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Mazda's Rotary Engine Celebrates 40th Anniversary 2007-06-07 02:42:00 The 2007 RX-8 is powered by Mazda
's rotary engine. For more information, go to Mazdausa.com. IRVINE, Calif., June 4, 2007 - Forty years ago, Mazda launched the world's first twin-rotor rotary engined car, the Mazda Cosmo Sport. In the years since, Mazda has produced nearly two million vehicles powered by the rotary engine."Only Mazda - a company with a laser-like focus on vehicle development and engineering success - would have had the perseverance and unwavering spirit to pursue the rotary engine," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations. "From humble beginnings in the 1950s to a very bright hydrogen-fueled future, the rotary engine represents Mazda as a company that follows the road less traveled, and makes its own successes where others have failed."Through the years, automakers as diverse as General Motors, Daimler-Benz, Rolls-Royce and Citroen have experimented with the Wankel rotary engine, but only Mazda overcame the engineering challenges ne Read more:Rotary
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Really Spectacular Mercedes M-Class [ Pictures Gallery] 2007-06-07 01:05:00 A set of pictures of spectacular Mercedes
M-Class+ Volkswagen Announced Hybrid Versions Cover All Mod...+ Another Honda Hybrid to Dead?+ Mercedes 35MPG Bluetec Diesel S-Class Coming 2007 ...+ MG7 Coupe Go Production by Nanjing Auto+ Audi RS 4 Cabriolet Coming to US 2008 [5 pictures]...+ BMW Hydrogen 7 Appear in UK+ New Hybrid Transmission For F1 Cars Revealed+ 2008 Renault Laguna Offers Fuel-Sipping Diesel Opt...+ Britsh Hybrid Car Sales Double In The Past Year+ 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom Aerodynamic Coupe Makes L...+ Cars Review: Nissan Qashqai SUV http://del.icio.us/rss/horisly Read more:Spectacular
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Volkswagen Announced Hybrid Versions Cover All Model 2007-06-07 00:47:00 Volkswagen has announced that in the future the entire model range will include hybrid versions, some with electrical components such as brake energy regeneration, others with full-blown hybrid systems (à-la Prius), such as the one that, starting from 2008, will be available on the Touareg.At the moment Volkswagen is working on the Touran Highbrid Eco.Power II, a hybrid concept based on the Touran MPV, which uses a TSI gasoline engine (which is already pretty efficient, especially in the "turbo only version with 122 ps) coupled with an electrical engine from ZF Sachs. This hybrid system should be on the market in 2009, starting with the Touran in Europe and the Jetta in the US, followed by Polo andGolf versions.Another Related Hybrid
s News About Volkswagen:Volkswagen Touareg: The Meanest Vehicles for the Environment in 2007Recent Posts:+ Another Honda Hybrid to Dead?+ Mercedes 35MPG Bluetec Diesel S-Class Coming 2007 Frankfurt AutoShow+ MG7 Coupe Go Production by Nanjing Auto+ Audi RS Read more:Volkswagen
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Another Honda Hybrid to Dead? 2007-06-07 00:30:00 What will hybrid vehicle critics do now?3rd.June, Forbes reported that Honda
will not continue to produce the Accord hybrid when the Accord is redesigned this Fall.The Accord hybrid, which was really more of a mild hybrid designed almost specifically for highway driving, was often the hybrid cited by critics when discussing the real world fuel economy of hybrid cars. Despite the fact that Honda never designed the hybrid Accord for extreme fuel economy, critics couldn't stop picking on hybrids via the very poor selling Accord hybrid.Maybe hybrid critics will now start focusing on reality? Yeah, right.Recent Posts:+ Mercedes 35MPG Bluetec Diesel S-Class Coming 2007 Frankfurt AutoShow+ MG7 Coupe Go Production by Nanjing Auto+ Audi RS 4 Cabriolet Coming to US 2008 [5 pictures]BMW Hydrogen 7 Appear in UK+ New Hybrid
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Mercedes 35MPG Bluetec Diesel S-Class Coming 2007 Frankfurt AutoShow 2007-06-06 13:11:00 Mercedes-Benz is reported to be developing a new version of its S-class limo equipped with an ultra-efficient Bluetec diesel engine. With a motor displacing just 2.2L, the new diesel driven S-class should return a fuel economy rating of just 6.6L per 100km, or roughly 35mpg.We should get our first glimpse of the new car at September’s Frankfurt
Auto Show, with production scheduled to start towards the end of next year. Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport reports that Mercedes will be combining the four-cylinder oil-burner with its new mild-hybrid system to achieve the amazingly low consumption figures.Mercedes previously showcased a Bluetec hybrid S-class Frankfurt Auto Show, but unlike the concept car which featured a V6 powerplant, the production version will run a twin-turbo four-cylinder motor that produces 204hp.The vehicle will be in full compliance with future Euro 6 emissions standards, which are expected to roll in by 2014, and we should see its efficient powertrain eventually Read more:Mercedes
MG7 Coupe Go Production by Nanjing Auto 2007-06-06 13:06:00 Abstract: Nanjing
Auto corp. is considering the production of the MG7 Coupe
.Back in 2004, MG-Rover released a coupe concept based on the Rover 75 sedan but the prototype quickly disappeared when MG-Rover was split up and sold off. Fast forward to today, and UK’s Car Magazine is reporting that China’s Nanjing Auto, the new owners to the rights of MG, is evaluating whether or not the car should be put into production.The one-off coupe was spotted recently at the refurbished Longbridge plant, minus the former Rover badges, which were replaced with new MG labels. Nanjing execs weren’t willing to confirm any production plans, but its CEO Yu Jian Wei has previously stated that a new coupe, plus several other sports models, could be sold alongside theTF.According to the source, the first model to join the TF will most likely be a production version of the TF GT concept that was displayed alongside the MG7 back in ’04. However, not all is lost. Much of the tooling required to build th Read more:Production
Audi RS 4 Cabriolet Coming to US 2008 [5 pictures] 2007-06-06 11:37:00 Audi of America, Inc. Audi of America, Inc. announced today that theRS 4 Cabriolet model will come to U.S. showrooms as a 2008 model, and the RS 4 sedan will have new features and option packages.Approximately 300 of the limited-production RS 4 Cabriolets will be sold in the U.S. The RS 4 Cabriolet models will arrive in fall of 2007. Pricing and equipment for the 2008 RS 4 Cabriolet will be announced at a later date.The RS 4 Cabriolet shares the same high-revving 4.2 V8 FSI engine found in the RS 4 sedan. It produces 420 hp at 7,800 rpm and 317 ft-lbs. of torque at 5,500 rpm. Like the sedan, the Cabriolet will only be available with a six- speed manual and quattro(R) all-wheel drive featuring the asymmetrical dynamic torque split. Like the sedan, the Cabriolet will have 19" RS 4-style alloy wheels with 255/35/19 performance tires, a four-link front and trapezoidal- link rear sport-tuned suspension with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC), and 14.4" front and 12.8" rear brake rotors.The RS 4 sed
BMW Hydrogen 7 Appear in UK 2007-06-06 11:24:00 As part of a needed and well-orchestrated publicity move, the BMW Hydrogen 7-series is going to take part in the Revolve Brighton to London rally today. This rally is specifically for low- to zero-emissions vehicles. The event immediately follows theHydrogen 7's launch at the PGA Championship in Wentworth, U.K. and will demonstrate that it is indeed a functional production hydrogen vehicle.The rally will begin on Madeira Drive in Brighton, and end at Trafalgar Square in London, and three of the new cars will take part. This event will spread awareness that zero-emissions vehicles are not just right around the corner, but here, now. BMW gets its name up at the forefront of this news, and they deserve it.The cars will be paraded before the eyes of the Prince of Whales, the Deputy Mayor of London, as well as many other high officials. The approval of these politicians and leaders will have a significant bearing on the progress of the technology and its infrastructure. So I guess BMW's b
New Hybrid Transmission For F1 Cars Revealed 2007-06-06 11:11:00 For the past several years the governing body of Formula One racing has been pondering rule changes that would, among other things, make the sport more environmentally friendly.One of the proposals that has popped up several times is using hybrid drivetrains. Transmission
builders Torotrak and Xtrac have agreed to a license agreement that will let Xtrac build continuously variable transmissions based on Torotraks design for Formula One hybrid drive systems.Unlike thehybrid electric drive systems used in production cars, kinetic energy captured by the regenerative braking system wouldn't be stored in electro-chemical batteries. The proposed Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) would store energy in a mechanical flywheel system.The flywheel system would be lighter and able to capture more energy quickly making it better suited to the repeated deceleration rates of a race car.[Source: Torotrak]Recent Posts:+ Britsh Hybrid
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2008 Renault Laguna Offers Fuel-Sipping Diesel Options 2007-06-05 02:41:00 Abstract: The 2008 new RenaultLaguna
now offers fuel-sipping die sel options. The new Renault Laguna is not going to be officially shown off until the upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show in October.Renault did, however, release some photos (before someone posted videos of the model, without the permission of Renault) and some engine information. Let's discuss here the base diesel model which has a lot of good ecological implications.First, the 1.5L 110 HP diesel that get over 46 MPG and has 136g/km of CO2. This engine currently powers the sportier versions of the Clio and the middle Megane. With such an engine, the Laguna becomes a direct competitor of the VW Passat Blue Motion. This diesel Laguna also is labeled with Renault's ECO2 label, and it contains more than 35kg of recycled plastic and also more than 15kg of renewable materials.It might sound surprising that such a small engine is used for a relatively large car. There is a similar trend at VW with their TSI engines. It's all rel Read more:Offers
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Britsh Hybrid Car Sales Double In The Past Year 2007-06-05 02:13:00 Abstract: Gas-electric hybrid cars are still a very small segment of the market in Europe, but they are starting to pick up some steam, at least in England.So far in 2007 hybrid cars sales are up 111 percent compared to 2006 rising from 3,117 to 6,568 units. A monthly record of 604 Honda Civic Hybrid
s were sold in May, more than half of the total this year of 1,136.Hybrids are gaining popularity particularly with car-sharing services like City Car Club and also some chauffeur services that are switching over from gas engined cars.[Source: Honda UK] Recent Posts:+ 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom Aerodynamic Coupe Makes L.A. Appearance+ Cars Review: Nissan Qashqai SUV+ Ferraris set a new record...+ Green Cars Take Stage At Montreal Auto Show+ 2012 Hybrid New York Taxis+ Volkswagen Touareg: The Meanest Vehicles for the Environment in 2007+ A 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid for Charity+ Ford Shows Vancouver Edge With Hyseries Drive,World's First Flug-In Vehicle+ World's First Air-Powered Cars by Toyota Read more:Sales
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1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom Aerodynamic Coupe Makes L.A. Appearance 2007-06-04 23:39:00 The poster car for this year's Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance was a very special Rolls
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brought out by the nice folks at The Petersen Museum.Although we doubt anybody over at Mercedes would admit it, this car appears to be the inspiration for the Maybach Exelero show car from a couple of years ago. OK, probably not, but both are huge black coupes that seem to have been fashioned for comfortably touring the underworld. The biggest difference is that this Rolls is 80 years older than the Maybach.Officially it is a 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom
I Aerodynamic Coupe
with coachwork by Jonckheere, but most people call it the "Round Door" Rolls. Originally delivered to its owner wearing a more humble Hooper Cabriolet body in 1925, it was sold to the Raja of Nanpara soon after. It changed hands again but stayed in England until 1934, when another owner sent it to Belgium to be re-bodied by Carrossier Jonckheere.Custom coachbuilding of the 1920s and 1930s was the ultimate form of self-express
Cars Review: Nissan Qashqai SUV 2007-06-04 07:51:00 Abstract: Nissan
has produced a very attractive alternative in the family hatch arena. On the road price: £13,499 - £20,849 .DrivingDesigning a crossover vehicle presents a real challenge for chassis engineers. A high centre of gravity has a negative effect on handling. Despite this, the Qashqai is surprisingly adept in corners. The steering, while somewhat lacking in feel, is fluid and direct, allowing for precise turn-in. A taut body and well controlled suspension mean the Qashqai rolls slightly, but then maintains its composure. As a result, it’s agile and reassuring. Under braking, it’s very stable and feels well controlled, while the ride is impressive too. The damping in particular is cosseting. However, over sharp bumps, particularly in corners, the body shimmies. But this is the only time it lets you down. We tested the 1.5-litre dCi diesel, which may not be the most powerful around, but is very refined and smooth. Combine this with the slick six-speed gearbox and light b Read more:Nissan Qashqai
Ferraris set a new record... 2007-06-04 07:13:00 Going, going, gone... A recent auction of Ferraris saw nearly every car sold and most achieving record pricesTop of the earners at the event - held at the Fiorano circuit in Maranello, Italy - was the last front-engined racer to win the Le Mans 24 Hours. The 330 TRI/LM Testa Rossa Spyder of 1962 went for £4.7million.Meanwhile, a 340/375 Berlinetta Competizione car from 1953, finished in Carrera Panamericana race livery, fetched £2.8million. Recent Posts:+ Green Cars Take Stage At Montreal Auto Show+ 2012 Hybrid New York Taxis+ Volkswagen Touareg: The Meanest Vehicles for the Environment in 2007+ A 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid for Charity+ Ford Shows Vancouver Edge With Hyseries Drive,World's First Flug-In Vehicle+ World's First Air-Powered Cars by Toyota[Videos]+ 2008 Cadillac CTS-V Spy Shot[3 pictures]+ Most Affordable Lamborghini Ever?+ Most Affordable Lamborghini Ever?+ Renault Twingo RS To Debut At The 2008 Geneva Show+ Lamborghini LM400 Concept+ Porsche Takeover Bid of VW http://d
Green Cars Take Stage At Montreal Auto Show 2007-06-04 07:00:00 MONTREAL (CUP)—In the far reaches of this year’s Montreal
Auto Show, visitors could catch a glimpse of the fuel-efficient cars of the future. The section, called “On Route to a greener future,” featured new electric, hybrid, and bio diesel cars from Hydro Québec, Honda, Toyota, GM, and Ford, and concept cars with names such as Silence and Zenn.The section was created by Natural Resources Canada and the Montreal Automobile Dealers Corporation to encourage carmakers to promote their fuel- efficient models.Toyota’s Prius, a gas-electric hybrid car, won the Energuide prize, given to the most economical vehicles in their respective categories, in the mid-size category. Its average yearly carbon dioxide emissions are 1,968 kilograms, with an annual fuel cost of only $574.Strangely, other models with zero fuel emissions did not win Energuide awards. Natural Resources Canada said this was because the cars were not commercially available on the Canadian market and did not meet Canadi Read more:Green
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2012 Hybrid New York Taxis 2007-06-04 03:25:00 Emergence of hybrid cars is unstoppable, but I didn’t expect that even yellow cabs are going green as Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced a plan that by 2012 all New York taxis be required to be hybrids. Given that New York’s taxi fleet has approximately 13,000 cabs, the move would instantaneously aid to reduce New York City’s crushing air pollution burden. Hybrid
vehicles, which have competent emissions control technology, give off very small smog-forming pollutants. As a result, use of hybrid taxis could help New York City lessen air toxic waste considerably. According to the Mayor, “the financial sting associated with operators being required to give out extra cash to purchase the greener vehicles should be defrayed by their associated fuel cost savings. And really, taxi duty in a highly-congested, stop-and-go urban environment like New York is the perfect scenario for a hybrid drive train, where the fuel-saving and emissions-cutting features are going to be maximized.” Well th
Volkswagen Touareg: The Meanest Vehicles for the Environment in 2007 2007-06-03 02:33:00 The VolkswagenTouareg
(pronounced Tour-regg) is a midsize SUV designed to provide rugged off-road ability as well as a refined everyday driving experience. At this mission it succeeds, as very few SUVs in the Touareg's price range can match its go-anywhere ability or luxurious five-passenger interior. Engineered to offer the same type of on-road driving dynamics that VW drivers had come to expect, the Touareg was co-developed with Porsche and shares the same basic architecture with the Cayenne. Unfortunately for Volkswagen, the Touareg has never been a particularly strong seller in years past, but the current model should improve on that record thanks to a host of engine-related upgrades in 2007.Current Volkswagen TouaregVolkswagen offers three different engines for the Touareg. First up is a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 276 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. On V8 models, a 4.2-liter V8 delivers 350 hp and 324 lb-ft of torque. The range-topping Touareg V10 TDI has a diese Read more:Vehicles
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A 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid for Charity 2007-06-03 01:47:00 A 2008Ford EscapeHybrid
donated byFord helped generate $37,000 for the environmental group Heal the Bay at the organization's annual charity auction last week. Heal the Bay is a Santa Monica-based environmental group dedicated to improving water quality along California's coastline.The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid comes with a 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve Atkinson cycle four-cylinder (good for 133 HP) engine and a permanent magnet AC synchronous motor (adding 70 kW) The net result is 155 horsepower and it achieves 34 MPG (city) and 30 MPG (highway). The only available transmission is a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). It can run up to 30mph on 100 percent electric power, so it makes it a full hybrid model.The Escape and Escape Hybrid are available with a cloth fabric made from 100-percent recycled material, as an available interior trim option. The winner will receive a set of tote bags made from this material.Recent Posts:+ Ford Shows Vancouver Edge With Hyseries Drive,World's Firs Read more:Charity
Ford Shows Vancouver Edge With Hyseries Drive,World's First Flug-In Vehicle 2007-06-03 01:23:00 News From Ford Corp :1. The Ford Edge with HySeries Drive™ is the world's first drivable fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle with plug-in capability.2. Research into hydrogen, including the Ford Edge with HySeries Drive, is part of Ford's overall effort to address the challenges of climate change and energy independence.3. The HySeries Drive technology is able to operate using a fuel cell, small gasoline or diesel engine connected to an electric generator to make electricity.Vancouver
, May 30, 2007 – The Ford Edge with HySeries Drive, the world's first drivable fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle, hit the streets of Canada for the first time in Vancouver Wednesday as part of a trip to showcase the advanced research vehicle alongside its most technologically advanced production vehicle, the new hot-selling 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid.The Ford Edge with HySeries Drive combines an onboard hydrogen fuel cell generator with lithium-ion batteries to deliver a combined city/highway gasoline eq Read more:World
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World's First Air-Powered Cars by Toyota[Videos] 2007-06-03 00:59:00 World's first air-powered car introducedBy the year 2020, Toyota
plans to have a hybrid power source in every vehicle they make, but even the folks from Aichi, Japan don't have anything that runs on air. MDI's CityCAT doesn't have a mast, and it's not some far-off, far-fetched idea. As a matter of fact, it's getting ready for production right now. French company MDI engineered this vehicle with ex-Formula One engineer Guy Nègre, and they're leaving production duties up to India's Tata Motors.The first product, the CityCAT, reaches a top speed of 68mph and can go about 125 miles without refilling the carbon fiber compressed air chambers. The CityCAT's made of lightweight, glued-together fiberglass and foam, and the engine is made up almost entirely of aluminum. The air tanks hold 52 gallons of compressed air at 4,351psi, and refueling can take only three minutes at your local gas station. You can also plug in the vehicle for about four hours, so the on-board compressor can fil Read more:World
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2008 Cadillac CTS-V Spy Shot[3 pictures] 2007-06-03 00:37:00 SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Spy photos of the 2008 Cadillac
CTS-V have been circulating for months, but these are the latest shots of Cadillac's upcoming super sedan.The first time we caught spy photos and video of the 2008 Cadillac CTS
-V, it was running the Nürburgring test track in Germany. It sounded as good as it looked and our best guess at the time was Z06 power under the hood.Our prediction hasn't changed despite the obvious hood bulge on this prototype. Such bodywork is typically a telltale sign of a blower hiding beneath. Countless rumors have predicted various supercharged V8s, but we're sticking to our original call and predicting a normally aspirated 500-plus-horsepower LS7 under the hood.Nothing else has changed on this prototype as far as we can tell. It has the same set of industrial-strength brake rotors up front along with a deep, wire mesh airdam. Equally aggressive bodywork wraps around the sides and dual exhaust pipes finish off the rear end.The standard Cadillac C
Most Affordable Lamborghini Ever? 2007-06-03 00:21:00 SANT'AGATA BOLOGNESE, Italy — It's probably the most affordable item ever with a Lambo logo, and it will get the biggest production run, too.The Italian post office on Friday issued a Lamborghini
postage stamp dedicated to the Lamborghini Miura. The stamp costs Euro 0.85 (about $1.14) and has an anticipated production of 3.5 million.The stamp and a limited number of first-day covers is available only in Italian post offices, but we expect it will end up on eBay at some point. The first-day cover includes a booklet introducing the stamp and the "legendary Lamborghini story," signed by Lamborghini President and Chief Executive Stephan Winkelmann.The stamp is part of the "Made in Italy" series.What this means to you: A Lambo lover's collectible that shouldn't be too hard to get your hands on.Recent Posts:+ Renault Twingo RS To Debut At The 2008 Geneva Show+ Lamborghini LM400 Concept+ Porsche Takeover Bid of VW+ BMW M5 gets more oomph, new diesels on their way+ AC Schnitzer's BMW S3
Renault Twingo RS To Debut At The 2008 Geneva Show 2007-06-02 23:50:00 During the media presentation of the 2nd generation Twingo
in Slovenia, Renault
surprised the press by announcing its plans for a top-notch version of the new mini. The French carmaker informed the press that the Twingo RS (Renault Sport) will be officially unveiled at the 78th Geneva
Show in March, 2008. Renault officials were unwilling to disclose any other information, but it’s obvious that the RS will wear a more powerful engine than the Twingo GT which is equipped with a 100Hp 1.2-liter supercharged motor. Rumors have it that the supped up Twingo will receive a normally aspirated 1.6-liter engine with an output of 130Hp, but on the other hand we find it hard to believe that Renault won’t develop a turbocharged engine for the RS which will compete against cars in the mini GTi (Fiat 500 Abarth) and the entry-level supermini GTi (Suzuki Swift Sport) segments.As for appearance, besides the Twingo Concept shown at the2006 Paris Show , a screen shot from the presentation revealing t Read more:Renault Twingo
Lamborghini LM400 Concept 2007-06-02 23:47:00 Lamborghini LM400 Concept
The original Lamborghini LM002 combined the qualities of a HUMMER (before there really was HUMMER) with a level of power and performance one would expect from a Italian exotic. It eschewed actual design for a slab-sided, utilitarian look, with a pair of round headlights that toned down its aggression so it looked safe to pet without getting bitten.Of course, the LM002 missed out on the big SUV boom that saw luxury, high-performance SUVs like the Porsche Cayenne padding its parent company's pockets with big profits. But now that SUVs are truly mainstream and Lamborghini finds itself under the care of VW/Audi, design student Rene Harrigan thought it might be time to reconsider bringing this beast back to life. His idea, called the LM400 Concept, updates the old bruiser with a new Lamborghini-esque design that sits on an Audi Q7 platform. We like Harrigan's vision from the A-pillar back, but the front end lacks a strong visual connection with current Lambos and Read more:Lamborghini
Porsche Takeover Bid of VW 2007-06-02 03:41:00 Porsche Porsche officially files for takeover bid of VW: Reuters is reporting that today, Porsche has politely asked the European Commission if it can take over Volkswagen.The short filing by Reuters goes on to state that the Commission has until July 2nd to either give the green light or look into the matter further. Naturally, we'd expect the E.C. to take its time on the matter. Porsche's ultimate plan appears to involve taking over Volkswagen without being forced to buy all of its shares.A 47-year-old German law currently prevents a Volkswagen takeover, but the European Union is reportedly considering a repeal that would open the door for Porsche to make its move.[Source: Reuters]Recent Posts:+ BMW M5 gets more oomph, new diesels on their way+ AC Schnitzer's BMW S3 Does Diesel Right+ BMW X5's New M Sport Package+ RWD Ford Spy Shots in Detroit+ BMW M3 Meet DSG to 7-Speed Double Clutch+ Spy Shots: Jaguar XF coming with 500HP+ Audi B8 A4 Will Show On Frankfurt Auto Show+ Kia To Unv Read more:Porsche
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Hamilton takes the pole position at Montreal 2007-06-09 22:52:00 Lewis Hamilton
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with 1m 16.071s.He was followed by Kimi Raikkonen with 1m 16.459s.Fernando Alonso had a major twitch in the final corner on Kovalainen’s oil, before the session was temporarily red flagged. His fastest lap had 1m 16.465s. Felipe Massa completed the usual dominant quartet with 1m 16.666s.A surprise fifth was Takuma Sato, doubtless on low fuel in his Super Aguri after a lap of 1m 16.864s, and Nico Rosberg was once again fleet for Williams with 1m 16.975s.Mark Webber was in seventh place, taking his repaired Red Bull RB3 round in 1m 17.071s, then came Rubens Barrichello in the improving Honda on 1m 17.329s, David Coulthard in the second RB3 (who survived a very heavy landing over the final corner chicane having already recorded 1m 17.391s). Anthony Davidson completed the top 10 for Super Aguri, also with 1m 17.391s, ahead of Renault’s Giancarlo Fisichella (1m 17.454s), Honda’s Jenson Button (1m 17.468s) and BMW Sauber’s Robert Kubica (1m 17.6 Read more:Montreal
2007 Hyundai Sonata: Mid-size Sedan of High Value 2007-06-09 22:40:00 2007 HyundaiSonata
: Mid-size sedan offers high valueThere's a new player in the mid-size sedan market, and it's from Hyundai. Yes, Hyundai.The Hyundai Sonata was showered with media awards last year, when it was redesigned and launched as an all-new model for 2006. MotorWeek called the Sonata the "Best Family Sedan," Kiplinger's Personal Finance named it "Best in Class," Consumers Digest called it a "Best Buy," and Popular Mechanics gave it a "Safety Excellence" award. Meanwhile, the Sonata finished among the top three mid-size cars in the 2006 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study. And the Sonata earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's five-star crash test rating for front and side impacts, the highest rating given.For the 2007 model year, the Sonata promises more content for less money. Retail prices have been lowered on the entry GLS models. A new Sonata SE comes standard with the 234-hp V6 engine and 17-inch wheels and tires, and a new top-of-the- Read more:Value
1962 Cadillac Sedan Deville Find in ebay 2007-06-09 22:26:00 A 1962 Cadillac
sedan deville is showing up at Ebay, which price at $6,995.History of 1962 CADILLAC DEVILLE.With GM settling into a styling groove, Cadillac's '62s were basically toned-down '61s. Highlights included still-lower fins, front-fender cornering lights as a new option, a somewhat tamer grille, and backup/turn/stop lights combined behind a single white lens.Four-window sedans received more orthodox rooflines but still included a pair of short-deck variants, which were now named Series 62 Town Sedan and DeVille Park Avenue. A new braking system with dual master cylinder and separate front and rear hydraulic lines appeared, a portent of the future. Model-year output rose to nearly 161,000, up some 23,000 over '61.click here to see sales info.Recent Posts:+ 1967 Bizzarrini 5300 Strada Gt - 2007 Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance+ 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 Gt - 2007 Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance+ 1970 Mercedes C-111-II - 2007 Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance+ 1925 Rolls-Royce Ph
1955 Mercedes Benz 300SL - 2007 Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance 2007-06-09 14:21:00 1955 Mercedes
300 SLAppropriately nicknamed the "Gullwing", the 300 SL was an instant icon when it debuted in 1954. Though getting in and out can be a bit of a challenge due in part to ridiculously tall and wide door sills (the folding steering wheel hub helps some), it didn't stop period racing drivers from claiming countless victories with the Gullwing in international competition. There were no fewer than eight 300 SLs in attendance, but the color and overall condition of this example caught my eye.Recent Posts:+ 1967 Bizzarrini 5300 Strada Gt - 2007 Los Angeles
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Concours d'Elegance+ 1970 Mercedes C-111-II - 2007 Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance+ 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe-2007 Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance+ Dozen Cool Classic Cars: 2007 Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance+ Mercedes-Benz Ocean Drive, Audi A7 Four-Door Convertibles Coming in 2010+ Frankfurt Motor Show Could Bring Two Mercedes S-Class Read more:Mercedes Benz
1967 Bizzarrini 5300 Strada Gt - 2007 Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance 2007-06-09 14:14:00 1967 Bizzarrini 5300 Strada GTIf Giotto Bizzarini had called it quits after developing the Ferrari 250 GTO, his place in history would still have been assured. Fortunately, he went on to produce the 5300 GT under his own name after Iso Grifo was dissolved. Featuring stunning, lightweight aluminum bodywork and V-8 Corvette power, around 100 5300 GT's were built during a three-year production run. This is the strada (street) version as opposed to the even more powerful, stripped down corsa (race) counterpart.Recent Posts:+ 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 Gt - 2007 Los Angeles
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