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Renault Sport Megane 265 Trophy Vs Nissan 370Z by Fifth Gear UK

The Renault and Nissan are alliance since March 1999. It is the first industrial and commercial partnership of its kind involving a French and a Japanese company. What if we were to compare the two breed?      Do you think the 265ps 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, front wheel drive quicker than the 3.7-litre V6, rear wheel drive Nissan 370Z with 331ps? ...

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Proton Extends Free Installation of Rear Center Lap Belt

Today, Proton announced an extension of free installation of rear center lap belt to 31 January 2012, as part of its ongoing Rear Center Lap Belt Campaign.     Since the Government first announced in June 2008 a new ruling to make it compulsory for vehicles to be fitted with the safety device, Proton had been installing rear center lap ...

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EV Charging Services in Japan under Testing at Gas Stations

As part of the process of introducing the Electric Vehicles (EV) in Japan, 4 Japanese oil wholesalers are currently testing fixed-fee EV charging services.     JX Nippon Oil, Idemitsu Kosan Co, Cosmo Oil Co. and Showa Shell Sekiyu KK are collaborating to test a fixed-fee EV charging service at 27 of their affiliated gas stations in Tokyo and Kanagawa ...

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Toyota Prius C to launch in Australia by first half of 2012

The new hybrid Toyota Prius C will goes on sale this week in Japan, it is locally known as the Aqua. The new Prius C combines a comfortable and roomy interior with a stylish body. It is a new baby of Toyota after 17 years of expertise and technology in the development of mass-produced hybrid vehicles.     It is ...

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Honda Thailand Destroy & Recycle All Damaged New Vehicles

  After the tragedy of massive flood in Thailand, Honda Automobile Thailand started to scrap 1,055 cars which were damaged by the recent floods in Thailand. The 1,055 unit of Honda cars (mostly Honda Brio and City) were destroyed in an action to assure to customers that the flood-damaged cars will not be repaired and sold.   For the rest ...

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Porsche Driving Experience with Cayman R

When we talk about Porsche Driving Experience, the mid-engine Porsche Cayman will be definitely in the picture. The Porsche Cayman is renowned with its handling and balance. For the Cayman R, it is the most hardcore variant of the Cayman just like the 911 GT3 RS, lightweight and sharper handling.     You can also check out our earlier post ...

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TRD Toyota Prius C Hybrid Sport Package in Japan

The new 2012 Toyota Prius C will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 10, 2012. And of course, Toyota is taking the same opportunity in pushing out the TRD Sport Package for the all-new Toyota Aqua (also known as Toyota Prius C outside Japan).  [singlepic id=9272 w=630 h= float=]  A quick introductory ...

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Japan’s Best Motor TV 2012, 2011, and 2009 Nissan GT-R Comparison

The Nissan GT-Rs (R35) have introduced 3 revisions since its introduction in Q4 2007. The 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 engine started out with 485ps, 530ps and now 550ps. Because of that, Japan’s Best Motor TV took all 3-revisions to the Twin Ring Motegi Circuit for a 0-400m drag battle as well as a 3-lap race.     In this post, do ...

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