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Ford Model T - Blueprints, photos and short history

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Engine 177 C.I.D. (2.9 L) 20 hp I4 Designer(s): Henry Ford, Childe Harold Wills, Joseph A. Galamb and Eugene Farkas Production place: Detroit, USA WIKI:

Blast from the past: Chevrolet design during the 1950s

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Here’s an interesting series of videos filmed during the 1950s showcasing the background of the design process in post war America. The second video takes us behind the scenes at Chevrolet’s actual development center, back when the brand was in its heyday and was a leader in automotive design.

Car review: Fiat Nuovo Croma

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The Nuova Croma makes its debut, the Station Wagon as Fiat sees it, a car full of innovation and substance, with new styling and a more rational range. It can boast both second generation Multijet engines and a lavish array of comfort, safety and infotainment equipment. The Nuova Croma is a benchmark for its segment, with an amazingly roomy interior, and an excellent level of ‘well-being on board’ however long your journey is, thanks to equipment worthy of a flagship that is now the standard outfit, and above all for the original ‘styling’ formula inherited from the previous model – the ‘Comfort Wagon’ concept – that makes it, once more, the roomiest car in its segment. With its even more dynamic look, the Nuova Croma immediately communicates a new approach to the car. It was designed to meet the needs of European society, where there is a growing trend among ‘new families’ (young families with children) to pay more attention to substance, and to demand safety and reliability from the

Mazda6 5-door car review

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Emotion in motion

Blast from the past: Aston Martin Bulldog

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In 1975 Aston Martin was sold to a pair of North American businessmen named Peter Sprague and George Minden. One year later the iconic Lagonda was introduced to the world, a futuristic car designed by stylist William Towns. However, that same year, Towns sketched up an even more radical version of his design that would eventually become the mid-engined supercar we all know today as the Aston Martin Bulldog. Bulldog7_02d54fc9_3082_4d24_9506_2c1581109289.jpgThough Towns’ original design was initially knocked back by management, a special one-off version was unveiled in March of 1980 as proof that Aston Martin could build a world-class supercar. Standing only 43 inches tall (just a little bit taller than the Ford GT40), the Bulldog packed a 325bhp 5.3L V8 sourced from the Lagonda with a pair of Garrett AirResearch turbochargers bolted on. The end result was a peak output of 700bhp and an estimated top speed of 237mph. Sadly the Bulldog was only ever given one official test run where it ac

Mazda6 Estate

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ref. Price: From £15,680 You're buying the Mazda6 Estate because you know it drives like a dream, but did you know that the sleek exterior of the Mazda6 Estate hides class-leading stowage flexibility with boot space of 505 litres. You'll be amazed at how much you can fit in.

Old models - Mazda 6 MPS

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Price / for new cars, in 2009: From £24,100 The ultimate in power and beauty The most exciting and exhilarating Mazda6 yet. The all-new Mazda6 MPS is now available, offering more style, more performance and more zoom-zoom. Really get to know the sports-inspired Mazda6 MPS.  A visit to the new Mazda6 MPS microsite will give you some tantalizing glimpses of our sleek new design, both inside and out. video - test drive Mazda 6 MPs

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe

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Price: From £18,580 The Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe has the same distinctive, flowing silhouette as the Mazda MX-5 soft-top. Light and compact, it looks stunning top up or down. After all, anything less simply wouldn’t qualify as a Mazda roadster. At the same time, our designers strove to give it individuality and visual balance. The result is refined, stylish and unique.

The History of Romanian Cars - video

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Romanian cars From ARO & IMS to Dacia Duster

Renault urged to rethink Zoe name

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Car Enthusiast - 23-year-old Zoe Renault is considering legal action to stop Renault naming its electric car Zoe. Via Yahoo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK

Cheapest electric cars - at the start of 2022

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 1.Citroën AMI – 4.900 EURO review - video - Citroen Ami - is that the weirdest car in the world? 2.Dacia Spring  – 16.800 EURO Dacia Spring is the cheapest electric car in the world. I mean car - full car, looking as a car. 3.Smart Fortwo EQ – 22.600 EURO 4.Volkswagen e-Up – 25.200 EURO 5.Fiat 500 Electric – 27.200 EURO 6.Peugeot e-208 – 30.100 EURO 7.Opel Corsa-e – 30.200 EURO 8.Renault Zoe – 30.300 EURO 9.Volkswagen ID.3 – 31.400 EURO via Promotor.ro  https://www.promotor.ro/stiri-auto/top-9-ieftine-masini-electrice-romania-18912874

Toyota Prius blows past sales expectations in India with 80 units in three months

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video - update - Toyota Prius in 2022 Filed under: Hybrid , Toyota , India 2010 Toyota Prius - Click above for high-res image gallery How much is too much when it comes to selling the Toyota Prius? In India, the Japanese automaker expected to sell just 12 of the world's best-selling hybrids a month, but it has already received orders for 80 vehicles and has delivered 45 since March. Of course, globally, Toyota has sold almost two million Priuses in the last dozen years, so the Indian market isn't exactly important, percentage-wise. The car was just introduced in India this year and has a two-month waiting list even though it is subject to an import duty of 110 percent. The Prius is only the second hybrid available in India after the Honda Civic Hybrid, which was not a hit there. Who wants a Prius in India? The Business Standard says that, "the vehicle is being sought by doctors, industrialists and top executives aged between 35 and 50 years." [Source: Business Stan

Top electric cars in 2021

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    video - best electric cars in 2021 and most exciting cars announced Bestselling Electric Vehicles of 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric (1766 units sold) ... Tesla Model X (3000 units sold)* ... Hyundai Kona Electric (8936 units sold) ... Tesla Model S (9100 units sold)* ... Porsche Taycan (9419 units sold) ... Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback (10,921 units sold) ... Nissan Leaf (14,239 units sold) Note: the  most expensive EVs currently available, is the Turbo S version of Porsche's Taycan. Watch next The Possible $19,000 Tesla - Game over for gas

UK has lowest road death toll

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Car Enthusiast - A report by the International Transport Forum has found that the UK's roads are among the safest in the world. Via Yahoo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK video - Road safety explained

FRANCE: Renault coy on new GM CV JV details

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Renault has said it would continue its light commercial vehicle partnership with General Motors' Europe's Opel/Vauxhall brands but will not at this point answer questions relating to assembly plants. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

1,300 electric charging points for London

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Car Enthusiast - Boris Johnson reveals plans to make London the electric car capital of Europe. Via Yahoo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK