Subaru UK Launches "Discreet"
Impreza WRX STI |
 1/10/2006
– Its unique features include a smaller rear boot spoiler,
silver instead of gold 17' alloy wheels,
and extra sound-deadening.  |
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VW GX3: Crossover Between Sports Car and
Motorcycle |
 1/4/2006
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It only takes 5.7 seconds to go from 0-62.5 mph and the fuel
consumption in the city is estimated to be 46 mpg. |
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Close Relatives: Nissan Urge Concept and
Motorcycles |
 12/15/2005
– Motorcycle-inspired, rear-wheel drive Nissan Urge Concept features a high-revving engine and 6-speed
manual gearbox. |
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Mazda Kabura Sports Concept to Debut at NAIAS |
 12/15/2005
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With a compact body and rear-drive powertrain, the Mazda Kabura
was designed for first new car buyers who love to drive.
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Another British Supercar: 600-horsepower Ascari A10 |
 12/9/2005
– Ascari, creators of the stunning KZ1 supercar, has just revealed that it has a
second car in development – a road going version of Ascari’s Spanish GT Race
Car. |
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Mitsubishi to Unveil Eclipse Convertible and
a Hybrid Sport Concept at NAIAS |
 12/5/2005
– Eclipse Spyder is due to go on sale in the spring of 2006.
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BMW M Coupe to Enter Series Production |
 11/23/2005
– BMW has confirmed that both the Z4 Coupe and an M version, the M
Coupe will enter series production. |
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New Audi Supercar: R8 |
 11/16/2005
– Presented at Frankfurt Motor Show two years ago as the “Le Mans quattro”
concept, the new Audi sportscar has been given the go-ahead in production.
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Porsche Police Car |
 11/14/2005
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TechArt supports the new German campaign
aimed at increasing awareness for safe and
legal tuning with one of the world's fastest police cars.
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Future Ferraris? |
 11/9/2005
– The selection of the 20 best nominees for the Ferrari of the future,
created by automotive design students. |
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Ford Unveils Customized Fusions at SEMA |
 11/1/2005
– Vehicle customization is a $31 billion business, and Ford wants
consumers to know that Fusion is a great base ingredient.
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GM to Display 25 Vehicles at SEMA |
 10/26/2005
– GM will feature noted car buff/collector and “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno's '32 Bowtie Deuce Roadster, as well as a 620-horsepower '70
Chevelle. |
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Lotus Elise Sports Racer
Limited Edition |
 10/21/2005
– Harking back to some key Lotus sports and GT racer color schemes from
the 1950s and 1960s, Lotus introduces the Elise Sports Racer.
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David Donohue/Jay Leno Team Set Speed Records
In Porsche Carrera GT |
 9/12/2005
– The pair set three flying speed records
in the production category with the Carrera GT.
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2006 Ford GT ‘Heritage’ Livery Commemorates
Le Mans Victories |
 8/19/2005
– Heritage Blue and Epic Orange paint scheme is
recalling the JW Automotive/American
Gulf Oil-sponsored Ford GT racers. |
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100 Ferraris Parade Across the Golden Gate Bridge |
 8/19/2005
– San Francisco officially proclaimed August 17th as
"Ferrari Day". |
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Mercedes-AMG V8: The World’s Most Powerful
Eight-Cylinder Engine |
 8/18/2005
– The new AMG 6.3-liter
engine generates an output of 510 bhp at 6,800
rpm, which makes it the world’s most powerful naturally aspirated eight-cylinder
engine. |
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Mitsubishi Concept Sportback - First Picture
Released |
 8/12/2005
– The Concept-Sportback gives the first
indications of the company's vision for its next generation of C-segment
cars. |
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More than 450 bhp for Lancer Evolution IX |
 8/2/2005
– Turbo Dynamics has designed a
new turbo, developing new and unrivalled levels of power from the car.
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Last Hurrah for Civic Type-R |
 8/2/2005
– In its final year, the Civic Type-R gets genuine Recaro seats and Momo steering
wheel. |
