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Main > Car Makers News > Other > 2008 International Engine of the Year nominees chosen There are many publications, organizations and companies that hand out awards to the automotive industry for its various technical and design achievements, but few are so lauded as the winner of the International Engine of the Year competition. Judged by a panel of 62 of the world’s top automotive journalists from around the globe, the engine that comes out on top - or tops in its class - can lay claim to being the best there is. For a year, at least. The reigning International Engine of the Year... Full article... Article added: 2008-04-20 07:59:08 Article Views Rating: 291 Main > Car Makers News > Porsche > 2009 Porsche 911 details leaked New documents resembling official internal specification lists for the upcoming 2009 Porsche 911 range have appeared on a number of internet forums, revealing crucial details about engine outputs, a new dual-clutch transmission and optional features and electronics. The big news is the introduction of a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission called Porsche Doppelkupplung or PDK for short. Other important changes include the introduction of a new set of direct-injection engines rated at 345hp in the... Full article... Article added: 2008-04-28 06:22:55 Article Views Rating: 264 Main > Car Makers News > Porsche > Activists angered by Porsche’s judicial review of London c-charge Environmental groups have criticized Porsche’s decision to challenge London’s new congestion charge, claiming the carmaker should drop its judicial review and focus on building cleaner cars. Leading the charge is activist group Friends of the Earth FoE, who claim the majority of Londoners support an increased congestion charge for the most polluting vehicles. FoE’s Executive Director Tony Juniper said in recent statement that “people are recognizing the urgency of cutting carbon dioxide... Full article... Article added: 2008-04-08 20:40:30 Article Views Rating: 207 Main > Car Makers News > Porsche > Activists angered by Porsche’s judicial review of London c-charge Environmental groups have criticized Porsche’s decision to challenge London’s new congestion charge, claiming the carmaker should drop its judicial review and focus on building cleaner cars. Leading the charge is activist group Friends of the Earth FoE, who claim the majority of Londoners support an increased congestion charge for the most polluting vehicles. FoE’s Executive Director Tony Juniper said in recent statement that “people are recognizing the urgency of cutting carbon dioxide... Full article... Article added: 2008-04-09 05:44:06 Article Views Rating: 229 Main > Car Makers News > Audi > Audi denies R4 plans Despite numerous reports claiming Audi’s new Cayman-rival is in development, senior officials have confirmed there is no ‘baby’ R8, or R4 as most sources have been calling it, currently in the works. However, before we rule out the new model, remember that carmakers are well known for their tenacity in denying the existence of products until as late as possible. Last week an Audi spokesman told Automotive News the carmaker has no plans to build such a car. “It was never in our... Full article... Article added: 2008-04-01 05:38:18 Article Views Rating: 241 Main > Car Makers News > Audi > Audi to launch Q7 hybrid this year Audi will beat its German rivals in the hybrid race with the launch of a petrol-electric Q7 SUV due at the end of the year. The announcement was made by Audi board manager Frank Dreves, who revealed today that the hybrid SUV is being developed together with Porsche and that future collaboration on electronic architectures with the sports carmaker was possible. Dreves also revealed that Audi would increase its modular design practice and standardization of components – a process where a number of... Full article... Article added: 2008-05-20 06:36:04 Article Views Rating: 195 Main > Car Makers News > Chrysler > Design of next-gen Chrysler 300 will be ‘evolutionary’ Chrysler is in the midst of updating its line-up to meet tough new CAFE regulations and help turn around flagging sales, and the bleak situation has already led to a number of important models being dropped altogether. However, it appears the RWD Chrysler 300 is safe for now as the Auburn Hills-based carmaker doesn’t have the budget to radically change its successful large car platform. The 300 will however receive a radical face-lift in 2011 but will maintain the bold styling and low roofline that... Full article... Article added: 2008-05-26 14:48:00 Article Views Rating: 155 Main > Car Makers News > Lamborghini > First drive: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 To a large extent Lamborghini exists today because of the Gallardo. While the Murcielago has always remained the top model in the company’s line-up, it was strong sales of the Gallardo that allowed it to reach profitability after almost 30 years of losses. At its initial launch back in 2003 there was the worry that this new ‘entry-level’ Lamborghini would dilute the brand’s exclusive cachet. As the first model completely designed under the watchful and sensible eye of Audi, there was also some... Full article... Article added: 2008-06-02 06:48:11 Article Views Rating: 199 Main > Car Makers News > Porsche > From 356 to Panamera: sixty years of Porsche June 8th marks the 60th anniversary of the homologation and road-approval of the German maker’s first sports car, and the first true Porsche prototype, a 356 known internally as 356-001. The culmination of Ferry Porsche’s search for the perfect car, the 356 began what would become one of the most impressive sports car dynasties ever, though it wasn’t always so clear that the company would end up a success. The company spent most of the 1950s and 1960s working to develop its motor... Full article... Article added: 2008-06-02 06:47:55 Article Views Rating: 184 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Gemballa Avalanche GTR 550 based on 911 Targa Famed Porsche tuner Gemballa has released a new bodykit and performance handling pack for the 997 911 Targa, consisting of a customized font bonnet, an Avalanche front skirt and lip spoiler, a custom rear skirt plus a unique oversized GT wing. To top it all off, a set of sinister-looking 20in black racing rims are included as well as ‘Avalanche GTR 550 Targa’ badging both inside the car and on its rear. Don’t think this is just some overpriced Porsche bodykit, however, because the... Full article... 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