BMW Opens Second Chinese Plant

Source: MSN Autos

BMW opened its second Chinese plant in nine years on Thursday and is expected to quadruple production to 400,000 cars per year, according to a company statement. The new facility in Tiexi, operated by Brilliance Automotive, BMW's joint-ven ...
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4 cool tech ideas that are transforming the auto industry

Source: Mother Nature Network

I’m no technocrat. I don’t think cool tech alone is going to get us out of the fine mess we’ve made of the planet. But everyday people come up with things that, while not saving the world, at least make it a tiny bit better. Here are four of them. A ...
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On Alfas, Miatas and Memories

Source: MSN Autos

I vividly remember the first time I drove an Alfa Romeo Spider. I mention this only because I also vividly remember the first time I drove a Mazda Miata. These memories are similar but vastly different. The former is a classic Italian road ...
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Cruze-ing lightly saves fuel, says GM

Source: Toronto Star

GM concluded driving style dramatically affects fuel economy after taking two Chevy Cruzes out on the road. john leblanc for the toronto star Peter Gorrie Special to the Star Last week, I wrote that the fuel economy of Ma ...
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Wood fibre is helping make cars greener

Source: Vancouver Sun

When we talk about emerging technology in the automotive industry, green technology in particular, it's a conversation that generally revolves around fuel efficiency and emissions ratings. Depending on how much ...
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Pictures: History of Auto Fuel Efficiency

Source: National Geographic Museum

Few inventions have shaped more facets of modern life than the car. We spend hours behind the wheel each week, we live in cities and suburbs built around the automobile, and most painfully, we burn money as quickly as the fuel ignites in our ...
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Lotus Exige S (2012 onwards)

Source: MSN UK: Cars

Summary - Awesome road weapon shows that Lotus continues to excel at what always comes best We like - Thrilling performance, simply outstanding chassis, now much more than an Elise derivative. We don't like - Stark interior ...
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Porsche Experience Coming to LA

Source: MSN Autos

It’s probably safe to say that a significant portion of Porsches sold the U.S. go to buyers in the unofficial car capital of Southern California. So it’s a safe bet for Porsche Cars North America to locate ...
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Tesla Model S to start from $85k

Source: CarsGuide.com (Australia)

The Tesla Model S will cost about 40 per cent more when it arrives here next year. Tesla Motors' Australian boss Jay McCormack says the Model S electric sedan and a performance version will begin deliveries in Australia next year starting at ...
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