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Smooth Powershift gearbox cuts fuel consumption by 8 percent in the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 2008-05-13 08:15:00 The two-litre turbodiesel version of the Volvo C30, S40 and V50 is now also available with a fully-automatic transmission. This new Powershift transmission is a six-speed unit and it significantly cuts fuel consumption compared with a conventional automatic transmission. "According to our calculations, Powershift contributes to a fuel consumption saving of about eight percent compared with a [...] ...

New Ferrari California revealed 2008-05-13 08:00:08 The first official photographs have been published of the Ferrari California, the latest addition to the new generation of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scaglietti and added to more recently with the 430 Scuderia. The Ferrari California joins the Prancing Horse's 8-cylinder family which has always been defined by power and performance. It also [...] ...

200 hp Flexifuel Volvo V70 and S80- environmental responsibility with spice 2008-05-13 07:39:37 The Volvo V70 and S80 are now also available with a five-cylinder, 2.5-litre turbocharged Flexifuel engine with a power output of 200 hp (147 kW) and 300 Nm of torque. "The 2.5-litre version adds spice to our environmental offer. It emphasises our aim to offer our buyers the possibility of combining performance with environmental responsibility. With [...] ...

MINASSIAN/GENE/VILLENEUVE TAKE THE SPOILS AT SPA WITH THE PEUGEOT 908 HDi FAP 2008-05-13 07:09:22 Just like the first two rounds of the 2008 Le Mans Series, the 1,000km de Spa-Francorchamps turned out to be yet another fiercely-disputed, drama-filled race. The result saw Team Peugeot Total claim its third success from three starts without suffering the slightest technical problem. Nicolas Minassian, Marc Gené and Jacques Villeneuve shared the winning N°7 Peugeot [...] ...

BMW national teams kick off WTCC European season in Valencia. 2008-05-13 06:44:49 This weekend the FIA World Touring Car Championship is going to make its first stop on European soil in the 2008 season. The “Circuit de la Comunitat” in Valencia (ES) will be the venue for the fifth and sixth rounds of the season. Following the disappointing races in Mexico about a month ago, the BMW [...] ...

Aston Martin confirms Nürburgring driver line-up 2008-05-13 06:34:57 Aston Martin’s growing presence on the track continues with the announcement that the British marque will be represented at this year’s ADAC Nürburgring 24-hour race on 24/25 May with a DBRS9 and two Vantage N24s. Aston Martin Salzburg-Wien-Geneve is entering a DBRS9 which will be supported by Aston Martin Racing and driven by Aston Martin Racing [...] ...

SPORTY NEW LOOK FOR 2009 FORD FOCUS COUPE TO DEBUT ON WEDNESDAY ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ EPISODE 2008-05-13 04:12:47 The 2009 Focus coupe is set to debut on “American Idol” on Fox on Wednesday. Sporty updates inspired by customer feedback, including new front and rear fascias, a new roof-line spoiler and standard 17-inch aluminum wheels on the SES series, enhance the car’s profile and further differentiate the Focus coupe from the sedan. Performance improvements include increased [...] ...

Lancia and Poltrona Frau together for New Musa 2008-05-12 08:56:01 Lancia and Poltrona Frau, two “Made in Italy” names par excellence, combine their traditions and brands to create a single article, in which the designer style, attention to detail and craftsmanship of the two-tone paintwork typical of Lancia cars, are merged with the exclusiveness and refinement of leather and the craftsmanship skills of Poltrona Frau. This [...] ...

Mazda design world 2008-05-12 08:25:15 Mazda’s design DNA To come up with a new design identity for Mazda, Laurens van den Acker and his design team had to condense and refine important heritage and brand identifiers into future design DNA. But what is design DNA? As its name would suggest, it’s not so different from a human genome. Design DNA is a [...] ...

F1 Istanbul: Lewis Hamilton Second 2008-05-12 06:01:21 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton finished the Turkish Grand Prix in Istanbul in second place. After 58 laps (309.396 kms), he came home 3.7sec behind winner Felipe Massa (Ferrari). Lewis’s team mate Heikki Kovalainen had to make an unscheduled stop on lap two following a coming-together at the first corner which damaged his left [...] ...

BMW Sauber F1 Team - Turkish Grand Prix - Race 2008-05-12 03:44:01 Istanbul (TR). The BMW Sauber F1 Team was able to defend second in the constructors’ championship in the FIA Formula One Word Championship by scoring nine points in the Turkish Grand Prix. Robert Kubica came fourth in Istanbul, and Nick Heidfeld followed him home in fifth. Robert Kubica: 4th BMW Sauber F1.08-03 / BMW P86/8 Fastest Lap: 1.26.780 [...] ...

Mercedes-Benz Marks Launch of New GLK with European Design Competition 2008-05-09 08:57:55 Stuttgart— This fall will see the European launch of the new Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV. With its striking design, combining the rugged form of an authentic off-roader with the archetypal styling of all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, this model is destined to set new standards in the SUV world. To mark the launch of the new GLK, [...] ...

Isuzu and GM Establish Joint Venture of Commercial Vehicles in Colombia 2008-05-09 08:45:50 Isuzu Motors Limited (President and Representative Director, Susumu Hosoi) and General Motors Corporation (GM) established a joint venture, “GM-Isuzu Camiones Andinos de Colombia, Ltda. (GMICA-Colombia)” in Colombia as part of the reinforcement of sales of Isuzu commercial vehicles in 3 Andean countries (Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador) in South America. Isuzu has been selling commercial vehicles [...] ...

Chrysler Celebrates Production of All-New 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 2008-05-09 08:26:12 Auburn Hills, Mich., May 8, 2008  -  Chrysler LLC today celebrated the production launch of one of the industry's most highly anticipated vehicles—the all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8®. Dodge Challenger is back in Chrysler's line-up as a modern muscle car with a new SRT8 model. A full line-up will follow in the 2009 model-year. Consumer [...] ...

THE NEW AUDI A4 2008-05-09 08:13:39 Sporty and superlative, progressive and emotive – the A4 takes Audi into a new dimension in the midsize car segment. The two FSI direct injection gasoline engines provide supreme performance with fuel consumption that is more than 10 percent lower than the previous model. The highly efficient engines are clear evidence of Audi’s outstanding technical expertise. The dynamic suspension [...] ...