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Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Concept – Auto Shows
September 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Chevrolet expands the Cruze lineup with a five-door hatch for Europe. Everybody knows hatchbacks are king in Europe’s crowded compact-car segment, but Chevy’s data provides proof: The brand says hatches account for 65 percent of sales in the class. And now Chevy’s new Cruze will enter the fray with a five-door hatchback variant set to debut at the Paris auto show. It expands upon the Cruze sedan that has been on sale overseas since last year Keep Reading: Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Concept – Auto Shows Related posts: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco and Cruze RS – Official Photos and... [Read the full story]
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Aston Martin May Sell Toyota-Based City Car in the U.S.
September 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Aston Martin now plans to sell its upcoming Cygnet city car, which is based on Toyota Motor Corp.’s IQ minicar, in the U.S., Automotive News says. The luxury U.K. marque previously said the Cygnet would be sold only in Europe, where it debuts later this year. Citing unnamed company officials, AN says Aston Martin will bring the Cygnet to the U.S. in 2012. At launch the vehicle will be powered by a 99-hp, 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine. An all-electric version is expected in 2013, according to the newspaper. Toyota will ship base iQ modules from Japan to Aston Martin’s Gaydon, U.K., plant where... [Read the full story]
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Tim Allen to Voice Future Chevrolet Commercials
September 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Chevrolet has announced that Detroit-area-native Tim Allen will be the voice of the brand’s TV commercials. His voice will narrate ads for the Chevrolet Cruze, which will first air Tuesday, September 7. Allen is known for his roles on the TV show Home Improvement as well as feature films like Toy Story and The Santa Clause. According to GM, his car collection includes a 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS and a 2000 Cadillac DeVille (ooo!). This is far from the first time that car commercials have been accompanied by celebrity voices. Stars like Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges have narrated spots for Honda... [Read the full story]
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Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Concept – Auto Shows
September 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Chevrolet expands the Cruze lineup with a five-door hatch for Europe. Everybody knows hatchbacks are king in Europe’s crowded compact-car segment, but Chevy’s data provides proof: The brand says hatches account for 65 percent of sales in the class. And now Chevy’s new Cruze will enter the fray with a five-door hatchback variant set to debut at the Paris auto show. It expands upon the Cruze sedan that has been on sale overseas since last year Keep Reading: Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Concept – Auto Shows Related posts: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco and Cruze RS – Official Photos and... [Read the full story]
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Got Hood? Western Endurance Racing Championship Round 4 Results [Nasa]
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ENCO Gladiator 700 GT Biturbo
March 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
ENCO Exklusive is not as famous as a number of other German tuners but their work speaks volumes. The latest project to come from the city of Chemnitz is this ENCO Gladiator 700 GT Biturbo that’s based on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The Gladiator is preceded by the ENCO 550 GT Biturbo with 405kW (550hp). Thanks to larger turbos, sport catalytic convertors, an ENCO-designed sport exhaust system with manifolds and other modifications, power gains were made. A maximum of 700 horses (515kW) has been released to accompany the 850Nm of torque sent to all four wheels. Zero to 100km/h is achieved... [Read the full story]
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Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Concept – Auto Shows
Chevrolet expands the Cruze lineup with a five-door hatch for Europe. Everybody knows hatchbacks are king in Europe’s crowded compact-car segment, but Chevy’s data provides proof: The brand says hatches account for 65 percent of sales in the class. And now Chevy’s new Cruze will enter the fray with a five-door...
[Continue reading: Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Concept – Auto Shows]Tim Allen to Voice Future Chevrolet Commercials
Chevrolet has announced that Detroit-area-native Tim Allen will be the voice of the brand’s TV commercials. His voice will narrate ads for the Chevrolet Cruze, which will first air Tuesday, September 7. Allen is known for his roles on the TV show Home Improvement as well as feature films like Toy Story and The Santa...
[Continue reading: Tim Allen to Voice Future Chevrolet Commercials]Cars from the “Axis of Evil”: Iran – Feature
Less famous than their rugs, Iran’s auto industry is a cornerstone of its economy. When George W. Bush first dubbed several countries the “Axis of Evil” in 2002, few knew what that truly meant for the future of U.S. foreign policy. But no one—not even the President himself—knew then that these evildoing...
[Continue reading: Cars from the “Axis of Evil”: Iran – Feature]Red Arrows take on Suzuki Off-road centre
It is not very often that we mention anything other than cars and vans on these pages but we’re making a special exception today with the news that the world famous RAF Red Arrows aerobatic display team learnt a whole new meaning of the term ‘air time’ over the bank holiday weekend, as they joined [...]
[Continue reading: Red Arrows take on Suzuki Off-road centre]New Volvo V60 begins production
The production of the new Volvo V60 sports wagon, a sculptured, sleek estate, has started at the Torslanda plant in Sweden. Together with its sister car the new S60 saloon the V60 is the most dynamic Volvo yet seen. And some 240 V60 cars will be produced on a daily basis at Torslanda once the [...]
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