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Mcchip tunes the Ford Focus RS to 401hp

Top Car Zone | December 21st 2009 by Rudi Louw

Quick as a bird and dressed with sportive elegance – these are the strengths of new Ford Focus RS. But in case of Mcchip-dkr still there is another characteristic to add: it is vigorous like a purebred sports car! The well-known software tuner read more

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Fiat Multiair Engine Coming To The U.S. 500

autoMedia Auto News Blog | December 17th 2009 by autoMedia

Fiat technology is being readied for America, as part of the company-saving partnership with Chrysler , and we are starting to get a peek at what’s coming down the road . Today, it was announced that... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my read more

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Toyota Yaris 2010

ultimate autos | December 10th 2009 by rock

Toyota Yaris 2010 is a 2- or 4-door, 5-passenger family coupe, or family sedan, available in 6 Variants, ranging Liftback 3-Door MT to the Sedan 4-Spd AT.Yaris 3 types are 3-Door LIFTBACK(2), 5-Door LIFTBACK(2) and sedan(2).Toyota Yaris , the Liftba read more

Ford receives 1,000 reservations for the 2011 Fiesta

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | December 9th 2009

While the 2011 Ford Fiesta won’t go on sale until summer of 2010, FoMoCo announced today that it has already received 1,000 reservations via the web for its compact car. “The Fiesta Movement created an unparalleled awareness and interest read more

Mugen Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe brochure leaked

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | December 9th 2009

Just yesterday, the guys over at Temple of VTec posted leaked images from Honda’s CR-Z Hybrid’s JDM brochure. Today, they have released images from Mugen’s brochure showing us our first look at the modified CR-Z Hybrid coupe. Refre read more

Volkswagen Golf lineup gets new LED rear lights

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | December 9th 2009

Don’t you just hate it when you purchase a new model year of a vehicle and a couple months down the road the automaker decides to release some minor design change that causes you to lose sleep at night? It always makes us wonder who in their r read more

Next-generation Volkswagen Golf to get hybrid, full electric vers…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | December 9th 2009

We already know that Volkswagen is working on a hybrid variant of its compact Golf model. However, R&D head Ulrich Hackenberg has confirmed with AutoCar that the German automaker is also working on a full electric version of the next-generation read more

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Toyota Prius 2010

ultimate autos | December 7th 2009 by rock

Toyota Prius 2010 is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 4 variants, ranging from the Prius II to the Prius V.Toyota Prius made it debut in Detroit Auto show 2009 admist of the great recession.The updated hybrid synergy drive is expect read more

Ford ready to launch Fiesta Movement Part 2, looking for 20 agent…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | December 5th 2009

Apparently Ford’s Fiesta Movement was a huge success in creating awareness about the company’s new compact car. In fact, Ford is now getting ready to launch a second chapter that will enlist new agents to generate enough excitement for t read more

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LA Auto Show 2009: Audi A3 TDI named 2010 Green Car of the Year i…

AutoFans | December 5th 2009 by autofans

At the LA Auto Show this morning, the Audi A3 TDI was crowned the 2010 Green Car of the Year, wresting the title away from last year’s winner, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI. Even though three hybrids made this year’s list of finalists, the A3& read more

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LA Auto Show 2009: Volkswagen shows off “Final Edition” New B…

AutoFans | December 5th 2009 by autofans

Signifying the end of what has been a long run, Volkswagen has introduced “Final Edition” models of the New Beetle coupe and convertible. Each will be limited to a run of just 1,500 units. Under the hood is VW’s familiar 2.5-liter i read more

2011 Ford Fiesta prices to start at $13,320

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | December 4th 2009

While the 2011 Ford Fiesta won’t go on sale in the United States until summer of 2010, Ford felt it was necessary for potential customers to know pricing details. The 2011 Ford Fiesta sedan will be available in three trim levels including S, S read more

2009 LA: 2009 LA: 2010 Audi A3 TDI wins 2010 Green Car of the Yea…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | December 3rd 2009

Key Competitors: Volvo C60, Volkswagen Golf TDI, Saab 9-3. Power: 2.0L TDI diesel – 140-hp / 236 lb-ft. Transmission: S tronic dual-clutch. Fuel-economy: 30/42 mpg (city/highway). Availability: On sale now. Pricing: $29,950. The new 2010 Aud read more

2009 LA: Would you buy a compact Lexus based on the LF-Ch Concept…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | December 3rd 2009

Key Competitors: Audi A3, BMW 1-Series. Power: Gasoline/electric hybrid. Reports suggest that the production version will be powered by the 187-hp from a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine found in the Lexus HS 250h hybrid. Production: Nothing officially confi read more

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Green Car of the Year: 2010 Audi A3 TDI

autoMedia Auto News Blog | December 3rd 2009 by autoMedia

There’s more than one kind of tree in the forest, and more than hybrids in the field of green vehicles. Volkswagen’s 2009 Jetta TDI clean diesel sedan was the first vehicle to receive the annual... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web read more

2009 LA: 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition, only 125 wi…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | December 2nd 2009

Key Competitors: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Mazda RX-8, Volkswagen GTI and BMW 135i. Power: 2.5L turbocharged boxer engine – 265-hp Transmission: 6-speed manual. Availability: Spring 2010 – only 125 will be made. Pricing: TBA. A l read more

2009 LA: 2011 Mazda2 celebrates with the Fiesta

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | December 2nd 2009

Key Competitors: 2011 Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Chevrolet Aveo5, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Accent Power: 1.5L 4-cylinder Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic. Availability: Late summer 2010. Pricing: TBA. While the big news has read more

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Custom 2011 Ford Fiesta in LA

Top Car Zone | December 2nd 2009 by Rudi Louw

As the 2011 Ford Fiesta basks in the afterglow of its North American debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, Ford today unveils four tricked-out versions of the company’s first global car designed to wet the appetites of customization en read more

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NISSAN LEAF (ELECTRIC POWERED)

ultimate autos | November 25th 2009 by rock

Nissan LEAF is an electric car announced by Nissan in 2009. It is expected to be marketed in North America, Europe, and Japan, beginning in late 2010. Time magazine called it one of the 50 best inventions of 2009.The EV-11 prototype electric car was read more

2010 Volkswagen GTI Test-Drive Update: A look around the inside

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 24th 2009

As reported yesterday, we are test-driving the 2010 Volkswagen GTI this week. Today we’ll give you a little look around the inside of the new V-dub hot hatch. The interior is uncompromisingly sporty. Beginning with the sports leather seats (av read more

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Pricing: 2010 Acura ZDX

autoMedia Auto News Blog | November 22nd 2009 by autoMedia

Since the 2010 Acura ZDX was unveiled , there has been debate over what it is. Based on a platform shared with the MDX SUV , the ZDX looks like a cross between a coupe and sedan, with an elevated... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit read more

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2009 LA Auto Show Preview: Mazda2 to make its North American debu…

AutoFans | November 22nd 2009 by autofans

Mazda has finally made it official this morning: it will be bringing its B-segment Mazda2 to the North American market late next year. As you are likely aware, the current generation Mazda2 has been sale in Europe and elsewhere for two years, but we& read more

Lexus LF-Ch Concept could enter production by 2012, or earlier

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 20th 2009

Speaking to the folks over at TheDetroitBureau.com, the General Manager of Lexus, Mark Templin, said that the luxury brand is giving some serious thought to launching a new compact luxury model in the United States. “There is a group of buyers gro read more

This is it: Ford to produce another 400 units of the 2009 Focus R…

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 20th 2009

When Ford first introduced the new Focus RS to the European market, it had planned to produce only 1,200 units. However, due to high-demand, Ford of Europe has decided to build an additional 400 units of the 305-hp Ford hatchback – exclusively read more

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LA Preview: 2011 Mazda2

autoMedia Auto News Blog | November 18th 2009 by autoMedia

Mazda will introduce its award-winning Mazda2 subcompact to North America at the LA Auto Show. It is offered in sedan, three-door hatchback, and five-door hatchback body styles in other markets,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website read more

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Car Hire Portsmouth By Wesley C Clarke

Travel-world.co.in | November 18th 2009 by umesh

Car Hire PortsmouthI previously wrote an article about car leasing and how it works, there are a lot of companies out there that offer Vehicle Hire, most specialize in certain areas, some companies do not offer services world wide unless they are fra read more

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JE DESIGN tunes the Seat Leon FR

Top Car Zone | November 8th 2009 by Rudi Louw

At Seat, FR stands for Formula Racing. But that was not exciting enough for the JE DESIGN engineers. They turned the new Seat Leon FR into a real sports car which has significantly gained power and also shows it. The Seat two-litre petrol engine pro read more

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Video: VW Scirocco R vs Ford Focus RS

Top Car Zone | November 8th 2009 by Rudi Louw

The British team from Autocar have put the Ford Focus RS  up against the new Volkswagen Scirocco R in their latest video review. Both cars are front-wheel-drive performance cars, but looking at the numbers, the Ford should come out the winner. The read more

Fiat 500 with a 1.4L Mutliair coming in 4th quarter of 2010

eGMCarTech - the CarTech Mag | November 4th 2009

Senior Vice President of Chrysler Powertrain, Paolo E. Ferrero, said that the Fiat 500 will be available in the North American market with a 1.4L Multiair engine in the fourth quarter of 2010. A 1.4L Multiair turbo will arrive in the fourth-quarter read more

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Chevrolet Camaro Synergy, Dusk, Chroma and Jay Leno models unveil…

Top Car Zone | November 3rd 2009 by Rudi Louw

Chevrolet unveiled five dramatic Camaro concepts at the annual automotive aftermarket extravaganza known as the SEMA Convention, each representing a different vision of style, personalization and performance. The Camaro concept vehicles include: A r read more