TOP 10  -  Drive Porsche 911 on the virtual open road

The actual ride was average, perhaps for a Porsche enthusiast it would have been more remarkable.  It was a nice little touch to allow me to choose my own music and design a course but I wasn't blown away by the graphics and despite the fact that I designed a few tours they all looked the same.According to Porsche the same computer-aided-design (CAD) files used by the engineers in the design of the new 911 were also used for the video CGI version that is on the Porsche website.

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TOP 9  -  Nissan mulls plug-in hybrids: official

Nissan is considering developing plug-in hybrid vehicles that can be charged at home, as it seeks to catch up with its rivals in fuel-sipping cars, an official said Wednesday.Japan's third-largest automaker is considering the move as consumers are increasingly switching to fuel-efficient cars due to high gasoline prices, spokesman Mitsuru Yonekawa said, declining to give further details.

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TOP 8  -  Chinese mini-car makers seek growth by export

China's leading makers of mini-cars are all looking to overseas markets for further growth, because the global market demands for Chinese mini vehicles are growing annually by more than 80,000 units, said China Business News today.

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TOP 7  -  Mercedes-Benz Canada reports best August ever for both Mercedes-Benz and smart models

Mercedes-Benz Canada reported today its bestAugust ever with a total of 2,038 Mercedes-Benz and smart combined units registered for the month. This is up 665 units or 48.4% compared to August 2007, and brings the year-to-date total to 16,472 units; an increase of 31% compared to this time last year.

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TOP 6  -  Kia Confirms Global Engine Range For New Soul Urban Crossover Passenger Car

Kia Motors Corporation has confirmed that its all-new Kia Soul urban crossover passenger car will go on sale around the world early next year with a choice of two petrol engines and one diesel* engine with manual or automatic transmission (all depending on individual market needs). The most powerful engine will be a 2-litre, four-cylinder petrol unit producing 106kW at 6,000 rpm and 186 Nm of torque at 4,600 rpm. This engine will be offered with a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.

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TOP 5  -  Ford Europe kicks off world car onslaught with new Fiesta

The positive reaction to the new car from the media here suggests that the Fiesta will be a big success in its home markets, but the big test will come early in 2010 when the car goes on sale in the U.S. Europeans can buy the car in October. Similar versions will go on sale in South America, South Africa, Australia and China, too. Americans are crying out for more fuel-efficient cars and Ford is turning to its Ford of Europe subsidiary to lead a revolution in car buying habits in the U.S.

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TOP 4  -  Fiat Grande Punto van now available in Malta

With Fiat's dependable and economical 75bhp 1.3 16v MultiJet engine, a 1.0m3 load capacity and the stunning good looks of Giorgetto Giugiaro's iconic car design, the Grande Punto Van balances head-turning style with load-bearing practicality.

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TOP 3  -  Ferrari endorses Adelaide's Classic

Melbourne's Formula One Grand Prix is the other.South Australia's Treasurer Kevin Foley has officially launched this year's Classic and says the Ferrari endorsement will bring millions of dollars of free international promotion for the local car rally. "Classic Adelaide has been a classic event and terrific for South Australians," he said.I mean this is, yet again, another event that showcases Adelaide and gives South Australians a chance to see some of the world's finest cars."

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TOP 2  -  BMW Oracle Racing 'testing the limits'

Even with such an extensive resume, it's safe to say Kostecki had never seen anything like the 27-meter (90-foot) trimaran BMW Oracle Racing hopes to sail against two-time defending America's Cup champion Alinghi sometime next year.

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TOP 1  -  Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI Sport

When, earlier this year, Audi launched its smallest-ever open-topped car, the A3 Cabriolet, it provided enthusiasts of this sort of vehicle with a premium alternative to similar models such as the Ford Focus, Peugeot 307 and Vauxhall Astra, as well as a rival to the BMW 1-Series.

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