http://www.auto123.com/en/rss-feeds 2009-11-21T09:32:27-04:00 /en/news/car-news/bmw-innovation-days-intelligent-heat-management?artid=112199 2009-10-17T00:00:00-04:00 BMW Group For a long time every effort was made to avoid the build-up of heat in the car and, therefore, to prevent overheating of the car's components. But in recent years there has been a signifi cant change in mind in the process of reducing CO2 emissions. /en/news/car-releases/htt-technologies/2010-htt-technologies-plethore-lc-750-preview?model=PLETHORE&artid=111166 2009-09-09T00:00:00-04:00 Michel Deslauriers As Canadians, we should be proud that our country has the knowledge and the skills to build almost anything. However, when it comes to building cars, we haven't got much to brag about. In a small market like ours, and with so many rules and regulations to abide by for selling passenger cars, it's not easy.

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/en/news/car-releases/mazda/a-sneak-peak-at-mazdas-upcoming-kazamai-concept?artid=99358 2008-07-16T00:00:00-04:00 Auto123.com A few weeks ago, Mazda announced that a new concept will be unveiled at the Moscow International Auto Show. The Kazamai is a compact crossover that lives up to Mazda's Zoom-Zoom tradition, offering a very dynamic driving experience. The company also promises high levels of safety. /en/news/car-releases/mazda/mazda-to-unveil-a-new-concept-in-russia?artid=98454 2008-06-17T00:00:00-04:00 Auto123.com On August 26, Mazda will present an all-new crossover concept at the Moscow International Auto Show. It's based on the automaker's "Nagare" design language, which represents a new styling direction for the Japanese brand. Recent concepts such as the Furai, introduced at the 2008 NAIAS in Detroit, and the Taiki, launched at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show, are great examples of what Nagare is all about. /en/news/green-wheels/toyota-to-present-the-prius-plug-in-hybrid?model=PRIUS&make=TOYOTA&carid=1086101800&artid=98451 2008-06-15T00:00:00-04:00 Auto123.com This week, Toyota will unveil a concept based on its popular Prius hybrid sedan. The car will innovate by offering plug-in capability. Company engineers incorporated additional nickel-metal batteries to be charged by plugging the vehicle into a power outlet. /en/news/car-news/detroit-2008-dodge-presents-the-more-refined-2009-ram-video?artid=93486 2008-01-13T01:00:00-04:00 Auto123.com With a spectacular display in front of the Detroit Cobo Hall, Chrysler unveiled its 2009 Ram pickup truck -- completely redesigned but with the same unmistakeable attributes. This Ram is easily recognizable with its commanding presence and massive grille. However, the hood is now made of aluminum and slightly exceeds the front end of the vehicle, which enhances its road tractor appearance. /en/news/car-releases/kia/kia-announces-borrego-7-passenger-suv?model=BORREGO&artid=91478 2007-11-09T01:00:00-04:00 Auto123.com A report from Automotive News yesterday claims that Kia dealerships have now been informed of an upcoming 7-passenger SUV next year. Kia dealers learned the news at an annual conference in Las Vegas. /en/news/car-news/world-premiere-of-the-volkswagen-tiguan-presented-at-frankfurt?model=TIGUAN&artid=89393 2007-09-15T00:00:00-04:00 Auto123.com The Touareg gets a little brother as the production version of the Tiguan is shown to the world for the first time. With its three different trim levels, the Tiguan potentially has a lot to offer. The Trend&Fun and Sport&Style versions are designed for on-road use, while the Track&Field trim is the off-road version of the SUV. /en/news/car-news/lamborghini-reventon-a-road-going-f-22-raptor?model=REVENT%F3N&artid=89346 2007-09-14T00:00:00-04:00 Auto123.com Lamborghini has recently displayed an ultra-exclusive model called the Reventón to the public. It's a stylistic masterpiece based on the LP640 Murciélago, featuring angular lines, sharp edges, and a high-tech look that some might confuse for a sci-fi space-craft. The front end features large air ducts incorporated into a predator-like face that will no doubt scare small children on sight.

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/en/news/car-news/saab-turbo-x-unleashed-with-280-hp-and-xwd-at-frankfurt?artid=89281 2007-09-13T00:00:00-04:00 Auto123.com Saab has been a world leader in turbocharging for three decades now, and they've decided to celebrate. At this years Frankfurt International Motor Show, the brand will launch the Turbo X- a driver-focused performance machine which sets new standards for the American-owned Scandanavian carmaker. /en/news/car-releases/mercedes/mercedes-c-class-estate-revealed?model=C-CLASS&carid=1084000800&artid=88899 2007-09-05T00:00:00-04:00 Auto123.com Just a few months after the debut of the C-Class sedan, Mercedes Benz is unveiling the Estate (Wagon) version of their new model. The German automaker says that the C-Class wagon combines the agility, safety, and comfort of the sedan but adds more space for buyers. /en/news/car-releases/jaguar/jaguars-new-xf-sedan-revealed?model=XF&artid=88610 2007-08-29T00:00:00-04:00 Auto123.com Jaguar's latest kitten is to be a four-door sedan, the British luxury automaker announced yesterday. It's called the XF, and it will go on sale as a 2009 model with the style and performance of a sports car and the space and sophistication of a luxury sedan. /en/news/car-releases/porsche/new-leader-for-porsche-911-line-to-be-unveiled-in-frankfurt?model=911&carid=1085200100&artid=86377 2007-07-18T00:00:00-04:00 Auto123.com Is there such thing as too much horsepower? The engineers at Porsche say "nein", as the new 911 GT2 will come powered by a new 530 horsepower engine. The latest model and upcoming leader of the 911 range will be unveiled to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show on Sept 11.