The Dodge Demon concept is a compact, nimble “roadster with an attitude,†a perfect balance of classic sports car proportion and simplicity blended with modern design and performance. The vehicle will be shown for the first time at the 77th International Motor Show in Geneva next month. “While the iconic Dodge Viper is a dream [...]
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A limited-edition Corvette producing somewhere around 600 horsepower will arrive in summer 2009 as a 2010 model, GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said in a new interview.
"There is a distinct appetite for something beyond the Z06 in performance, beyond the Z06 in exclusivity and beyond the Z06 in price," Lutz told Automotive News.
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The full range of Aston Martin racing cars tested together for the first time at the Paul Ricard High Tech Test Track in the South of France on the 9th and 10th of February. Aston Martin Racing was joined by Aston Martin Racing BMS, Barwell Motorsport, Hexis Racing and Aston Martin’s own V8 Vantage N24. [...]
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Given Ford's decision to revive the questionable Taurus and Sable nameplates due to a high level of consumer awareness, it might come as a surprise that General Motors considered using a new name for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
But according to trade publication Automotive News,
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The Enzo Ferrari has been unveiled as the world’s most iconic supercar. The legendary £425,000 model, of which only a few hundred were ever built, topped a definitive list of the 100 most iconic contemporary cars that money can buy. The Zurich Iconic Car Index, created by Motoring Research which was founded by former Top [...]
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Audi is expanding the range of its two highest-volume model series with four new, particularly efficient models. The A3, A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e and A4 2.0 TFSI e in saloon or Avant guise are especially efficient in the way they transform fuel into propulsive energy. Audi’s competence in the field of direct injection technology [...]
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Chrysler will exhibit an all-new Dodge roadster concept called the Demon at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. The vehicle is designed to compete with the popular Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky, as well as the Mazda MX-5.
"While the iconic Dodge Viper is a dream car for many,
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Accessory maker Porsche Design has launched these new driving shoes in collaboration with sportswear firm Adidas.
And just like the cars, the fully functional footwear features highly sophisticated engineering. As well as a sporty look, the shoes are made from a material which adapts to surfaces for grip and stability. And a firm heel construction offers [...]
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The price is for the entry-level 120bhp 1.6-litre Sport model when it arrives next month.
Standard kit on the drop-top includes alloy wheels, air-conditioning, five airbags and active roll bars which pop up in the event of a rollover. The base petrol engine is also available with a four-speed Tiptronic-style sequential auto, instead of the standard [...]
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 It was hoped the old factory could be transformed into a super-casino, similar to the one announced recently by the Government for ManchesterThe odds are quite high, if town councillors play their cards right and convince developers to go ahead with their plans.
Designs have been drawn up for a large gambling centre which also includes [...]
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