A prototype of the Honda NSX will take to the racetrack next weekend, giving motorsport fans a rare look at the future hybrid supercar in motion. Branded with Acura livery as it will be badged in the US, the new-generation NSX will hit ...
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Japanese automaker Toyota is planning to invest about $230m to build a new car engine manufacturing plant in Indonesia, as part of its strategy to expand powertrain production in emerging markets by 20%. The new plant will be used to ...
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Italian transmission manufacturer Oerlikon Graziano has introduced a new 4-Speed Electric Drive (4SED) transmission for electric and hybrid vehicle customers around Europe. Based on the manufacturer's original eDCT, the 4SED uses two ...
German automotive manufacturer Daimler’s high performance brand Mercedes-AMG and Aston Martin have signed a letter of intent for a technical partnership for the development of British sports car maker's bespoke V8 engines. Upon the ...
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Our Rating: Performance, Ride & Handling 4 Comfort & Interior 4 Quality & Design 4 Value & Features 3.5 The BMW 4 Series Coupe introduces new numeric nomenclature to the Munich brand. Our first, overseas drive, across sunkist ...
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The new-generation Mitsubishi Evo could be a 370kW plug-in hybrid supercar with performance to rival the Nissan GT-R, according to an overseas report. Autocar reports that, if approved, the successor to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X ...
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Honda has released first official images of the new 2015 Fit, set to begin production in Mexico next spring, along with information teasing an expanded model range. The new Honda Fit looks sportier and substantial, but it still appears to ...
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The revised Renault Megane CC range now starts $9000 cheaper than before, priced from $36,990. A new entry model for the four-seat hard-top Megane 'Coupe-Cabriolet' includes 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, full glass electric roof, ...
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The Volkswagen Phaeton appears set to make its US return after the company's CEO admitted the brand needs an high-end halo car. Bloomberg reports Volkswagen Group head Martin Winterkorn has all but confirmed the luxury Phaeton's US return ...
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A Mini hybrid is a production possibility and insiders have revealed such a model would be of interest for the local market. Speaking at the recent launch of the Paceman and Countryman JCW models, a Mini source said a hybrid powertrain ...
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It looks like a roughly modified Lotus Elise but this black prototype is actually a test mule for the new sports car architecture being jointly developed by Renault and Caterham. The French manufacturer and the British track car ...
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US based electric automotive parts manufacturer UQM Technologies has signed a three year electric propulsion systems supply contract with the Boulder Electric Vehicle (BEV). Under the deal, the manufacturer will deliver electric motors ...
The 2013 Ram 1500 has both muscled and finessed its way to the top of our full-sized pickup truck ratings. The updated truck delivered impressive performance in our tests, balancing work capability and refinement in a way that sees it ...
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The updated BMW 5 Series range is now on sale in Australia, offering refreshed styling, enhanced equipment levels, powertrain upgrades and a revised price list. The update introduces the subtle but sophisticated design tweaks revealed in ...
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Start-up sports car maker Automobile Ron Mexico has released initial images and details of its first model, the Ron RXX. Described by Ron as a super-lightweight tandem two-seater, the RXX features an aluminium chassis and a body and ...
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