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Ford claims hatchback sales growing in US, maybe not

Ford claims hatchback sales growing in US, maybe not

Hatchbacks in the US were once looked at in the US with scorn and derision as cheap econo-boxes. Memories of the Chevy Chevette make an entire generation shudder in disgust. However, Ford thinks that it has finally brought a small shift to the market...
14.07.2011 | 1240 views | 0 comments
New 2012 Land Rover Discovery 4

New 2012 Land Rover Discovery 4

Since its inception the Land Rover Discovery 4 has won 36 awards. The 2012 model year car aims to build on this success with increased efficiency, power and luxury. 3 new option packs are offered, as are some distinctive styling features. Land Rover...
14.07.2011 | 2004 views | 0 comments
Audi Freshens Up A5

Audi Freshens Up A5

Audi has unveiled the refreshed the A5 model line with a new engine option, revised exterior and a different engine in the S5. The car will be getting a new 1.8 liter, petrol four-cylinder engine with turbocharger in the base model. In all the A5 can...
14.07.2011 | 1309 views | 1 comments
Porsche raffles perfectly restored 911T

Porsche raffles perfectly restored 911T

In the US classic Porsche 911s have significantly increased in value over the past decade. Now, Porsche is raffling off a 1973 911T at the Porsche Parade in Savannah, Georgia restored by Porsche's in-house restoration service – Porsche Classic....
13.07.2011 | 2073 views | 3 comments
Car Makers Producing Inefficient Hybrids Claims Environmental Group

Car Makers Producing Inefficient Hybrids Claims Environmental Group

The US-based Union of Concerned Scientists released a report saying that manufacturers are producing too many hybrid models that do little to help the environment. In a study of 34 hybrid vehicles for sale in the US, the group found that only 13 of t...
12.07.2011 | 6560 views | 0 comments
Volvo Adds 1000km to EV's Range

Volvo Adds 1000km to EV's Range

Current electric vehicles have one major problem – range. Most electric vehicles available today top out at about 160km, while many internal combustion-powered cars have a range of 480km or more. The hot fix to the problem right now is to use a...
12.07.2011 | 1483 views | 0 comments
BMW shows off new engines for BMW X1

BMW shows off new engines for BMW X1

BMW has not even finished rolling out the X1 across the world –the US and parts of Asia are still waiting, but it is already showing off new engines for the compact SUV. With the introduction of the new engines, there will now be three petrol a...
12.07.2011 | 1575 views | 0 comments
One-off bespoke Drophead Coupé at Masterpiece London 2011

One-off bespoke Drophead Coupé at Masterpiece London 2011

When shopping in preparation for having very special guests over, you cannot resist in buying the loo paper with little flowers or patterns embossed on each sheet. It’s the small details and touches that make something just that little bit more...
11.07.2011 | 1542 views | 1 comments
Mercedes talks new B-class, teases look

Mercedes talks new B-class, teases look

It is becoming ever more important for luxury car makers to offer a compact car. BMW has the 1-series, Audi has the A3, and Mercedes-Benz has the B-class. Mercedes is introducing a new, refined B-class soon and has released technical specs for the ne...
11.07.2011 | 1161 views | 0 comments
New Opel Zafira: A transformation?

New Opel Zafira: A transformation?

The new Opel Zafira Tourer will be launched on September 15th at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new Zafira Tourer embraces the third generation of Opel’s compact ‘monocab’, aiming to improve cabin ambiance. The new car will also have...
11.07.2011 | 6171 views | 0 comments

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