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| Volvo DRIVe Price |
 | Volvo released today the C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe price for the UK market. The Volvo DRIVe model range will be premiered in Paris and includes versions of the C30, S40 and V50 that offer very good fuel consumption (64.2mpg on the C30 and 62.8mpg in the S40 and V50).
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| Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe |
| Volvo announced today that it will unveil a new environment friendly model range, called DRIVe, at this year's Paris motor show. The model range will include the Volvo C30 DRIVe, the S40 DRIVe and the V50 DRIVe. The Volvo C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe all offer a sub-120 g/km CO2 emissions level and are powered... More » |
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| Lotus Evora Test Drive |
 | Lotus announced that you'll be able to go for a test drive in the new Lotus Evora inside the Gran Turismo 5 Prologue video game. Lotus says the virtual reality Evora feels extremely similar to the real thing in terms of handling and performance.
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| MINI Electric Drive |
 | BMW announced that, as part of the Group's Number ONE strategy, will start extensive tests on the MINI Electric Drive. To determine BMW's alternative drive of the future, the company will test various technologies with several hundred MINI vehicles.
The MINI Electric Drive test vehicles will be built... More » |
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| Jay Leno Dodge Challenger SRT8 First Drive Review |
 | A few days ago we posted an amateur video that was showing Jay Leno picking up his new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 - not much information there. However, Mr. Leno also shot a video of the event that gives out a lot more info. He managed to get his hands on the number 4 unit of the new Challenger at a... More » |
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| Ferrari California Test Drive |
 | As these are the last few days for Luca di Montezemolo as the Prancing Horse President, he went for a Ferrari California test drive. The Ferrari California test drive took place at the Fiorano circuit in Italy.
With this occasion Ferrari released a few more details on the Ferrari California: it will... More » |
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| Ferrari Magic India Discovery Drive Ends |
 | The Ferrari Magic India Discovery Drive ended with the return to Mumbai after 13,000 km covered in 70 days. The Ferrari Magic India Discovery Drive was a milestone test for the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. The two cars were received at the Gateway of India by a large groups of enthusiasts and journalists.
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| Volvo Test Drive Dating |
 | The Australian singles had a chance of meeting their soul mate last month when Volvo held the first test drive dating event. The Volvo Test Drive Dating event took place in Sydney and involved 20 people. The organizers, Volvo Australia and Fast Impressions, are considering expanding the Volvo Test Drive... More » |
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| Alfa Romeo Mi.To Test Drive Video |
 | This Alfa Romeo Mi.To test drive video was shot in Arjeplog, Sweden, and shows how the new car presents itself on snow. The Alfa Romeo Mi.To is driven in the video by Philippe Krief - responsible for the car's chassis and dynamics. Mr. Krief explains that when designing the Alfa Mi.To they wanted to... More » |
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| Nissan GT R European Test Drive |
 | Jason Plato, one of the presenters on Fifth Gear tests the Nissan GT-R in the video after the jump. This is the first GT-R to enter Britain and is actually the same car that was tested by CarOnline last week. The only thing he had to object on the Nissan GT-R is that on longer, medium to fast speed corners... More » |
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| Porsche Panamera Hybrid Drive |
 | Porsche has released the schematics and details of the Porsche Panamera Hybrid Drive system. The Porsche Panamera Hybrid Drive will share components tested in the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid prototype. The Porsche Panamera Hybrid Drive will offer an average fuel economy of over 31 mpg.
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| Corvette Z06 Test Drive Video |
 | Mr. Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear tests the Ferrari 599 competitor in this Corvette Z06 test drive video. The Corvette Z06 test drive video was shot on the fastest race track in the West (of United States) - Willow Springs Race Way.
The Corvette Z06 has under the bonnet the most powerful engine that... More » |
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| Saab XWD Cross Wheel Drive |
 | The Saab XWD Cross Wheel Drive is the world's first application of the Haldex 4.0 All-Wheel Drive System that offers new levels of vehicle handling and stability under all driving conditions. The Saab XWD Cross Wheel Drive offers up to 100% rear torque transfer and a new all-wheel drive technology that... More » |
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| Caparo T1 Test Drive Video |
 | Mr. Clarkson from Top Gear test on the last episode of the show the car that he calls the scriests car in the world - the Caparo T1. For this test, after Caparo T1's long line of accidents and fires, BBC employed an army of rescue equipment - "enough to deal with a medium size plane crash", Clarkson... More » |
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| Nissan GT R Tires and Drive |
| Today we turn out attention to Nissan GT-R's tires and drivetrain. The Nissan GT-R is "shoed" by Bridgestone and Dunlop with specially developed tires with stiff treads, essential for high-speed driving.
The NISSAN GT-R is equipped with a ATTESA E-TS all wheel drive system that optimally distributes... More » |
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| Fiat 500 Test Drive video |
 | The Fiat 500 was launched in 1957. This is 2 years earlier than the MINI. After exactly 50 years Fiat launched the new 500.
The Fiat 500 sits on a Fiat Panda chassis, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/h. To keep in touch with the young generation it also... More » |
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| Maserati GranTurismo Test Drive Video |
 | The guys at Fifth Gear get all the fun. This Maserati GranTurismo test drive video shows them enjoying the luxury touring car on some twisty roads in the mountains.
Apart from flattering the design of the Maserati GranTurismo they give some performance figures: 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and a... More » |
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| BMW M3 E92 Test Drive Video |
 | In this BMW M3 E92 test drive video Tiff Needell from Fifth Gear "plays" a little bit with the new M3 and gives his opinions on the new model.
The BMW M3 E92 is powered by a V8 engine, developing 420 hp, that is lighter than the 5 cylinder one in the old model. It's also one of the most advanced road... More » |
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| BMW Connected Drive Personalised Radio |
 | BMW introduced a new function to its Connected Drive system, the Personalised Radio function. With the BMW Connected Drive Personalised Radio drivers can register their preferences from the comfort of their own home or while inside the vehicle.
BMW Press Release:
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| Smart ForTwo MHD Micro Hybrid Drive |
 | UPDATE: new photos
Smart Press Release:
From a particularly economical 52 kW variant of the smart fortwo with a start/stop function will roll off the production line in Hambach: the smart fortwo micro hybrid drive. From the end of the year it will be available as a coupé and a cabrio in all three... More » |
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