Alfa Romeo Milano Prototype Spied During Police Stop

Essentially a replacement for the aging 147, the Milano features modern MiTo-inspired styling underneath all that camouflage. Since the car was already unmasked by several cell phone pictures, taken at an Alfa Romeo factory, the new images don't provide a lot of additional details.As we have previously reported, the Milano will feature a wide variety of petrol and diesel engines. While nothing is official, engine options are expected to include a 1.4-liter four-cylinder petrol (with 120-160 hp) and a range-topping 1.75-liter four-cylinder petrol with around 200 hp.Judging by the pace of development, look for a possible unveiling at Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. According to documents released as part of Chrysler's bankruptcy, the Milano...

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Hyundai Launches Stretch Edition of Its Luxury Flagship, EQUUS

Hyundai Motor Co. today began receiving orders for the long wheelbase edition of its most luxurious car, the EQUUS. The stretch edition offers several upgraded features from the normal sedan version, including differentiated exterior designs and longer overall length. The engine and other functions have been reinforced to attain first-class performance, safety, comfort and convenience. With the comfort of passengers at the forefront of its design principle, the Hyundai EQUUS Limousine, as it is named in Korea, offers passengers unparalleled levels of interior volume. The vehicle's length is longer than major competitors by as much as 310 mm, with backseat legroom as much as 376 mm longer, as well. To differentiate it from the EQUUS...

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Tokyo Motor Show: Mazda Shows Off Updated Kiyora Concept

Hyundai is the latest carmaker to bail on the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, but it's far from the first, raising concerns over the show's future. Mazda is undeterred, however, today revealing a range of new engines and an updated version of the 2008 Kiyora concept that it will have on display. The Kiyora Concept is a compact, eco-friendly hatch-type car that Mazda imagines as a fun-to-drive yet responsible runabout powered by the new SKY-G 1.3-liter gasoline engine revealed earlier today. Power is sent to the wheels by the six-speed SKY-Drive automatic transmission. Fuel economy is estimated at 75 mpg in Japan's combined 10-15 mode test cycle. It gets there thanks in part to Mazda's i-stop system, which shuts the engine off at stops. The...

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SUBARU HYBRID TOURER CONCEPT

1. Concept Subaru has condensed its DNA, developed over many years around the Subaru's core technology of "Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)" and "Horizontally-Opposed Boxer Engine", into the integration of a luxurious and high-quality cabin atmosphere and an eye-catching sculpted body. The concept car features Subaru's latest evolutions in handling agility, riding comfort and superior safety performance. It proposes Subaru's vision of a future grand touring car that excels in environmental friendliness thanks to Subaru's unique hybrid system. 2. Design and packaging (1) Exterior Subaru imagined wings with a feeling of freedom and confidence for driving far and wide in any environment. A luxurious and comfortable cabin, and advanced...

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STARTECH Expands Its Customization Program to Jaguar, Land Rover and Range Rover Automobiles

World Debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show IAA 2009 Until now the STARTECH brand stood globally as a synonym for exclusive tuning for the automobiles from Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep. With the world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show IAA 2009 STARTECH expands its portfolio with a sophisticated customization program for Jaguar, Land Rover and Range Rover automobiles. All STARTECH products are designed and manufactured in accordance with the strict quality guidelines of the ISO 9001 norm, and all are tested and approved by the German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV). The STARTECH product lineup for all makes of vehicles comprises the entire palette of professional tuning: Elegant and efficient aerodynamic-enhancement components as well...

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Germany’s E-Wolf Targets Ferrari With New Electric Supercar

It seems these days that a new electric sports car concept is announced almost every month but it's not often that we get to see the actual concept in the metal, so to speak, or in the case of the new E1, in the carbon-fiber composite. The E1 electric roadster is the latest creation of German firm E-Wolf and it is just one of two new electric vehicles from the company, with the latter vehicle set to compete with the likes of Ferrari in the performance arena.Working in partnership with the Saxony Lightweight Center and the Institute for Lightweight Structures and Polymer Technology at the Technical University of Dresden, E-Wolf unveiled its street-legal E1 roadster at the recent 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show and plans to add the E2 supercar to its...

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Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary

The Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary was built to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Cirque du Soleil and will be auctioned for charity at a later date.Infiniti unveiled at the end of last week the Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary Art Project Vehicle at the 14th Annual Canadian Art Gallery Hop Gala in Toronto. The one-of-a-kind Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary was done in partnership with Cirque du Soleil and was hand-painted by Heidi Taillefer. The process took almost one month."Celebrating 20 years of Infiniti is an important milestone and we wanted to do something truly unique and representative of the Infiniti brand to commemorate this occasion," said Wendy Durward, Director of Infiniti Canada. “The intricate, beautiful design is an expression...

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NEW MEGANE RENAULT SPORT APPEARS IN THE LATEST RELEASE OF THE NEED FOR SPEED VIDEO GAME SERIES "NEED FOR SPEED SHIFT"

Following the successful incorporation of New Mégane Coupé in Need for Speed Undercover which was released last November, Renault and Electronic Arts have continued their association with the inclusion of New Mégane R.S. in Need for Speed Shift, the latest addition to the NFS series which went on sale on September 17.Need for Speed's development team were won over by the looks and performance credentials of New Mégane R.S., and have featured it in the game's line-up of 70 cars which are considered to be the most legendary models of the past three-and-a-half decades.Renault's experts and Electronic Arts developers worked hand-in-hand for almost a year to make New Mégane R.S.'s role in the game as lifelike as possible.Need for Speed Shift delivers...

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Lexus RX350 - RX450h

Feast your eyes on one of Wald International's latest Black Bison styling packages that give the Lexus RX350 and its hybrid counterpart, the RX450h an aggressive new look. The cosmetic makeover includes a new front bumper with large air-inlets, matching side skirts, a new rear bumper that houses a diffuser, different treatment for the grille and a pair of twin tail pipes.A roof spoiler and Wald International's multispoke alloy wheels shod in chunkier rubber help complete the new look for the Japanese automaker's luxury SUV. Customers can also upgrade the car with interior enhancements such as an alloy pedal set and specific floor mats.　via:carscoop.blogspot....

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Mitsuoka to offer unique rental cars in Japan and China

Mitsuoka, the Japanese car company whose mission seems to be hoarding all the ugly in the entire world and using it to design automobiles, will expand into Japan's rental car market and offer its luxury range in China. Japanese drivers will be able to rent the Orochi for ¥25,000 ($279 US) from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., or for three whole days for ¥45,000 ($501 US). They can also sport the Himiko for ¥20,000 ($223 US) for those nine hours, or ¥36,000 ($401 US) for 72 hours.The sea monster-faced Orochi will also spearhead Mitsuoka's charge into China. The company plans to display the car at next year's Beijing Auto Show, and to open dealerships in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. We know the Chinese have occasionally fascinating taste in car design,...

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Abarth Powershore Sacs Strider 12S

Abarth enters powerboat racing with its first Powershore boat, designed in its own unmistakeable style with typically superlative Abarth performance.The most famous car tuning brand has converted the must-have Sacs Strider 12S to the Powershore Abarth SP (Sport Prototype), a maxi RIB inspired by the world of powerboat racing.Propelled by three 350 hp Yamaha V8 outboard engines, specially built for this exclusive version, the boat offers thrilling acceleration and speed to deliver the same kicks on the water as a racing car or bike on the land.Christian Grande, creator of the original “Strider 12S” design, has come up with this assertive new version with the aid of the FGA Style Centre.Special graphics combine with out-and-out racing motifs...

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MAZDA, BP DEBUT ADVANCED BIOFUEL AT PETIT LE MANS RACE

Dyson Racing's No. 16 Mazda-powered Lola LMP2 coupe is running a blend of ethanol and biobutanol at Road Atlanta. It will not be classified in the race.In the ongoing rolling technology showcase that is the American Le Mans Series, MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development, Dyson Racing and their primary Series sponsor and technical partner, BP, will fuel one of their Mazda MZR-R-powered Lola coupe racecars with a fuel combining both ethanol and biobutanol - an advanced biofuel that BP is developing with its partner DuPont – in the 12th annual Petit Le Mans powered by MAZDA6."This weekend's debut of an ethanol and biobutanol blend in our American Le Mans Series race car is the perfect example of the technical relationship between Mazda and BP," said...

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Latest Spy Shots: BMW X5 Facelift

This round of photographs show the vehicle only has modest changes compared to the one spied earlier in the month. However, we do see a difference in the tailpipes, which are now trapezoidal instead of oval. Also, wider, shorter side view mirrors appear to be present on this model. Roof rails do not appear on this version, unlike the previous prototype. The wider shots of the X5's front-end show the best angle yet of the new headlights.New photos have surfaced featuring the upcoming facelifted BMW X5. Due out in mid-2010, the SUV should get its formal introduction at January's Detroit Motor Show.Some are saying that a new engine may become available with the freshened BMW X5. We expect this to be the twin-turbo 408 horsepower 4.4-liter V8 engine...

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Video: 2010 Toyota 4Runner

2010 Toyota 4Runner Add to Rich Heritage With More Power, Better MPGTORRANCE, Calif. (September 24, 2009) When the first Toyota 4Runner sport utility vehicle (SUV) was launched back in 1984 it was a revolutionary new vehicle based on the mechanics of the four-wheel-drive Toyota pickup truck. The 4Runner combined the versatility and go-anywhere ability of four-wheel-drive with the comfort and utility found in passenger cars.Twenty-five years, four generations and more than 1.5 million sales later, the 4Runner continues to evolve while remaining close to its roots. The all-new fifth-generation 4Runner is even more rugged and athletic, and packed with more power and better mileage. A completely redesigned interior and unique cargo area make the...

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BMW Lovos concept makes Chris Bangle look drab

It must be fun to be a car designer. Unless, of course, your name becomes synonymous with a specific styling trend that very few seem to appreciate... but we digress. It definitely seems that 24-year-old Pforzheim University graduate Anne Forschner had a good time coming up with her BMW Lovos concept, which can alternatively look either like a frightened porcupine or svelte salmon, depending on its needs at the time. The exterior of the Lovos � which somewhat ironically stands for Lifestyle of Voluntary Simplicity � is theoretically constructed from just one fully exchangeable part that recurs 260 times. Each exterior piece is covered in solar photovoltaic cells and can hinge on a substructure underneath to follow the sun or act as individual...

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