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NewsJaguar Brings XJ Taxi to 'Ring
Taxis are, typically, quite unpleasant. Oftentimes comprised of slow, dirty, smelly Priuses, the fleets of them that ply Canadian streets are hardly the sort of thing to increase the gearhead's pulse. But the taxis that serve on the Nurburgring are an entirely different sort of animal. An idea first broached …
News2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to Pace 96th Indianapolis 500
A 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will lead the starting field of the 96th Indianapolis 500 to the green flag Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With 638 horsepower, the Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful production car ever to pace the race. This will be the 23rd time …
NewsHigh-voltage battery technology at Audi: Core competence at the Ingolstadt site
Inauguration of high-voltage battery project house From concept through to battery testing – everything under a single roof Michael Dick, Board Member for Technical Development: “A major step toward electric mobility” Foreground: An employee checks the contact wipers on battery cells. Background: Electrical final assembly of an R8 e-tron battery.
New ModelsJaguar F-type will have a V8 option
Jaguar's Upcoming F-type sports car has a lot of people excited. But, the news that it's going to come with a turbocharged four cylinder, and a supercharged hybrid V6 has been a bit controversial... after all, when you have an engine like Jaguar's new 5.0 litre V8 on hand, why …
NewsNissan Launches Limited Run of Exciting JUKE-R as it Stars in Own Movie
Nissan to build limited run of genre-busting 545bhp, 160mph car Performance of unique supercar crossover in Dubai filming sparks demand for thrilling concept to be made available to select customers New Juke-Rs will be even more powerful than original concept car Cinematic online movie starring Juke-R launched to coincide with …
ElectricGlobal Automakers to Demo EV Fast Charging at EVS26
Combined Charging System allows AC and DC fast-charging from single inlet port Global automakers from the United States and Germany will demonstrate fast-charging technology that will enable the recharging of most electrified vehicles with compatible systems in as little as 15-20 minutes. Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche …
NewsBMW returns to DTM after 20 year hiatus
Twenty years is a long time. In motorsports, it's an eternity that represents countless innovations, advancements, and careers. And it's precisely how long BMW has remained out of their native German DTM series. But, this season, they're going to be back at it with one bad-ass looking Bimmer. Fully engulfed …
NewsCould Lancia Stratos Concept Become Maserati's 911-Fighting Sports Car?
There's a lot more in common between Maserati and Porsche than is apparent at first blush. Both are historically significant, both have long and storied racing careers, and both are equally tied to gigantic European automotive companies, with Maserati linked to Fiat and Porsche to Volkswagen. And both are enjoying …
NewsChrysler Group LLC Introduces Industry-first In-vehicle Wireless Charging
Charge On the Go Charges iPhone, Blackberry, MP3 Players and Droid-based devices New Mopar® Feature First Available on All-new 2013 Dodge Dart After being the first to eliminate heavy, bulky owner manuals from its vehicles, Chrysler Group LLC, through its Mopar® division, will now be the first to eliminate unsightly …
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