Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport L’Or Blanc: Porcelain Meets Hypercar
Bugatti collaborated with Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin to create the one-off Veyron Grand Sport L’Or Blanc, priced at $2.4 million in 2011.
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Alguersuari: 2013 Pirelli F1 Tyres Offer Greater Stability and Durability
Jaime Alguersuari, Pirelli’s test driver, says this year’s Formula One tyres are more stable and durable than in 2012, despite pre-season concerns over degradation.
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Electric Nissan Qashqai under consideration for 2015 range
Nissan is weighing the launch of a fully electric Qashqai, with internal discussions suggesting an EV variant could join the crossover’s second generation.
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GM Predicts 7–10% Growth for China Auto Market in 2012
General Motors expects China's car market to expand by up to 10 percent in 2012, signalling continued strength despite global economic uncertainty.
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Next-gen Volkswagen Golf GTI set for 2019 launch with 300hp
Volkswagen will introduce the next-generation Golf GTI in early 2019, featuring a 2.0-litre turbo engine with 300hp and a new MQB Evo platform.
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Cadillac Considers Expanding Escalade Name to Other Models
Cadillac is evaluating the use of its Escalade nameplate on additional vehicles, aiming to leverage its strongest brand for future model development.
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Italian Police Lamborghini Gallardo Written Off After Crash
The Italian police's Lamborghini Gallardo, introduced as a high-speed patrol car, was destroyed in a crash just a year after entering service.
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Toyota launches Aqua hybrid in Japan with class-leading fuel economy
The Toyota Aqua, also known as Prius C, has gone on sale in Japan, targeting younger buyers with a lower price and exceptional fuel efficiency.
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Final Chevrolet Colorado Leaves Shreveport Plant as GM Ends Production
General Motors has closed its Shreveport Assembly Plant after more than three decades, with the last vehicle off the line being a white Chevrolet Colorado.
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F1 set for record-breaking pace in 2015, says Pirelli's Hembery
Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery expects Formula 1 lap records to fall in 2015 as teams unlock more performance from their cars and tyres.
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Williams Dismisses Ferrari Move Rumours for Bottas
Williams has downplayed speculation linking Valtteri Bottas with a switch to Ferrari as a replacement for Kimi Raikkonen in 2016.
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Mercedes-Benz confirms plans for Bentayga-rivalling SUV
Mercedes-Benz is developing an ultra-luxury SUV to compete directly with the Bentley Bentayga, responding to strong demand for high-end models in the segment.
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Land Rover Defender thefts surge 75% after end of production
The classic Defender has become a prime target for organised car thieves in the UK, with more than 500 stolen in a year following the model’s production halt.
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Greek new car sales plunge to lowest level since 1985
October saw new car registrations in Greece fall to their lowest in more than 25 years, highlighting the severity of the country’s economic crisis.
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Seduction Motorsports Nears Completion of VooDoo Blue 550 Spyder Replica
A Seduction Motorsports-built 550 Spyder in VooDoo Blue, inspired by the unique Porsche 918, is set for imminent completion and sale with a high-spec 2276cc engine.
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Hyundai previews i-oniq concept ahead of 2012 Geneva show
Hyundai has released the first image of its i-oniq concept, developed by its European design centre and set for a full debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012.
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Magnussen says Renault a better fit than McLaren
Kevin Magnussen has described Renault as a better environment for him than McLaren, as he prepares for his Formula One return with the rebranded team in 2016.
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Continental Hires Google Robotics Executive to Lead Autonomous Car Push
Continental has recruited a senior Google robotics executive to accelerate its autonomous vehicle programme, signalling intensified competition for talent in the self-driving technology sector.
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Honda launches world-first rare earth recycling process
Honda has started recycling rare earth metals from used hybrid batteries, aiming to reduce reliance on new mining and secure future supply for its electric and hybrid vehicles.
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Zero Pollution’s Compressed Air Car Faces Hurdles in US Market
Compressed air cars promised low emissions and cheap running costs, but technical and commercial obstacles have kept Zero Pollution Motors’ US plans on hold.
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Gaddafi's Armoured Mercedes ML Escape Linked to Sarkozy Deal
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi reportedly used an armoured Mercedes-Benz ML, supplied under a 2008 French deal involving Nicolas Sarkozy, to evade capture in 2011.
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Lexus LFA successor planned as hybrid supercar with BMW
Lexus is reported to be developing a mid-engined hybrid LFA successor with BMW, targeting around 800hp and all-wheel drive.
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Montezemolo Unhappy with Circumstances of Ferrari Departure
Luca di Montezemolo has publicly rejected claims that he was forced out as Ferrari president due to the Formula One team's lacklustre performance.
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2012 Audi S8 image surfaces online, but it's not official
A rendering of the 2012 Audi S8 has appeared online, but the image is an unofficial digital creation rather than a leaked factory photograph.