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Spy Shots: 2011 Audi A7

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:47:00 +0000

Here are the first spy shots of the 2011 Audi A7 , which our shooters caught uncovered and undisguised in a German test lab. The resemblance to the Audi Sportback concept from the 2009 Detroit auto show is unmistakable. Still, subtle changes to this prototype's ...

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Exotic Cars Crashing Into Exotic Cars

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:26:38 +0000

November 19, 2009 This past week, an accident occurred in Costa Mesa, CA involving 3 expensive cars. An Audi R8, BMW 6 Series, and a Range Rover. An accident in which more than 1 exotic or luxury car is involved is very rare indeed. We dug deep into our archive to discover there have only been ...

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Porsches new 911 GT3 R race car

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:40:37 +0000

Introducing the 911 GT3-R, Porsche’s replacement for the GT3 Cup S This wide Porsche will be used for racing in the International GT motorsport. It gets powered by a 4.0 litre engine that kicks out 480bhp, 30 more bhp than the Cup S and all that power is driven though a six ...

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BMW is planning a 4 door Mini SUV

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:51:14 +0000

This new type of Mini will be called the Crossman and will be built on a different platform to the standard Mini The Mini Crossman will be available in front wheel drive and four wheel drive. BMW hasn’t given any information on this new Mini model and we’ll keep you ...

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2010 BMW 535i Gran Turismo

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:11:40 +0000

For the first time, attributes of an elegant sedan, a contemporary Sports Activity Vehicle and a classic Gran Turismo are masterfully melded into a single, harmonious vehicle shape.

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'Schumi in talks with Mercedes GP'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:00 +0000

Friday 20th November 2009 Michael Schumacher has reportedly held 'preliminary talks' with Mercedes GP that could see him make a comeback next season. The seven-time World Champion was set for a brief return with Ferrari during this year's Championship before a neck injury put paid to his plans. ...

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Crash: Audi R8, BMW 6-Series and a Land Rover

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:37:57 +0000

What is it with the high-end cars crashing this week? First the Bugatti Veyron crashing into a lake, next a Ferrari California into construction equipment and then a Aston Martin DB9 crashing into a tree. The Audi R8 has been pegged as a more affordable exotic, and while it might not be up ...

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Quattro Shock: Forthcoming Audi A1 lineup reportedly to arrive without AWD — Autoblog

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:27:00 +0000

Audi and Quattro go together like peanut butter and jelly, but Autobild is reporting that the four-ringed automaker's fabulous all-wheel drive system will be excluded from the forthcoming A1 mini car . We're a little surprised to hear that the Quattro tech won't be added considering that the ...

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Audi brings Truth in Motion to 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:52:36 +0000

HERNDON, Va., Nov 18, 2009 - As part of its continued support of the U.S. Ski Team, Audi of America today announced that it has commissioned a documentary film, Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team’s Road...

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Jordan tips Schumacher to join Mercedes

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:00 +0000

Michael Schumacher Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Advertisement BBC Sport's Eddie Jordan believes Michael Schumacher will join Mercedes on a one-year contract in 2010 and says age won't be a barrier for the seven-time world champion. SEE ALSO Schumacher 'to get ...

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2009 Detroit Auto Show: Audi Hints at Production A7 With Sportback Debut

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:41 +0000

In the meantime, the Sportback concept boasts a 225-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 TDI engine that returns 40 mpg, according to Audi. It noted in a statement that it will offer this engine in the U.S. and Europe beginning in 2009. The showcar gets the new seven-speed Tiptronic transmission. Audi says ...

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2009 Detroit Auto Show

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:41 +0000

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Like a one-man cage match – the LeTourneau Skidder

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:28:26 +0000

After yesterday’s post about the LeTourneau road trains , our pal Gary Faules emailed us up to share some photos of another LeTourneau with which he had first-hand experience. My father had a personal relationship with the LeTourneaus for many years. As a matter of fact you may be ...

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Porsche 911 GT3 R Announced

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:45:42 +0000

Porsche has been going on a specialization mode recently, offering new models like the Boxster Spyder that cater to a smaller audience. A new model for those interested in GT3-class racing has been announced now, the Porsche 911 GT3 R. This car follows Porsche’s last entry in this ...

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Blow for London electric network

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:11:12 +0000

Latest News London’s 2012 Olympic organising team have claimed it was never their intention for electric cars to appear at the games on a large scale. London 2012 had widely been expected to be a launch pad for the capital to create an electric infrastructure and a lasting legacy for electric ...

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How Porsche will be integrated into VW, by Georg Kacher

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:00 +0000

CAR's news analysis on Porsche's integration into VW. Prepare for a world where Audis, Porsches and even Lambos share platforms

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG First Drive

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:29:17 +0000

Did someone shorten the straightaway between Turn 11 and the start-finish line here at Laguna Seca? The track also seems strangely narrower since our last visit, and the kink that is Turn 1 seems more like, well, an actual turn as we hurtle toward it in this gleaming silver 2011 Mercedes-Benz ...

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Mercedes want Michael Schumacher to drive in F1 team

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:47 +0000

Ross Brawn chats to Michael Schumacher at the 2009 Spanish Grand Prix, with Mercedes sports boss Norbert Haug in the background

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First Look: 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:29:15 +0000

First Look: 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder With its new Boxster Spyder, Porsche aims to take the racing significance of the Spyder body style to the road and create the purists' Boxster. Porsche is known for producing sublime road cars, many of which have a racing heritage. Porsche's latest model, the 2011 Boxster Spyder, is no exception.inline_mediumwraptextright26016011/features/news/0911_2011_porsche_boxster_spyder0911_06_z+2011_porsche_boxster_spyder+profile.jpgTrue Photo Gallery: 2011 ...

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New Pictures of Porsche Boxster Spyder Released

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:09:13 +0000

The Los Angeles International Auto Show still isn’t upon us yet, but Porsche just can’t wait until then. Rather than having information leak out ahead of the show, they are releasing the information themselves – with the first Spyder release and as well as driving footage . ...

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