The Volkswagen Up! hybrid will inherit the ground-breaking diesel plug-in technology from the futuristic XL1 to make it one of the most fuel-efficient cars on the market. Set to launch by the end of 2014, UK publication Autocar reports ...
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Nissan’s performance arm, Nismo, is set for a rebirth come Tuesday next week. Nissan CEO, Carlon Ghosn, is set to make a major announcement regarding Nismo’s future at 10:30am Tokyo time on the 26th. Back in late 2011 ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 3 Comfort & Interior 2.5 Quality & Design 1 Value & Features 3.5 Green 3.5 It would be easy to take cheap pot shots at the Chery J3, one of the most recent Chinese-made vehicles to enter the Australian ...
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The Fiat 500L has gained two new turbocharged engines, doubling the number of powertrains available in the compact five-door hatchback range. The Fiat 500L – currently sold in Europe but confirmed for Australian showrooms in 2014 ...
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The Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI R-Line, the new flagship of the German brand’s big SUV, will cost from $112,990. Pricing has been confirmed following the release of initial images and details for the Touareg V8 TDI back in January. ...
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A longtime Jersey Shore shop is getting a fresh scrubbing as well as a new owner and name as DJ’s Cycles becomes Belmar Bike Shop. Property owner Dirk Reitsma had run DJ’s for 35 years before leasing out the shop five years ...
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Race Across America organizers are planning a series of recreational rides across the country this year that will include gran fondo events, RAAM qualifiers and recreational rides as short as 30 miles. The 2013 RAAM Challenge Series kicks ...
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Showers Pass' Refuge jacket is designed for outdoor use, making it appropriate for bike commuting, mountain biking or crossover outdoor sports such as skiing and mountaineering. The Refuge Jacket features Elite three-layer performance ...
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The McLaren P1 will feature a hybrid drivetrain capable of producing an almighty 673kW and technology allowing it to operate in pure-electric mode. McLaren has confirmed its upcoming McLaren F1 successor will team a significantly upgraded ...
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The facelifted Opel Insignia wagon has been spied cold-weather testing in Europe, revealing more details of the mid-sized model’s first facelift since 2008. Following last month’s spy shots of the Opel Insignia sedan, which ...
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The new Aston Martin Vanquish Volante has been spied undergoing cold-weather testing in Europe. CarAdvice’s spy photographers snapped this soft-top Vanquish prototype in the snow, giving us our first look at the styling of new ...
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The ultra-efficient Peugeot 208 Hybrid FE will join a full stand from the French manufacturer at next month’s Geneva motor show. A joint development between Peugeot and oil and gas giant Total, the Peugeot 208 Hybrid FE (standing ...
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The innovative Rinspeed Micromax concept has been revealed ahead of its world premiere at next month’s 2013 Geneva motor show. The quirky Swiss Micromax concept blurs the line between personal and public transport, combining the ...
The first images and details of the all-electric Volkswagen e-Golf have been revealed ahead of its debut at next month’s Geneva motor show. First seen on Czech website autoforum, the Volkswagen e-Golf will be powered by a 26.5kWh ...
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The stunning new Alfa Romeo Gloria concept has been further revealed in a series of new images. Designed by students at the European Design Institute (IED) of Turin, the sleek and stylish rear-wheel-drive four-door Alfa Romeo Gloria, ...
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