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Peugeot 908 HYbrid4 recovers and stores the energy generated under braking before feeding it back during acceleration
The new Peugeot 908 has been designed to comply with the latest endurance racing regulations and will play a major part in the Brand’s 2011 environmental strategy. Following the launch in Paris of the Peugeot 908 in February, a diesel-hybrid version of the new car has now been unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Since the unveiling of the team's first demonstration hybrid car at Silverstone, in 2008, Peugeot Sport has continued to work... [more]
Porsche introduces new Panamera S Hybrid
Porsche's new Panamera S Hybrid combines a total power output of 380 hp (279 kW) with CO2 emissions of just 159 g/km, achieving a performance ratio of 2.39 hp per g/ CO2 that is unbeaten in the UK car market. In addition to offering 0-62mph in 6.0 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph, the Panamera S Hybrid returns fuel economy of 41.5mpg Combined. These statistics position the Panamera S Hybrid as offering impressive levels of efficiency, achiev... [more]
Only 987 examples worldwide of the Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
On sale from March 2011 priced from £47,426, the two seater roadster features uprated 3.4-litre flat-six engine with 320 hp. The Porsche Boxster S Black Edition combines the timeless appeal of the classic open-roofed roadster with a powerful engine and dramatic styling. Just 987 will be available worldwide, each one finished in black and with a range of special features that accentuate the driving dynamics and muscular appearance of the two-seate... [more]
Audi A3 340PS RS 3 Sportback available to order in the UK from next month
Audi's new RS 3 Sportback will make a spring 2011 UK debut. The newcomer will be available to order in the UK from next month priced at £39,900 OTR, and is expected to reach its first customers next April. Audi high performance engineering division quattro GmbH takes the five-door Sportback version of the A3 as the foundation for the latest RS model, and in deference to the classic quattros of the Eighties endows it with a turbocharged five-cy... [more]
Audi e-tron Spyder plug-in hybrid combines TDI engine with two electric motors developing 64kW
Revealed at at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the Audi e-tron Spyder is a two-seat open sports car study with plug-in hybrid drive capable of delivering 128mpg economy and 59g/km emissions from its 300PS twin-turbo V6 TDI engine and twin electric motors. The Audi e-tron Spyder's low total weight of only around 1,450 kilograms, combined with the high-torque TDI and the two electric motors results in impressive performance. The car accelerates to 62... [more]
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Toyota to Launch Compact Sports Car "86" in Japan in April
Tokyo, Feb 2, 2012 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will launch the "86" compact rear-wheel-drive sports car, which was exhibited at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011 as a production prototype, on April 6 throughout Japan.
Infiniti preps major new sports concept for Geneva Motor Show
Infiniti has announced further details of a major new sports car concept set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Teen tennis star Tomic disappointed at car controversy
Teenage Australian tennis star Bernard Tomic said Tuesday he was disappointed to have been caught up in another controversy involving his high-powered, bright orange sports car, and he plans to sell it.
Sports-car racing: The Powers of France
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Sports car crashes into Vancouver Island bedroom
An out-of-control sports car driven by a suspected drunk driver crashed into a house on Carey Road, pushing the bed of the couple asleep inside early Thursday morning.
Mazda RX-8: Closing the Circle on the Rotary
The Mazda RX-8, a quirky sports car with a gas-swilling rotary engine, remained invigorating even as it came to the end of its seven year run.
Sports Car Enthusiasts Flocking to Springfield
Sports-car enthusiasts from eight states will flock to Springfield this weekend.
The Lightning GT: Britain’s answer to the Tesla Model S and Fisker Karma?
British automaker Lightning Car Company is prepping its impressive electric sports car the Lighting GT. But can it steal some thunder from the likes of Tesla's Model S and the Fisker Karma?
Top 10 Sports Names Related to Valentine's Day
Although there are a few obvious names that mean love, there are some that you will not expect. For example, Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves has Valentine's Day permanently attached to his last name. We are also aware that Venus Williams has a first name that means...
Fisker Layoffs: New Green Debacle?
Fisker Automotive, the maker of an exotic electric sports car that is being built with help from a $529 million federal government loan guarantee, has announced layoffs at its Delaware plant as it tries to persuade the Department of Energy to send it more public funds. The company says 26 Fisker employees have been let go from the Delaware factory where renowned automotive engineer Henrik Fisker ...
