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Improved cars - Mini Clubman Cooper S / video

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  Test drive with Mini Clubman Cooper S - a modified car Key add-ons: Decat downpipe, Air Intake, ECU Remap, Intercooler Mini Clubman Cooper S in a stylish mini. The model production started in 2008. There are versions of motorization - diesel and benzen. It is still in production, with many variants. Price of a new car is 25.000 Euro, but all models can be customized, so the price may vary a lot. Mini Clubman is a brand for small compact / subcompact cars manufactured by BMW. Mini Clubman Cooper S has a displacement of 1988 cc, manual or auto 6-speed transmission, 192 PS, and a top speed of 235 km/h.

Lamborghini Embolado Concept

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The Lamborghini Embolado Concept is the work of Luca Serafini, an Italian student in the final year of the Industrial Design Course at the University of Parma, Italy. The name of the concept derives from a Spanish festival called named “Embolado Bull” or “Torro Embolado”. The concept is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo and according to Luca’s declarations the car represents a tribute to the Superleggera : “ After the recent launch of the Gallardo Superleggera, in order to make a tribute to it, I have adapted the Embolado Concept basing on the aestethic modifications of the new model, with some post-process in Photoshop. ” [ source carbodydesign ]

Short history of Cadillac

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Cadillac was born out of the closure of Henry Ford when Henry Ford left with some of his key partners and the company was dissolved.  With the intention of liquidating the company's assets, financiers left over from Ford's departure, William Murphy and Lemuel Bowen, called on engineer Henry M. Leland of the Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Company to evaluate the plant and equipment before selling them. Instead, Leland convinced them to continue their car manufacturing business by equipping them with a single-cylinder engine designed by Leland.  The company needed a new name after Henry Ford left. On August 22, 1902, the company was renamed the Cadillac Automobile Company. Leland & Faulconer Production and the Cadillac Automobile Company merged in 1905. The Cadillac Automobile Company was named after seventeenth-century French explorer Antoine Laumet de la Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac, who founded Detroit in 1701.  The first Cadillac automobile, The "Cadillac Runabout...

Audi A5 with FSI engine - video

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The first four-cylinder engine to power the all-new Audi A5 coupé joins the UK range this week, and fittingly it too is also a completely new design. The advanced, directly injected successor to the familiar 1.8-litre Turbo petrol unit that has powered A3, A4, A6 and TT models in the past creates the A5 1.8 TFSI, which is available to order now for an OTR price of £26,190. First UK deliveries are expected in late November.

Nissan Skyline Coupe

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OKYO (Oct. 2, 2007) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced the all-new Skyline coupe in Japan, a grand touring coupe designed to set new benchmarks for dynamic styling and outstanding driving performance. It is available now at Nissan dealers nationwide. SHIFT_passion: A Skyline Coupe Created to Make the Heart Pound video - Nissan Skyline Coupe - buyer”s guide The new Skyline coupe builds on the strengths and attributes of the current Skyline sedan - attraction, sophistication and high-performance - and takes them to an even higher level. It combines dramatic styling and a refined, driver-oriented interior with the advanced performance made possible by a newly developed, innovative VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) 3.7-liter V6 engine and a high-performance platform to create a vehicle that will appeal the discerning coupe buyer.

Nissan Rogue - video + presentation

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Old model was released in 2008, the new one in 2020. Agency: TBWACHIATDAY Los Angeles Executive Creative Director: Curt Detweiler ACD: mike yagi Copywriter: Jason Rappaport Art Directos: Ken Lin, Curt Detweiler Head of Broadcase: Richard O’Neill Director(s): Thierry Poiraud Prod. Co.: Paranoid USA Other Credits: Worldwide Creative Director: Rob Schwartz 2008 Nissan Rogue Crossover SUV Offers Bold Styling, Engaging Performance and Ultra-Functionality The new 2008 Nissan Rogue, which makes its world debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, is designed to add a new dimension to the small crossover utility segment – satisfying both the functional needs of the buyer and their emotional needs. Rogue’s aggressive, performance-oriented styling, powerful engine, responsive handling and driver-focused cockpit combine with its thoughtful everyday utility to create a vehicle that shifts the way buyers, especially younger buyers, think about small crossovers. The 2008 N...

Pixopictura by Nicu Ilie (extended version)

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BMW Z8

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Model car produced between 1999 and 2003. The Z8 was the production variant of the 1997 Z07 concept car. The Z8 is a roadster for connoisseurs: its unitary aluminium spaceframe, high-performance V8 engine and brilliant design serve to make this homage to the BMW 507 a firm favourite without further ado. Capable of going from 0 to 100 km/h in less than just five seconds, the Z8 quickly assumes pole position in the top-of-the-range sports car market.   (after BMW official)  Initial price: $128,000 Technical details: wiki 

Best electric cars and the most economic cars in 2014

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Best electric cars: 1. BMW i3 2. Tesla Model S 3. VW e-up! 4. Renault ZOE 5. Nissan Leaf 6. Smart ForTwo ED 7. Renault Twizy 8. Mitsubishi iMiEV Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/86169/best-electric-cars-sale#ixzz36axilp9J Most economic cars: 1. Peugeot 308 Blue HDi - 91.1mpg 2. Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion - 88.3mpg 3. Hyundai i20 1.1 CRDi - 88.3mpg 4. Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi - 88.3mpg 5. Renaulr Clio 1.5 dCi - 88.3mpg 6. Skoda Octavia Greenline - 88.3mpg 7. Ford Fiesta Econetic - 85.6mpg 8. Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi - 85.6mpg Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-reviews/62048/most-economical-cars#ixzz36ay8gmuQ  

Mazda - cars models / Masinile Mazda (galerie photo)

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One photo gallery with the most popular models from the nipon car producer Mazda. In 2011, Mazda was the fifteenth biggest automaker by production worldwide.

Best cars from Impact Auto (video gallery)

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SWEDEN: Saab administrator applies for bankruptcy protection to end, GM rejects new deal

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Saab has been dealt a twin blow with its administrator applying for the automaker's bankruptcy protection to end as former owner General Motors rejects a new ownership structure. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

British Engeneers Kikx

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The lane in King's Lynn, Norfolk, was opened by Norfolk County Council earlier this month but has faced criticism because drivers need specialist training to negotiate an extremely narrow corner. Buses have been forced to slow to walking pace to traverse a challenging pinch point on the route - which runs between Wisbech Road and Boal Street in King's Lynn. The route was officially opened on 14 March by West Norfolk Mayor Zipha Christopher, but has been branded "unfit for purpose" by locals. Speaking to Lynn News, Brian Lake, 63, who cycles the route every morning, witnessed the unveiling ceremony. Via Yahoo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK:  A new £1.5m bus lane is going unused... because it's not wide enough for buses.

Shell gets approval to drill in Gulf of Mexico

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Filed under: Etc. , Legislation and Policy , USA It's near impossible to forget that back in April of 2010, the Deepwater Horizon burst into flames, sunk into the sea and spewed oil for months . In early May, President Obama declared that no additional deepwater drilling efforts would commence until measures were in place to prevent this type of disaster. Then, in October of 2010, U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, announced that deepwater drilling would resume . Earlier this month, Salazar said that he expects to sign off on a "significant" number of offshore drilling permits. Guess what? Deepwater drilling is officially set to begin again.

JAPAN 'QUAKE delays new Toyota hybrids

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Supply chain disruptions in Japan have forced at least one global automaker to delay the launch of two new models and are forcing other industries to shutter plants and rethink their logistical infrastructure, a media report on Wednesday said. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

CHINA: Car market surge continued in October

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Car sales in China continued to surge during the month of October according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

New Car: Dacia Hamster

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Hamster is the new Dacia Renault model, first Romanian electric car. The design line continues the Nissan Sandero Stepway model and Dacia Duster. The new car is 4x4 and have an engine EcoMatic Hybrid system. Dacia Hamster is a Hybrid diesel-electric, plug-in type, the new concept is combustion engine which is placed under the front hood and the rear electric system that moves the rear wheels, which means that the Dacia Hamster wheel drive type is a E-4WD(Electricway-4WD). Note that this propulsion system is the creation of the Dacia HamsterAlternative Propulsion Systems Laboratory and RegenerativeEnergy from the Technical University of Pitesti.The Dacia Hamster project represents the study on electricity supply from solar cells placed on the roof. Dacia Hamster is also equipped the machine with a Start/Stop engine.

New Car: Lotus Elise

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Car Enthusiast - Lotus heats up its bread and butter sports car to make it a rare bit of kit. Via Yah oo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK

USA: Trucks outsell cars first time in a year

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It surprised no one that September's United States light vehicle sales were better than 2009's post-rebate swoon. According to Ward's, volume was up 28.5% and year-to-date (YTD) sales are now 10.3% ahead of 2009. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

German OEMs pick one electrical charging connector to rule them all

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Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Audi , BMW , Mercedes Benz , MINI , Porsche , SMART , Volkswagen , Legislation and Policy , Europe/EU , Daimler One massive sticking point with electric cars is the lack of standards when it comes to plugging in the vehicle. In the 90s, the General Motors EV1 didn't use the same kind of plug as the Toyota RAV4 EV , and that meant electric vehicle charging stations had to keep multiple adapters on hand if they wanted to service to multiple machinery. If there's any hope that EVs will take off in popularity over the next few decades, some standardization is in order. To that end, German manufacturers Audi , BMW , Daimler ( Mercedes-Benz and Smart ), Porsche and Volkswagen have banded together banded together in support of a modular connector system for electric vehicle charging. The consortium's connector system has been submitted for standardization under the designation IEC 62196-2 Type 2 for single- and three-phase charging with alternating c...

Overweight and overfueled - fat America uses more gas

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According to the study, an estimated one billion gallons of extra fuel were used up to compensate for the added weight of drivers and passengers from 1960 to 2002. If you look at it another way, 0.7 percent of all the fuel burned in vehicles from 1960 to 2002 was due to passengers who have packed on a few extra pounds. Or, how about this one: 39 million gallons of fuel are burned for each pound gained by the average American. While these numbers will probably make an eco-conscious driver think twice next time they're in line at a fast food joint, it seems unlikely that the majority Americans will slim down for the simple sake of saving fuel. Via Autoblog Green

UK: Carlyle Group hires Rothschild for Britax sale

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Car seat manufacturer Britax owners The Carlyle Group has hired Rothschild to advise it on a potential sale. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com