Archive | September, 2006

Honda Unveils New Imrpoved Fuel Economy VTEC Engine

Honda today unveiled an improved 2.4 liter “Advanced VTEC engine” that allows increased performance, improved fuel economy and lower emissions. The new VTEC engine allows optimum control over intake valve lift and phase in responsive to driving conditions. In low  to medium load levels, the valves are set for low lift and early close to [...]

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Richard Hammond Making Good Progress

Richard Hammond has made progress in recovering from his jet car accident this past Wednesday. Remaining in stable condition Richard Hammond, has been moved to a general medical ward over the weekend. He has been spending time with his friends and family joking and sharing laughs. Hammond has managed to take his first few steps [...]

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Honda Announces Ultra-Clean Diesel System

Honda said today that it has developed a new diesel powertrain that is as clean as gasoline-fuelled cars. The new diesel engine features a unique method that generates and stores ammonia within a two-layer catalytic converter to turn nitrogen oxide into harmless nitrogen.

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Spy Shots: 2007 Ford Mondeo Sedan – Possible Production Version

Tired of the 2007 Ford Mondeo from this past week? Well today we bring you spy shots of the 2007 Ford Mondeo sedan which was caught by photographers in the Bahamas in what seems to be a photo shoot. These photos might give us a close idea of what the 2007 Ford Mondeo sedan will [...]

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Nissan Advertises Concept Cars in Japanese-Anime Movie

Tom Cruise drove a Lexus in Minority Report, Will Smith an Audi in iRobot, Angelina Jolie drove around in a Land Rover in Lara Croft: Tom Raider and now Nissan is also looking to advertise their concept cars in the new upcoming Japanese-Anime movie called Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex – Solid State [...]

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Udated (More Images): 2007 Volkswagen Touareg Information

Prior to its debut during the Paris Motor Show, Volkswagen decided to release some information and images on the new 2007 Touareg. On the front, the new 2007 Volkswagen Touareg features new headlights, bumber, front wings, grille and bonnet. In rear Volkswagen has given the new 2007 Touareg new rear lights, exhaust pipes and a [...]

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2007 Lincoln MKX Priced

Ford today announced the pricing of the new 2007 Lincoln MKX set to hit dealerships this November. The new 2007 Lincoln MKX will have a starting retail price of $34,795 for the front-wheel-drive and $36,445 for the all-wheel-drive. The crossover is a 5 passenger CUV with a 3.5 liter engine with 6-speed transmission. Luxury options [...]

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2007 Ford Mondeo Concept is now Official

Finally Ford has released official images of the 2007 Ford Mondeo concept. Right now we’re only seeing the wagon version of the car but a sedan will also be offered when it goes into production. As of right the Mondeo is limited to Europe and there is no word when it will come to the [...]

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Aston Martin Adds Paddle Shift to V8 Vantage

At the Paris Motor Show next week Aston Martin will be introducing paddle-shifting as an option on the V8 Vantage. AutoExpress is reporting that Aston Martin will introduce an automated manual box as seen on the Vanquish and the clutchless shifter is based on a manual transmission for fast changes.

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Lexus Prices LS 460′s Automated Parking Option Below $1,000

While Lexus still hasn’t released more images or pricing info on the Lexus LS 460, the company is saying that it will price its Advanced Parking Guidance System below $1,000. The Automated Parking Option in the Lexus LS 460 backs the car into a parking space once the driver has lined up the car properly [...]

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