Monthly Archives: December 2011

Peugeot Confirm 208 Based SUV – The 2008

Posted on December 31, 2011 8:23 pm by

French based automaker Peugeot have confirmed to dealers that a 208 based SUV will soon hit the market under the 2008 name. Peugeot is getting ready to compete on a whole new level with its main rivals, taking the hatchback … Continue reading →

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Opel Insignia Sport Tourer CrossFour

Posted on December 31, 2011 7:46 pm by

Here are the first images of the upcoming and all new Opel Insignia Sport Tourer CrossFour. The Sport Tourer is based upon the Opel Insignia saloon and Opel have high expecatations of the newcomer taking on the Audi A4 AllRoad … Continue reading →

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Pedersoli and Peugeot 206 “Drift War One” Video

Posted on December 30, 2011 4:41 pm by

Luca Pedersoli may well be the Italian equivalent to Ken Block. How so? The rally driver’s new “Drift War One” video — which, as the name suggests, showcases some insane drift action –has gone viral in his native country within 72 … Continue reading →

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Lotus Exige R-GT

Posted on December 29, 2011 4:19 pm by

The Rally version of the new Lotus Exige S, the Exige R-GT, began its testing stage on 23rd December in Turin, Italy. The first shakedown left Lotus Management happy and testing will continue in the New Year in preperation for … Continue reading →

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Hyundai Nab BMW’s Chapman

Posted on December 23, 2011 8:39 am by

Hyundai is a brand that is moving forward in the auto industry and to cement their way forward, they have announced that Christopher Chapman will be the chief designer at the Hyundai Design Centre located in Irvine, California. Chapman, who … Continue reading →

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Ass Recognition – Automotive Anti-Theft Device Of The Future

Posted on December 23, 2011 8:28 am by

Engineers from the Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology in Tokyo have developed a novel biometric automotive anti-theft system that uses the unique shape of your butt to identify you. The driver’s seat is fitted with 360 sensors that measure pressure … Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Captiva Recall : Overheating Steering Fluid

Posted on December 23, 2011 7:56 am by

General Motors is recalling a number of Chevrolet Captiva models due to issues with the power steering pump and fluid. Chevrolet say the problem arises when the transmission is set to manual mode and first gear, the engine will operate at excessive … Continue reading →

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Kia Ray EV Launched In Korea

Posted on December 23, 2011 7:37 am by

Kia Motors introduced Korea’s first electric vehicle today yesterday, with the launch of the new Kia Ray EV – a zero-emissions city car with lively performance and a range of up to 139 km (86 miles) on a single charge. … Continue reading →

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Lexus LF-LC Concept

Posted on December 23, 2011 6:46 am by

Lexus will unveil a new LF-LC 2+2 sports coupe concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on 9 January, a vehicle which marks a further step in the development of Lexus’s design direction. Lexus has crafted … Continue reading →

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Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series At Laguna Seca

Posted on December 22, 2011 12:55 pm by

The Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe Black Series is one of the most hyped cars at the moment. Here is an official video shot at Laguna Seca last November featuring the new Mercedes AMG thundering up and down the hills of the … Continue reading →

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