Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 Concept

Volkswagen has got out a stunning car in the form of the Golf GTI W12 concept with a claimed speed of 325km/h and 3.7 seconds time to 100km/hr. VW have given an all new look to the GTI by donning it with after-market accessories. The super Golf comes with a 6.0 litre biturbo engine, 642 bhp and a rear wheel drive

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Frankfurt Motor Show 2007: Ford's Updated Focus

The Fiesta won’t be the only new car on Ford’s stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2007 – a revised Focus will be there, too!

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Google, Yahoo to direct your Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz USA has partnered with Google and Yahoo to allow users to send Google Maps and Yahoo Local Maps addresses and POIs directly from a computer or Web-enabled cell phone to their car.

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Worst Looking Kit Car Ever? Japanese Turn Toyota MR2 into Old Ford Mustang

Well, this is rather amusing. A Japanese company is turning old Toyota MR2s into historic Ford Mustang replicas, of the sort used in the movie "Gone In 60 Seconds." The oddly proportioned Eleanor knockoffs illustrate Japan's undying fascination with American automobiles in a very comical way.

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Nissan Unveils Race Helmet-Inspired Mixim Electric Car Concept

The Mixim is Nissan's crystal ball view into the future of automobiles, modeled for the Gran Turismo generation and beyond. The driver sits in the middle with two passengers--or should we call them "viewers"?--flanking the middle seat, which is designed with the feel and controls of a video game. Like a computer, it runs on only electric power. . .

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Porsche Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1

Black on black has never looked so good. It's no secret that the Porsche Design Studio makes some insanely awesome stuff. And you knew it was only a matter of time before they collaborated with their brothers at the car factory.

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40% of NASCAR Fans are Women but NOT the Drivers - Why?

In the world of motor sports, there is no greater challenge for a women, than to make a career choice to be a professional race car driver. These women are uniquely qualified business entrepreneurs. To succeed they need talent behind the wheel , top flight equipment, technical support, training, a fiercely competitive nature....

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Honda to Launch Fuel-Efficient Stream Mini-Minivan in U.S. for 2009

With Americans finally climbing out of their SUVs and into smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles, it makes sense that Honda is looking to sell some of its Japanese domestic market (JDM) cars in the States. To that end, Winding Road Magazine reports that the Stream will come to America in 2009, where it will slot in below the Odyssey.

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BimmerWorld Encounters More Lows Than Highs At Mosport

The BimmerWorld BMW SPEED World Challenge Touring Car had an unexpectedly rough weekend at Mosport, coming off the highs of starting 3rd and 4th at the last round in Mid-Ohio, with Joey Hand translating his 4th grid position into the first professional win for BimmerWorld, and their in-house developed BMW E90 chassis.

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Volkswagen, Apple working on 'iCar'

German magazine Capital is reporting (google translation) that talks between Apple and Volkswagen are in an early stage for a so-called "iCar".According to a Volkswagen company spokesperson, the two company heads held talks a few days ago in California on more heavily incorporating Apple product...

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Porsche Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1

"Black on black has never looked so good. It's no secret that the Porsche Design Studio makes some insanely awesome stuff. And you knew it was only a matter of time before they collaborated with their brothers at the car factory. The Porsche Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 will be limited edition only 777 are being made." [via uncrate]

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Toyota, Sony making single-seat robotic car

Toyota and Sony, two of Japan's biggest technology names, say they are getting together in robotics to develop an innovative, intelligent, single-seat vehicle.

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Speed Freaks: The 10 Fastest Green Cars on the Planet

A growing body of evidence suggests environmental consciousness doesn't have to mean boring. To wit: 10 cars -- funky, fun and each the fastest for its power source, from an American-built ethanol-fueled roadster that runs like the wind, to a three-seat urban buggy from France that runs on the wind.

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Jaguar's Make-Or-Break 2008 XF Revealed Ahead of Frankfurt Debut

Winding Road has great leaked pictures of the 2008 Jaguar XF, the car that the British marque is looking to 'save' the ailing brand. The S-Type replacement will arrive for 2008 packing both 300-horsepower and 420-horsepower V-8 engines, along with a raft of new interior gadgets.

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Mexican University Designs Hydrogen Hybrid Car Prototype

The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) is developing a hybrid car driven by hydrogen fuel cells and electric batteries, which would be the first of its kind in the country, the Heraldo de Tabasco informed. “This is the only technology one hundred per cent clean in the world, as it doesn’t create any kind of contaminant gases; and there

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Tata Motors to pay Rs 855 cr for 90-yr Singur land lease

KOLKATA: Tata Motors on Monday informed the Calcutta High Court it will pay Rs 855.79 crore to West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC) as rent over the 90 years of lease for its car plant at Singur, even as a petition challenging land acquisition claimed that the state had gone beyond its jurisdiction to give land to the company.

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Bear Lance Briggs' 2007 Lamborghini Roadster Found (WRECKED)

"[The] registration comes back to Lance Briggs, however we don't know who was driving the car at the time," Master Sgt. Kyron St. Clair said.

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The World's Ugliest Cars [PICTURES]

I kinda like the 'Ford Edsel' I actually wish I had one. For the rest of the pack, well I think they are deserving.

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STaSIS Audi One-Two-Three at Mosport for Maiden SPEED TC Pole

Adam Pecorari, of Aston, Pa., claimed his first SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car pole today, leading a STaSIS Audi one-two-three in damp conditions at Mosport International Raceway, part of the Mobil 1 Presents the Grand Prix of Mosport. Defending race winner Chip Herr, of Lititz, Pa., will start second.

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Guy restoring a 1974 Porsche 911

Detailed descriptions of the steps taken (so far) in the restoration of a vintage 1974 Porsche 911. If you're interested in working on cars and Porsches in particular this may be of interest.

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How Air-Powered Cars Will Work

One possible alternative to gas is the air-powered car. There are at least two ongoing projects that are developing a new type of car that will run on compressed air. In this article, you will learn about the technology behind two types of compressed-air cars being developed and how they may replace your gas guzzler by the end of the decade!

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GM - G2X Roadster

GM DAEWOO has a press event with its 2-passenger open car ‘G2X Roadster’ in Korea market, which is powered by 1,998cc 4-cylinder Ecotec engine with 264 horsepower and 5-speed transmission. Equipped with twin-scroll turbocharger, it can accelerate from 0 to 100km in 5.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 227km/h.

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GT5 Prologue - New Videos

That’s right folks, there’s finally some new videos available for GT5 Prologue, the highly anticipated preview of Polyphony Digital’s GT5. The video looks amazing with full in-car liveries and an incredible attention to detail. What are you waiting for? Check out the video now!

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Extreme car modification

This Car is Bmw 645 convertible, is modified by Alpine work, name as Sinister Six. This car equipped 26-inch wheel, interior has at least 7 monitor andinstalled four 12 inch basses sound boxes and seven 4 inch speakers while the vehicle.

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Tuner Cars: ART GTR 374 based on Mercedes CLS

German tuner ART has transformed the Mercedes CLS 350 into their own GTR 374. The ART has fitted the original CLS 350’s 3.5 liter V6 engine with an AK35 supercharger, giving it an extra 102 horsepower for a total of 374. The huge power enhancement can be heard through ART’s four anti-corrosion stainless steel 100mm double-walled tailpipes.

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She's gonna blow! 150 H2-powered SUVs come to our streets

About 150 select motorists from the United States and Europe will soon receive their copy of the new Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell hydrogen-powered crossover SUVs, which costs about a million bucks to build. They'll get the cars for free.

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150 H2-powered SUVs come to our streets

About 150 select motorists from the United States and Europe will soon receive their copy of the new Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell hydrogen-powered crossover SUVs, which costs about a million bucks to build. They'll get the cars for free.

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de Grisogono Londino Transnational Automobile Tour Begins

Departing at 0925GMT from Bluebird in London this morning, Alex and Michael Ross in a BMW Z8 made it to the Channel Tunnel at around 1100GMT. Alex and Michael report that the event is very relaxing, fun, and nothing compared to what they have ever done before. With a total of 17 cars included a new Audi S5, Lamborghini Diablo, Gumpert Apollo, an

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40+ Models, Half M Ultra-Low Emission Cars On U.S. Roads. No One Knows

With hybrids hogging all the limelight, the ultra-clean PZEV cars mandated by California law (and now an increasing number of states) have received no marketing budget, and look just like their conventional cousins. Yet they release between a half and a twelfth the exhaust of a typical vehicle. Some even make the air cleaner then before!

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Fuel Vapor ale gets 92mpg car with a 5 second zero-to-sixty

With a high mileage, turbo charged 1500cc Honda engine the Fuel Vapor ale puts out 180-hp and achieves a zero-to-sixty time of 5 seconds and a quarter mile time of 12.9 seconds. Oh, did I mention that those results are acquired while still getting 92 miles-per-gallon? The secret to the ale's output? It's in the air.

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Rogue River teen 'ninjas' face criminal charges

Three self-proclaimed teenage "ninjas" face burglary, theft and vandalism charges after investigators linked them to a spate of break-ins at homes and cars around Rogue River, Oregon. Police say a group of teens has been dressing in ninja suits and climbing on buildings at night for more than a year before turning criminal recently.

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Nissan cars to drive ecology home to drivers

TOKYO (Reuters Life!) - If pushing the pedal makes the environmentalist in you cringe, Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. said on Tuesday it will equip all new cars with a device that could help improve fuel efficiency. When the accelerator is...

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Hilary Duff banned from buying a Porsche

Hilary Duff's business manager has refused to let her buy her dream - a Porsche - as the singer-actress is not very good behind the wheel.The 19-year-old revealed that the manager has banned her from buying the car because he thinks she was a ‘terrible driver’.

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[PICS] Behind the scenes of a Formula One team's factory

Want to see all the technology that goes into the making of a Formula One car? Check out these pics taken on a tour of the Spyker F1 team's factory - lots of shots of the car, carbon fibre manufacture, gold foil (!), and even wooden planks that are part of making a modern racing car

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Strange Cars You Don't See Every Day

We see hundreds of streetcars every day. Some are more popular than the others. However, there are certain cars, which we spot very, very rarely. Check out these strange cars we do not see every day.

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Ford releases sketches of small concept car

As we reported yesterday, Ford is planning to unveil a small concept car at Frankfurt in September that will preview the next-generation Ford Fiesta. As you can see from these sketches released by Ford, the next Ford Fiesta will adopt a much sleeker and aggressive look.

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Don't Flip It: Nissan may void GT-R warranty for 2nd owners

The most anticipated car in the world hasn’t even gone into production yet and there is already a huge waiting list for it. But for those first time buyers who are looking to flip the Nissan GT-R for a quick profit, they may have to think again.

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TRD Aurion launched in Australia

Ever since we finally got a close up view of the TRD Aurion, we've been wondering when it would be coming out. Finally Toyota Australia has launched it's most exciting car range.

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Owner almost loses Maserati in auction

When authorities towed a $160,000, limited-edition Maserati from the streets of London, they assumed the car's owner would show up to pay his many parking tickets and unpaid congestion charge fines.

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Cleanest Volvo...The 2008 Volvo C30

Volvo announced that they will be calling the new unit as the Volvo C30 Efficiency - a variant of the automakers’ newest car model. This variant of the smallest Volvo car will have less greenhouse gas emissions and will have a better fuel economy. According to the automaker, the C30 Efficiency will consume a gallon of fuel for every 62.8 miles

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Old lady drives Lexus into fire hydrant + garage. Pics included.

Old lady driving a silver Lexus somehow hits a car, tree, fire hydrant, and garage in the middle of the day. The hydrant is completely ripped off the ground and somehow ends up on top of the trunk. A huge water geyser ensues.

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Audi's Ultra Luxury Pedal Car (GALLERY)

The Flinstone-mobile of our time, Audi’s new luxury toy car, the Auto Union Type C pedal car, can help you jump-start junior’s passion for high-end automobiles. Though the tiny replica will cost most than many cars on today’s market, moneyed collectors are going crazy for the German company’s newest release.

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Nissan to add fuel-efficiency meters on all future cars

Nissan announced today that it will add fuel-efficiency meters on all future model in order to promote green driving habits. Under the new Nissan Green Program 2010, the company’s overall efforts to launch a wide range of environmental technologies, the new feature will also be introduced on existing models to coincide with the timing of minor mode

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Audi Q7 V12 Concept Car from NAIAS Video

Audi Q7 V12 Concept Car from NAIAS.The unveiling of the new Audi Q7 V12 Concept Car in Detroit, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.

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You Need A New Ride - Top 2008 Model In The Hunt

It’s Time To Upgrade Your Wheels .The sad, old Dodge Stratus has been good to you for all these years, but it’s time to put her out to pasture, you deserve to inhale a delightful whiff of that oh-so-delicious new car smell.

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Best USB Gadget Yet: Desktop RC Mini-Car

This tiny RC car from Japan's Solid Alliance comes with its own garage, which plugs into your PC via USB. When the car is inside, it charges. But when you want to take the car for a spin, you CONTROL IT WITH YOUR KEYBOARD. The garage doubles as a wireless transmitter. It even makes a revving engine sound.

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Frankfurt 2007: Citroën will reveal its he unveils the drop-top C5 Airscape

Citroën will reveal its head-turning C5 Airscape concept car to the world at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Featuring a carbon-fibre folding roof, striking styling and crammed with innovative technology, much of which is designed to minimise its impact on the environment, this all-new design provides a fresh take on the world of executive cabrio

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GM Daewoo Gets Warning from South Korean Consumer Agency

General Motors Corporation has been announced several recalls this year. Most of the GM vehicles called for recall in the US car market were found to have faulty car parts -- prompting government agencies

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RC Mini Coop Aims to Redefine Slacking Off

Park the Mini in the garage for just ten minutes to charge it up. Then, you can make the car zoom all over your table, re-enacting scenes from the original version of The Italian Job, via the desktop application.

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BMW E36 M3 EVO vs Subaru Impreza WRX STI ... The ultimate challenge!

Hey friends. I hope you all missed my videos as I didn t post any BMW E36 racing videos for some time now. I hope you all know I didn t do that on purpose as I know how much you all love BMW cars especially E36 ones and how much you love watching them. Today, I ve found this video of a BMW E36 M3 EVO racing a Subaru Impreza WRX STI. In this video,

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Vertu Ascent Ferrari 1947 Limited Edition

Vertu is launching Vertu Ascent Ferrari 1947 Limited Edition, to commemorate Ferrari’s 60th Anniversary. Naturally as the name suggests, this Vertu is inspired by the dynamic and stylish Ferrari cars. Vertu worked closely with Ferrari's design team to develop this exclusive limited edition phones.

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Head to Head: 2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Toyota Camry

Battle of the benchmarks: Honda's all-new accord aims to dethrone the 2007 Motor Trend car of the year

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2009 Ford Fusion hybrid spotted in the wild

Expected to be revealed in December at the LA Auto Show, the 2009 Ford Fusion hybrid represents the first hybrid four-door sedan for Ford and the first full hybrid four-door sedan from a US automaker. The Fusion hybrid's expected to use the same Toyota-engineered system from the Ford Escape hybrid, which should provide a decent level of horsepower.

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Monterey Historic Race Cars : A Few of my Favorite Things (PICS)

The Pebble Beach weekend isn't a single event -- it's a collection of happenings anchored around the fabled Concours on the glamorous 18th hole of the ritzy Pebble Beach golf course on the Sunday. For me, Saturday at Pebble Beach is race day, the day I head out to nearby Laguna Seca to catch the historic racers in action.

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GT2 (996) - Pics from Long ago

My passion is cars so suffer along with the pics.Saw this Car being driven by a Ron Jeremy look-a-like at the park.He was generous enough to let me drool on it and snap some pics.The car has a cargraphics exhaust on it and some other stuff.Sounds just killer.When he started it up, everyone in 100 yards looked over at the car.

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www.Ebuyfigure.com Takes the Guesswork Out of Used Car Values

Welcome to eBuYfigure.com - an innovative website that offers you an easier way to determine the value of the vehicle you would like to trade-in on your new car purchase. eBuYfigure.com is proud to introduce the Trade-in Guarantee Voucher – the guaranteed amount that your trade-in vehicle is worth - that you can take to any new car dealer.

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Topless Car Wash on Long Island Disappoints Some Guys

Cute girls in skimpy clothing held up signs enticing motorists to drive into a topless car wash, but behind a blue tarp curious people found shirtless firefighters ready with soapy brushes. The $5 car wash was a fund-raising gimmick for the Brookhaven Fire Department in Shirley, L.I. "It is a little bit of the bait-and-switch."

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2007 Frankfurt Motor Show Cars: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen had disclosed their 2009 new model Volkswagen Tiguan. The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan will be launched at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show 2007 (62th IAA International Motor Show ), and will go on sale in Europe in early 2009.

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Lexus' Future: Small SUV, IS coupe and convertible, 7-Seater crossover

While Lexus executives fear that the expanding lineup at Lexus may harm its luxury status, Lexus will continue to pump out more models. Most executives feel that if Lexus keeps its price tag below $30,000, its cars will be seen as competitors in the luxury segment no matter what the volume is.

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Volvo begins green plan with 'C30 Efficiency' that gets 62.8mpg

Volvo will be taking the wraps off of its cleanest car ever at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. The brand new Volvo C30 Efficiency will make its global debut with a 1.6 liter turbodiesel engine that produces 105 horsepower.

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Citroen C5 Airscape Concept official revealed

A car of elegant lines, C5 Airscape conveys an impression of strength and sophistication, with its cleanly drawn body lines and ribbing at the top. The powerful look of the body is brought out by the raw, intense grey of the bodywork.

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Coming Soon: The $2,500 Car

Around the middle of next year, Indian automobile manufacturer Tata Motors intends to launch a new model that will be so inexpensive, the company hopes it will trigger a revolution in car ownership, not just in India but throughout the developing world.

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Special Version of the Volvo C30 Called Efficiency Below 4.5L for 100km

In parallel with Volvo Cars' focus on biofuels and hybrid technology, energy-effiency improvements are continuously being made to the company's conventional drivelines.The special version of the Volvo C30 called Efficiency has a fuel consumption below 4.5l/100 km, and CO2 emission below 120 g/km.

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Chinese Drivers Take Turns : Beijing Curbs Cars to Improve Air Quality

Determined to remove 1.3 million cars from the roads in an attempt to reduce air pollution during the Games, the government ordered car owners with even-numbered plates to drive only on even-numbered dates and odd-numbered plate owners to drive only on odd-numbered dates.The experiment worked.

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The new Volks for Indian folks

The call of emerging markets has sparked a race amongst manufacturers to build BRIC spec models. These are primarily cheaper than the cheapest models and Volkswagen, known for the Beetle, which put millions on wheels, is joining the bandwagon with its own small car apart from larger siblings.Chairman of the board of management for Volkswagen, M

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Cars are continued to be driven because public transport smells of cabbage

Let technology solve the problem, cars powered by the exhaust from Anne Coulter are now becoming viable and even Bill Gates is going to be recycled into a biodegradable 2 gig memory stick. The problem with public transport is you always end up sitting next to the nut job who thinks his empty McDonalds box is a bomb.

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Audi Official History - Autos | Virango

AUDI AG can look back on a multi-faceted history that has seen considerable change; its tradition in the manufacturing of cars and motorcycles stretches back to before the turn of the century. The marques which were originally all based in Saxony Audi and Horch in Zwickau, Wanderer in Chemnitz-Siegmar and DKW in Zschopau ...

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Legendary 1948 Tucker Torpedo for sale on eBay - [eBay]

One of the original 51 Tucker Topedos is for sale on eBay (#46 of 51). The Tucker was a car way ahead of its time. The dreamchild of Preston Tucker. The Tucker Motor company went bust after it ran into legal issues due to its involvement with the government and the Big Three. Only 50 models were made and 1 prototype.

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Gallery: Cool Concept Cars // 513 pics

This is the world of concept cars! In this world, you work with designers, artists and engineers to create cutting-edge cars. Concept cars use the newest designs and the newest technologies, and they are meant to blow people's minds.

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Security Car Alarms: What are Your Options?

Auto security alarms are one of the most necessary add-ons for vehicles today. Over a million vehicles are reported stolen each year. Taking action before you become a victim is your responsibility as the car owner. Your vehicle is a significant investment that needs ongoing shielding from theft or damage...

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The Fiat Punto and Linea Plan

Fiat plans to price its new Grande Punto and Linea models very aggressively when they are launched in India in mid-2008. While the Grande Punto should be priced at par with cars like the Getz 1.3 at Rs 5 lakh, the Linea would give the Maruti SX4 a run for its money at a Rs 6.5 lakh sticker price.

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2008 Infiniti M45 Specification

The car gets the muscular 4.L V8 M45 engine on its powertrain parts while making the exclusive Infiniti's intelligent ATTESA™ E-TS all-wheel drive system available as a standard equipment. Safety was also highlighted with features like the standard Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system which is a factory installed safety parts for the Infiniti M45

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A Second Look At The Pedal Power Audi

Audi just made another remarkable contribution to the automotive world - a limited edition Auto Union Type C pedal car. Judging from the stunning good looks of the car that is based on a legendary Grand Prix car, it is expected that majority of these units will end up in collections.

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Changing numbers in NASCAR

Mark Martin knows about changing car numbers. For years, he was driver of the No. 6 Ford for Jack Roush. But when he switched teams at the start of the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season, he became the driver of the No. 01 Chevrolet for Ginn Racing. Fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr. should respect NASCAR's rule regarding car numbers.

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Spy Shots: Audi RS6 Avant at the Nurburgring

Our friends over at CarMagazine have caught the Audi RS6 doing high-speed testing at the Nurburgring. The Audi RS6 is expected to be powered by a 5.2 liter V10 engine that produces 530 horsepower, well over BMW M5’s 500 horses and Mercedes E63 estate’s 514 horsepower.

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Smart cars driving USA!

Smart cars, manufactured by Mercedes, have been drawing attention in crowded European cities for the past decade. About 20,000 people -- some from each state -- have put down deposits on the minuscule automobile, with California leading the way.

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Audi 8000cc Concept Car - Rosemeyer

Top Speed 217 mph | 349.2 km/h Similar top speeds Engine : Configuration W Cylinders : 16 Aspiration/Induction : Normal Displacement : 8004.00 cc | 488.4 cu in. | 8 L. Valves : 80 valves,5 valves per cylinder. Horsepower : 630.00 BHP (463.7 KW) HP / Liter : 78.8 BHP / Liter Transmission : Gears 6 Manual

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Cars Are The Real Enemy Of the Environment

“The real enemies of the environment are the obdurate millions who refuse to accept they can function without driving.” and “the car does more damage to our bodies, our built environment, our climate and our communities than anyone who drives a lot seems prepared to admit, even to themselves.”

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Danica Patrick Can Look Sexy Wearing So Much

NEW PHOTOS! We’ve posted thousands of photos here at RocklandUSA.com, but there is no one that can pull off what DANICA PATRICK can - wearing so much and still pulling off the ’sexy’ look. Anyone out there dispute that? If you happen to be in the Sonoma County (California) area today, Danica Patrick is participating in IndyCar testing at ...

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Ford launches Ka-Ligraphy accessories

Ford Ka owners can now personalise their car thanks to a new range of specially created exterior graphics launched this month.Known as Ka-ligraphy, the vinyl graphics complement the cute curves of the loveable small Ford and come in a variety of different styles.

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Aston Martin's new DBS supercar revealed

The car everyone has been waiting for since seeing Casino Royale is finally here. Aston Martin has taken the wraps off the stunning DBS coupe, revealing a car that exudes performance and power yet still has the same proportions that made the DB9 one of the most beautiful cars in the world.

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Infiniti EX revealed with self-healing paint, "Around View Monitor"

Infiniti today revealed its new "coupe crossover" called the production EX35, based on the concept that was shown this year. It features paint that heals itself and an "Around View Monitor" that uses cameras to create a visual representation on the navigation screen of the objects surrounds the car.

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Top 10 Future Automobile Design Trends

It isn't enough to successfully get from A to B these days. The fate of most car companies has been shifting from sober executives and calculating engineers to rest more on the quirky, creative types who head up design departments. As a result, automobile design is changing dramatically.

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2010 Ferrari F450

Ferrari has begun the development for the successor of their best seller compact mid-V8 supercar. Following a line of respectable ancestors, like the F355, 360 Modena or the currently in production F430, the new car is expected for not sooner than 2010. With a supposed displacement of 4.5 liters, the new Ferrari is expected to be named F450.

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Elisha Cuthbert almost killed in New York

Canadian actress Elisha Cuthbert was almost killed during a recent visit to New York City, when she walked into oncoming traffic on a busy road without looking. The 24 star was hit by a car and thrown across the street and was convinced she was going to die. "I almost got killed. We're walking along the street and I'm an idiot because th

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Brand Spankin' New Images: Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster

Mercedes has just unveiled a wave of new pictures of the sexy convertible. Just to remind you if you didn’t know already the car is powered by a AMG V8 engine that delivers 626 horsepower giving it the ability to do 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 207 mph

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240-horsepower Honda Civic Mugen RR elevates the Civic Type R to new level

Mugen has unveiled the ultimate Honda Civic Type R. Agressive-looking, lighter by 10 kg and more powerful by 15 horses, the Mugen Civic RR goes on sale in September and will be limited to 300 cars, all finished in Milan Red. Sorry -- it's Japan-only.

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Chevrolet Volt and Holden EFIJY concepts win 2007 Concept Vehicle of the Ye

Detroit - The Chevrolet Volt concept was awarded the 2007 North American Specialty Concept Vehicle of the Year and the Most Significant Concept Vehicle of the Year at an awards ceremony at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn. The Holden EFIJY won the 2007 North American Concept Car of the Year Award. Organized by the South East Automotive..

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New Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

In the German Touring Car Championships (DTM) the new AMG C-Class ensures exciting motor racing at the highest level, and now its roadgoing sister model is celebrating its debut: the new C 63 AMG. Its AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine develops a peak output of 336 kW/457 hp and a maximum torque of 600 newton metres – unrivalled figures in this segment.

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2007 Infiniti G35 first car to offer hard drive for storing digital music

Infiniti today unveiled the G35 performance sedan. Besides a 300-engine horsepower engine, paddle shifters, push-button ignition, touch-screen navigation and a rear-view monitor, the G35 will offer a high-end Bose audio system that integrates a digital audio converter (DAC) that lets users rip audio CDs and create digital audio files.

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Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Fastest Car in the World

With a top speed of 251.2 miles per hour, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 can go from zero to 60 in 2.5 seconds. Unfortunately, you'll only be getting 2.1 miles per gallon at full throttle, so after about twelve minutes, you'll find yourself on the side of the road with the needle on empty while old ladies flip you the bird as they pass by.

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Former Chrysler CEO rips into "clueless bozos"...err...Bush administration!

Former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca lays into the Bush administration in his new book: ""We've got a gang of clueless bozos steering our ship of state right over a cliff, we've got corporate gangsters stealing us blind, and we can't even clean up after a hurricane much less build a hybrid car." Well, if you can find a better President, vote for him!

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Frankfurt 2007: The new MINI Clubman

The new MINI Clubman will go on sale in the UK on Saturday 10 November 2007. Based on a concept first shown at Frankfurt Motor Show in 2005, the new car is a modern interpretation of its famous Mini predecessors taking into account all the demands and technologies of the 21st century.

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