Citroen DS4 Teaser Image Released

February 15, 2010
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A new teaser image of the Citroen DS4 has been recently released. With a black honeycomb backdrop, the car is depicted as three-door model.

The Citroen DS4 is based on the French car manufacturer’s C-SportLounge concept, as can be seen in the headlight design. The bumper and grille combine for a look that will be characteristic of the modern DS lineup. The chrome detailing was also featured in a characteristic way on the concept, like the new teaser suggests.

Citroen will unveil the Citroen DS4 concept at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The concept model will be named as DS High Rider. There are also rumors spreading around that a production…

Ford Introduces 2011 Shelby GT500

February 15, 2010
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Ford has just introduced a revised version of its Shelby GT500. For 2011, the SVT and the Shelby coupe acquire an all-aluminum version of its existing 5.4 liter V8 for more power and efficiency.

The 2011 Mustang features all-new V6 and V8 engines for the volume offerings, and for the GT500, Ford is going to an all-aluminum version of the 5.4-liter supercharged V8 that was in the 2010 GT500. This new engine is good for a 102 pound weight decrease, increasing the total output at 550 horsepower and 510 lb-ft. of torque. The vehicle will also sport the Plasma Transferred Wire Arc cylinder lining. This Ford-exclusive technology is being applied for…

Opel Vauxhall Flexitreme CTE Concept Teased For Geneva Debut

February 15, 2010
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General Motors is set to unveil a new concept set at the upcoming Geneva Motor show which starts on March 2. And to start the hype about their new concept, the car maker released a teaser for the Opel Vauxhall Flexitreme GTE Concept.

Although nothing much can be said of the new car, the possibility of it being an alternatively-powered vehicle is very high, construing this is the “Voltec” which sticks out from the bumper. Apparently, Voltec is the GM’s electric powertrain used by the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera, also known as the Chevy Volt.

The Flexitreme GTE could also be hot hatch revision of the Opel Flextreme concept from 2007, which also appeared…

Nissan Unveils 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition

February 15, 2010
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Not to be outdone at the Chicago Auto Show, Japanese car maker Nissan displayed the 40th Anniversary Edition of its 370Z. The 40th Anniversary Edition of the 370Z celebrates 40 years of the iconic Z car. The first Datsun 240Z hit U.S. shores on October 22nd, 1969.

Based on the Nissan 370Z Coupe Touring, the 40th Anniversary Edition throws in a unique Graphite paint job, Nissan’s Sport Package – which includes a manual transmission with SynchroRev Match, front spoiler, rear spoiler, upgraded brakes and 19-inch wheels – and a red leather-appointed interior. The package also includes plenty of 40th Anniversary badging, including on the rear deck, strut tower brace, seat backs…

Ford Introduces 2010 Matech GT1

February 15, 2010
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Were you one of the many who were disappointed when you found out that the Ford GT was not built to be a real racer? Well, maybe your frustration will be wiped off when you see the 2010 Matech GT1.

The 2010 Matech GT1 is based on a prototype that was run by the Swiss racing team in 2009. According to the test driver Thomas Mutsch, “The car is completely new. Not a single element, be it the engine, the transmission system, the suspension or aerodynamics are the same as those of the Ford GT1 from 2009. The roll-out was very promising, and we are confident with regard the forthcoming season.”

Matech…

Nissan Readies Juke Small Crossover SUV

February 15, 2010
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Nissan is readying an all-new entry-level crossover vehicle which will be dubbed Juke. Based on the Qazana concept car from the Geneva Motor Show in 2009, the Juke measures 4 meters long, 1.765 meters wide and 1.57 meters high.

A mash-up of SUV and sports car, the Juke features chunky wheels, wide tires and a higher ground clearance. Its headlights are split into two elements sitting on either half of the front end. Nine exterior colors will be available for the Juke when it goes on sale.

“Juke brings a sense of adventure to the car market,” said Senior Vice President, Product Planning for Nissan Andy Palmer. “It’s light, nimble, urban, reactive:…

Citroen DS3-R Images Leaked

February 12, 2010
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Images of the upcoming Citroen DS3-R have surfaced before the vehicle’s official debut. The car is scheduled to be launched at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

In photos apparently taken at Citroen HQ, and later posted to several Peugeot forum sites, we get a clear look at the upcoming competitor to the Mitsubishi Lancer and Subaru Impreza.  The black-and-orange hot hatch is expected to be the street-legal version of Citroen’s next rally car when the C4 is retired from racing after the 2010 WRC season.

The photos show that the car is almost production-ready, sporting a black honeycomb grille ringed in orange and chrome detailing on the mirrors and door handles.…

Chevrolet Updates 2011 Silverado HD With New Duramax Diesel

February 12, 2010
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Chevrolet has thoroughly revised its latest Silverado HD to be able to compete against freshly revised competition from Ford and Dodge. The new Silverado Heavy Duty becomes more powerful with a 6.6 liter Duramax diesel.

The Silverado HD will still come standard with a mildly modified 6.0-liter V8 hooked up to the automaker’s 6L90 six-speed automatic. A new camshaft profile increases low-end torque for better off-the-line performance and better high-altitude trailering.

Other updates of the Silverado HD includes a new exhaust system (which uses the turbine control of the turbocharger and the engine’s compression to generate backpressure to slow the truck without using the brakes or transmission), four-channel ABS system for the…

Onyx Bentley Continental Platinum GTO Kit

February 12, 2010
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Irish tuners Onyx are back and this time they worked on the Britain’s top luxury vehicle, the Bentley Continental GT.

Onyx made changes to the car’s front bumper, which now includes carbon fiber modifications. They also installed LED daytime runners, as well as a front carbon fiber splitter. New arches were also installed, widening the car’s stance, and matches the new side sills as well.  Out in the back, the new rear bumper with carbon diffuser has been installed. The carbon deck lid spoiler matches the diffuser.

Under the hood, Onyx’s Bentley Continental Platinum GTO kit boosts power to around 640 bhp (477 kW / 649 PS) from the standard 553 bhp…

Chrysler Secures Contract with Cummins

February 9, 2010
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Chrysler has secured a contract with diesel engine supplier Cummins. The contract states the continuation of the production of the 6.7 liter six-cylinder turbo diesel for Ram Heavy Duty pickups and commercial chassis trucks. Chrysler and Cummins have been in partnership for twenty-one years now.

Despite Chrysler’s struggles due to a passé portfolio in an otherwise very fresh market, Chrysler maintains a strong reputation when it comes to its diesel engines. The Cummins diesel is often regarded as the best diesel in the light-duty truck market – making the relationship with Cummins vital for Chrysler’s Ram brand to remain a leader in the segment.

“Cummins and Chrysler have a long and important…

Honda’s European Video Tour ‘Live Every Liter’ Kicks Off With The Newest CR-Z

February 9, 2010
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Honda’s European division has just released a new video promoting the automaker’s campaign “Live Every Liter.”

“Live Every Liter” is a collaborative project between Honda and Swiss filmmaker Claudio Von Planta.  Von Planta, the man behind Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman’s Long Way Round motorcycle series, wants to put real people behind the wheel of the CR-Z on their own road trip.

The cameras that are attached around the car will record the entire trip.  The footage will then be edited into a feature-length film.  The trip will start in May, shortly before the CR-Z European market launch.

The promotional video, shot from the perspective of the driver, begins in the garage of…

Massa Mans The Ferrari 599XX in Valencia

February 9, 2010
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Felipe Massa has been lucky to have piloted one of the 8 newest Ferrari 599XXs in Valencia, along with seven other buyers of the car.

The Ferrari 599XX concept was previously debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 2009. Based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, the concept model had an engine made with lighter parts, while being enhanced from a performance perspective. The car also uses a composite body, carbon-ceramic brakes, and carbon-fiber and aluminum all over.

The 12-cylinder engine of the 599XX produces 700 PS (510 kW; 690 hp), with a redline of around 9,000 rpm.  Aerodynamics was further improved to provide 630 kg of downforce when speeding around the track…

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