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The Paris Auto Show is very close and so is the launch of the 2009 7-Series. The 7-Series will be built on an all-new platform: F01/F02 (the F02 is the long-wheelbase model). The one you see in the photo is the F02 version. Like any other new BMW model, the future 7-Series will have its design inspired by the CS Concept. The engine line-up will probably include: 750i's 360-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 and the 760Li's 438-hp, 6.0-liter V-12 and the possible addition of a U.S.-market diesel or hybrid (...)

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The www.ferraricalifornia.com site has been up and running under theferrarigtcontdown name since last Friday and, purely on the strength of word of mouth between Ferrari fans on the web, it attracted over 60,000 hits from all over the world in just one weekend. A total of 15% of these have already registered to ensure that they will be kept informed by email of the new revelations about the car between now and its virtual road tests. The site launch immediately attracted worldwide (...)

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The V10 version of the R8 sportscar was caught on video. Featuring new front fascia, rear bumper and new exhaust pipes, the R8 V10 version will be powered by a 5.2 liter V10 engine. .

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Toyota announced today that worldwide cumulative sales of the Toyota Prius—the world's first mass-produced gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle—have passed the 1 million mark, with approximately 1,028,000 units sold as of the end of April this year*1. Currently, Prius sales are robust in more than 40 countries and regions, particularly in Japan and North America. Based on sales figures collected up to April 30, 2008, TMC believes that Prius vehicles worldwide have contributed to a reduction in (...)

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Due to a leak of informations in the Audi plant we found out that the more potent ”Plus” version of the Audi RS6 is going to be introduced at the end of its production, somewhere in 2011. Like the previous version the RS6 Plus will deliver more power than the standard version which delivers 580 hp. The previous RS6 Plus was powered by a 480 hp engine, with 30 hp more than the standard. The new generation will deliver around 610+ if we consider that a minimum 30 hp will be added to the engine. (...)

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Audi will launch 15 new models by 2011: starting with the small A1 and up to the Q3 SUV. The Mini-attack will start in 2010 when Audi will launch the compact A1. It will be based on a modified version of the future PQ24 platform also found in the next generation Polo. The end of 2011 will see the launch of the next generation A3; with a Sportback version to follow in 2012. There will be two new engines: a 1.6-liter TDI that will develop 105 hp and the new two-litre TFSI for the top of (...)

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Volkswagen is set to team up with KTM to develop its first ever motorcycle. KTM's first attempt at a road car, the track-biased X-Bow, was developed with help from VW's engineers, and even makes use of the 2.0-litre turbo from the Audi TT. So is time to return the favor! The two-wheeler would pitch VW head-to-head with fellow German giant BMW, which is already established in the motorcycle industry. Also the three wheels GX-3 concept unveiled at the 2006 Los Angeles Motor Show is back on (...)

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