Sunday, November 23, 2008

‘Extras’ News

Chopped Cars - not what you expect!

Chopped Cars - not what you expect!

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 14:11

Car accidents are nothing to make fun of - as anybody who has been in accident would know with extreme clarity. Side impacts are the worst kind of accidents. Even luxury cars struggle to get decent ratings. Deaths are almost too easy. These are cases where the impact was to the side or middle of a car.

Skoda brings spruced up Octavia to Paris show

Monday, October 13, 2008 18:55

The Paris Motor Show will see Skoda Auto showcase a spruced up version of the popular Octavia. The Octavia which has already earned a name as a best seller from the Skoda stables, has been given a face lift by incorporating a powerful design. The modern day Octavia has been spruced ...

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.

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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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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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.

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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Danica Patrick eyes Detroit Indy Grand Prix podium position

Friday, August 29, 2008 19:08

Danica Patrick  will once again take a shot at a podium position in the Detroit Indy Grand Prix presented by Firestone, Round 16 of the 2008 IndyCar Series.

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Hinckley T37 new picnic boat unveiled

Hinckley T37 new picnic boat unveiled

Friday, August 29, 2008 19:07

The Hinckley Company took the wraps of its new refurbished T37 picnic boat on August 21, 2008.

Emily Miller first woman to win Desert off-road race?

Emily Miller first woman to win Desert off-road race?

Saturday, August 23, 2008 6:37

The Best in the Desert (BITD) TSCO Vegas to Reno race will start on August 22, 2008. Hummer's team driver Emily Miller will be the first woman to compete in the 457-mile punishing race, through the desert of Nevada. Miller will pilot the #4110 stock class HUMMER H2 SUV with a navigator, Jack Povey.

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Mazda Biante minivan sales soar in Japan

Mazda Biante minivan sales soar in Japan

Friday, August 22, 2008 17:28

Mazda's new Biante minivan is turning out to be popular in Japan with the vehicle more than doubling the sales target in its first month of sales.

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Ford’s 2010 Mustang at Road America

Friday, August 8, 2008 17:20

Road America, the largest vintage car event in North America, is seeing a special public debut of one of the hugely anticipated cars of all time. Auto behemoth Ford has lined up its 2010 Mustang at the event.

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British International Motor Show on 23 July 2008

Sunday, July 20, 2008 15:01

The UK’s largest gathering of cars and car makers would get underway July 23, 2008.

Harley Davidson lures women riders

Harley Davidson lures women riders

Friday, July 18, 2008 17:15

Harley wants to popularise motorcycling among women

Bombardier’s Electrostar unveiled

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:23

The first Bombardier Electrostar Vehicle for the Gautrain rapid rail link is out.

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McLaren looks at 2009 with 2 new F1 car designs

Friday, June 27, 2008 7:46

McLaren is likely to go into the 2009 F1 championships by rolling out two distinct car designs. 

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Jeep Patriot in the UK gets spruced up, new accessories on offer

Monday, June 9, 2008 12:02

Chrysler is offering the Jeep Patriot at £15,995 in the UK.