Best New Old Famous Cars

Car Enthusiast - A 59-year-old trucker has broken the land speed record in his Volvo HGV, achieving 155mph. A Volvo truck has broken the land speed record by reaching 155mph. Swedish HGV driver Boije Ovebrink set the record on a one-kilometre run at Hultsfred airport in Sweden, just after his 59th birthday. Via Yahoo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Nissan , Green Daily "I wouldn't touch that thing with a ten-foot pole!" That's the statement we often hear when it comes to working on potentially dangerous electric vehicles (EVs). This anti-EV sentiment can be heard from shadetree mechanics and old-timers who aren't specifically trained to work on the high voltage, amped-up inner workings of EVs - or first responders who know the dangers to the inexperienced - but we often hear similar ramblings from trained automotive technicians. Nissan aims to put the myths of danger associated with working on EVs like the Leaf to rest by training technicians at its newly opened technical center in Livermore, CA.

BMW's independent streak, Opel's loan bid and extra shifts plus the effects of a certain chancellor's 'Austerity Budget' on the autobiz drew the crowds to j-a this past week. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Green Daily Nissan Leaf dash display - Click above for high-res image gallery Here's a discussion we've had many times before. Let's say that you assess your driving habits and are convinced that an electric car with a range of 100 miles is perfectly suited to you. So you head on down to a dealership, buy that electric car and go about your business. A month or two of time passes and you begin to realize that the hundred miles of claimed range is more like 70 miles. Well, it turns out that 70 miles doesn't quite cut it for you. Disgusted, you demand a refund for your purchase and vow to never buy an electric car again.

Car Enthusiast - A Bugatti Veyron model small enough to fit on a fireplace is on sale for an astonishing £2 million. Via Yahoo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK

Nein. That little word, or more likely a longer-winded variant, was not what GM Europe supremo Nick Reilly needed to hear from Germany's coalition federal government over the little matter of backstopping a EUR1.3bn loan with taxpayers' money. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

video top 15 engine producers The latest forecast from JD Power sees global light vehicle production rising by 13% to 67.7m units in 2010, driven mainly by soaring demand in emerging markets. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

Car Enthusiast - Proof that Audi is preparing a new rival for BMW's 5 Series GT and Mercedes-Benz CLS as the A7 is caught testing. Via Yahoo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK

Car Enthusiast - Seatbelt tensioner fault sees Porsche recall 11,300 Panameras. Via Yahoo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK

The European Commission has signalled its support for electric and hybrid cars as the technology that will green Europe's transport systems, with a detailed policy statement that says little about biofuels. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

Renault-owned Dacia is rolling out its sixth model to market - the Dacia Duster 4x4. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

BMW Romania a organizat o incursiune unica in design, in prezentarea lui Oliver Heilmer, seful de design interior la noua Serie 5. Via News AutoNews.ro

Extrem de atragator, rezultat din pasiune pentru excelenta, noul Cabriolet reprezinta cea mai noua inovatie inclusa in Clasa E de la Mercedes. Via News AutoNews.ro

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After putting the local big sixes to the sword, the Honda Accord V6 saw off challenges from supercars and luxury limousines to win Drive’s overall Car of the Year award. JOSHUA DOWLING explains how it won.

The dynamic styling and rousing performance of the BMW 6 Series Coupé and Convertible will set your pulse racing. The twin turbo 635d channels 286hp through it's standard six-speed Sports automatic gearbox, complete with steering wheel paddles.

The Mazda RX-8 Kuro seats two adults comfortably in the rear. A fine balance of modern sports styling, fine craftsmanship and smart engineering, it is designed to deliver maximum driving pleasure and complete comfort to you and all your passengers. All four seats provide optimal support for high performance driving. The seats have been deployed to optimise cabin space, whilst a concave floor at the front enables the lower slung sports car proportions familiar to the Mazda RX-8.

What do you get if you cross a Mazda sports car with an SUV? The answer is the new Mazda CX-7. This innovative sports crossover offers a unique balance of performance and practicality, which makes it perfectly equipped for today’s demanding urban lifestyle. You get the athletic design and 2.3-litre direct-injection turbo petrol engine of a true sports car. And you also get the superior levels of space, visibility, comfort and flexibility that you’d expect of an SUV.

Price: From £17,550 Deluxe yet affordable – a contradiction in terms? Not with the Mazda6 Kumano special edition. This sporty new 2.0 litre (petrol or diesel) five-door has classy looks, is rewarding to drive and yet it is refreshingly easy on your finances. For superior comfort, a range of special features and journeys that are a touch more exclusive, settle into the Mazda6 Kumano.

Price: From £15,180 Acceleration with consideration When you buy the new Mazda6 4-door you'll get power assisted steering, impressive braking power and amazing acceleration. Our brand new range of MZR (petrol) engines, will literally take your breath away. They include 1.8 and 2.0 litre four cylinder petrol engines. And we know that environmental concerns are as important to you as they are to us, so you'll find the outstandingly low-emission MZR-CD common-rail Diesel engine, available in a 143ps power variant, delivering 360Nm of low-end torque and refinement normally associated only with petrol engines.

Price: From £16,995 The Mazda5 Furano is the Compact Multi-Activity Vehicle (C-MAV) for discerning individuals. Individuals who don't want to sacrifice aesthetic appeal for practical features. We've enhanced the contemporary and dynamic style of the Mazda5 with even sportier qualities. Inside and out, the Mazda5 Furano is streets ahead of other people carriers. Sports Styling kit A range of sporty extras leave you in doubt about this vehicle’s high performance personality, including: