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Main > Car Makers News > Other > Elfin releases teaser for Type 5 roadster Bearing the motto, “Built fast to win,” Elfin Sports Cars’ creations are designed from the ground up to offer strong trackday performance and uniquely attractive looks. Small and lightweight cars with willing four-cylinders make for a proven formula, and the latest Type 5 follows in the footsteps of cars like Lotus’ Elise, Caterham’s 7 and Ariel’s Atom. An Australian company, Elfin has been known for making V8-powered MS8 Clubman and Streamliner cars - essentially... Full article... Article added: 2008-07-21 08:44:12 Article Views Rating: 128 Main > Car Makers News > Hyundai > Hyundai won’t offer 3.3L V6 in U.S. Genesis sedan Contrary to a report earlier today about Hyundai’s Genesis Sedan potentially being outfitted with the same 3.3L V6 found in the company’s Azera and Sonata, the company says it will not be offering the engine in U.S.-bound versions of the car. The engine will be offered in some other markets, however. The information on the 3.3L engine, dug up by the eagle-eyed gang at The Truth About Cars on the EPA’s fuel economy database website, indicated that the same 249hp V6 equipped in the new... Full article... Article added: 2008-06-08 08:27:16 Article Views Rating: 309 Main > Car Makers News > Hyundai > Hyundai won’t offer 3.3L V6 in U.S. Genesis sedan Contrary to a report earlier today about Hyundai’s Genesis Sedan potentially being outfitted with the same 3.3L V6 found in the company’s Azera and Sonata, the company says it will not be offering the engine in U.S.-bound versions of the car. The engine will be offered in some other markets, however. The information on the 3.3L engine, dug up by the eagle-eyed gang at The Truth About Cars on the EPA’s fuel economy database website, indicated that the same 249hp V6 equipped in the new... Full article... Article added: 2008-06-09 04:44:14 Article Views Rating: 313 Main > Car Makers News > Vauxhall > New Griffin logo to debut on Vauxhall Insignia The Griffin, a mythical half-eagle, half-lion beast, has been the face of Vauxhall for the better part of the past century. In its new guise, Vauxhall hopes logo will reflect its renewed focus on fresh design. Recent redesigns of the Astra and Corsa and the upcoming all-new Insignia are the images Vauxhall wants to keep in buyers’ minds. The new logo is designed to capture the essence of these new cars and help the public see the company as it sees itself: modern, fresh and inspired. Nevertheless... Full article... Article added: 2008-04-09 05:44:04 Article Views Rating: 320 Main > Car Makers News > Nissan > Nissan begins EV push with joint venture, test project We’ve been covering Nissan’s plans for an all-electric car since 2007, but until now there has been little tangible progress, at least in the public eye, aside from the concept debuted at this year’s New York Auto Show. A joint venture with NEC to mass produce advanced lithium-ion batteries and the establishment of a study project in Japan mark the first real steps toward full-scale electric vehicle production for Nissan. Earlier this month Nissan unveiled its GT 2012 plan, which... Full article... Article added: 2008-05-20 06:35:45 Article Views Rating: 240 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Tesla boss confirms 2009 European launch Last week we reported that Tesla was speeding up its export program to take advantage of the weak U.S. dollar, and now the electric car company’s CEO has confirmed the roadster will be sold in Europe by the third quarter of next year. Although the Tesla’s chassis is manufactured in the UK by Lotus, most of its hardware, including the expensive batteries, is put together in California. This makes exporting the car to Europe very lucrative for Tesla. Speaking with the Financial Times, Tesla boss... Full article... Article added: 2008-04-03 04:43:31 Article Views Rating: 141 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Tesla opens first dealership despite production snags Although the first batch of Tesla Roadsters is already on sale - to the tune of 1,000 pre-orders - only four production cars have been built. But that hasn’t stopped Tesla from opening its first dealership in one of the busiest sections of Los Angeles. Built at a cost of $2 million, the dealership has some unique features. For starters, the service area is out in the open, inside the massive 10,000 square foot 930 square meter showroom, allowing customers to watch as their Roadsters are worked on... Full article... Article added: 2008-05-03 09:04:07 Article Views Rating: 113 Main > Car Makers News > Daimler > Tesla to partner with Daimler Tesla has reportedly signed a technology deal with Daimler according to latest comments from the electric car company’s Chairman Elon Musk. The new deal is in its early stages but according to the Tesla exec it could potentially grow into something major. Elon Musk reportedly told Fox Business News that Tesla has a “small deal that could potentially lead to a very big deal.” Some of the possibilities include a new parts or technology sharing deal, joint-development of future vehicles, or even... Full article... Article added: 2008-06-14 06:16:12 Article Views Rating: 1005 Main > Car Makers News > Caterham > Update: Caterham Superlight R500 final specs revealed Updated with full gallery Caterham has finally revealed the whole story on its new R500 Superlight, and trackday enthusiasts will be salivating to get their hands on one if it drives like its stat sheet reads. Playing up the strengths of the Lotus Seven on which it’s based, the newest Caterham brings a balanced mix of power and handling to the table. Tipping the scales at just 506kg and pumping 263hp to the rear wheels via a 2.0L Duratec four-pot mill, the R500 Superlight is super quick. Blasting... Full article... Article added: 2008-04-12 22:11:46 Article Views Rating: 340 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Update: Tesla confirms 2009 Euro launch, planning Top Marques Monaco reveal Update: From next year onwards the Tesla Roadster will no longer be a U.S. only model as the company has confirmed it will start selling its all-electric car in Europe in just over 12 months. Tesla had always planned to make its Roadster a global model but with the U.S. dollar falling sharply against the euro over the last two years and Europe’s strong concerns about global warming and its eagerness for sustainable motoring company bosses sped up the export program. Furthermore, rules for homologating... Full article... Article added: 2008-04-10 06:01:34 Article Views Rating: 107 |
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