will concept car, which was shown at the Seoul Motor Show early this year, will form the base for this new sporty plug-in electric model. The new car will be [...]

The all new Porsche Boxter spy shots

Robert Adams — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:54:16 +0000

Spotted being test driven at Nurburgring, this new car is Porsche next generation offering which has already been captured on camera. As it is a Porsche it will most likely have a turbo charged engine which will offer over 200bhp. Porsche promises a lighter and more economical car but has not released any details on engines [...]

The Kia Sportage 2010 spotted

Robert Adams — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:29:31 +0000

Take a sneak peek at the camouflaged images of the new Kia Sportage 2010. Heavily disguised this car has been snapped being test driven. This compact SUV which was first launched in 1995 has undergone many facelifts since that time. The second generation car is sold in many places around the world. The latest news [...]

First images of Ferrari’s F450

Robert Adams — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:17:02 +0000

Even as Ferrari’s California convertible is hitting the market, Ferrari is continuously going in for new models. Take a look at the first spy pix of Ferrari’s next generation F430. These are the actual prototypes of this model which has a compact front engine. This supercar will be fitted with a 4.5L V8 engine and called [...]

Fiat in joint venture in China

Robert Adams — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:19:10 +0000

Fiat has signed an agreement with China’s Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group to produce cars and engines in China from the second half of 2011, with it being an equal partnership. The total investment will be around $560 million. The plant would target a production of 140,000 cars a year and around 220,000 vehicles after the first [...]

The 2010 Saab 9-5 pixs

Robert Adams — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:13:48 +0000

The 2010 Saab 9-5 model’s pictures have been officially released on the Saab United web site. The car which will be released late this year or early next year looks a lot like the old Saab, but it has some new features. It has a marked European influence and this car will be probably make its [...]

UK government’s car scrapping scheme yields positive results

Robert Adams — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:01:41 +0000

The UK government’s discount of £2000 for scrapping of cars more than 10 years old has resulted in a slowing of the downtrend in car sales. The decline in the registration of new cars was the least in June, though the half year’s figures have declined by 25.9 percent. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and [...]

Sale of GM’s best assets approved

Robert Adams — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:58:17 +0000

The Federal Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan approved the sale of GM’s best assets to a government backed company after a hearing lasting three days. The judge over ruled all the appeals against this in a 95 page ruling, thus paving the way for the restructure of the auto maker. Thanks to this order by the [...]

Toyota’s green Prius to be out in 2012

Robert Adams — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:56:19 +0000

Toyota is working on a plug in version of the hybrid Prius which should be launched in 2012. The company will manufacture 20,000 to 30,000 of these vehicles annually. Though the model is going to be priced competitively at around $48,000, similar to Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV, it is still a high price compared to the $40,000 [...]

Spy photos of Dacia’s new offering

Robert Adams — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:19:59 +0000

Here are a couple spy shots of what is believed to be Romanian company Dacia’s crossover vehicle likely to be called the Dacia Duster or Dacia Seppe and is based on the Nissan Qashqai and drive technology from the Nissan X-Trail. It is likely to be priced at 12,000 Euros but is unlikely to be [...]

Volkswagen planning to profit big from the Up!

Robert Adams — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:15:21 +0000

The Peugeot 107, Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo are all competitors for VW’s Up! but VW has priced the car at €9000. This price tag means that the sale of every car will result in substantial profits for the company. This model is slated as a replacement for the defunct Lupo model rather than the [...]

Images of the new Porsche 911 model

Robert Adams — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:59:22 +0000

Every time Porsche 911 comes out with a new model, there is great anticipation among Porsche aficionados. The latest prototype was caught on camera at the Nurburgring. Have a look at the images to get an idea of the changes the company has made. What is evident is that it has 997 sheet metal but the [...]

Glimpses of 2010 Alfa Romeo Milano

Robert Adams — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:53:11 +0000

Alfa Romeo has signed the deal with Fiat and now fans are anxiously awaiting the new Chrysler sedan which will be based on the 2010 Alfa Romeo Milano. The Milano is due to make its debut in the last quarter of the year. It looks like Alfa Romeo is progressing well towards it target time frame. [...]

China and Russia fighting over Vauxhall

Robert Adams — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:43:41 +0000

Magna which has made a serious offer for GM’s Vauxhall backed by Russia’s Sberbank has a competitor in Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC) of China. So there are technically two countries bidding for the iconic GM, which is an American representative – though it is GM Europe they are bidding for. China’s bid is for €650 [...]

Spy pics of the Suzuki Swift

Robert Adams — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:09:20 +0000

The Suzuki Swift has been captured on camera being test driven in camouflage. The car is expected to debut at the Paris Motor Show next year. The car looks similar to its previous model, with a rounded design and front and rear overhang. Though it will be available in the front wheel drive model, some [...]

Sneak peek at Ford Australia’s Verve

Robert Adams — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:59:16 +0000

Ford Australia is testing it new small car based on its Verve concept car. This new car is going to be sold as an entry level car in India and will also be available in Brazil and Europe. It will be available in petrol and diesel variants, in both sedan and hatchback versions. Petrol variants [...]

BMW’s new 7 Series and M Sport Models

Robert Adams — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:51:06 +0000

BMW has announced that its full sized 2010 7 Series sedan will be available as an xDrive, so it will be an all wheel drive. The car will have a rear torque bias to maintain rear wheel drive handling characteristics. The all-season traction will be available on the turbocharged eight-cylinder models initially, as [...]

Toyota in talks with Daimler

Robert Adams — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:43:52 +0000

Toyota has spare capacity in its European plants and wants to utilize it to the fullest. Hence it is contemplating making Mercedes-Benz’s (DAIGn.DE) A-Class and B-Class cars on its own so-called MC platform. The company feels that if Daimler would enter the picture, then development costs would reduce and they could even consider jointly making the [...]

BMW X1 2010 images leaked

Robert Adams — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:54:54 +0000

Great high resolution images of the new 2010 BMW X1 are now to be found all over the internet and we decided to let our readers, too, have a sneak peek at them. The car’s final shape is a blend of the X5, 7 series, 5 series, Gran Turismo and last year’s X1 concept. The interior [...]

HSV to go in for changes and upgrades to its models

Robert Adams — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:40:31 +0000

Holden Special Vehicles, the Australian carmaker, are planning to make changes to its E Series lineup, which comprises the Clubsport R8, GTS, Maloo, W427 and the Statesman-based Grange and Senator. These changes are centered on using the latest technologies, and making advancements in luxury and performance. The automaker based in Clayton will be investing millions of [...]