Archive for November, 2007

Volvo builds system to avoid low-speed collisions

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Volvo has developed an automated system where your car will brake by itself if it realises that you will not stop in time to avoid hitting the car in front. Interesting system, but it is scary to think what those annoying tailgaters will use this for. Continue reading »

Posted: November 27th, 2007
at 2:57pm by The Editor


Categories: European Cars

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2009 Nissan Murano unveiled at LA Auto Show

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The 2009 Nissan Murano has been officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The profile is much the same as the current Murano, but the rear benefits from new LED tail-lights and there is an optional panoramic roof, along with a power upgrade for the standard V6. Continue reading »

Posted: November 24th, 2007
at 2:30pm by The Editor


Categories: Asian Cars

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2009 Lincoln MKS unveiled at LA Auto Show

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This is the 2009 Lincoln MKS, Ford’s attempt at rejuvenating the dying Lincoln brand, unveiled at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show currently running this November. It is a full-size luxury car based on the Ford Five Hundred platform, which itself is a derivation of the Volvo S80 platform. In other words, it is a front-wheel-drive barge competing in a world of rear-driven luxo-powerhouses. Continue reading »

Posted: November 21st, 2007
at 2:21pm by The Editor


Categories: American Cars

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Brabus-tuned Maybach is fastest large sedan ever

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A world-record speed of 205.2 mph was set on the high-speed test track in Nardo, Italy with a Maybach 57 powered by a 720 hp Brabus-tuned SV12 S Biturbo engine, making it the world’s fastest ultra-luxury large sedan. Continue reading »

Posted: November 20th, 2007
at 3:29pm by The Editor


Categories: European Cars, Modified Cars

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Rear-driven 2009 Hyundai Coupe exposed

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The current FWD Hyundai Coupe tries hard to look like a Ferrari, but pales in performance compared to rivals. This 2009 coupe aims to change that. It will most probably feature a new name, but the bigger deal is the new rear-wheel-drive chassis, the option of a turbo-4 or a bigger V6, and looks that thrill. Continue reading »

Posted: November 10th, 2007
at 7:23am by The Editor


Categories: Asian Cars

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Redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano images leaked

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These are the first leaked photos of the 2009 Nissan Murano, which will probably debut at the Los Angelese Auto show later this year. Continue reading »

Posted: November 9th, 2007
at 5:27pm by The Editor


Categories: Asian Cars

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Maybach 62 Landaulet for Dubai show

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The Middle East International Motor Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, will host the world premiere of a Maybach model not shown anywhere else. Announced earlier by Mercedes-Benz as a mystery Maybach concept car, some British rag leaked that the unknown car is indeed a four-door convertible called the Maybach 62 Landaulet. Continue reading »

Posted: November 2nd, 2007
at 7:50pm by The Editor


Categories: European Cars

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