Category: Automotive
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La Marquise, World’s oldest running motor car makes a record at auction
The world’s oldest running motor car, a historic 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout, entered the history books on Friday, Oct. 7, selling for an impressive $4.62 million. Commissioned by French entrepreneur, Count de Dion and named “La Marquise” after his mother, the 127-year-old vehicle drew a standing ovation from the audience.…
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Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR Crocodile
A new tuning program for the Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR Crocodile. A more aggressive and “charismatic” car The Russian TopCar company had already produced aerodynamic body kit Porsche Panamera Stingray before. This time the company has outstepped a simple design improvement of the factory model. Most of body elements have been re-created. It includes front…
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Aston Martin Voyage boat
Aston Martin’s signature design transposed onto water Aston Martin Boat Concept by De Basto The renowned yacht designer Miami-based Luiz De Basto has designed a concept of a fully functional boat inspired by Aston Martin cars, a boat that is possible to be built anytime upon request. Aston Martin Voyage Concept Boat carries the characteristic…
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BMW To Replace LED Lights With Laser Headlights
BMW will introduce the next generation of head lights After LED technology, laser light is the next logical step in car light development. BMW engineers are currently already working on the introduction of laser light as a further pioneering technology for series production within a few years. Laser light could then facilitate entirely new light…
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Eco cars: Infiniti M35 – luxurious & fuel-conscious
Infiniti adds first gas-electric hybrid – M35 Infiniti is finally gasoline-electric hybrid. The new 2012 Infiniti M35h it is rated 38 percent more fuel efficient overall than its non-hybrid, V-6-powered M35 sibling. Drivers can get 9 more miles from a gallon of gas in city traffic and 6 more miles a gallon on the highway…
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The world’s most valuable premium automotive brand in 2011
The world’s most valuable premium automotive brand in 2011 is Mercedes-Benz. Twelfth place among the ‘Best Global Brands 2011’: Mercedes-Benz is the world’s most valuable premium automotive brand. In the latest ranking by brand consultancy Interbrand, ‘Best Global Brands 2011’, Mercedes-Benz brand again took twelfth place – as it did last year – and is…