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UK firm develops electric sports car that outraces Jaguar XKR

A UK firm has successfully built an electric sports car which is likely to out perform all large engine sports cars in 0-60mph range. The new Electric Lightning GTS has four electric motors directly connected to wheels, which can run up to a top speed of 130mph with 700bhp. Its fast rechargeable battery provides a [...]

Valeo to equip one million Peugeot vehicles with its Stop-Start Technology

Valeo has entered into contract with PSA Peugeot Citroen to equip its one million vehicles with its Stop-Start (StARS) technology by 2011. Valeo, an industrial Group engaged in design, production and sale of components, integrated systems for cars and trucks, ranks among the world’s top automotive suppliers. It has 122 plants and 61 R&D centres [...]

BMW releases details of 3-Series Saloon and Touring

The new BMW 3-Series with new iDrive system, all-aluminium engine and changed visuals will be out in September. Prior to this it had released details along with pictures.    The new BMW 3 Series saloon and Touring are designed with new looks of interiors and exteriors offering 5 different models in petrol and diesel.
The 3-Series has [...]

UK Intellectual Property Office to decide owner of rights to the MG name in the UK

A descendant of English motoring dynasty, William Riley has claimed that he owns the rights to produce the MGX Power, a hand made racing car which is priced at £85,000. He has taken on China’s largest carmaker Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation in the battle over Britain’s iconic brands.
The Chinese manufacturer that acquired the MG assets [...]