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The Nissan Leaf has been awarded with the 2011 European Car of the Year a prize that is an historic moment both for Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and zero emission vehicles. The 100% electric vehicle, the world's first mass-marketed, affordable, zero-emissi...

Filipe Albuquerque couldn’t have asked for a better debut at the Race of Champions as he conquered the title at the ESPRIT arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, beating 15 superstars of motorsport. In the best-of-three Grand Final Albuquerque, wh...

The MINI Contryman has passed with distinction the Euro NCAP crash testing as it received the top 5-star score. In the internationally recognised test programme, which has been further tightened in 2009 by the addition of more test criteria, the Coun...

Aston Martin Racing has introduced the 2011 version of its motorsports model Vantage GT4. The new V8 engined racing car gets its look inspired on Aston Martin’s V12 Vantage road car, while getting enhanced aerodynamics and increased downforce. ...

In order to reduce its environmental footprint Chevrolet has announced investments worth $40 million in several clean energy projects throughout America. The objective is reduce 8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, with the initiative b...

Opel has announced a facelift for 2011 on its small model Corsa. After being renewed in 2010 the Corsa now receives a redesigned face that offers a sportier look that brings it closer to the latest Opel design family, including the new Astra. In 201...

The silhouette of the new Volkswagen Beetle, set to launch in 2011 has been presented on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” as part of Oprah’s “Ultimate Favourite Things” giveaway. Oprah went on to shock everyone in her audience ...

Famous comedian and TV host Jay Leno became the first person outside Jaguar to drive the C-X75 on a public highway. Since its launch at the Paris Motor Show the concept car has been hugely acclaimed by media and public. “I have compromising pi...

McLaren Automotive has unveiled the price of the MP4-12C, its first in a range of high-performance sports cars, for the UK and Europe. Arriving to the market in spring 2011 the MP4-12C will be sold in the UK at £168,500 and from €200,000 i...

Hyundai has brought to the Los Angeles Motor Show the renewed popular compact sedan Elantra. The 2011 Elantra is part of Hyundai’s project to incorporate “Fluidic Sculpture” design, advanced safety and fuel efficiency in its models....