Archive for November, 2010

Photo: Motus MST-01

Motus MST-01 sportsbike design unveiled

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 19:36

Motus Motorcycles, a new startup motorcycle manufacturer based in the United States, has released a glimpse of the layout of its upcoming MST-01 bike and how things are coming together.

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Tata Motors launches mini truck in Thailand, hybrid buses in Spain

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 15:48

Indian auto major Tata Motors has launched its mini-truck, the Ace Super City Giant in Thailand and also disclosed plans to enter the Thai car market in the next “couple of years.”

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Porsche Cajun compact SUV confirmed for 2014 launch

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 15:31

Porsche has confirmed that the Porsche Cajun, the company's smaller brother to the Cayenne, will enter production in 2014.

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Photo: Confederate Motorycles C3 X 132 Hellcat

Confederate Motorycles C3 X 132 Hellcat muscle bike unveiled

Monday, November 29, 2010 20:30

Confederate Motorycles has unveiled the latest muscle bike dubbed as C3 X 132 Hellcat. It will be built only in limited numbers (150 units and 22 have been booked already).  The muscle bike will go on sale in mid-2011 for US $45, 000 and to reserve one, you ought to pay US $2, 250 now.

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Ex-Ducati chief Dan Van Epps takes over Norton US operations, scales up Commando bikes

Friday, November 26, 2010 20:47

Norton Motorcycles is back with a bang, after hiring industry veteran Dan Van Epps (ex- Ducati CEO of North America) as the newly appointed CEO for Norton’s motorcycle operations in the US. Van Epps will now pilot the British brand.

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Photo: Wheego Whip LiFe

Wheego Whip LiFe 2-seater electric car launched

Friday, November 26, 2010 14:02

Wheego has launched the Whip LiFe – a small, two-seat electric car for 2011 at the LA Motor Show.

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Infiniti M35H hybrid luxury performance sedan to debut in spring 2011

Friday, November 26, 2010 12:09

Infiniti has unveiled its first production hybrid performance luxury sedan, the all-new 2012 M35h at the Los Angeles Motor Show. The hybrid is set to make its debut at dealerships in spring 2011.

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Photo: Volkswagen Scirocco now in UK

Volkswagen Scirocco and Passat with Bluemotion launched in UK

Friday, November 26, 2010 11:33

Volkswagen is extending its Bluemotion eco-technology to the Scirocco and Passat CC models. Both are now on sale in UK in variants promising fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions gains.

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Photo: The 2012 Aprilia RS4 125cc motorcycle for US in 2011

2012 Aprilia RS4 125 U.S. launch in 2011

Friday, November 26, 2010 11:15

Aprilia, the Noale-based Italian motorcycle manufacturer, is gearing up to launch its RS4 125 cc 4-stroke street bike in North America.

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General Motors launches first sedan under Baojun brand for China

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 19:48

General Motors has produced the first model for its new entry-level brand Baojun. As you would expect from the name, the new venture between GM, SAIC and Wuling (SGMW), is positioned as a Chinese brand. The name means “treasured horse” and its first model is called the 630 Passenger Car.

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Volkswagen to revive Microbus, may call it the camper

Volkswagen to revive Microbus, may call it the camper

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 19:34

Back in 2001, Volkswagen had excited fans of the company’s iconic camper van with the unveiling of the Microbus concept at the Detroit Auto Show. It was supposed to go into production, but the project never saw the light of day.

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Photo: Porsche 918 Spyder clay model - teaser photo

Porsche 918 Spyder Concept gets new specs, revised design

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 19:30

Porsche has released a teaser shot of a clay model of the 918 Spyder.

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Photo: RS3 Sportback - aggressive looks

2011 Audi RS3 Sportback Europe launch confirmed

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 12:41

Audi is planning to launch RS 3 only as a five door version in 2011 for Europe and there are no plans for a U.S. launch.

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BMW hybrid supercar launch confirmed

Sunday, November 21, 2010 18:08

BMW has officially confirmed the launch of the production version of the "Vision Efficient Dynamics" concept, which the company unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009.

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Photo: Mercedes Benz GLK compact SUV

Mercedes GLK Bluetec diesel launch in 2012

Friday, November 19, 2010 20:12

Mercedes Benz will launch the diesel version of the GLK cross/utility vehicle in 2012.

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Photo: Jaguar C-75 might make it to production according to latest reports

Jaguar unveils C-X75 electric super car concept at LA Show

Friday, November 19, 2010 20:00

Jaguar unveiled the striking C-X75 electric two seater super car concept at the 2010 Los Angeles Motor Show.

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Honda unveils Fit electric concept car, hybrid option

Friday, November 19, 2010 19:52

Honda unveiled the all-new Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a midsize plug-in hybrid vehicle at the 2010 Los Angeles Motor Show.

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Photo: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570 Spyder Performante

Lamborghini Galladro LP 570-4 Spyder Performante at LA Show

Friday, November 19, 2010 13:34

Lamborghini has revealed the tweaked version of the Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder at the 2010 Los Angeles Motor show – the Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante.

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Photo: Lamborghini Jota in disguise; new Aventador photo?

Lamborghini Aventador to succeed the Murcielago

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 12:43

Lamborghini Murcielago’s successor will be called the ‘Aventador’. Earlier there was speculation that the Murcielago’s successor could be called Jota.

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2011 Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet at LA Auto Expo 2010

Monday, November 15, 2010 18:59

Nissan will unveil the 2011 Murano Cross Cabriolet at the Los Angeles Auto Expo 2010.

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Photo: The Jaguar X760, as it exists now. Might change by launch.

Jaguar X760 launch in 2015; to fight BMW 3 series

Monday, November 15, 2010 18:44

Jaguar is planning a break-through in the small car segment to take on BMW’s 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C Class sedans. But the actual launch is going to be only in 2015.

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Tata reveals UK prices of Indica Vista electric car

Monday, November 15, 2010 14:49

Tata Motors has announced that the Indica Vista Electric Vehicle (EV) will be produced from the first quarter of 2011. However, the target market is UK and not India, its home ground.

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2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur to get new Series 51 trim options

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur to get new Series 51 trim options

Monday, November 15, 2010 14:42

Bentley is offering the 2012 Continental Flying Spur and 2012 Flying Spur Speed with a new Series 51 optional upgrade. Continental GT and GTC were the first models to get the Series 51 option in 2009.

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Photo: The 2011 Opel Ampera for Europe

Opel Ampera electric car prices for Europe announced

Friday, November 12, 2010 11:50

General Motors has announced the price and started taking orders for the 2011 Opel Ampera, the European version of the Chevrolet Volt. The ex-showroom price of the Opel Ampera is €42,900 inclusive of 19 percent VAT. That’s about $58,718 at current exchange rates.

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2012 Jeep Wrangler to get Pentastar 3.6-litre V6 engine

Thursday, November 11, 2010 20:35

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited will get a new 3.6-litre V6 powertrain. This was confirmed by Chrysler Group’s chief executive officer Sergio Marchionne when announcing the third quarter sales figures.

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Pic: MotoCzysz D1G1TAL DR1VE d1 off-the-shelf electric motor for EVs

MotoCzysz D1g1tal Dr1ve? D1 integrated electric drive for those who need an off-the-shelf electric motor!

Thursday, November 11, 2010 15:29

MotoCzysz has debuted the world’s first fully integrated electric drive system known as  D1g1tal Dr1ve? D1 at the EVS25 show in Shenzhen, China. This “suitcase-shaped” electric motor package contains a motor, inverter, gear reduction, oil pump, differential housed in an aluminum chassis.

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Photo: The 5 door 2012 Range Rover Evoque SUV

2012 Range Rover Evoque 5-door photos and prices revealed

Thursday, November 11, 2010 10:24

New photos and prices of the 2012 Range Rover Evoque SUV 5-door released

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Photo: The US-spec Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car

Mitsubishi unveils US-ready i-MiEV electric car before LA show 2010

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 12:51

Mitsubishi has released official photos of a "production-ready" i-MiEV (Mitsubishi In-wheel motor Electric Vehicle) ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) 2010. The North American bound i-MiEV will have a wider body and meet U.S. crash standards.

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Yamaha showcases EC-03 concept electric moped at Milan

Yamaha showcases EC-03 concept electric moped at Milan

Monday, November 8, 2010 20:43

Yamaha showcased the EC-03 concept moped at the EICMA motor show. The company claims that the EC-03 can be charged in about six hours and with a single charge it can travel about 25 km at peak power. The company claims about 43 km per charge under regular road use conditions. The price of the Yamaha EC-03 is €2,390.

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Photo: 2011 kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom

Kawasaki launches custom 2100 VN1700 Voyager tourer at Milan show

Sunday, November 7, 2010 20:33

Touring bike fans in the U.S. have another reason to cheer. Kawasaki has introduced a special edition of the Vulcan 1700 at the EICMA show in Milan, and this bike is headed for the U.S market.

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