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C'est Electrique

By: Gareth Dean

Published: 03 Mar 10

Citroën's Survolt concept proves that the French manufacturer still has plenty of capacity to create some seriously eye-catching cars. more >

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Mercedes-Benz took the power wars to an unprecedented level when it launched the 6,2-litre M156 engine in 2006, which subsequently became the most powerful naturally-aspirated production V8 in the world. To comply with increased... more >

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Dynamic new diesel

By: CAR Magazine

Published: 19 Feb 10

To supplement the local C-Class and E-Class model line-up, Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new four-cylinder diesel engine that also marks the 150th anniversary of Rudlof Diesel’s birth. Mercedes-Benz claims the new twin-turbocharged... more >

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Plug-in Prius ready to charge

By: CAR Magazine

Published: 05 Jan 10

Whereas the majority of hybrid vehicles have been offered with nickel-metal hydrate batteries to date, the new Plug-in Prius sports lithium ion cells, which means it can serve as both EV or extended-range HV. more >

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Keep it Simple, then get Clever

By: CAR Magazine

Published: 12 Oct 09

BMW has lifted the wraps off a brace of innovative vehicles that push the boundaries of design and efficiency at its Munich Museum. more >

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The greening of Kia

By: CAR Magazine

Published: 28 Jul 09

Kia, together with partner Hyundai, may be considered as a conservative company, not quite at the forefront of technology like the Germans, but that is not to mean that the company is not fully involved with research into the latest... more >

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Airbag brakes?!?

By: CAR Magazine

Published: 10 Jun 09

That’s just one of the quirky features showcased in Mercedes-Benz’ first Experimental Safety Vehicle since 1974...but it gets even more interesting from there. more >

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A 4x4 Hybrid Ferrari?

By: CAR Magazine

Published: 25 May 09

Before images of a Scaglietti with mud tyres and raised gas shocks spring forth, it looks as though the all-wheel drive hybrid technology under consideration is all about performance... more >

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Topics In These Articles

Company:	Toyota , ARC Light Metal Competence Centre Ranshofen GmbH , BMW , BMW Group , Cooper-Avon Tyres Ltd. , TAKATA-PETRI AG , WEH GmbH , Hyundai
Continent:	Europe
Country:	Japan , South Africa , United States , United Kingdom , Korea
City:	Vienna
Facility:	Munich Museum
Industry Term:	Energy-efficient Nature , Fuel-saving Technology , Liquid Petroleum Gas , Usual Nickel-metal Hydrid Variety , Inflatable Metal Structures , Lightweight Steel Crash , All-wheel Drive Hybrid Technology , Chassis Electronics , Hybrid Technology , Raised Gas Shocks
Person:	George Lucas , Peter Palm , Ulrich Mellinhoff
Product:	Cooper , Cerato , H2O , Optima , Canon PowerShot S400 / IXUS 400 Digital Camera , ESV , S-Class