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Lamborghini launches faster version of Gallardo
Lamborghini, a renowned maker of sports cars from Italy, launched a lighter, faster and more environment-friendly version of its hugely successful Gallardo. The presentation took place at the Geneva International Motor Show on Tuesday. Gallardo LP560-4, as sleek as a bullet, weighs 20 kilograms (44 pounds) less than the previous Gallardo. Its revamped engine shaved three-tenths of a second off more...

Lamborghini launches faster version of Gallardo
on Tuesday. Gallardo LP560-4, as sleek as a bullet, weighs 20 kilograms (44 pounds) less than the previous Gallardo. Its revamped engine shaved three-tenths of a second off the time it takes to go from zero to 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph), now 3.7 seconds. The new Gallardo also reduced carbon emissions by 18 percent from its predecessor. While sports cars are not known for being pa more...

BMW and MINI customers beat new Emissions Related Congestion Charge in London
Press Release - BMW and MINI’s market positions as the number one premium cars within their segments in London were strengthened today with the Mayor of London’s announcement of a new charging structure for entering the capital in a car. New legislation that comes into effect in October means drivers of vehicles emitting less than 120g/km will be Congestion Charge exempt. Drivers o more...

Detroit: the Saab 9-4X BioPower concept
The Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept, revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, confirms Saab's plans to enter the growing Crossover segment with a dynamic, driver-focused vehicle inspired by Scandinavian values in design and respect for the environment. The Concept's progressive design features are combined with a responsible, fun-to-drive appeal based on BioPower engine te more...

Saab creates living brand experience at the ICEHOTEL
The Swedish premium car brand, Saab, has created a truly all-encompassing brand experience that opens its doors to the public today. Housed within the one and only hotel made of ice, the ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, the ‘Saab Move Your Mind Room’ allows the public to experience Saab – the brand, its spirit, tonality and core values through innovative design installat more...

Special attrition program for more than 74,000 GM's employees
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union have reached an agreement on a comprehensive special attrition program that will be offered to all of GM's 74,000 UAW-represented employees. The special attrition program offers a choice of several pension and buyout incentives. GM is offering retirement pension incentives of $45,000 for production employees or $62,500 for more...

Mako Blue Chosen for V12 Vantage RS Concept
The newly housed Aston Martin Design team has selected a name for the colour of the company’s V12 Vantage RS concept car, after inviting suggestions from the public at the opening of the company’s new Design Studio last year. The V12 Vantage RS was unveiled in December by Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez, who, during his speech, invited suggestions to name the colour of the c more...

Aston Martin to Open Engineering Test Centre at the Nürburgring
Just two months after opening its first ever purpose-built design studio at the company’s Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, Aston Martin has announced plans to establish a new test centre at the famous Nürburgring race circuit in Germany. Work is underway to convert an existing building at a prime location at Meuspath, adjacent to the famous Nordschleife circuit, and the facility more...

Corvette ZR1: first preview at the Geneva Motor Show
GENEVA – The Corvette ZR1 is set to make its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The ZR1 brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design. The specialized components of the new ZR1 work harmoniously to deliver the most powerful and fastest automobile ever produced by General Motors. This supercar h more...

Toyota and Sustainable Mobility
It’s nearly impossible to imagine life without the mobility our cars provide for us. But when you stop and think about some of the challenges to remaining mobile, you see that they are big ones. Here are just some of them: --Dramatically increased competition for available fuel supplies; --Dramatically increased fuel costs as a result of that competition; --Petroleum sourced from s more...