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Mazda 6 launched at 2012 Moscow motor show

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Ben Whitworth, 28 August 2012 18:00

Mazda has unveiled its new 6 saloon at the 2012 Moscow motor show – a nod to the significance of the Eastern European markets for the Japanese car maker. This third-generation Mazda 6 will be the second model in Mazda’s line-up to feature both its suite of innovative SkyActiv drivetrain and chassis technologies and the company’s ‘Kodo – Soul of ...

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Mazda 6 launched at 2012 Moscow motor show

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Ben Whitworth, 28 August 2012 18:00

Teewave AR1 (2011) - Gordon Murray's roadster unveiled

Ben Whitworth, 21 September 2011 13:01

It may have a daft name - let's face it, driving a car called a Teewave does sound terrifically uncool - but Gordon Murray Design's latest creation is a very important vehicle. The Teewave AR1 not only showcases the Surrey-based company's design and engineering capabilities that elevate it to full design studio status, but also illustrates the very sweet spot ...

CAR interviews Infiniti boss Andy Palmer (2011)

Ben Whitworth, 04 May 2011 12:40

Andy Palmer is a busy man, and one with a job few in the industry would relish tackling – making Infiniti’s European dreams a sales success. We tracked him down for a quick chat after the Geneva show to talk Formula 1, European production and BMW… Is Infiniti happy to continue following its sector-busting route to generate new sales? 'Infiniti’s ...

Infiniti Etherea concept (2011): Shiro Nakamura's guide

Ben Whitworth, 08 April 2011 15:52

The global unveiling of the Etherea concept car and a tie-in with reigning F1 champions Red Bull Racing made for a busy start to the year for Infiniti. In between endless meetings and flights, we collared Nissan and Infiniti design chief Shiro Nakamura to get the low-down on the Etherea… When did you start work on the Etherea? 'It was about 18 ...

Infiniti signs F1 deal with Red Bull Racing

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Ben Whitworth, 01 March 2011 10:00

Infiniti is going racing. Sort of. Nissan's luxury arm has signed a high-profile two-year partnership deal with current F1 champions Red Bull Racing. The move, initiated at the end of 2010, will see Infiniti become a key sponsor of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber's team in what the company calls 'a unique triumvirate' with Red Bull Racing and its Alliance ...

Nissan’s EV onslaught continues with Townpod

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Ben Whitworth, 30 September 2010 13:26

Nissan’s Townpod will be the company’s third electric vehicle (a battery-powered version of the NV200 commercial vehicle will slot in after the Leaf) and is slated for a late 2012 arrival in the UK. Looking remarkably like a character from Pixar’s Cars film, the Townpod takes the lithium-ion battery-powered drivetrain of the Leaf and cloaks it in urban friendly sheetmetal. ...

CAR interviews Le Mans-winner Allan McNish

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Ben Whitworth, 03 September 2010 16:30

The 2010 Le Mans Series reaches its climactic finale at Silverstone on September 10-12 when the gruelling 1000km of Silverstone race takes place. And CAR has some fabulous money-cannot-buy tickets to give away – including full VIP hospitality and pit walks – that will get you into the new Silverstone circuit and up close with the cars and the drivers. Click here ...

CAR interviews European Infiniti chief Jim Wright (2010)

Ben Whitworth, 01 July 2010 09:44

CLICK HERE TO READ PART TWO CAR readers were asked to submit their questions to Infiniti Europe vice president Jim Wright. We put them to him and here are his answers. It’s a two-part interview – click here to read round two. CAR readers: What is Infiniti’s marketing strategy for the UK and Europe? Jim Wright: ‘That’s a big question ...

Infiniti's future - you ask the difficult questions

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Ben Whitworth, 23 June 2010 12:32

CAR is traveling to Spain at the end of this week to drive Infiniti’s first diesel model, the FX. We’re also meeting with Jim Wright, Infiniti’s European vice president for an exclusive one-on-one interview – so we want your most probing and insightful Infiniti-related questions please. Feel free to post as many as want below, and we’ll put them to ...

CAR interviews AMG's ex-boss Volker Mornhinweg

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Ben Whitworth, 01 April 2010 10:30

Volker Mornhinweg has single-handedly transformed AMG, turning the in-house tuner into a fully fledged and independent supercar manufacturer. During his five-year watch he built up an outstanding team of engineers and designers, and his enthusiasm for fast and dynamic cars was as contagious as it was never-ending. In April he will leave AMG and take on the new role of ...