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Porsche Updates the Boxster and Cayman for 2009

Published: 11/21/2008 8:10:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

We brought you news of special limited editions of the Porsche Boxster and Cayman. The German automaker has also followed up its tradition of minor tweaks and tucks to the 2009 models of the Boxster and Cayman, now on display at the LA Auto Show.
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder

Published: 11/20/2008 10:21:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

After stealing the show in Paris last month with the Lamborghini Estoque, Sant’Agata rolled out another stunner at the Los Angeles Auto Show today – the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder.
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Hermes Dresses the Smart fortwo

Published: 11/19/2008 10:29:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles | Style and Sartorial Elegance

After lending its lavish touch to the already exclusive Bugatti Veyron at the Geneva 2008 Motor Show earlier this year, French luxury brand Hermès is now turning its sights on a comparatively modest vehicle – the smart fortwo.
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Audi Launches Lengthened A4L Exclusively for China

Published: 11/19/2008 6:09:00 AM

Keywords: Automobiles

Audi is targeting a larger piece of the Chinese market by introducing a long wheelbase version of the A4, a move similar to what they have previously done for the A6 back in 2000.
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Volkswagen CC Eco Performance Concept

Published: 11/18/2008 10:17:00 AM

Keywords: Automobiles

Volkswagen rolled out a solid showing at the recent Specialty Equipment Market Association industry show in Las Vegas, showcasing souped up versions of two of its latest models, the stylish CC (Comfort Couple) sedan and the diesel-flavoured Jetta TDI.
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Bentley Debuts the Azure T

Published: 11/15/2008 2:35:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

Bentley will debut the new Bentley Azure T – the British automaker’s most sporty, high-performance droptop to date – at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month.
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Ducati Streetfighter Superbike at EICMA 2008

Published: 11/14/2008 10:27:00 AM

Keywords: Automobiles | Motorcycles

Ducati debuted their new 155hp Streetfighter Superbike at the EICMA 2008 in Milan to roaring acclaim. A rebel by nature, the Streetfighter is a naked bike that...
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Mirror-finished Bugatti Veyron at Volkswagen's Revamped Autostadt

Published: 11/13/2008 6:33:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

Volkswagen’s automotive theme park, the Autostadt, reopened on 31 October with a gleaming new centerpiece, a mirror-finished Bugatti Veyron.
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The Scorpion – Ronn Motor Company's Environmentally Friendly Supercar

Published: 11/12/2008 10:18:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

Hot on the heels of economically friendly luxury sedans like the Lexus hybrids comes the next step in guilt-free driving pleasure – the Texas-based Ronn Motor Company’s Scorpion, a supercar that runs on a mixture of hydrogen and gasoline.
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Vertu Ascent Ti Ferrari Collection

Published: 11/12/2008 2:12:00 AM

Keywords: Automobiles | Luxury Electronics | Mobile Phones

Luxury mobile phone producer Vertu debuts three new editions to their Ferrari-branded handsets, modeled on the Ascent Ti.
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Limited Edition Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M

Published: 11/11/2008 9:13:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

Ferrari celebrated its victory at the 16th Formula One Constructor’s World Championship at its Mugello circuit by unveiling a limited edition open-top version of the F430 Scuderia, called the Scuderia Spider 16M.
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Caterham Updates Superlight R300 and Roadsport 175

Published: 11/11/2008 2:09:00 AM

Keywords: Automobiles

Dubbed ‘too fast to race’ by speed demons across the planet, the Caterham 7 has long been known to use its Ford and Lotus lineage to maximum effect. The quaintly designed supercar will soon be available in the R300 variant...
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BMW F 800 R at EICMA 2008

Published: 11/6/2008 10:31:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles | Motorcycles

At the Milan motorcycle show (EICMA 2008), BMW unveiled their new F 800 R – a naked bike in the medium category with superior riding dynamics and unmatched riding fun...
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BMW Lines Up Green Supercar for 2012

Published: 11/2/2008 3:06:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

In April this year, we reported on BMW’s retro-styled M1 Homage Concept. According to Autocar, BMW is working on a successor to the M1, that is based on the Homage Concept, and is being hailed as a “breakthrough green supercar” to be launched by the end of 2012.
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Ferrari's New 'Green' Sportscar to Replace the F430

Published: 11/1/2008 2:14:00 AM

Keywords: Automobiles

Ferrari is readying a replacement for the F430 Scuderia, known internally only as the F142, which will adopt many of the cutting edge technologies first showcased in its 2007 Mille Chili concept.
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Final Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren in the USA Goes On Auction

Published: 10/31/2008 2:32:00 AM

Keywords: Automobiles

A little over a year after its introduction, the roadster variant of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will cease production in 2009. The final unit of the world’s fastest automatic transmission roadster in the United States is...
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Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin’s Potential €300 Million Tie-up Gathers Pace

Published: 10/25/2008 3:25:00 PM

Keywords: Automobiles

In August, we brought you news of a potential collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin to share engines, hybrids, transmission and platforms. Car Magazine on Wednesday reported that...
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