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It still rides on the fourth generation chassis

Nissan is giving the Micra a major refresh with all-new styling and a brand new interior. It still rides on the fourth-gen Micra chassis, but everything else has been significantly changed. The biggest change to the Micra is its completely new...

It includes usually optional equipment, special paint and leather accents

Porsche was already a well known sports car maker when it launched the 911 in 1963, but the car truly converted the brand into a sports car icon. With a style that has changed little in 50 years, the 911 has won as much on the track as it has the ...

They are added to the emirate's already long list of exotic police cars

A new image from the car blog Zero 2 Turbo indicates that the Dubai Police have added two more exotics to their collection of patrol cars. The image shows an M6 Gran Coupe and Ford Mustang painted in Dubai Police livery.  Unlike with prev...

Possible to drive nationwide on renewable power

Tesla is making a massive upgrade to its network of Supercharger EV charging stations. They will allow a Tesla owner to drive across the United States and Canada on renewable electric power for absolutely no cost. Owners of other electric vehicles...

Jaguar expects to sell 12,000 of them this year

Jaguar cannot keep up with F-Type sales. The first six months of production are already spoken for. While Jaguar has not given official sales numbers, that works out to about 6,000 orders so far.  "Half of the first year's produc...

Partnership first reported in French newspaper

Renault says that it has not plans to add a smaller Dacia to its lineup or form a partnership with Mitsubishi.  The first report of Renault partnering with Mitsubishi came from France's Le Figaro newspaper, which said that the partner...

VW's modern engines will also be used

The next generation Audi TT is on the way and will go on sale next year, but it will be shown in late 2013. Audi is already letting slip a few details about the car.  The new TT will ride on Volkswagen's new MQB platform that is also ...

Rear portion may also be foldable or removable

As first rumored last October, Porsche is going retro for the next generation 911 Targa. The car was spotted testing at the Nürburgring and clearly has a removable top with a polished roll bar. It appears from the small size of the rear windo...

Changes include new fascia and more room

Chevrolet is giving the new Malibu a refresh in style just 18 months after the car went on sale. Additions include standard start/stop, more rear knee room and other updates. The refresh will be on sale this fall.  “The 2014 Chevrol...

Possible that punishment could be leveled against both

The FIA continues to investigate Mercedes and now Ferrari for in-season tire testing with Pirelli this year. Ferrari became involved when it admitted that it tested with Pirelli two weeks before Mercedes but used a 2011 car. The major controversy ...