Jaguar Unveils C-X16 Concept and Facelifted XF, XK and XKR-S at 2011 Frankfurt Show
Jaguar showed the C-X16 hybrid sports car concept alongside updated XF and XK ranges and the production XKR-S at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
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Fiat Considers Expanding Panda Range with Larger 'XL' Model
Fiat is reportedly evaluating a larger version of the Panda, potentially called the Panda XL, as it looks to extend the model's appeal into new segments.
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Volkswagen Drops 'Das Auto' Slogan Amid Image Overhaul
Volkswagen will retire its 'Das Auto' slogan in response to the fallout from the Dieselgate scandal, opting for a more modest brand presentation from 2016.
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EU Law Change Opens Door for Autonomous Cars on European Roads
A new amendment to the Vienna Convention clears legal barriers for self-driving vehicles, allowing European countries to permit autonomous driving technology from May 2014.
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Honda to Recall 200,000 Cars Globally Over Engine Bolt Fault
Honda will recall around 200,000 Stream, Civic and Crossroad models worldwide to fix engine bolts that could cause engines to stall, following dozens of customer reports in Japan.
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Ford Begins Production of New Focus at Vsevolozhsk Plant
Ford has started building the latest-generation Focus near St. Petersburg, offering Russian buyers three body styles and four engine options.
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GM begins restoration of sinkhole-damaged 1 millionth Corvette
Ten months after a sinkhole struck the National Corvette Museum, GM has started restoring the historic 1 millionth Corvette, a 1992 convertible, to its original condition.
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Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman: Ultra-Luxury Saloon Spotted in Sindelfingen
The 6.5-metre Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman, powered by a 530hp V12, has been captured on video in Germany, highlighting the scale and exclusivity of the marque’s flagship limousine.
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BMW 5 Series Touring F11 targets efficiency with 520d diesel
The 2011 BMW 520d Touring F11 arrives with a 184 bhp four-cylinder diesel, Auto Start-Stop, and a focus on fleet buyers seeking lower emissions and running costs.
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Superchips remap lifts Audi A1 1.4 TFSI to 146bhp
Superchips has released an ECU remap for the Audi A1 1.4 TFSI, raising power by 26bhp and cutting the 0-60mph time to 7.8 seconds.
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Ford launches new Police Interceptor for 2011 as Crown Victoria bows out
Ford’s 2011 Police Interceptor arrives to replace the long-serving Crown Victoria, with departments weighing up alternatives including the Dodge Charger and Chevrolet Caprice.
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GM recalls 2012 Buick LaCrosse and Chevy Impala for stability control and steering faults
Over 4,000 Buick LaCrosse sedans and an undisclosed number of Chevrolet Impalas from the 2012 model year are being recalled in the US due to electronic stability control calibration and power steering hose issues.
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Sponsors uneasy as Formula 1 presses ahead with Bahrain GP
With the Bahrain Grand Prix set to go ahead despite unrest, some F1 sponsors are reconsidering their exposure as organisers insist the event will not be cancelled.
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Ford and Toyota join forces on SmartDeviceLink software
Toyota will adopt Ford’s SmartDeviceLink platform in its vehicles, aiming to reduce reliance on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and encourage wider industry use.
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GreenGT LMPH2 Hydrogen-Electric Racer Set for 2012 Le Mans Entry
Swiss firm GreenGT has revealed the LMPH2, a hydrogen-electric prototype aiming to compete in an experimental class at the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Ford Taurus and Explorer Police Interceptors Achieve Pursuit Rating
Ford's Taurus and Explorer-based Police Interceptors have passed the pursuit rating test, confirming their readiness for high-speed police operations in the US fleet market.
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BMW Drivers Linked to Cheating Stereotype in Online Polls
A series of online discussions and informal polls have fuelled the stereotype that men who cheat are more likely to drive BMWs, but the evidence behind the claim is thin.
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Porsche Turns 911 GT3 Exhaust into €2,900 Soundbar
Porsche Design has converted a real 911 GT3 exhaust silencer into a limited-edition 2.1 soundbar, offering 200 watts of power and a price tag of €2,900.
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Mercedes prepares new straight-six engine family for larger models
Mercedes-Benz is set to revive the straight-six engine configuration with a new family of engines, aiming to improve efficiency and replace some V8 units in its larger cars.
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Volkswagen marks Caddy’s 30th year with Edition 30 at Frankfurt
Volkswagen has unveiled the Caddy Edition 30 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, celebrating three decades of its compact van with unique styling and upgraded equipment.
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Mercedes CLC Set for 2013 Launch with New Platform and Engines
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to introduce the CLC in 2013, offering front- and four-wheel drive options, turbocharged engines and an AMG variant targeting hot hatch rivals.
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Environmental trust pursues $13.5m from 'old' GM after bankruptcy
A trust handling environmental cleanups at former GM sites says the pre-2009 company failed to pay $13.5 million promised as part of its bankruptcy settlement.
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Maserati GranCabrio Sport launches in UK from £102,615
Maserati sets UK price for the GranCabrio Sport at £102,615, with first right-hand drive deliveries scheduled for October 2011 and a 450hp V8 under the bonnet.
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Rare Callaway C4 Corvette with 10,000 Miles Sells on eBay for $34,000
One of only 105 Callaway twin-turbo C4 Corvettes built in 1988, showing just over 10,000 miles, has changed hands on eBay for around $34,000.