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April 30, 2010

General Motors to bring Chevrolet to South Korea

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General Motors has announced that they will bring their leading global vehicle brand Chevrolet to Korea in 2011.
“The introduction of Chevrolet will enable us to provide our customers an array of exciting new vehicles from the brand’s global lineup, giving them more driving options,” said GM Daewoo Auto & Technology CEO Mike Arcamone. [...]

2011 BMW M5 spotted on the Nürburgring (Video)

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Lightly disguised next-generation BMW M5 has been spotted testing around the famous Nürburgring. Even though BMW has not confirmed what powers the new M5, rumor is that the naturally aspirated V10 is gone and replaced with the same twin-turbo V8 that is found in the X5 M and X6 M.
This 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 is [...]

Hyundai unveils next-generation Elantra/Avante at Busan show in South Korea

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Hyundai has revealed its next-generation Avante (badged as Elantra outside of Korea) at the Busan Motor Show in South Korea. New Elantra/Avante continues Hyundai’s “fluidic sculpture” design philosophy, with sportier and more elegant design lines than its predecessor.
Under the hood is a new 1.6-liter Gamma Direct Injection engine with 138 hp and 123 lb-ft of [...]

April 29, 2010

Volkswagen bik.e concept debuts at the Beijing Auto Show (Video)

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Volkswagen bik.e concept is powered by an electric motor, and from a full charge it offers a range of up to 20 km (12 miles). Top speed is officially rated at 20 km/h (20 mph), and total weight is less than 20 kg (44 lbs). For easy transportation it can be folded in half and [...]

Ford posts $2.08 billion profit in the first quarter of 2010

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Ford has beaten analyst expectations, by posting a $2.08 billion profit in the first quarter of 2010. That’s 50 cents per share, and a $3.5 billion improvement compared to the first quarter of 2009.
Ford North America reported first quarter pre-tax operating profit of more than $1.2 billion, while Ford Europe earned a pre-tax operating profit [...]

2010 Hurst Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Pace Car debuts at Virginia int. raceway

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The 2010 Hurst Mustang Pace Car made its debut last Sunday during the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge race at Virginia International Raceway.
This unique and surely highly collectible Pace Car will make special appearances at the Hot Rod Power Tour, SEMA. at numerous Larry H. Miller dealerships across the country, before being auctioned for charity in [...]

April 28, 2010

Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid has already 900 potential buyers

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Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid was the biggest surprise at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Even though it was just a concept, customers started to ask shortly when can they order one.
Porsche already has almost 900 potential buyers for the 918 Spyder Hybrid. Wolfgang Duerheimer, development chief for Porsche, said in an interview to Bloomberg, [...]

New hybrid concept by Lexus – a bicycle

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For the Great British Bike Ride, Lexus has brought one of the only two examples of the Hybrid Bicycle in existence to the UK as part of its sponsorship of the event.
The Hybrid Bicycle adopts similar principles as the Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain technology on cars, with the pedal power of the rider boosted [...]

BMW Classic recreates a 1940 BMW 328 Kamm Coupe

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The 1940 BMW 328 Kamm Coupé is named after the German aerodynamics pioneer Wunibald Kamm, this rare racing car disappeared without trace back in 1953, when it was scrapped after a crash.
Now 70 years after the Mille Miglia victory, BMW Classic has recreated this legendary racing car. The work was done by René Große, [...]

April 26, 2010

Underground Racing Twin-Turbo Gallardo Superleggera at the Texas Mile (Video)

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The winner of the last month’s Texas Mile event was Richard Holt, who piloted his Underground Racing Twin-Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera to a top speed of 250.1 mph (402 km/h).
Underground Racing was in Texas with two Gallardo’s, both 100% street-legal with twin-turbo engines. Mr. Holt’s car was outfitted with the 1500 WHP twin-turbo package.
250.1 [...]

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