Archive | September, 2011
Volkswagen, Porsche merger delayed beyond 2011

Volkswagen, Porsche merger delayed beyond 2011

Volkswagen has announced that there will be delay with its merger with Porsche Automobil Holding SE. The merger could be delayed past 2011 due to unresolved legal issues and as the two look for ways of creating an integrated group. In 2009, Volkswagen AG and Porsche both agreed to have a merger deal completed by [...]

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2012 Nissan Rogue price starts at $21,530

Nissan has just announced pricing on the 2012 Nissan Rogue, which should be rolling into dealerships shortly. Prices start at $21,530 for the Rogue S CVT FWD and go all the way up to $29,120 for the Rogue SV CVT with SL Package AWD. For the 2012 model year, the Nissan Rogue gets a new [...]

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2012 Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2.2 gets 256-hp, production may be limited to 4 units

Just days before the debut of the 2012 Honda Civic Euro-spec, the Japanese automaker has given one of the most popular hatchbacks an extra dose of Mugen power. The Honda Civic Type R Mugen debuted last year to huge acclaim, and a only 20 limited edition production run of the hand-built model went on sale in [...]

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Jaguar design boss on production of Jaguar C-X16 Concept: I hope we do it

Jaguar’s design director Ian Callum is known as a genius within the automotive industry – heck, he better be since he designed what you see here – the Jaguar C-X16 Concept. Ready to make its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, the C-X16 Concept give us a hint at how future Jaguar coupes will [...]

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Video: This is how a Volvo V8 engine sounds in a Noble M600

The Noble M600 is a very limited edition supercar. How limited? Made from stainless steel and carbon fiber, Noble only builds one M600 a year – so seeing one traveling down the street is a privilege in itself. YouTube director Marchettino, recently ran into one driving around in Monaco. You can check out the video [...]

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Court rejects Saab’s voluntary reorganization application, Saab owes $210 million

Court rejects Saab’s voluntary reorganization application, Saab owes $210 million

Swedish Automobile announced yesterday that Saab has filed for protection from creditors in Swedish district court since its current financial resources are limited. Basically, Saab wanted to file a Swedish version of bankruptcy protection as it waits for additional funding from Pang Da and Youngman. The company confirmed this morning that Sweden courts have “rejected [...]

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All-electric supercar Rimac One Concept teased before Frankfurt debut

More teaser images have been released for the Rimac One Concept, just ahead of its Frankfurt Motor Show debut. The One Concept is another of the new automakers with big supercar promises, this one in particular being one of the premiere all-electric supercars, and the most powerful. An impressive four-digit horsepower figure of 1088hp at [...]

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Renault Megane RS 250 by RS Tuning gets 320-hp

Renault Megane RS 250 by RS Tuning gets 320-hp

Popular UK tuner RS Tuning’s latest project is a high-powered upgrade for the Renaultsport Megane 250. The kit is called the Stage 2, and includes upgrades such as a stainless steel exhaust system, high flow intercooler, and an ECU remap. Combined, these mods get an extra 70-hp, totalling 320-hp at 5,500 rpm. Torque is increased [...]

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How do you make a Bentley Continental Flying Spur even more exclusive? Team up with Linley

A new limited edition Bentley CFS will be released in China, crafted in collaboration with Linley, a British design company. Linley incorporates their signature elements, in the CFS with Santos rosewood veneers used to accent the console, fascia, waistrail and other interior elements. The Linley Helix Furniture Collection lends its Helix design to some of [...]

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Report: Fisker to bring out three Project Nina cars by 2014

Report: Fisker to bring out three Project Nina cars by 2014

During a recent media event ahead of the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Fisker Automotive’s chief operating officer Bernhard Koehler said that the company plans on introducing three new vehicles (plug-in hybrids) based on its Project Nina platform by 2014. The first model will be a mid-sized luxury sedan that will be produced at the company’s [...]

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