Archive for September, 2008

Daimler confirms talks on Chrysler stake sale

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 9:09

Speculations over Chrysler stake sale by Daimler were put to rest with the German auto giant confirming that it is in talks with Cerberus to sell its 19.9 per cent stake in its former partner.

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China’s Haima to launch A0 segment car in 2009

China’s Haima to launch A0 segment car in 2009

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 9:08

Yet another Chinese car maker will see global attention focused on it during the run up to year 2009 as it lines up a new brand of car. FAW Haima Automobile Co is expected to unveil its new own-brand car in the A0 segment next year thereby launching itself into the big league.

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Who will be the winner of the Singapore F1 night race?

Sunday, September 28, 2008 10:12

The first ever night race of Formula One will begin at Singapore in a few hours time. Felipe Massa is on pole, Lewis Hamilton who is one point ahead of him in the championship stakes is right behind him, and behind him is Kimi Raikkonen, whose chances of winning the championship this year are all but gone.

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Freightliner PH37ACmi PowerHaul diesel locomotive at InnoTrans 2008

Freightliner PH37ACmi PowerHaul diesel locomotive at InnoTrans 2008

Friday, September 26, 2008 8:26

Freightliner will reveal its new PH37ACmi PowerHaul diesel locomotives at the world's largest rail exhibition, Innotrans 2008, held in Berlin.

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InnoTrans 2008: Bombardier TALENT2 train and ECO4 tech

Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:58

InnoTrans 2008, which got underway on September 23 in Berlin, has showcased many an innovative rail product. Making its presence felt is Bombardier Transportation with as many as seven vehicles on display.

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Lamborghini Urus four door coupe concept might be the mystery car

Lamborghini Urus four door coupe concept might be the mystery car

Monday, September 22, 2008 21:56

There is no official confirmation from Lamborghini yet - but automobile websites are reporting that the mystery car for the Paris Motor Show 2008 which Lamborghini has been teasing us with is called the Urus.

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Chevrolet Volt launch in China in 2010

Friday, September 19, 2008 12:01

GM will launch the Chevrolet Volt in China in 2010 - one year after its launch in the united States.

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Green Train from Bombardier creates record

Green Train from Bombardier creates record

Thursday, September 18, 2008 20:11

On September 15, 2008, the Bombardier Green Train - Gröna Tåget - set a new Swedish speed record at 303 kmph between Töreboda and Skövde, in the southern part of Sweden.

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Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid to be launched in Europe

Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid to be launched in Europe

Monday, September 15, 2008 10:08

[caption id="attachment_286" align="aligncenter" width="356" caption="Mercedes Benz S400 BlueHybrid photo"][/caption] Mercedes-Benz is likely to launch the 30-mpg hybrid version of its Luxury S400 sedan, the S400 BlueHybrid, in Europe in June 2009, BusinessWeek said. The Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid will be the ...

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2009 Yamaha XJ6 diversion – FZ6R in the US – photo gallery

2009 Yamaha XJ6 diversion – FZ6R in the US – photo gallery

Saturday, September 13, 2008 7:48

Yamah's 600 cc contendor, the 2009 XJ6 Diversion is almost here.

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Fiat Fiorino Qubo for Paris Motor Show 2008: Photo Gallery

Fiat Fiorino Qubo for Paris Motor Show 2008: Photo Gallery

Saturday, September 13, 2008 5:17

Let me start by telling you that if you read Fiat's press release for the Fiorino Qubo, they seem to be saying that this car is for everyone; families, couples, friends. Nice way to market a car, that. Say it will suit everyone, and voila, sales explode!

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Mercedes Benz FASCINATION shooting brake for Paris Motor Show 2008

Mercedes Benz FASCINATION shooting brake for Paris Motor Show 2008

Friday, September 12, 2008 8:26

Mercedes Benz has revealed the Mercedes conceptFascination shooting brake's photos - the car which featuers hints as to the future E-class coupe. The Mercedes conceptFascination will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008.

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Toyota to showcase Avensis, iQ and Urban Cruiser at Paris Motor Show 2008

Toyota to showcase Avensis, iQ and Urban Cruiser at Paris Motor Show 2008

Thursday, September 11, 2008 12:21

Paris Motor Show 2008 will see three vehicles from Toyota lining up - the Toyota Avensis, the iQ and the Urban Cruiser.

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2009 Star Yamaha V-Max photo gallery

2009 Star Yamaha V-Max photo gallery

Sunday, September 7, 2008 11:49

The 2009 Star VMax motorcycle is here. The new monster cruiser (wonder why they call it a cruiser!) is powered by an al-new 1679cc liquid-cooled V4 engine which produces 197.4 hp at 9000 RPM at the crankshaft and and 123 lb-ft of torque.

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2009 Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR with optional ABS: Photo gallery

2009 Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR with optional ABS: Photo gallery

Saturday, September 6, 2008 10:13

I am sure most of you have already heard about the latest Fireblade motorcycle from Honda, the one with ABS. Official photos of the 2009 Honda Fireblade with ABS have now been released by Honda, take a look.

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2010 Honda Insight to debut at Paris Motor Show 2008, launch in April, priced $19k

2010 Honda Insight to debut at Paris Motor Show 2008, launch in April, priced $19k

Friday, September 5, 2008 19:34

The Honda Insight is back from the dead! [caption id="attachment_242" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Photo: 2010 Honda Insight for Paris Auto Show, launch in April 2009"][/caption]

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Seat Ibiza Ecomotive and Cupra 2009 for Paris Motor Show 2008, photos

Seat Ibiza Ecomotive and Cupra 2009 for Paris Motor Show 2008, photos

Friday, September 5, 2008 15:02

Two more Ibiza models have born ever since the new Ibiza range debuted six months ago. The Ibiza Cupra and the Ibiza Ecomotive will make their official debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

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Toyota to roll out small all-electric car

Thursday, September 4, 2008 13:36

  The next decade will see Japanese automotive behemoth Toyota unveiling its small all-electric car.

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Jeep on top among 4×4s in UK

Thursday, September 4, 2008 13:07

  Among the 4x4s in Britain, Jeep is on top. The British 4x4 Magazine, which reviewed as many as 67 vehicles for its ‘4x4 Of The Year’ awards, picked Jeep as winner in three categories.

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Citroen Grand C4 Picasso charms UK women

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso charms UK women

Thursday, September 4, 2008 8:57

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Detroit Electric all-electric cars by end 2009

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 20:21

Affordable e-cars are what Detroit Electric currently has in mind. With the Malaysian government keen on having such alternate-fuel run vehicles on its roads,  the electric car brand is set to introduce electric car technology and unveil its business and manufacturing plans in that country.

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