The True Lies OF Obama - TOP 10 auto news today

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The True Lies OF Obama - TOP 10 auto news today

Posted Wednesday, Jun 25, 2008 by autos

TOP 10 - Reventon style for future Lamborghinis

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Design In Perfection - TOP 10 Auto News Today in Loqu.com according to CAR, De Silva waxed poetic about the aura of the group's Italian performance arm, with Design Head Manfred Fitzgerald making it clear that the Reventon's pointed proboscis and heavily canted intakes – which were supposedly penned before the launch of the Gallardo LP560 -4 -- will be the primary influence for the next generation of Lamborghinis.

[ source : carmagazine ]

TOP 9 - Obama critizes McCain's $300m battery prize

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"When John F. Kennedy decided that we were going to put a man on the moon, he didn't put a bounty out for some rocket scientist to win -- he put the full resources of the United States government behind the project and called on the ingenuity and innovation of the American people," the Illinois senator said in a speech in Las Vegas. "That's the kind of effort we need to achieve energy independence in this country, and nothing less will do."

[ source : detnews ]

TOP 8 - Mio Knight Rider GPS speaks

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It's the first time since the TV Movie Knight Rider 2000 - has William Daniels been involved in anything officially Knight Rider. In fact it had been rumored for quite some time that Daniels wanted nothing to do with the series. We are thrilled that this was not the case, and now we have this device here, complete with newly recorded dialog by Mr. Daniels (this isn't reused TV clipings, it's 100% original recordings!)

[ source : knightrideronline.com ]

TOP 7 - Alfa MiTo GTA confirmed with 230hp

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The Mito GTA will follow the launch of the standard car due to go on sale in the UK next year, and it will feature a 1750cc, 230bhp turbocharged engine. It will include direct injection, variable valve timing and Alfa says it is set to be the most powerful car in the sector.

[ source : channel4.com ]

TOP 6 - Audi Type D reconstruction

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The three-ring automotive circus known as the Goodwood Festival of Speed is less than a month away and Audi is using the UK's most unique motoring event to debut a reconstruction of the Auto Union "Silver Arrow" Type D Dual Compressor from 1939. The replica uses a handful of parts from the original Silver Arrow and was built in England over the last four years by Crosthwaite & Gardiner, a specialty automotive workshop located in East Sussex.

[ source : autoblog ]

TOP 5 - Mercedes introduces new Zetros military truck

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Although here in the United States Mercedes-Benz is known primarily for its luxury offerings, abroad, the brand's portfolio extends well beyond the product offerings traditionally associated with the three-pointed star. Case in point: the new Mercedes-Benz Zetros, an off-road truck that recently celebrated its world premier at the International Defence Exhibition Eurosatory 2008 in Paris.

[ source : emercedesbenz.com ]

TOP 4 - BMW Progressive Activity Sedan coming to Frankfurt in '09

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Onder de noemer Progressive Activity Sedan werkt BMW aan een nieuw model binnen de bestaande line-up. Wat het nu precies is, houdt BMW nog voor zichzelf. De auto debuteert naar het schijnt op de IAA in september 2009. Kort daarna verschijnt de auto in de showrooms.

[ source : autotelegraaf ]

TOP 3 - McCain Proposes $300 Million Auto Battery Prize

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John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, is proposing a $300 million government prize to whomever can develop an automobile battery that far surpasses existing technology, the Associated Press reports. The prize would be "a small price to pay for helping to break the back of our oil dependency," McCain said in remarks Monday at Fresno State University in California.

[ source : technoride.com ]

TOP 2 - Alfa GT Cloverleaf Q2 Edition

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Looks like Alfa Romeo is getting serious about its legendary Cloverleaf badge. First, Alfa's racing team's good luck charm was resurrected to sell a bunch of limited edition Alfa Romeo 147 Sport Q2 hatchback and now it is turn of the more expensive Alfa GT to wear the badge.

[ source : belproject.com ]

TOP 1 - Agent Provocateur MINI Clubman sells for $70k on eBay

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You remember the Life Ball 2008 Mini right? That'll be the one-off special edition Mini Clubman we saw last month that was designed by Agent Provocateur and completed with a group of scantily clad ladies draping themselves over the hood. Oh surely you remember! It was unveiled at the 2008 Life Ball in front of 40,000 spectators with errr.... some more scantily clad ladies. Now you must surely remember what we are talking about! Well now this one-off vehicle has gone under the hammer on auction site Ebay for a final figure of 45,000 bringing the total money raised from the event so far to 304K.

[ source : worldcarfans ]

Comments

by yashiroflame on June 25, 2008, 5:39 am

Agent Provocateur? The word "pimp" sounds more like it.
by avava on June 25, 2008, 5:40 am

I can't wait till the officer driving that pulls me over.
by shelly on June 25, 2008, 5:40 am

good....that's a good amount of cash that is going to a great cause