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Posted on 12.31.2007 18:00 by Simona Alina
Filed in: Tesla | electric cars | Tesla Roadster

According to Tesla CEO, Ze'ev Drori, the main reason for the Roadster's delay is the transmission. But don't worry, you will see it on the roads as soon as possible (production will start by summer of 2008 and first cars will be delivered at the beginning of 2009). It's true it will come with a temporary transmission that falls short of its originally promised performance. A durable transmission that can maintain the original claims of 0-60 mph in 4 seconds is just not ready. In the (...)

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Posted on 12.31.2007 17:42 by msheena
Filed in: | USA | funny

Maybe at some point in your driving career you have tried to use an unusual excuse when questioned by the police. I guarantee you, however, that you haven't used this one! When explaining why he had crossed into opposing traffic and subsequently crashed into a light pole, a 29 year old Wenatchee, Washington man had a one word reason: “pterodactyl.” While this excuse may have worked 65 million years ago (or 6,000 years ago if you believe differently) it certainly doesn’t “fly” today. (...)

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Posted on 12.31.2007 12:00 by Simona Alina
Filed in: | car crash | TopGear

About the accident that TopGear's presenter Richard Hammond had almost a year ago there's no need to say anything. But, for those who are interested, the car that almost killed him is for sale on eBay. Is true that after a 288mph crash the car doesn't look as it use too, but for those who want a piece of history this is a big opportunity. The reason for the sale is the owner had near-fatal heart failure and now he is selling everything off to raise money. The car was built in 1981 and it (...)

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Posted on 12.31.2007 06:00 by Simona Alina
Filed in: | video | Lamborghini Murcielago

Oh my God this car sounds amazing! The Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT is based on the Lp640 and is powered by a 6.0 liter V12 engine that delivers 590 hp and 710 Nm of torque.

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Posted on 12.31.2007 00:00 by Simona Alina
Filed in: Loremo | 2008 | convertible | Geneva Motor Show

At the 2008 Geneva Motor Show Loremo will present a Cabriolt Concept, an electric vehicle that might see production starting 2010. According to Le Blog Auto, Loremo announced the Convertible concept this year at the Frankfurt Auto Show. It will have the same performance as the previous Loremo: fuel consumption between 2-3L/100km, 0 to 100 km/h in 10 seconds. More info after the unveiling at the Geneva Auto (...)

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Posted on 12.30.2007 18:00 by Simona Alina
Filed in: | hybrid cars | industry news

It seems that hybrid is not the future anymore! Automakers are starting to turn away from the notion of the performance hybrid, the term coined to market gas-electric vehicles based on extra pep instead of fuel thriftiness. Toyota's luxury Lexus division plans to hawk its high-end hybrid vehicles as being better for the environment because they pollute less than rival brands. "That was always supposed to be part of the message, but it just hasn't come through," says Mark Templin, the (...)

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Posted on 12.30.2007 12:00 by Simona Alina
Filed in: Audi | future cars

Here's a very nice list made by Autobild of all the new models that Audi will launch in 2008. Just a few of them: Audi A4 Avant, RS6 Sedan, A3, TTS and the list keeps going!

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Posted on 12.30.2007 06:00 by Simona Alina
Filed in: | video | Audi RS4

Here's a very nice video showing the Audi RS4 in action. A must see for all the fans! Enjoy!

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