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India  |   US  |   Europe  | Australia  |   Japan  |   UK  | North America  |   South America   India Toshiba to build drive motors for hybrids in Houston Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:03:07 GMT Japanese electronics conglomerate Toshiba Corp said on Tuesday that it will begin producing drive motors for hybrid vehicles for Ford Motor Co. Tata steady; regards world truck sales Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:07:08 GMT Tata Motors is moving steadily on marketing its high horse power world truck developed with south Korean subsidiary Tata Daewoo, a top company official said Tuesday. Nissan logs 1,000 bookings since May Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:24:29 GMT Nissan Motor India Tuesday claimed that it has pre-order bookings of 1,049 numbers for its small car Micra to be launched next month. US Wage inequity tears at unity of UAW members Posted:Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:00:34 GMT Every day at a General Motors plant near Lansing, Mich., workers drive hundreds of Buick Enclaves — many with leather seats for seven and on-board video systems — off the assembly line. These cars will cost you, if you can find one Posted:Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:07:36 GMT May was a good month for BMW. Review: New Mustang can run with the big boys Posted:Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:34:37 GMT The 2011 Mustang shows that Ford is done being pushed around in the engine department. Its powertrain engineers have sent the company’s engines to the gym. Europe Report: Lotus to target Europe's best, evolve from lightweight to luxury Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:57:00 EST Filed under: Performance, Europe, Lotus, Luxury Not the shape of Lotus things to come? - Click above for high-res image gallery Yesterday Lotus did something rather... odd. The Malasian-owned British sports car maker sent the entire automotive world a high-res picture of Stonehenge and announced it represented the, "Dawn of a new era." We initially interpreted this to mean that the new Lotus Esprit would show up in Paris. We still think we're right about that part, but Lotus might have been letting a little bit more cat out of bag than they intended. According to a report from Malaysia, Lotus owner Proton has hired a plethora of ex-Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin employees (including Frank Tuch, the former Director of Quality Management at Porsche) in hopes of transforming the brand away from Toyota-engined track day novelties (hello, Exige!) into a full-fledged Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin fighting luxury, high-performance brand. Of course that entails abandoning Colin Chapman's maxim, "Simplify, then add lightness," in favor of the German mandate to, "Complexify, then add steel." If you think the Italians are any better, realize that every new Ferrari ships with eighteen miles of wiring. But look on the bright side, the new cars (which will have some sort of hybrid-ness cooked in) could draw power from Chapman spinning his grave. As we speculated yesterday, the new Esprit will need something resembling a V8 engine (at least) to not only fill the shoes of the old, long-loved Esprit, but also to compete with the world's best luxury/performance machers. Luckily for both Lotus and Lotus fans, engine-supplier Toyota has just such a motor in the form of the IS F's 416 horsepower, 371 pound-feet or torque 5.0-liter V8. Of course, if you want to play in the stratosphere with the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and/or Aston Martin these days, you're going to need at least 500 horsepower. But where would Lotus get an engine like that? According to the report, the Lexus LFA's 552 hp, 9,000 rpm 4.8-liter V10 could be made available for Esprit duty, though it might be slightly detuned. Still, an aluminum and composite V10 is an aluminum and composite V10. While that might sound odd at first blush, Toyota (no doubt) spent a sick amount of yen coming up with the LFA's V10, but they're only building 500 or so LFAs, so why not recoup the development costs elsewhere? The question does become: Does the world want a 500+ horsepower Lotus dolled up with enough electronic whizbangery to compete with Europe's finest? Only time and the marketplace will tell. Gallery: Tokyo 2009: 2010 Lotus Exige Scura [Source: Paul Tan] Report: Lotus to target Europe's best, evolve from lightweight to luxury originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Rumormill: Porsche working on hardcore Cayman Clubsport? Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:24:00 EST Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Porsche, Rumormill Porsche Cayman S - Click above for high-res image gallery If you salivated at the Porsche Boxster Spyder but longed for something with a fixed roof, the rumor mill has something tantalizing in store for you. According to reports, Porsche is preparing to give a similar treatment to the Cayman. Tentatively called the Cayman Clubsport, the hardcore coupe is tipped to get a 20-30 horsepower boost over the 300 hp offered from the 3.4-liter flat-six in the existing Cayman S. Couple that with a weight reduction scheme and similar chassis mods as those carried out on the Spyder and you're looking at a mid-engined Porsche with a 0-60 time in the high fours. A host of visual enhancements are likely to set it apart from the standard model. But at this point we're looking largely at speculation - the second time such rumors have rounded the mill - so don't go canceling your 911 GT3 order just yet. Gallery: 2009 Porsche Cayman S [Source: ZerCustoms via RPMGo.com] Rumormill: Porsche working on hardcore Cayman Clubsport? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.22.10 Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:20:00 EST Review: 2010 Mini Cooper 50 Camden Edition speaks to us - literally The Mission Control system may be a bit much, but the Cooper Camden reminds us how good a base Mini can be. Report: Next-generation Nissan GT-R to go alt-fuel? Nissan is looking at several different powertrains for the next GT-R, and included in the mix is a hybrid or electric version. 2011 Honda CR-Z goes on sale August 24, starting at $19,200 We've driven the 2011 CR-Z and now Honda's slapped a sticker on its hybrid hatch before sales begin August 24. Also of interest: Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy Top Gear retires Chevrolet Lacetti, toning-down stunts Ford of France releases 5 special edition Focus RS Le Mans editions Spy Shots: Lexus LFA Nürburgring shows up at namesake Report: Infighting delays Volkswagen Bluesport, Audi R4 Browse our archive of Daily U-Turn posts or subscribe to the RSS feed Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.22.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Australia 2011 Audi RS3 Spied Testing At The Nurburgring Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:23:42 EST Audi's range-topping Audi RS3 was expected to make its debut at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show, but the hot hatch was a no-show. Months later, the waiting game continues. However, the appearance of a heavily modified RS-styled prototype circling the Nurburgring this week would indicate that development of the RS3 is now well advanced. For Audi watchers, an official announcement may not be too far off. The RS3 promises to be worth the wait. Exp... Read more The Motor Report is Australia's fastest growing auto website. Click through to read the full article. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype Revealed Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:21:00 EST Following confirmation last year an electric version of its SLS AMG was in the works, Germany's Auto Bild magazine has this week been granted a first look at the SLS AMG E-Cell prototype. Bathed in AMG's Lumilectric Mango paint, the SLS AMG E-Cell is powered by four electric motors - two per axle - producing a combined 392kW and 880Nm of torque.  The E-Cell's electric motors draw energy from a set of lithium-polymer batteries, located in the centre tunnel and a second ar... Read more The Motor Report is Australia's fastest growing auto website. Click through to read the full article. F1: Sauber Applies To Drop BMW From Name, Williams To Test Improved F-duct At Valencia Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:08:00 EST The word 'BMW' is set to be officially dropped from the title of Formula One's Hinwil based team. Although the German carmaker pulled out of the sport at the end of last year, Peter Sauber's once-again independent team retained the official title BMW Sauber F1. It is believed the reason was so that the commercial rewards due from Sauber's participation in the 2009 World Championship, resulting in sixth place in the title, were not jeopardised. However, the situati... Read more The Motor Report is Australia's fastest growing auto website. Click through to read the full article. Japan Daily Auto News It's Electric: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:02:02 +0000 Daily Auto News Mercedes-Benz made do on its promise of creating an SLS AMG, the company’s supercar with prominent gullwing doors, propelled by electricity and recently unveiled the SLS AMG E-Cell prototype. Flanked in AMG Lumilectric Mango paint (think of a tennis ball), the E-Cell has an electric motor at each axle, “which top out at [...] Daily Auto News Cadillac Offers Free Maintenance on 2011 Models Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:02:02 +0000 Daily Auto News Not to be outdone by its cross-town rival, Lincoln, Cadillac has announced plans to offer free scheduled maintenance with its 2011 models. “The 4-year/50,000-mile program is called Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance and includes scheduled oil changes, tire rotation, engine and cabin air filters and a vehicle inspection,” says Automotive News. Unlike many European rivals’ plans, [...] Daily Auto News Jeep Considers Introducing Pickup Truck Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:02:01 +0000 Daily Auto News Is Jeep preparing to introduce a pickup truck? That’s what PickupTrucks.com is reporting. “Mike Manley, president and CEO of the Jeep brand, expressed great interest in the compact and midsize pickup truck market in a recent interview during the media’s first drive of the 2011 Grand Cherokee,” says PickupTrucks.com. The company, which hasn’t produced a [...] UK GM: We'll foot the bill for Opel ourselves Posted:Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:33:14 EDT General Motors has withdrawn requests for loan guarantees from various European governments to help restructure its Opel division there. Instead, GM said, it will invest the necessary funds itself. Toyota moves forward on U.S. plant Posted:Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:23:12 EDT Toyota announced plans Thursday to build Corollas at an unused plant in Mississippi beginning late next year. GM dumps Chevy for Chevrolet Posted:Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:25:17 EDT General Motors has banned the use of the Chevy name in all of its corporate communications. From now on, the bow-tie brand will go by its proper name, Chevrolet. North America Alfa Romeo Celebrates a Century of Wins and World Records - 3 GREAT VIDEOS Posted:2010-06-22T22:43+00:00 Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #4 Posted:2010-06-22T20:01+00:00 Switzer Builds e85-capable 900 hp Nissan GTR Posted:2010-06-22T19:36+00:00 South America Breaking: Jeep planning to re-enter pickup truck market Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:12:37 GMT A Pair Of Facelifted Nissan GT-Rs Sighted At Nurburgring Circuit Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:52:58 GMT Study Indicates Americans Now Hate BP EVEN More Than Toyota! Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:29:19 GMT

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India Toyota loses bid to curb experts in US court fight Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:09:29 GMT Toyota Motor Corp lost a key litigation with product-liability lawyers on Wednesday over rules for safeguarding its trade secrets. Toyota Etios Tata to raise funds for debt reforms Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:56:32 GMT Auto major Tata Motors plans to raise long-term funds to restructure its over Rs 18,500 crore debt, for which a board meeting has been called on Monday. Hyundai may unveil rival to Maruti's Alto at 2012 Auto Expo Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:33:57 GMT The car will be positioned below the company's existing flagship model, Santro, and operate in the segment that the Alto from Maruti Suzuki is in. Maruti WagonR US GM readies IPO filing, in auto loan talks Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:05:33 GMT General Motors Co is planning to file a statement in July outlining its plan for a public offering of its stock that could raise up to $20 billion, a person with knowledge of the preparations said. GM asks banks to fund subprime buyers Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:55:22 GMT General Motors Co. says it is working with banks and other financial institutions so it can sell and lease more cars to buyers with poor credit. Quality survey could be Toyota's wake-up call Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:47:54 GMT After a struggle that began nearly a third of a century ago, Detroit's auto quality has finally caught up with the Japanese — and that could be a problem for Toyota. Europe GWA Tuning lays hands on Mercedes-Benz E63 Estate Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:59:00 EST Filed under: Aftermarket, Performance, Wagon, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury GWA Tuning E63 AMG Wagon - Click above for high-res image gallery To our hearts and minds the Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon needs nothing. That hasn't stopped GWA Tuning from adding to the monstrous estate, and we'll leave it to you to give thanks, or not, that they feel differently than us. The package includes a new grille and front bumper with fierce set of LED-adorned intakes beneath the 'knees,' new side sills and rear diffuser, plus some ducting here and there for good measure. That's the standard kit. If you need more, grab the entire swine and request the lowered stance on staggered wheels - 19s in front, 20s in back - body-colored GWA wheels, and the remote-controlled exhaust butterflies. And beyond that remote you wouldn't know anything had been done, since GWA's only modifications are aluminum pedals and illuminated door sills. The base package needs €15,000 ($18,500 U.S.) of your attention, the top flight kit needing about €22,000 ($27,200 U.S.). Have a look at it in the gallery of high-res photos below while you think it over. Gallery: GWA Tuning Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon

[Source: Carscoop] GWA Tuning lays hands on Mercedes-Benz E63 Estate originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Report: Ford to halt Missouri Escape production in 2011 Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:38:00 EST Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, Crossover, Ford 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery Ford will be ending production of the current generation Escape crossover by the end of 2011 and move production of its replacement from Kansas City, Missouri to Lousiville, Kentucky. The Kansas City plant has built the Escape and its Mercury Mariner twin since they launched in 2000. Production of the Mariner will end in the next few months as Ford winds down the Mercury brand and the new Escape will be built on the global C-segment platform. The new Escape is expected to be share a platform with Europe's next generation Kuga crossover. Space in Louisville was freed up by moving the new uni-body Explorer to the Chicago assembly plant alongside the Taurus and Lincoln MKS. Louisville may add additional C-segment products such as the C-Max MPV. Officials in Missouri are considering new tax breaks to help convince Ford to put a new product in the Kansas City factory alongside the F-150 which will continue to be built there. Gallery: Review: 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid

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Funny Car Commercial of the Day: A good reason for an automatic Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:21:00 EST Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Mazda, Humor Mazda offers a good reason to choose an automatic - Click above to watch the video after the break Generally speaking, all of us at Autoblog prefer to drive a manual. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule. For instance, driving a supremely sedate luxury car with anything other than a sit-back-and-relax automatic gearbox doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Also, when stuck in gridlock traffic, who wants to deal with a clutch pedal? And then there's the odd situation presented in our Funny Car Commercial of the Day. We'll set the scene: There's a young man driving an old station wagon with a manual transmission. Add one beautiful Italian blonde with long legs and a short skirt who just happens to need a ride. And she apparently wants some attention. The moral of the story? Sometimes, having an automatic transmission is a very, very good thing. For what it's worth, the Mazda2 just so happens to offer one. Check out the video after the break and check out veryfunnyads.com for more funny car commercials. [Source: veryfunnyads.com] Continue reading Funny Car Commercial of the Day: A good reason for an automatic Funny Car Commercial of the Day: A good reason for an automatic originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Australia 2010 Audi S5 Sportback Launched In Australia Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:13:00 EST Audi has announced availability of the new 2010 Audi S5 Sportback in Australia, priced from $129,300 (manufacturer’s list price). Joining the A5 Sportback, which was launched locally in January 2010, the S5 adds a number of additional features as well as a significant increase in performance. Powered by a supercharged 3.0 litre V6, the new S5 Sportback quickly adds to the A5 Sportback's appeal of a coupe-like design with the utility of a five-door. It's also fast transport... Read more

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Nissan Dualis ST Manual Review Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:43:00 EST NISSAN DUALIS REVIEW It had a slowish start here, Nissan's Dualis. But with a recent facelift adding a little more edge to its lines, and some extra versatility thrown into the mix, the category-bending Dualis is beginning to find its feet in the market. While the front-wheel-drive ST tested here is more conventional wagon than 'sports utility vehicle', the Dualis has become the big mover for Nissan in the compact SUV segment. To date, for 2010, it's up more than 200 perc... Read more

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Victorian Government ‘First Car’ List: An Exercise In Nonsense Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:09:00 EST TMR EDITORIAL: The release of the ‘First Car List’ by the Victorian Minister for Roads and Ports Tim Pallas is an exercise in nonsense. If ever there was evidence that the Victorian Government has lost the plot on vehicle safety and learner drivers, this list is it. It also shows that the bureaucrats from VicRoads and TAC providing advice (and, surprisingly, RACV) know next to nothing about the cars they are providing advice about: skip ahead to mention of the Saab 9000 if yo... Read more

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Japan Daily Auto News Study Reveals Senior Drivers Cause Less Crashes Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:02:03 +0000 Daily Auto News While it may be true that old people drive slowly, the age-old stereotype about them causing accidents sure isn’t. At least not anymore&hellip. According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), senior citizens are causing fewer accidents and keeping their driver’s licenses longer. “In fact, the rate of fatal [...] Daily Auto News California to Consider Digital License Plates Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:02:02 +0000 Daily Auto News If California Democratic State Senator Curren Price has his way, residents’ cars may soon become moving billboards. Autoblog explains: “In order to help close the state’s $19.1 billion deficit, a study bill has been introduced that allows the DMV to explore the feasibility of digital license plates. The new tags would display the number [...] Daily Auto News 2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Priced Below $20K Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:02:02 +0000 Daily Auto News Hybrid shoppers take note: Honda’s highly-anticipated CR-Z will be the cheapest hybrid vehicle available on the market. According to a Honda press release: “The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe is set to debut at dealers on August 24, 2010, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $19,200, plus a destination [...] UK Car Wars: A new hope ... for Detroit Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:48:38 EDT For three decades, Japanese manufacturers have been chewing through the U.S. auto market like termites in a lumberyard. Led by Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, they now account for more than 38% of sales.

GM: We'll foot the bill for Opel ourselves Posted:Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:33:14 EDT General Motors has withdrawn requests for loan guarantees from various European governments to help restructure its Opel division there. Instead, GM said, it will invest the necessary funds itself. Toyota moves forward on U.S. plant Posted:Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:23:12 EDT Toyota announced plans Thursday to build Corollas at an unused plant in Mississippi beginning late next year.

North America National Poll Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for Plan to Expand Electric Vehicles Posted:2010-06-23T20:46+00:00 Toyota Further Localizes North American Manufacturing Leadership Posted:2010-06-23T20:41+00:00 Honk Survey Reveals the Love Affair Minivan Owners Have with Their Cars Posted:2010-06-23T20:30+00:00 South America UPDATED: 001 Keeps On Truckin' In Panameras & Cayennes, OVER 460 Images! Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:53:45 GMT Porsche Beats MINI, But Who Won The Publicity Race? Porsche? MINI? Hyundai? Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:39:41 GMT SPIED: Mercedes-Benz's 300SL Lives On Through The SLS Roadster Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:22:37 GMT

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India Carmaker Volvo poaches VW executive as CEO: Paper Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:08:59 GMT Volvo, which Ford is selling to China's Zhejiang Geely, has hired the head of Volkswagen's North America business as its chief executive. Maruti's plant: Multi-skilling workers and robots churn out models Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:37:19 GMT The 300-acre Gurgaon facility rolls out 700,000 cars a year and an additional 300,000 comes from the Manesar unit. RSB Transmissions buys 70% in Belgium?s Mechanical Supplies Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:28:57 GMT RSB Transmissions, the Pune-based automotive component maker, has acquired a 70% stake in Mechanical Supplies International (MSI), a e20-million Belgian construction equipment maker. US The new small cars Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:45:10 GMT There's not much that's sexy about inexpensive compact sedans. These are cars designed for economy, not excitement. But automakers are doing what they can to drum up buzz. Toyota’s president apologizes to shareholders Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:43:46 GMT Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the company's vehicles.

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Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:05:28 GMT General Motors Co is planning to file a statement in July outlining its plan for a public offering of its stock that could raise up to $20 billion, a person with knowledge of the preparations said. Europe eBay Find of the Day: 1955 Bandini Siluro is 750 pounds of beautiful curvy Italian [w/videos] Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:25:00 EST Filed under: Car Buying, Classics, Convertible, Auctions, Videos 1955 Bandini Siluro 750 - Click above for image gallery When we think of lightness, our minds invariably track toward good old Colin Chapman. It's beyond arguing that the man spent a lifetime cranking out some of the world's most lightweight and well balanced cars, but creations like the Lotus 7 are downright rotund compared to the car you see above. It's a 1955 Bandini Siluro 750 cc, and if you have the means, it could very well be the most interesting thing in your garage. By the time 1955 rolled around, Ilaro Bandini had been cranking out variations of his aluminum-bodied Siluro for around half a decade. The car began its life as a smaller, more lightweight interpretation of the old 1100 Siluro powered by a more compact 750cc four-cylinder engine with around 71 horsepower. Now, if you're thinking so few ponies sounds about as much fun as hopping into a pool of rusted fish hooks, keep in mind this winged phallus weighs a scant 750 pounds. No joke. While alternatively powered examples spent their time racking up wins in various SCCA modified classes and went fender to fender in races like the Mille Miglia and the 12 Hours of Sebring, it was the wee 750 that was most true to the original formula. This particular example is going for a lofty $245,000 on eBay Motors and has numerous concourse accolades under its belt. Hop the jump for a few videos of the car motoring around. Gallery: 1955 Bandini Siluro 750

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.24.10 Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:20:00 EST First Drive: 2011 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive makes a lot of sense for a few people Using a powertrain cribbed from Tesla, the ForTwo Electric Drive may be the smartest Smart yet. Rumormill (again): Toyota working on MR2, Supra successor We've heard the rumors before and now they're back: Toyota is working on successors to both the MR2 and Supra, but one major piece of the puzzle has been removed. 2011 Ford Mustang V6 runs 776.5 miles on one tank, 48.5 mpg [w/video] 1,457 laps later, five drivers from Ford managed to squeeze nearly 800 miles out of the 2011 Mustang V6. Also of interest: Honda releases info and images of revised 2011 Accord Volkswagen's Stefan Jacoby moving to Volvo in August Report: Bentley considering five-door fastback to rival Porsche Panamera? Jaguar XKR 75 debuts to celebrate marque's 75th birthday 2010 International Engine of the Year awards honor ten best engines

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Spy Shots: It's the all new 201x ... something? Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:01:00 EST Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan Mystery prototype - Click above for high-res image gallery One of our alert readers was driving down Woodward Avenue in suburban Detroit when he spotted a prototype and quickly snapped off a few photos. That's where the mystery starts. We're honestly not sure what this sedan is. Being in Michigan, it almost certainly belongs to either the Detroit three, Toyota, Nissan or Hyundai, all of whom have technical centers in the area. From the front view, an elliptical badge area is visible which points to Ford, Toyota or Hyundai. Judging by its footprint, it's clearly a mid-size to large car and the shape of the mirrors is consistent with the new Sonata. So based on these few clues, we're going to climb out on the proverbial limb and predict that this is most likely either a next generation Hyundai Azera or even the new Camry. Posit your own guesses below? Gallery: Spy Shots: Mystery sedan in Detroit [Source: Domino Vitali] Spy Shots: It's the all new 201x ... something? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Australia 2012 BMW M6 Spied Testing Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:46:00 EST The 'regular' version of the next-generation BMW 6 Series may still be some time away from launching, but it seems that hasn't stopped BMW from working just as hard on its range-topping M division sibling. Expected to launch around one year after the other 6 Series models, these images offer the first decent look at the upcoming 2012 BMW M6. While camouflaged end-to-end in BMW's trademark swirl pattern, this test car's quad exhaust, wide wheels and giant cross-dr... Read more

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F1: Schumacher Not Taking Criticisms Seriously, Button Believes Rivals Will Struggle With Exhausts Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:23:00 EST Michael Schumacher on Thursday accused British pundits of exaggerating their criticisms in the wake of his performance in the Canadian grand prix. His former teammate Martin Brundle had said the seven time world champion drove "appallingly badly" in Montreal, while fellow BBC commentators Eddie Jordan and David Coulthard also criticised Schumacher. "I don't take them seriously because there are different elements to formula one, and one part is showbusiness,"... Read more

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2011 Lexus IS Gets Modest Updates, Revealed In Leaked Brochure Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:00:00 EST The second-generation Lexus IS has come in for its third and likely last update, with a number of small cosmetic changes that should see it through to the arrival of the next all-new IS. A trio of leaked brochure images that surfaced online today reveal the extent of the exterior changes for the updated IS, the most noticeable addition coming in the form of the Audi-like LED strip along the bottom of each headlight. Pictured alongside the regular IS 250 is the IS 350 F Sport, featuring n... Read more

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Japan Ford Mondeo facelift Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:07:12 +0000 Ford Mondeo facelift Updated Mondeo gets EcoBoost engines and a few minor cosmetic tweaksHere are the pictures that prove Ford’s Mondeo is going under the knife!Following on from the facelifted S-MAX MPV, the blue oval is readying a revised version of its popular family car. And our team of eagle-eyed spies caught a prototype virtually [...] 2011 Honda CR-Z Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:43:48 +0000 The 2011 Honda CR-Z. Until now, we held out hope that some car company would find a way to deliver us everything we wanted in an environmentally responsible sporty coupe, from great fuel economy to great handling. But the CR-Z falls short of satisfying us on either end of the spectrum—it’s a wash for both [...] Daily Auto News Change How You Drive, Live Longer Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:02:02 +0000 Daily Auto News Simon and Garfunkle said it first: “Slow down, you move too fast.” As it turns out, a Canadian study has proven them right. “We hear it all the time: Speeding is bad. Now a Canadian study has found a graphic way of phrasing it,” writes Kicking Tires. “According to the study, each [...] UK 10 'most American' cars Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:45:55 EDT These are the top ten American-made vehicles, according to Cars.com, which ranks them according to how many American-made parts they use and where they're built.

Car Wars: A new hope ... for Detroit Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:48:38 EDT For three decades, Japanese manufacturers have been chewing through the U.S. auto market like termites in a lumberyard. Led by Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, they now account for more than 38% of sales. GM: We'll foot the bill for Opel ourselves Posted:Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:33:14 EDT General Motors has withdrawn requests for loan guarantees from various European governments to help restructure its Opel division there. Instead, GM said, it will invest the necessary funds itself.

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India Toyota recalling, halting sales of Lexus HS250h in US Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:58:14 GMT Toyota Motor Co is recalling, temporarily halting sales of its 2010 Lexus HS250h gasoline-electric hybrid due to a potential fuel leak problem. Pics: Toyota Etios Tata Motors to set up assembly unit in South Africa Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:50:11 GMT Tata Motors is looking at setting up an assembly unit in South Africa for medium and small trucks by the end of this financial year to boost sales in African markets such as Zambia, Nigeria and Ghana. Hyundai Motor India aims to sell six lakh units Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:46:44 GMT Hyundai Motor India aims to sell six lakh units in 2010, registering a seven percent jump from the 5.6 lakh vehicles it sold last year, a top company official Friday said. US Toyota recalls Lexus hybrid for fuel spills Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:51:05 GMT Toyota said Friday it will recall 17,000 Lexus luxury hybrids after testing showed that fuel can spill during a rear end crash.

The new small cars Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:45:10 GMT There's not much that's sexy about inexpensive compact sedans. These are cars designed for economy, not excitement. But automakers are doing what they can to drum up buzz. Toyota’s president apologizes to shareholders Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:43:46 GMT Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the company's vehicles.

Europe Lamborghini builds 10,000th Gallardo Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:01:00 EST Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Plants/Manufacturing, Lamborghini 10,000 Lamborghini Gallardo - Click above for high-res image gallery Italophiles, take note: Lamborghini has announced it's built the 10,000th Gallardo. Naturally, the supercar manufacturer is pleased with this performance, pointing out that the now ubiquitous Gallardo is officially the most successful model Lamborghini has ever created. Says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.: The Lamborghini brand is extreme, uncompromising and Italian, and the Lamborghini Gallardo has played an exemplary role in defining and delivering our brand reputation into our worldwide markets. Today Lamborghini is represented in 45 countries by over 120 dealers, with the strength and presence of the Gallardo product playing a significant role in the growth and recognition of our brand. We feel obligated to point out that such success in the marketplace is something of a double-edged sword for Lamborghini. One reason exotic machines from manufacturers like Lamborghini have been so revered in the past is due to their rarity and exclusivity. One the flip side, small-scale automakers simply cannot continue to compete on a global scale without runaway success stories like the Gallardo. That said, feel free to click on past the break as Lamborghini recounts the history of its Gallardo and to find out where lucky number 10,000 is headed. Gallery: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

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BMW and Volkswagen demonstrating safety technology for AKTIV project in Germany Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:26:00 EST Filed under: Europe, Safety, Technology, BMW, Volkswagen This week BMW and Volkswagen are demonstrating the results of their work on the four-year German government funded Adaptive and Cooperative Technologies for Intelligent Traffic (AKTIV) project. AKTIV includes a group of German automakers, suppliers and communications companies to develop and test systems that will improve traffic flow, safety and fuel efficiency. The various sub-projects within AKTIV utilize car-to-car, car-to-infrastructure and in-vehicle technologies to help inform the driver of what's transpiring around the vehicle and, in some cases, the vehicle will respond autonomously. Among the technologies in use are cameras, radar and laser sensors all developed to automatically brake the vehicle to prevent collisions, along with messaging systems that can warn of pedestrians or vehicles coming from around a corner. Volkswagen has also incorporated communications messages about road work and other congestion into the adaptive cruise control (ACC) to help improve the traffic flow by adjusting the control strategy for the ACC. Cars are taken through the narrower section of road at constant speed and a safe distance and then accelerated out on the other side to keep things moving along. BMW has even incorporated the communications systems into motorcycles to allow riders to be more aware. Get the full details in the press release after the break. Gallery: BMW AKTIV Technology

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Comin' at ya: Opel launches first Meriva ad in 3D Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:58:00 EST Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Crossover, Opel 2011 Opel Meriva 3D commercial - Click above to watch video after the jump Opel wants to put its new Meriva crossover in your face, three-dimensional like. The first commercial for the people-and-baby carrier with the coach rear doors comes with enhanced stereoscopic vision, and there are hugs and balloons and soccer and pelican-looking things and more hugs and a snappy tune. But there aren't any 3D glasses. You'll need to supply those yourself before you follow the jump for the vid. Or you can peep the gallery of high-res photo below, for which your regular human eyes should suffice. Gallery: 2011 Opel Meriva

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Australia Renault Laguna Estate Expression Petrol Review Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:58:00 EST RENAULT LAGUNA ESTATE REVIEW The 2010 Renault Laguna Estate is perhaps one of the more easily-overlooked options in the mid-size wagon market. Like much of what's left of the Renault passenger car range in Australia, it is all-but invisible to most buyers. Sure, after little more than a year and a half in showrooms, it is still reasonably fresh on the scene. But unfortunately, sales have remained very slow. That's not because the Laguna lacks competence or appeal. After p... Read more

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Life-Saving Traffic Barriers In The Works At Queensland University Of Technology Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EST Queensland University of Technology engineers are working to develop a new type of potentially life-saving traffic barrier, thanks to a $216,000 Australian Research Council grant. Designed to reduce the severity of high-speed accidents, the new road barriers will feature a combination of composite materials, making them more efficient in absorbing impact energy. Dr Prasad Gudimetla, from QUT's Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering, said that the lack of adequate road safety eq... Read more

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Volkswagen 1.4 Litre TSI Wins Engine Of The Year, Once Again Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:43:00 EST Volkswagen has taken out the International Engine of the Year award for the second year running, with the same 1.4 litre TSI four-cylinder engine that took the prize in the 2009 awards. The small four-cylinder is found in a number of VW models, including the Golf, Jetta and Tiguan. While last year was Volkswagen's first victory in the awards, it was a debut that had the German giant take home the crown for 11 of the 12 categories - although 2010 saw a more even spread. “I a... Read more

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Japan Details Revealed: 2011 Honda Accord Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:02:05 +0000 In the highly-competitive class of affordable midsize cars, remaining unchanged means being left behind. While the Accord is already a great car, Honda plans on making it even better. For 2011, it will feature a few styling changes and better fuel economy. According to Autoblog: “Styling updates are mostly limited to the front fascias, which [...] 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Nets 48.5 MPG in Track Test Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:02:04 +0000 Who needs a Prius? In a recent test by Ford, a stock 2011 Mustang V6 drove 776.6 miles on a single tank of gas — netting an average of 48.5 mpg. Go ahead. Pick your jaw up off the floor. We’ll wait… “On Tuesday, June 23, a group of Ford engineers hit the track at [...] Study Finds That Adults May Be Worse Than Teen Drivers Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:02:03 +0000 A recent study, titled “Adults and Cell Phone Distraction,” has found that adults may be worse than teens when it comes driving while using a cell phone. According to the study, “One in four (27%) American adults say they have texted while driving, the same proportion as the number of driving age teens (26%) who [...] UK Toyota recalls 17,000 Lexus cars Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:13:44 EDT Toyota is recalling 17,000 Lexus vehicles because they spilled too much gasoline during crash tests, the company said Friday. 10 'most American' cars Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:07:30 EDT These are the top ten American-made vehicles ranked according to the American-made parts they use and where they're built. Cars: Flops then, collectible now Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:10:45 EDT North America Leo Motors Opens Its Own Manufacturing Facility Posted:2010-06-25T21:18+00:00 National Technical Systems Set to Join Russell Microcap(R) Index Posted:2010-06-25T21:18+00:00 Robin Hood Rally Arrives in Tuxedo NY June 25 & 26 Posted:2010-06-25T21:18+00:00 South America Thumbs UP or DOWN: Congress Mulling Funding For Device To Detect Alcohol In Driver's System Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:25:55 GMT Ford ready to sacrifice market share to concentrate on profits Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:31:58 GMT VIDEO: Chris Harris Drops The Hammer On The Ferrari 599 GTO Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:03:15 GMT

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Europe 2011 Chevrolet Volt visits Consumer Reports [w/video] Posted:Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:32:00 EST Filed under: Hybrid, Videos, Chevrolet, GM, Electric Consumer Reports checks out the Chevrolet Volt - click above to watch the video "What do you think about the Chevrolet Volt?" It's a question we get asked all the time. For most of us, the answer is, "I'm anxious to check it out." The staff of Consumer Reports' Automotive Test Center can offer more substantive replies. General Motors drove two Volts out to CR's Connecticut test facility and let the magazine's experts give the extended-range EVs some thorough study. Jake Fisher provides a succinct video overview of the Volt and comes away impressed with the promise the Volt shows based on its on-road behavior, space, and comfort. CR's Eric Evarts shares some impressions on the Consumer Reports cars blog. The EREV doesn't break new ground conceptually, but basing a mass-production, mainstream automobile around the architecture is nearly akin to a reinvention of the wheel. Set aside the impressive technical details for a moment and consider how completely realized the Chevy Volt will be from a user's perspective. Nice touches abound, such as a built-in circuit tester that "pings" the outlet you plug the Volt into. Following a clean test, an in-car indicator changes from yellow to green as charging commences. If the ping fails, the light blinks, signaling a problem. A smartphone application is in development that will provide drivers with remote access to the charging features, and owners will be able to download their utility company's electric rates to the Volt's command-and-control interface so the car will automatically charge when doing so is most cost-efficient. Those types of usability features are what's going to make or break the Volt, and from what Consumer Reports has said, there's more reason than ever to reply excitedly about trying out General Motors' new propulsion paradigm. Follow the jump to watch the CR videos. [Source: Consumer Reports] Continue reading 2011 Chevrolet Volt visits Consumer Reports [w/video] 2011 Chevrolet Volt visits Consumer Reports [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: New Peugeot 508 sedan caught undisguised? Posted:Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:05:00 EST Filed under: Spy Photos, Hybrid, Sedan, Europe, Paris Motor Show, Peugeot Peugeot's new executive-class sedan has spotted getting ready for a likely photoshoot in Madrid, wearing nothing but a car cover. Given the timing, we're guessing the new 508 sedan will get its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in September and then go on sale late this year or in early 2011. The 508 will likely share most of its underpinnings with the Citroen C5 and be powered by range of engines, starting with a gasoline 1.6-liter inline-four,and topping out with a 3.0-liter 240-horsepower diesel V6. The 508 is also expected to be available with Peugeot's new Hybrid4 through-the-road hybrid system. This uses an internal combustion engine with a conventional transmission at the front wheels and an electric motor and battery for the rear axle. It's mechanically simpler than power-split systems like those from Toyota, and it offers on-demand all-wheel-drive. [Source: Autoblog.IT, 1Minutocoches] Spy Shots: New Peugeot 508 sedan caught undisguised? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Report: Chrysler prepping manlier minivan Posted:Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:36:00 EST Filed under: Minivan/Van, Dodge 2008 Dodge Caravan R/T concept - Click above for high-res image gallery Is a "macho" minivan even possible? Toyota's exploring the "Swagger Wagon" angle with the Sienna SE, and Dodge is apparently going to try and find out with a new variant of the Grand Caravan. Minivans are generally not aspirational vehicles; people buy them because they need the utility. Of course, that's not a bad thing - people haulers were created for a reason. However, Dodge is going to try and spread the appeal beyond kiddie-schlepping moms to attract more men into the fold. A "sportier-looking" front end paired with a black-and-grey interior doesn't seem like it'd be enough to swing much of the male demographic. After all, how sporty can you make a big box without a total redesign? The new model will reportedly draw from the Caravan R/T concept that was quietly displayed at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, and it could debut within a few months. The Chrysler minivans have a lot to offer in terms of packaging, but their interiors leave much to be desired. If Chrysler substantially upgrades the look and feel there, its vans could land a few body blows in the battle against the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey. But adding a hood scoop and big wheels? Not the answer. Gallery: Dodge Caravan R/T concept

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Australia Renault Laguna Estate Expression Petrol Review Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:58:00 EST RENAULT LAGUNA ESTATE REVIEW The 2010 Renault Laguna Estate is perhaps one of the more easily-overlooked options in the mid-size wagon market. Like much of what's left of the Renault passenger car range in Australia, it is all-but invisible to most buyers. Sure, after little more than a year and a half in showrooms, it is still reasonably fresh on the scene. But unfortunately, sales have remained very slow. That's not because the Laguna lacks competence or appeal. After p... Read more The Motor Report is Australia's fastest growing auto website. Click through to read the full article. Life-Saving Traffic Barriers In The Works At Queensland University Of Technology Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EST Queensland University of Technology engineers are working to develop a new type of potentially life-saving traffic barrier, thanks to a $216,000 Australian Research Council grant. Designed to reduce the severity of high-speed accidents, the new road barriers will feature a combination of composite materials, making them more efficient in absorbing impact energy. Dr Prasad Gudimetla, from QUT's Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering, said that the lack of adequate road safety eq... Read more The Motor Report is Australia's fastest growing auto website. Click through to read the full article. Volkswagen 1.4 Litre TSI Wins Engine Of The Year, Once Again Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:43:00 EST Volkswagen has taken out the International Engine of the Year award for the second year running, with the same 1.4 litre TSI four-cylinder engine that took the prize in the 2009 awards. The small four-cylinder is found in a number of VW models, including the Golf, Jetta and Tiguan. While last year was Volkswagen's first victory in the awards, it was a debut that had the German giant take home the crown for 11 of the 12 categories - although 2010 saw a more even spread. “I a... Read more The Motor Report is Australia's fastest growing auto website. Click through to read the full article.

Japan The Toyota Way [Hardcover] Posted:Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:51:50 +0000 How to speed up business processes, improve quality, and cut costs in any industry In factories around the world, Toyota consistently makes the highest-quality cars with the fewest defects of any competing manufacturer, while using fewer man-hours, less on-hand inventory, and half the floor space of its competitors. The Toyota Way is the first book [...] Honda Sport Logo Emblem Front Bucket Licensed Seat Covers – One Pair Posted:Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:29:17 +0000 PlastiColor Honda Sport Seat Cover is made from 100% Polyester material, and is designed to fit most high and low-backed bucket seats. It can be installed over or under the headrest on vehicles with removable headrests, and some vehicles with armrests may need to have them removed and reinstalled for a semi-custom fit. This seatcover [...]

Details Revealed: 2011 Honda Accord Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:02:05 +0000 In the highly-competitive class of affordable midsize cars, remaining unchanged means being left behind. While the Accord is already a great car, Honda plans on making it even better. For 2011, it will feature a few styling changes and better fuel economy. According to Autoblog: “Styling updates are mostly limited to the front fascias, which [...]

UK Toyota recalls 17,000 Lexus cars Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:13:44 EDT Toyota is recalling 17,000 Lexus vehicles because they spilled too much gasoline during crash tests, the company said Friday. 10 'most American' cars Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:07:30 EDT These are the top ten American-made vehicles ranked according to the American-made parts they use and where they're built. Cars: Flops then, collectible now Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:10:45 EDT

North America "My Test Drives" iPhone App and Online Tool Exclusively From The Auto Channel Posted:2010-06-26T13:40+00:00 Presented By: Posted:2010-06-26T13:40+00:00 Rare 'Engine Melt' Demonstration Kicks Off First Week of Summer Posted:2010-06-26T05:37+00:00 South America DUH! Rolls-Royce To Expand Presence In China Posted:Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:28:42 GMT VIDEO: CAUGHT During Testing, BMW's F10 M5 Takes OFF Posted:Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:12:31 GMT Ford's Mark Fields Gets Real With 2010 Auto Sales, Is The Economy RECOVERING or LAGGING? Posted:Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:54:44 GMT

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India New Logan variant coming in 18 months Posted:Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:41:35 GMT Auto major M&M will launch a new variant of the Logan, which will be below four metres and ready within 18 months. Demand for petrol cars in top gear Posted:Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:34:25 GMT Demand for petrol-driven cars has seen a sudden spike just when most carmakers have been ramping up their diesel engine capacity. Magneti Marelli aims India sales to touch Rs 2,000 cr by 2015 Posted:Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:01:25 GMT Fiat group auto component maker Magneti Marelli is targeting to increase its revenue from Indian operations by nearly nine-folds to 350 million euro (about Rs 2,000 crore) by 2015.

US Toyota recalls Lexus hybrid for fuel spills Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:51:05 GMT Toyota said Friday it will recall 17,000 Lexus luxury hybrids after testing showed that fuel can spill during a rear end crash. The new small cars Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:45:10 GMT There's not much that's sexy about inexpensive compact sedans. These are cars designed for economy, not excitement. But automakers are doing what they can to drum up buzz. Toyota’s president apologizes to shareholders Posted:Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:43:46 GMT Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the company's vehicles.

Europe Barrett-Jackson OC '10: Batvette by Greenwood Posted:Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:29:00 EST Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Auctions, Chevrolet 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Custom - Click above for high-res image gallery Ever see an IMSA race from the late '70s or early '80s? If so, you probably saw one of the Greenwood widebody C3 Corvettes thundering through the field. Those massively-flared fenders barely contained the fury of the twelve-inch wide rear slicks as they clawed for traction. For fans of those racing cars, there was good news from the Greenwood garages, too. At the time, John Greenwood offered those body kits, as well as suspension and engine upgrades for the street, much like Callaway or Pratt & Miller do today for the C6 Chevrolet Corvette. At this weekend's Barrett-Jackson auction in Orange County, a particularly nice example of Greenwood's handiwork crossed the block. We half-expected Bruce Wayne to be the high bidder, as this car was done up in a Dark Knight-worthy ebony that accentuated the flares and spoilers in bat-tastic fashion. The info card even referred to the ride as the "Batvette," which struck us as an ideal moniker. Powered by an original and stock L-82, with glass tops and aluminum wheels, this matching-numbers, 18,200-original-mile Corvette sold for just under a dollar per odometer mile: $18,000. Check out the gallery below. Gallery: Barrett-Jackson OC '10: Greenwood Corvette

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Ford plans unique delivery strategy for new Fiesta owners Posted:Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:03:00 EST Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Ford Ford Fiesta ownership application - Click above for high-res image gallery Social media has been a critical element of Ford's marketing strategy during the run-up to the 2011 Ford Fiesta launch, so it comes as no surprise that it'll play a part in the customer delivery experience as well. In-showroom kiosks will play Fiesta Movement videos and act as photo booths for new owners. Before driving off the lot, Fiesta owners receive a USB thumb drive pre-loaded with an audio tutorial explaining the Fiesta's features and and how to use them. Naturally, this can be played back through the Sync system right in the car. Once in front of a computer, drivers can then use the thumb drive to install a program that lets them access and modify their delivery photos, then share them with other Fiesta owners. The desktop application also provides a wiki with tips on how to use the Fiesta, get podcasts and other related information. It'll be interesting to see how Ford follows up the Fiesta launch when the new Focus arrives at the end of this year. Gallery: Ford Fiesta delivery experience

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Barrett-Jackson OC '10: Louis Vuitton-trimmed 1962 Cadillac fetches $40K Posted:Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:33:00 EST Filed under: Convertible, Auctions, Cadillac, Design/Style, Luxury 1962 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible - Click above for high-res image gallery Check eBay Motors or Craigslist for a '62 Cadillac convertible and you're likely to find a slew of them for less than ten grand. A particularly nice example might fetch twice that. So why did this particular Series 62 convertible bring in $40,000 at the first Barrett-Jackson auction in Orange County, California? Probably because OC-dwellers loves them some Louis V. While this Series 62 Custom Convertible was pretty stock underhood, the car featured a tangerine metal-flake paint job courtesy of House of Kolors, a custom touchscreen sound system with over 1000 watts of power, and ginormous 22-inch wheels. All that aside, it was the monogrammed top and interior that really put this special caddy into the 40K range. What seemed like a square mile of genuine Louis Vuitton leather and "vinylized Egyptian cotton" - just like the handbags! - was used to fabricate the custom top and to cover almost every interior surface save for the gauges. Whether this car will be driven or used as a tear-down for its handbag raw materials is a question only the new owner can answer. Check out the gallery below. Gallery: Barrett-Jackson OC '10: Louis Vuitton Cadillac

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Australia 2011 Ford Mondeo Revealed, Australian Debut Remains Unclear Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:03:00 EST Hot on the heels of spy photos and our own preview renderings, Ford has unveiled the updated-for-2011 Ford Mondeo in Europe this week. With a new face that bears the latest evolution in Ford's 'Kinetic' design language - a visage it shares with the new 2011 Focus - this updated Mondeo is likely to be the last in the current third-generation shape. While the restyled front-end gets a new bumper and bonnet, the rear end gets a number of smaller but significant tweaks in the for... Read more

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F1: Webber Spectacular Crash, Vettel Wins In Valencia, 'Accept Rules' Hamilton Tells Ferrari Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:37:00 EST Sebastian Vettel declared on the radio he is "back on track" after winning Sunday's European grand prix. "Germany one, England nil," grinned third-placed Jenson Button, before leaving the FIA press conference to watch Germany score the first goal for real as the countries battle for World Cup survival in South Africa. With his win, pole sitter Vettel snatches third place in the world championship - behind both McLarens - from his Red Bull teammate Mark Webber, who... Read more

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Renault Laguna Estate Expression Petrol Review Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:58:00 EST RENAULT LAGUNA ESTATE REVIEW The 2010 Renault Laguna Estate is perhaps one of the more easily-overlooked options in the mid-size wagon market. Like much of what's left of the Renault passenger car range in Australia, it is all-but invisible to most buyers. Sure, after little more than a year and a half in showrooms, it is still reasonably fresh on the scene. But unfortunately, sales have remained very slow. That's not because the Laguna lacks competence or appeal. After p... Read more The Motor Report is Australia's fastest growing auto website. Click through to read the full article.

Japan (2) Mirror Decals ” OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE LOSING” for MAZDA 323 626 929 MX 3 5 6 MIATA MAZDA3 MAZDA6 MAZDASPEED MX-5 MIATE RX-8 RX-7 TWIN TURBO CX-7 PROTEGE TRIBUTE CX 7 9 RX 7 8 9 RX-8 CX-9 MAZDA5 MILLENIA Posted:Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:47:14 +0000 No description for this product could be found, but have a look over at Amazon for reviews and other information. Honda Collection Hat Posted:Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:15:45 +0000 No description for this product could be found, but have a look over at Amazon for reviews and other information. Auto Gold KC3TOY Teardrop Keychain Toyota Posted:Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:35:43 +0000 Keychain: Toyota logo/name; tear drop type (more…)

UK Toyota recalls 17,000 Lexus cars Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:13:44 EDT Toyota is recalling 17,000 Lexus vehicles because they spilled too much gasoline during crash tests, the company said Friday. 10 'most American' cars Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:07:30 EDT These are the top ten American-made vehicles ranked according to the American-made parts they use and where they're built. Cars: Flops then, collectible now Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:10:45 EDT

North America Thom Cannel Takes a Look at One of the Most Essential Pieces of Driving Equipment: the Travel Mug Posted:2010-06-27T21:37+00:00 HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 NISSAN XTERRA REVIEW Posted:2010-06-27T21:11+00:00 HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 Toyota Sienna Review Posted:2010-06-27T21:00+00:00 South America RENDERED SPECULATION: Or Is It? Is This The BEST Idea Of What The Next-Gen MB CLS Will Look Like? Posted:Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:26:52 GMT SPIED: Audi's CLS-Fightin' A7 Spotted In The U.S. For The FIRST Time Posted:Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:04:41 GMT Ford's CEO, Alan Mulally, Is An Auto Industry Rock Star -- Should Japan Follow Suit? Posted:Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:55:39 GMT

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India Tata Motors to raise Rs 4,700 cr to cut debt Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:15:01 GMT Tata Motors will raise Rs 4,700 crore through a combination of equity, convertible bonds, debentures and warrants to reduce debt and fund expansion. Toyota starts production of Europe's first hybrid car Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:31:17 GMT Toyota, the world's largest automaker, launched production of Europe's first full hybrid vehicle on Monday at its car factory in Burnaston, central England. Tata Motors plans to raise Rs 4,700cr to fund growth, cut debt Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:13:03 GMT Tata Motors said it plans to raise about Rs 4,700 crore through the issue of securities in domestic and international markets to fund the company's expansion programmes and reduce debt. US Tesla is a new kind of car company, sort of Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:08:06 GMT Elon Musk, the chief executive and major investor behind Tesla, has sometimes taunted U.S. automakers, painting his fledgling company as everything Detroit would like to be. Tesla hopes investors are charged about IPO Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:57:47 GMT Tesla Motors Inc. begins selling stock to the public on Tuesday. The sale's success depends on how much investors are willing to bet on a car company that has never made a profit.

Toyota recalls Lexus hybrid for fuel spills Posted:Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:51:05 GMT Toyota said Friday it will recall 17,000 Lexus luxury hybrids after testing showed that fuel can spill during a rear end crash.

Europe Pikes Peak 2010: The record-breakers Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:22:00 EST Filed under: Motorsports, Racing 2010 Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record-Breakers - Click above for high-res image gallery The record that everyone was talking about at the 2010 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, the overall course record, will remain for at least one more year, but there were plenty of other records broken in 2010. The extra 1.9 miles of pavement at the top of the mountain made for some very fast times, and some of the old times were smashed by a wide margin. For starters, perhaps the most impressive record was one that was set in the Time Attack 2WD class. The previous record was just set last year by Rhys Millen in his Hyundai Genesis Coupe, but Jeff Zwart smashed Millen's time of 12:09.40 with a 11:31.095 in his Porsche 911 Cup. Other record-breakers include Clint Vahsholtz in Super Stock (Ford Mustang, 11:33.320), Doug Mockett in Vintage (Oldsmobile Super 88, 13:05.71), and Ikuo Hanawa in Electric (EV Sports Concept HER-02, 13:17.575). Of course, not all of the records were about time. Colorado Springs native Randy Schranz tied the record for the most completed hill climbs at 36, matching Louie Unser. He also set the propane fuel record at 11:57.098 in his Shelby Cobra (pictured above). In her very first run, Denver resident Savannah Rickli became the youngest female to ever complete the race, finishing third in the Time Attack 2WD class with a time of 13:58.232 in her Mini Cooper S. Finally, Jason Taylor was the first person to complete the hill climb in a rock buggy, finishing with a time of 14:07.620. You can see all of the record-breakers from this year's Pikes Peak in the high-res gallery below. Gallery: 2010 Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record-Breakers

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.28.10 Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:20:00 EST Review: 2010 BMW X5 M is illogically sound It's one of the most insane SUVs on the planet, but its further proof that evolution works in very mysterious ways. Pikes Peak 2010: Tajima fastest man on the mountain, but ten minute mark remains unbroken The elusive 10-minute mark remains unbroken, but Tajima, Millen and the rest of the Unlimited crew put up a fight at this weekend's Pikes Peak festivities. We were there and we've got the inside story on the men, the mountain and what's in store for next year. 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 to get 480 HP? There's a lot the Challenger needs to keep up with the competition, and a serious horsepower bump is near the top of the list. Also of interest: BMW developing M8 hybrid sports car Ford Explorer to get 'curve control' system Congress mulling in-car alcohol detectors [w/poll] Aston Martin refreshes the DB9 Kia may lose names, use numbers for future models Mini shows off updated 2011 Cooper lineup Gordon Murray's T.25 city car revealed

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2010 Dana Point Concours: 100 Years of Alfa Romeo Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:01:00 EST Filed under: Classics, Alfa Romeo 1949 Alfa Romeo Villa d'Este Berlinetta - Click above for high-res image gallery The 28th Annual Dana Point Concours d'Elegance took place this past Sunday, once again adorning the Monarch Beach Golf Links at the St. Regis Resort with some of the most beautiful pieces of rolling sculpture ever created. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2010 is Alfa Romeo, so it was only fitting that this maker of some of the most incredible Italian sports and racing cars be one of the featured marques at this year's concours. It's odd to think that this quintessentially Italian firm actually started out as a French company way back in 1906, but its SAID (Società Anonima Italiana Darracq) ancestor quickly dropped off the map when the Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (A.L.F.A.) opened its Milanese factory doors on June 24, 1910. It wasn't until 1915 that Nicola Romeo came on board and the company we know and love finally started to flourish after the war, with its return to car building in 1920 under the Alfa Romeo name. It wasn't long before Enzo Ferrari and other drivers were establishing the racing prowess of the marque, eternally cementing the legacy of the automaker. The Alfa Romeo turnout at most concours is usually pretty healthy, so with the special centennial this year, it wasn't surprising to see such a spectacular display of Alfas at Dana. Check out our gallery below and you'll see some of our favorites, from the Villa d'Este above, to the pair of Giulia Sprint Speciales, to the audacious '65 TZ2 GT Coupe of General Lyon. Gallery: 2010 Dana Point Concours ? Alfa Romeo

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Australia Heavy Tints The Focus Of Operation Clear View Today Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:03:00 EST Victoria Police's Melbourne Traffic Management Unit has launched a one-day attack on heavily-tinted cars, setting up a road block in Carlton today to nab offending motorists. Dubbed Operation Clear View, the operation follows a number of recent collisions in the city involving vehicles with heavily-tinted windows. According to Leading Senior Constable Steve Hillman, the Melbourne CBD has the highest rate of collisions in the state, with many leading to injury for pedes... Read more

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2011 Audi A7 Spied Alongside New A8 Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:49:00 EST FOLLOWING PHOTOS of an undisguised test car spied in an Audi workshop late last year, our rendering published in May offered a preview of how the Sportback Concept-inspired 2011 Audi A7 might look when launched later this year. New photos obtained this week reveal a 'swirlouflaged' A7 testing alongside the recently-revealed Audi A8. While the new Audi's face has been spied without camouflage in earlier photos, these new shots offer a full-body look at the productio... Read more

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2011 Aston Martin DB9 Update Revealed Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:04:00 EST Aston Martin has revealed details and images for the updated-for-2011 Aston Martin DB9 and DB9 Volante, bringing a number of modest styling tweaks and a new damping system. On the styling front, the face of the updated DB9 gets a new bumper with a restyled lower grille, along with a subtly reworked grille and headlight bezels. There are also reshaped side skirts, silver brake calipers, clear brake lenses and 20-inch 'diamond turned' alloy wheels. While the DB9's 350kW/600Nm 6... Read more

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Japan Toyota Kata: Managing People for Improvement, Adaptiveness and Superior Results [Hardcover] Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:24:28 +0000 “Toyota Kata gets to the essence of how Toyota manages continuous improvement and human ingenuity, through its improvement kata and coaching kata. Mike Rother explains why typical companies fail to understand the core of lean and make limited progress—and what it takes to make it a real part of your culture.” —Jeffrey K. Liker, bestselling [...] Chrysler to Introduce Manly Minivan Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:02:03 +0000 As automakers battle for market share in the popular muscle car and small car segments, an unlikely duel has emerged between minivans. Toyota has launched a popular “Swagger Wagon” campaign to position its Sienna as a cool, more-modern take on the minivan. Now, there are reports that Dodge is exploring ways in which to make [...] Recall Alert: 2010 Lexus HS250h Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:02:03 +0000 Toyota Motor Corp is recalling 17,000 models of its 2010 Lexus HS250h for issues related to its fuel tank. It will also halt sales on the hybrid midsize sedan until a remedy can be found. The recall comes after the 2010 HS250h failed a crash test. The NHTSA explains: “When a vehicle is rotated on [...] UK Investors giddy for Tesla Motors IPO Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:14:36 EDT Tesla Motors will offer up its shares to the public for the first time on Tuesday, testing investors' faith in a company that has proven it can make functional and stunning electric cars but has never had a profitable quarter.

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North America New Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible on the Road in Colorado - VIDEO FEATURE Posted:2010-06-28T22:34+00:00 U.S. Arrests 10 Russian Spys Posted:2010-06-28T22:14+00:00 Ford Introduces New Curve Control Technology to Help Protect Against Crashes on Curves Posted:2010-06-28T21:32+00:00 South America Tuesday IPO For Tesla May Set the Tone For Future Upstarts Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:38:10 GMT Volkswagen planning to shake up Porsche management Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:34:00 GMT Hennessey VelociRaptor based on Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:12:58 GMT

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India Fiat India small car to take on Alto Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:02:03 GMT Fiat India is gearing up to make a splash of its own in the country?s burgeoning small car market by launching an India-specific car in 2012. Subros forms JV with Denso to set up R&D centre in India Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:24:58 GMT Automobile air-conditioning system maker Subros today said that it has joined hands with Japanese firm Denso to set up a research and development centre in India by September. GM, Ashok Leyland, Bajaj hike prices as input costs rise Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:41:20 GMT Auto makers have hiked prices thrice this year; first due to rise in input costs, second following a 2% excise duty hike in Budget and third after introduction of BS-IV norms. US Tesla Motors shares jump in market debut Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:43:50 GMT Shares of Tesla Motors Inc. surged in their first day of trading on Tuesday as the company raised more than expected in its initial public offering of stock.

Tesla is a new kind of car company, sort of Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:08:06 GMT Elon Musk, the chief executive and major investor behind Tesla, has sometimes taunted U.S. automakers, painting his fledgling company as everything Detroit would like to be. Tesla hopes investors are charged about IPO Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:57:47 GMT Tesla Motors Inc. begins selling stock to the public on Tuesday. The sale's success depends on how much investors are willing to bet on a car company that has never made a profit.

Europe Report: Next Chevrolet Corvette to get 440-hp 5.5-liter small-block V8 Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:29:00 EST Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Chevrolet, GM, Rumormill Chevrolet 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery According to Motor Trend, which is citing unnamed sources within General Motors, the next-generation Corvette will come with a brand-new engine. Despite rumors to the contrary, it seems that Chevrolet's halo vehicle will continue using its trademark V8 engine and not a V6. Still, the C7's powerplant will be downsized from its current 6.2 or 7.0 liters. It's likely that this new engine will be the first application of GM's next-gen small block family, and we'd expect it to sport direct injection, E85 capability and a new combustion system design. One thing not to expect, though: overhead cams. You can bank on the fact that The General will stick to its tried-and-true overhead valve design, which serves to lower manufacturing costs and allows for comparatively small overall engine dimensions. All of these technologies should make the venerable V8 more fuel efficient and cleaner, but also sufficiently powerful to uphold its sportscar heritage. In fact, Motor Trend reports that the C7's V8 will displace 5.5 liters while hammering out 440 horsepower. Though that significantly smaller in displacement, the power figure would actually be up from the current 430 ponies. We can hardly wait... but we'll have to anyway. We don't expect the next Corvette to bow before 2012 at the earliest. Gallery: Chevrolet 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept revealed again

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Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.29.10 Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:20:00 EST First Drive: 2011 BMW Alpina B7 breaks the luxo-barge mold Alpina has made a business out of taking the best vehicles from one marque and making them substantially better than anything rolling off the assembly line. The Alpina B7 is easily the best 7 Series we've driven. Tesla reportedly raises $226 million with IPO of 13.3M shares Tesla reportedly raised $226 million with its IPO, or 13.3 million shares at $17 per. The $226 mil total went above and beyond the high-end figure of $16 per share. *Update: Shares are now trading some 40% higher than initial price. Autoblog Long-Term Garage Introduction: 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition Welcome the newest entrant to the Autoblog Long-Term Garage: the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition. Follow the TDI's progress here and follow us at Twitter #ablongterm. Also of interest: Terrafugia Transition flying "car" gets special FAA exemption, sees clear skies ahead? PSA: Ford Mustang to make NASCAR Nationwide debut Friday night Report: Final PT Cruiser to roll off Chrysler assembly line on July 9 Spy Shots: Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Spyder caught testing? BMW offering carbon fiber components for M3 BMW recalls over 15,000 motorcycles

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2013 Tesla Roadster to be completely built in-house Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:00:00 EST Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Tesla, Electric Tesla Roadster Sport - Click above for high-res image gallery We've been poring over Tesla's IPO filing with the SEC and hidden within the indecipherable legalese is a little gem for those of us more interested in product then federal oversight. As reported previously, the Roadster's reign is set to end in December of 2011, although Tesla will continue to take orders for the current Roadster into 2012 if its supply of "gliders" - the rolling chassis provided by Lotus and built on the same platform as the Elise/Exige - isn't exhausted. Tesla has contracted Lotus for a total of 2,400 gliders and if the price is right, it could extend that contract to meet demand. More importantly, Tesla confirms that the next Roadster won't arrive until production of the Model S begins in 2012, so a revised Roadster isn't in the cards until 2013 - at the earliest. Interestingly, the upstart EV automaker says that it intends to build the "next generation Tesla Roadster entirely in our own facilities." Which leads us to believe that an all-new platform could underpin the next generation model, possibly based on the Model S' architecture and shared by a range of new products. How much of the current Roadster carries over remains to be seen, but if Tesla wants to continue to assert its independence, it's fair to assume that it won't be sourcing its next chassis from another automaker. Gallery: Review: 2010 Tesla Roadster Sport

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Australia 2013 Audi R4 Sports Car Previewed In New Rendering Posted:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST Reports of a new entry-level mid-engined Audi sports car have been circulating for nearly a year now, but recent reports out of Europe suggest the e-tron Detroit Concept will form the basis for the rumoured Audi R4. While Audi has yet to offer any official word on the R4's existence, German magazine Auto Motor und Sport is reporting that the new model will arrive in 2013. Our new renderings (top of article and below), drawing inspiration from the e-Tron Detroit concept, offers o... Read more

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F1: McLaren Looks To Keep Up With Red Bull In Britain, Audi Boss Says No To F1 Posted:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:28:00 EST Red Bull might now be expected to maintain its return to form as formula one moves on to Silverstone. After two McLaren victories on the trot, and the British team leading both the drivers' and constructors' world championships, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel won from pole position last weekend at Valencia. It was a circuit with long straights and many slow corners that had been expected to favour McLaren, but Red Bull got its F-duct up and running in Spain. And although wit... Read more

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2010 Renault Wind: Further Details Revealed Ahead Of Euro Launch Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:48:00 EST Scheduled for a European launch next month, Renault has released new information for its soon-to-be-released Twingo-based 2010 Renault Wind. Although based on the tiny Twingo, the Wind is 200mm longer than its hardtop sibling, and will be marketed in Europe as a separate model. Renault says that everything about the Wind's styling, inside and out, is unique to the sleek convertible. According to Renault, the Wind will appeal to motorists who "lust after a car that... Read more

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Japan 2011 MINI Gets New Look Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:02:03 +0000 Four years after being introduced for the 2007 model year, the current generation MINI Cooper is set to receive a facelift for 2011. While things do look similar between the 2010 and 2011 model MINIs, subtle changes abound. All 2011 MINI Cooper, Cooper Convertible and Cooper Clubman models receive updated front fascias. Autoblog points out, [...] Kia to Switch to Alphanumeric Car Names Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:02:03 +0000 Kia may be the next manufacturer in the U.S. to give in and replace model names with alphanumeric names, according to Automotive News. The company chairman “thinks alphanumerics can increase the strength of an auto brand,” Automotive News adds. Many other automakers have switched to alphanumeric naming in the last few decades. “Kia would probably [...] 2011 Explorer Gets New Safety Feature Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:02:02 +0000 Ford has a lot riding on the success of the 2011 Ford Explorer, so in order to ensure that success Ford is introducing new safety technology on its soon-to-be-released SUV. Curve Control is Ford’s latest step in vehicle stability control. The system uses sensors to, “determine whether a vehicle is entering a turn too quickly,” [...] UK Tesla Motors raises $266 million in IPO Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:52:20 EDT Tesla Motors offered up its shares to the public for the first time on Tuesday, testing investors' faith in a company that has proven it can make functional and stunning electric cars but has never had a profitable quarter. Who will rule the auto world of the future? Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:56:50 EDT Like few other industries, auto companies measure their output in number of vehicles built and then report that data publicly. The auto rebound is a myth Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:20:03 EDT The auto industry appears to be turning the corner. But the American consumer has yet to come along for the ride. North America Wind Turbine Blade Comes to DC with Message from Americans to Federal Policymakers: "We Want Action on Clean Energy Now" Posted:2010-06-29T21:32+00:00 New Michelin Tires Designed For EV's and Hybrids Posted:2010-06-29T21:01+00:00 Exclusive Interview with the Boss of Tesla's Sales Efforts - VIDEO FEATURE Posted:2010-06-29T19:55+00:00 South America EXCLUSIVE: 00R Drives The SL550 Night Edition - Is The Designo Program All THAT Special? Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:54:43 GMT Tesla shares surged almost 41 percent in first day of trading Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:50:32 GMT FACT or FICTION: Is The Auto Rebound A Myth? Sales Improving Although Demand Is SLUGish Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:26:10 GMT

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India M&M counters US distributor Global Vehicles' lawsuit Posted:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:57:51 GMT Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said on Wednesday it has sought to throw out a lawsuit by distributor Global Vehicles over delays in the launch of its sports utility vehicle Scorpio and pickups in the US. FIR against 3,000 persons for violence at Tata Steel premises Posted:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:22:03 GMT Two separate FIRs have been lodged against about 3,000 unidentified persons for Monday's violence at the Tata Steel premises here. Toyota to resume Fortuner bookings; still has 4,000 backlog Posted:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:09:47 GMT Toyota Kirloskar Motor today said it will resume bookings for its sports utility vehicle Fortuner from tomorrow, even as the firm has an order backlog of about 4,000 vehicles. US Ford to repay $4 billion more in debt Posted:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:46:55 GMT Ford Motor Co., the only Detroit automaker to avoid bankruptcy protection, said Wednesday it will reduce its huge debt by another $4 billion.

Tesla Motors shares jump in market debut Posted:Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:43:50 GMT Shares of Tesla Motors Inc. surged in their first day of trading on Tuesday as the company raised more than expected in its initial public offering of stock. Tesla is a new kind of car company, sort of Posted:Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:08:06 GMT Elon Musk, the chief executive and major investor behind Tesla, has sometimes taunted U.S. automakers, painting his fledgling company as everything Detroit would like to be.

Europe False Report: Carlos Ghosn not stepping aside as Nissan CEO Posted:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:39:00 EST Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Nissan, Renault According to a Nissan official, a report that Carlos Ghosn is stepping aside after more than decade at the helm of Nissan "is not true!" A local news site in Cool Springs, TN (near the automaker's North American headquarters) reported today that Ghosn, who is currently the CEO of both Nissan and French automaker Renault, would surrender the Nissan post to Carlo Tavares. Tavares is currently the Executive Vice President of Nissan Americas Operations. Nissan spokeswoman Katherine Zachary emphatically told Autoblog that the Coolsprings.com report is "not true" but declined any further comment on the matter. Ghosn became chief operating officer at Nissan in 1999 before later being named CEO. His leadership is largely credited with the brand's product resurgence in the past decade and saving it from bankruptcy. More recently, Ghosn has pushed both Nissan and Renault to produce large volumes of mainstream electric vehicles. Just a few short months ago, Ghosn was re-elected to serve as the head of Renault for another four years. If we hear any more news on the matter, we'll dutifully pass it along. [Source: Nissan, Coolsprings.com] False Report: Carlos Ghosn not stepping aside as Nissan CEO originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Report: Toyota to build Ractis subcompact for Subaru in Japan Posted:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:20:00 EST Filed under: Budget, Japan, Hatchback, Subaru, Toyota Toyota Ractis - Click above for high-res image gallery Subaru sees a demand for 1.3- and 1.5-liter cars in Japan at the same time as it sees a void in its lineup of vehicles with that displacement. To plug that hole, Subaru is turning to Toyota for a supply of its Ractis subcompact, a five-door, five-seater that offers both of the relevant engine sizes and comes in two-wheel and all-wheel drive. Toyota will ship roughly 10,000 models to Subaru every year, to begin once the Ractis, on sale since 2005, comes in for thorough revision. It's the first time Toyota has agreed to supply a Japanese carmaker with finished products, perhaps aided in this case by the fact that Toyota owns 16.5% of Fuji Heavy Industries, Subaru's parent company. Gallery: Toyota Ractis

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Vintage Mini gets 3,500-horsepower engine swap for Goodwood Posted:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:59:00 EST Filed under: Aftermarket, Mini, Misc. Auto Shows, UK, Diesel Mini diesel by Cummins - Click above to enlarge Cummins: the largest independent diesel engine manufacturer. The QSK78: the largest engine they make. Mini: one of the smallest cars on the road. Oh dear, this could get messy. The unfathomably large QSK78 was recently unveiled with 78 liters of displacement, eighteen cylinders (that's 4.3 liters per cylinder!), a dozen turbochargers, 3,500 horsepower and over 10,000 lb-ft of torque. It's used to power those enormous dump trucks seen schlepping heavy loads (try 360 metric tons on for size) around quarries and mines. And now it's been installed in a vintage Austin Mini. The Frankenstein-ain't-got-nothin'-on-me monstrosity was, according to Cummins, commissioned by a customer, but we can hardly image it being actually drivable, let alone certified for street use anywhere this side of the Persian Gulf. It'll be unveiled this week at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it's sure to be the most powerful - not to mention the strangest - vehicle on display. Press release after the jump. [Source: Cummins] Continue reading Vintage Mini gets 3,500-horsepower engine swap for Goodwood Vintage Mini gets 3,500-horsepower engine swap for Goodwood originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Australia F1: Red Bull Building New Chassis For Webber, Mercedes Must Not Give Up On 2010 Car: Rosberg Posted:Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:31:00 EST Red Bull Racing is building up a new chassis for Mark Webber after his backflip crash during last Sunday's European grand prix. The Australian emerged unhurt from the frightening impact, which included a backwards somersault, a smash against an advertising hoarding whilst airborne, and a high speed final shunt into the tyre barrier. The actual chassis was the one driven by Webber, 33, to a handful of pole positions and his wins in Barcelona and Monaco. "It's been goo... Read more

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2011 Range Rover LRX Five-Door Spied Testing Posted:Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:00:00 EST Images of the upcoming 2011 Range Rover LRX three-door have been circulating for some time now, but test cars of its five-door sibling have mostly evaded the camera - until now. These new spy photos reveal that development of the LRX five-door is keeping pace with its better-known brother. Land Rover has spoken mostly of the three-door model in the past, although the company's design boss, Gerry McGovern has acknowledged the benefit of a five-door version - but the three-door will be... Read more

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Kia Considering Switch From Names To Numbers Posted:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:31:00 EST Korean carmaker Kia is reportedly considering a new naming system for its models that would see a switch to an alphanumeric series, according to reports out of the brand's homeland this week.  Following in the footsteps of corporate partner Hyundai, a number of Kia's models in the Korean market have already made the switch: the Optima is now the K5, and the Cadenza is known as the K7. Similarly, the Cerato name is expected to become the K3 for future models. While a change m... Read more

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Japan Toyota Culture: The Heart and Soul of the Toyota Way [Hardcover] Posted:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:10:51 +0000 Winner of the Shingo Prize for Research and Professional Publication, 2009 The international bestseller The Toyota Way explained the company’s success by introducing a revolutionary 4P model for organizational excellence-Philosophy, People, Process, and Problem Solving. Now, in Toyota Culture, preeminent Toyota authorities Jeffrey Liker and Michael Hoseus reveal how Toyota selects, develops, and motivates its [...] Chrysler Discontinues PT Cruiser Posted:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:02:03 +0000 The Chrysler PT Cruiser has run its course. “Today, we learned that July 9 will mark the last day of production for the venerable Chrysler PT Cruiser,” writes Automobile Magazine. “With more than 1.3 million units sold, the PT Cruiser represented one of the first executions of a modern retro car for the masses.&rdquo. Due [...] New Corvette Engine: 440-hp, 5.5-liter V8 Posted:Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:02:02 +0000 Exciting news for Corvette fans: Motor Trend reports that “sources inside GM” have confirmed that the next generation C7 Corvette will feature a 440-horsepower, 5.5-liter small-block V8 engine. “It’s likely that this new engine will be the first application of GM’s next-gen small block family, and we’d expect it to sport direct injection, E85 capability [...]

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