General Motors this week confirmed four of its vehicles will be the heroes of "Transformers," the action-adventure movie from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in assciation with Hasbro, slated to debut July 4. The company also released pictures of each.
Bumblebee is based on the
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Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. officially announced today the launch of FORMULA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION, available exclusively for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment’s Studio Liverpool, Formula One Championship Edition delivers a next generation racing simulation, providing both hardcore Formula One enthusiasts and novice drivers exciting interaction with the sport. The [...]
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DaimlerChrysler's Supervisory Board today approved plans for a partnership with China's Chery Motor Company to develop affordable, small vehicles. The news follows the announcement of a preliminary agreement between the two companies in December.
Under the partnership, Chery-built vehicles will be distributed under Chrysler brands, primarily in North America and Western Europe.
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To mark the end of its production run later this year, the firm is building 40 Ultimate Edition versions of the Vanquish S. And the good news is the special model won’t cost a penny extra. Unique black paintwork marks the car out, while the cabin features a raft of additions. Leather upholstery with coarse [...]
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Only 300 of the off-roaders will be built, all featuring Ebony Black paintwork, 19-inch alloys and chrome door mirrors. Inside all seven occupants will be treated to luxury leather trim. Based on the TDV6, it is fitted with a 193bhp 2.7 litre diesel, adjustable air-suspension and the hi-tech Terrain Response system. It hits showrooms in [...]
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This Nissan’s aggressive bodykit tells us it’s the 350Z Nismo. Developed by the firm’s sporting arm, it also adds stiffer suspension and lighter wheels to the standard car.
Buyers after more thrills will have to wait for the 380RS-C. Based on the firm’s GT racer, it has a 395bhp 3.8-litre V6 and carbon fibre panels. Currently [...]
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The entry-level E variant costs ВЈ19,850, and comes with four-wheel drive, air-con, 17-inch alloys and a Descent Control System. The range-topping SE auto is priced at ВЈ27,695 and includes everything from DVD sat-nav to a Bluetooth phone kit. Two engine options are available - a 2.4-litre petrol or 2.0-litre diesel - when the SUV goes [...]
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The five-door hatch will now cost you ВЈ6,799 with a manual gearbox or ВЈ7,499 in automatic guise. Equipment includes air-con, electric windows, power-steering and dual airbags. Under the bonnet is an 85bhp 1.3-litre petrol engine which offers 48.7mpg on the Combined cycle.
The Myvi is available in a choice of seven colours, with no extra [...]
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Angry bosses say that’s the cost of recycling all the thousands of worn tyres illegally dumped at its UK forecourts.
Director David White said he suspects small industry players. “Most of the tyres arrive without rims from unscrupulous mobile fitters dumping old rubber,” he explained.
The company has installed CCTV cameras at some of its worst-hit sites [...]
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They say the heavy duty adhesive is an effective way of stopping plate theft. Best of all, it’s a quarter of the cost of Government-recommended ‘thief-proof plates’.
The ‘No More Nails’ tape claims to withstand forces of upto 50kg, which means attempting to pull it off will end up in a snapped plate. It is [...]
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