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Toyota Auris gets new Toyota 1NR-FE 1.33L Dual VVT-i engine in UK line-up
19 November 2008, 3:37 am

Toyota has replaced the 1.4 liter VVT-i engine (4ZZ-FE) in the Toyota Auris with a new 1.33 liter Dual VVT-i engine (1NR-FE) that produces more power, and more torque. […]

New AMG Hammer, with diesel power?
19 November 2008, 3:04 am

AMG boss Volker Mornhinweg told Autocar that his division was developing a new “AMG Hammer”, but this time the Hammer would be a “Super Hammer” and will use a diesel engine. Well, the insanely torquey punch of a diesel engine would […]

VIDEO: What would happen if GM collapses?
19 November 2008, 1:30 am

General Motors has released a video explaining in detail what would happen if they, together with the other two thirds of the Big 3 in US collapses. Obviously to be used as one way to convince their government to aid them. No use explaining more in detail […]

Kia ceed CRDi race car wins Slovakian hill-climb
18 November 2008, 7:25 pm

Slovakian racer Jaroslav Baranek entered a race-prepped diesel-powered Kia cee'd in the Slovak Motor Sport Association's diesel-only hill-climb championship and managed win the championship clinching the first place in 6 out of 13 total races. […]

Renault Clio Renaultsport 197 Lux
18 November 2008, 7:07 pm

Renault UK has packaged some of its optional creature comforts into a cheaper-priced pack, allowing potential owners who want them to get them for a half price compared to if they were to select the options individually. The Clio Renaultsport 197 Lux adds […]

Ford reduces Mazda stake from 33.4% to 13
18 November 2008, 6:54 pm

Another one of the big 3 is dumping their stocks in other car brands in order to stay afloat. This time it’s Ford will be reducing their 33.4% stake in Mazda to just slightly over 13%. Part of the stake will be bought back by Mazda and the rest by a […]