Jaguar will unveil the latest dramatic evolution of its supercharged XKR coupe at the Geneva Motor Show in March. This XKR delivers a significantly raised maximum speed - up to 174mph from 155mph - and bold styling changes that create an evocative and unique supercharged Jaguar.
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The advanced aluminum space frame underpinning the Fisker Karma incorporates new levels of rigidity and strength that will give the world's first premium plug-in hybrid electric vehicle world-class ride and handling characteristics. It will debut at the Geneva Motor Show March 2-14, 2010.
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Novozymes launches the first commercially viable enzymes for production of biofuel from agricultural waste. Breakthroughs in enzyme technology enable cellulosic biofuel as a competitive alternative to gasoline.
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Jamie McMurray makes New York media laugh.
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Stefan GP is reported to have signed a driver to complete its 2010 lineup.
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A key member of the new American entrant USF1 is believed to have left the team.
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My first encounter with Tesla came about four years ago when I landed on a video of a Roadster racing a Ferrari on YouTube. If you recall the video (I'm unable to find it at this very moment), the EV seriously spanks the prancing horse from Maranello in a drag race. At the time, EVs were very novel and most were no more than concepts or crude prototypes.
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Ford Motor Co. will drop one shift and 900 workers at the AutoAlliance Mustang plant in Flat Rock, Mich., to increase the plant's efficiency, Ford spokeswoman Marcey Evans said today.
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Powering heavy trucks with natural gas is the first step in U.S. energy independence, Texas oil and gas billionaire T. Boone Pickens told a gathering of the nation's automobile dealers.
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Hyundai Motor Co. plans to ramp up production at its Ulsan, South Korea, factory to meet rising demand for its all-new Tucson crossover, U.S. chief John Krafcik said.
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Federal regulators are investigating whether Toyota Motor Corp. made its unintended-acceleration recalls promptly enough and whether they included all models with possible defects.
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In News Brake: The Porsche Panamera line grows with two V6 models, the Mercury Tracer is back, and so is Alfa Romeo . . . But Wait, There's More!
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Daimler AG's supervisory board is set to approve a three-year extension to CEO Dieter Zetsche's contract on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Tata AutoComp Systems has sold a circa 6% stake in its joint venture firm Automotive Stampings and Assemblies for INR35.8m, stock market data showed.
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Mini E cars equipped with a new generation of electric cabin heaters from BorgWarner Beru Systems are currently being tested in rental vehicles in the US, the UK and Germany, among other countries.
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The announcement that Carl-Peter Forster has taken a senior job at Tata Motors isn't exactly surprising. It was rumoured to be on the cards last year after he had left GM. Ratan Tata is clearly looking for someone with the relevant experience and ability to take TM to the next level - essentially a major presence on the international stage.
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Mitsubishi Motors is believed to be targeting Thailand and China to build low-cost fuel-efficient models, which could retail for around Y800,000 ($8,860), considerably below the current market price.
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Tata Motors, India's largest automaker, is keen to sell a stake in its financing arm, a senior official said on Tuesday.
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Two celebrated performance brands--Mercedes AMG and Cigarette Racing--unveiled a custom Cigarette inspired by the SLS AMG (and#8220;Better Than the Original?and#8221;, AW, Nov. 30, 2009), at the Miami International Boat Show.
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