Official: Renault to unveil production version of the Twingo plus an all new Concept car in Geneva

Now this is quite a surprise. Only a few months after the unveiling of the �supped up� Twingo concept at last year�s Paris Show, Renault up and announces that it will present the production version of the prototype along with an all new concept. Unfortunately, thats the only info they grace us with. Unless Renault is hiding a few asses under its sleeves and judging from the prototype, I suspect that the Twingo (sadly) wont be much of a surprise in terms of its design. -Continued: Click �Read More�� below to see the press release PRESS RELEASE: RENAULT AT GENEVA MOTOR SHOW 2007 Renault will be unveiling a range of new models at this year�s...

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Ascari A10 and KZ1R slot cars �These you can afford

Since we�ll have to dig real deep in our pockets for a real Ascari we�ll gladly settle for this 1:32 scale model for a fraction of the price. Banbury based supercar manufacturer has re-created the �slot car� so that race enthusiasts can enjoy the excitement in their own living room. The Ascari A10 and KZ1R GT3 race car models are compatible with the NINCO NDigital track system which races up to eight cars at a time. Available in over 25 countries at professional hobby stores, these babies will be the twinkle in every �future� Acsari owner�s eye. Posted by Dani Technorati: Ascari, slot+cars, games, gadgets, auto+news, car+news, automobile, cars,...

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Official: John Cooper Works MINI Cooper S 192Hp to debut in Geneva

We just read at our pals over at Autoblog.com that MINI's getting ready to unveil the John Cooper Works version version so we decided to check it out and �voila�, here you have it: the 2008 JCW MINI Cooper S in its official glory. The JCW kit adds another 17Hp to the 175Hp 1.6-litre twin-scroll turbo engine thus pushing overall output to 192Hp while maximum torque is up by 10Nm (250Nm between 1.750 � 5.000 rmp vs 240 Nm between 1.600 � 5.000 rpm). When accelerating, torque is boosted briefly to 270 Nm (stock version: 260Nm).BMW hasn�t announce any performance figures yet but they did come out with a base price for the JCW kit which can be fitted...

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Lotus 2-Eleven: 255Hp & 670kg Elise track version to debut at Geneva

For all you track-day wackos, Lotus will have a something special for you at this year�s Geneva Show which opens up in a few days: the 2-Eleven. As you�d expect from a company like Lotus, the Elise based, 2-Eleven takes on Colin Chapman's philosophy of 'Performance Through Lightweight�. Weighing in at just 670 kg (1,477 lbs, the 2-Eleven is powered by a supercharged version of the stock 4cylinder 1.8 VVTL-i Toyota engine that delivers 255Hp at 8.000 rpm and a torque figure of 242 Nm (179 lb/ft) at 7000 rpm. 0 to 100 km/h comes in 3.9 sec (0-60mph, 3.8 sec) while top speed is 250 km/h (155mph). -Continued: Click �Read More�� below to see a high-res...

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Startech Jeep Compass � Power & visual upgrades

Brabus�s Chrsyler-Group tuning arm Startech, has presented a new customization program for Jeep�s compact SUV. In terms of performance, Startech offers the SD3 performance kit for the diesel model which elevates output from stock 140 hp / 103 kW to 180 hp / 132 kW. At the same time peak torque increases to 360 Nm between 1,750 and 2.500 rpm. As for visual upgrades, the Compass gets a new front fascia, rocker panels that serve as running boards, a sport exhaust system, 19 or 20�� rims and lower ride height (by 30 mm). In the interior the Startech pack includes stainless-steel door sills, velour floor mats etc. -Continued: Click "Read More..."...

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2008 Jaguar XJ saloon � Top cat receives its final facelift

About a year or so before Jag rolls off its all-new, non-retro looking XJ saloon, the Brits released a slightly facelifted version of the current model. Exterior-wise, the 2008 XK gets a refreshed front end which features a new, larger grille, redesigned front and rear bumpers, a subtle boot lip spoiler, new mirrors with integrated indicators and horizontal, wing mounted air vents reminiscent of the ones found in the XK. Subtle interior changes include new trim options and redesigned front seats that promise to add a few �mm�s� for the rear passenger knee space. To be honest, all these cosmetic changes remind me of old movies starlets who don�t...

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EuroNCAP: Bravo, Corolla & Legend achieve 5star occupant protection; CR-V & Outlander get 4stars

Fiat�s new Bravo along with Honda�s Legend and Toyota�s new 4door Corolla received a top 5 star crash rating in occupant safety according to the latest results from Euro NCAP. The other two models tested, the new Mitsubishi Outlander and the Honda CR-V managed a 4star rating in the same test. However, EuroNCAP noted in the fine print (see the pics) that the CR-V scored enough points for a 5star rating, it didn�t achieve the minimum number of points needed in fontal impact. -Continued: Click �Read More�� below Technorati: EURONCAP, crash+tests, auto+news, car+news, automobile, cars, automotive, vehicles, Carscoop, blogs, 2007, pictures, images...

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Videos: Police vs Car & Police vs Motorcycle

During our �coffee-time break� we�ve made it a habit of skimming Youtube in search of weird, inmtresting or just plain stupid car or motorcycle related vids. Today we fell upon the above video that features a guy in a Toyota Celica who�s been cornered by the Police in the UK. We won�t spoil all the fun by telling you what happened but you�ll be surprised with his stamina. Talking about police chases, that reminded us of a video of a Volvo Police car chasing a motorcycle that we saw on our fellow bloggers at Motorpasion a couple of days ago. Although not so dramatic as the first vid, but after you see it you�ll agree that the cop was one lucky son of a gun� -Continued: Click �Read More�� below to see the second video Police vs Motorcycle -Via: Motorpasion Technorati: Youtube, Video,...

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Caterham celebrates Golden Jubilee with exclusive anniversary pack for the Seven

I haven�t had the luck to drive a Caterham, but from what I�ve read and been told by pals of mine who�ve taken a Seven for a spin, it�s a unique experience. As for the anniversary pack, not much to say as the �chosen� ones (since availability is limited to 50 units) will have the choice of two distinctive color schemes, a Platinum Silver Metallic paint with a Gold/Black anniversary twin-stripe and noseband, or the reversed scheme with Sapphire Black Metallic paint with Gold/Silver stripes. Caterham also throws in a signed copy of the book �The Magnificent 7� and two VIP tickets for the celebrations at Caterham�s Golden Jubilee Race Weekend at...

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Tramontana � 710Hp Spanish supercar to make debut at the Geneva Show

Kinda sick of all those Gallardo�s, 911 Turbo's & F430�s? Want something that�ll undoubtedly draw attention upon you wherever you go? Well, if you think that the Ssangyong Rodius is a tad too extreme for your taste, Catalonian based Tramontana has something for you: a yet unnamed, F1 inspired supercar with a Biturbo V12 engine capable of delivering 542Hp to 710Hp (selectable). Tramontana has already revealed several concept versions of the car here and there, but at this year's Geneva show, we're going to see the unique production version. And when we mean it�s unique, we mean it literally as in 2007 the Catalonians plan to produce just...

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