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Audi unveils the new A6
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The time has come for Audi to present the next generation of its luxury sedan, the A6. The manufacturer had to revamp the model in order to remain competitive in today's increasingly fierce market. Design updates, a new S line package and an impressive selection of engines are on the agenda.
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What's new at Auto123.com
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Auto123.com, Canada's foremost automotive online reference, is proud to introduce you to a brand new platform. Click here to learn all about it! This week, Martine gives you an overview of the last week and gives you hints on what's to come on auto123.com.
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The Challenger Launches in New York City...What a Challenge...r
Thursday, August 14, 2008
When I first heard that yours truly was the chosen one to attend the Dodge Challenger launch in New York City I could hardly retain myself. After all, there has been so much hype about the new muscle car from Dodge, and the thought of driving it in the Big Apple, a city that I had not yet visited, just added to the excitement. I packed my bags several days earlier, as if that would make the days go faster, and although I was told to be at the airport 2 hours prior to the flight I was actually there 3 hours ahead of schedule.
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PG&E and SCE to contribute to the development and testing of the i MiEV electric vehicle
Monday, August 11, 2008
Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Southern California Edison will use Mitsubishi's zero-emissions i MiEV electric car for research and demonstration purposes. The Japanese car manufacturer plans to integrate the small sedan into the fleets of both American public service providers during the last quarter of 2008 in order to conduct additional road tests. The vehicle in question has actually already passed preliminary tests with seven public service providers in Japan.
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Escalade hybrid nears launch
Monday, August 11, 2008
It could be the biggest oxymoron in the car business: the Escalade Hybrid. The folks at GM are gearing up to launch the machine this month, claiming a 50 percent increase in fuel economy during city driving for a relatively small price premium over the standard model. The Escalade hybrid boasts high-class styling and amenities riding atop GM's advanced Two-Mode hybrid technology, which it co-developed with BMW and Chrysler.
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Last Mini Convertible rolls off the line
Monday, August 11, 2008
After 164,000 units sold, the MINI Convertible has reached the end of its life cycle. A successful run saw the popular model selling the most units in Great Britain and Ireland, followed by the USA, Germany, Italy and Japan. MINI says that twice as many people drive the convertible model in Scandinavia than in Greece- which is much warmer. Austria sees at least five times as many MINI convertible drivers as sunny Portugal as well.
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The Chevrolet Aveo5 revamped for 2009
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
In a bid to make it more attractive, General Motors has decided to modify its line of subcompact cars for 2009. The Pontiac Wave has been remodelled and is now known as the G3 Wave. And Chevrolet is following suit with its twin sister, the Aveo5.
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Saab 9-3 Range offers more entertainment value for 2009
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Saab's 9-3 model range will add new standard content for 2009, while maintaining 2008 price levels, GM says. The Scandinavian brand offers the 9-3 in a Sport Sedan, SportCombi (wagon) or Convertible configuration, each available in standard "2.0t" or performance upgraded "Aero" specifications. A five-speed automatic, six-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission is available, depending on the model selected.
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Lexus to present two hot models at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Lexus Fashion Preview
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Luxury automaker Lexus has announced the upcoming presentation of two very special models at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Lexus Fashion Preview to celebrate their ongoing partnership with the Pebble Beach Company. An LS600h L sedan and SC430 convertible will be unveiled in "Pebble Beach Edition" trim, after which point just 500 and 300 will be produced for sale, respectively.
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4-Cylinder Highlander coming this winter
Monday, August 18, 2008
In addition to the standard 3.5 litre V6 and Hybrid Synergy Drive equipped Highlander models, Toyota has announced the addition of a new four-cylinder engine to the options list of their popular mid-sized SUV. A 2.7 litre unit, the new powerplant will generate 187 horsepower and 186 lb.-ft of torque while burning regular fuel
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Lincoln MKT Gets the Green Light
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
At the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Ford confirmed the production of the Lincoln MKT, an SUV derived from the MKT prototype that was presented at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show by Peter Horbury, Ford's director of design for North America.
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Beaulieu National Motor Museum
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Once, about a half-century ago, British cars were seen all across the globe. England's auto industry was famous in the '50s and '60s for producing attractive small vehicles and sports cars. In fact, many of us have enjoyed countless Sunday rides on the back seat of an Austin A40, a MINI or a Sunbeam. Others used to travel in a Ford Anglia or Cortina.
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Cadillac unveils the CTS Sport Wagon and the 2010 SRX
Friday, August 15, 2008
Cadillac will present the new 2010 SRX and a family version of the CTS, the Sport Wagon, at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California. Launched in 2004, the SRX has been completely redesigned for 2010. General Motors is releasing the first images of the SUV today. The new SRX is based on the Provoq concept, presented at the Detroit Auto Show in 2008. It will be assembled on the Theta platform, namely used by the Suzuki XL7 and the Saturn Vue. However, the platform had to be slightly modified, its dimensions increased, in order to accommodate the 2010 SRX.
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Formula SAE: an insider's look at Detroit's international competition (part 2)
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The 2008 Formula SAE Championship is now history. I was there at the Michigan International Speedway, near Detroit, with a group of students from Montreal's École de technologie supérieure. A total of 104 teams from universities all across the globe were gathered to celebrate their passion for auto racing and technology.
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In a joint venture, Lotus and Jaguar are developing a new engine called Omnivore
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The Lotus engineering division is currently designing a new biofuel engine. The British manufacturer has teamed up with Jaguar and Queen's University, who will help with every step of the development process. The two-stroke, one-cylinder engine, dubbed Omnivore, will be able to run with different types of fuel that are less damaging to the environment.
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The El Camino of modern days shall be dubbed Pontiac G8 ST
Thursday, August 14, 2008
All car enthusiasts remember the Chevrolet El Camino, produced in 1959 and 1960 and again in 1964 and 1987. For those of you not familiar with the name, know that the El Camino is a crossover vehicle, halfway between a car and a pickup truck. Production of this vehicle stopped in 1987. However, General Motors has decided to bring the El Camino back to life. To do this, they took the Holden Commodore's chassis, a vehicle sold in Australia and known here as the Pontiac G8, widened its wheelbase and replaced the rear seats by a cargo box.
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How do you reduce a vehicle's weight by 35%? The answer may be in the steel!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
These days, manufacturers are striving to produce fuel-efficient vehicles. To do this, they develop engines that consume less energy by using new technologies like direct injection or even hybrid systems. Certain manufacturers, such as Lotus, are more concerned by the weight of the car. A light vehicle is indeed easier to move; its engine isn't called upon as much and it consumes less fuel.
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Aston Martin unveils the One-77
Monday, August 11, 2008
Aston Martin revealed the first image of its future standard bearer last week. The One-77 coupe is the legendary British manufacturer's first creation since it was sold to a group of investors lead by Prodrive's Dave Richards. The One-77 concept is the most extreme Aston Martin ever designed.
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Lincoln MKT Gets the Green Light
At the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Ford confirmed the production of the Lincoln MKT, an SUV derived from the MKT prototype that was presented at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show by Peter Horbury, Ford's director of design for North America.
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