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Toyota announced that the iQ -one of the greatest Smart competitors- will go on sale in Japan in November and hits European showrooms in January. USA is also under consideration: "From the early stages of development, we didn't recognize that oil prices would be like this," he says. "Also, the Smart is very successful in the U.S. market." The iQ is packed with engineering innovations to save space and has better handling and performance, says Nakajima. It weighs less than 2,200 pounds and (...)

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It looks like JE Design will continue this year its customization programme for the 2008 Audi Q7. The vehicle will feature the same ECU tweaking for the V6 turbo diesel engine pushing it to 285 hp while the 4.2 petrol engine will develop the astonishing 500 hp. Featuring a special color called Red Rocket the vehicle comes with the stylish body kit consisting in a front lip spoiler, side sills, re-designed rear spoiler with integrated air diffuser and double exhaust system and a rear roof (...)

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Modern Muscle revealed their latest creation: the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Supercar. The car features a Corvette C5 aluminum suspension at all four corners, including independent rear suspension and the C5 differential. Under the hood there is a 9.3 liter Big Block V8 engine that delivers 650 hp. Full specifications after the jump. CHASSIS DISC BRAKES FRONT AND REAR Manufacturer: Stainless Steel Brakes Corp Front: Force 10 - Calipers w/ 13” Slotted & Ventilated Rotors (...)

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Peugeot will unveil the CC (Coupe-Convertible) version of its latest 308 in the spring of 2009. Spy photographers caught a prototype of the future convertible testing in southern France. The new 308 CC will feature the same front-end design as the hatchback version and will get a retractable hardtop that folds in two parts. Car's dimensions (length and width) won't differ much from the 3- and 5-door hatchback. Under the hood Peugeot will keep the same engines as in the hatchback version, (...)

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