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Where oh Where is that new Corolla?

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Well, its no secret that the current clad Corolla is well over-due for its model year makeover. Toyota has now hung onto the current design, extending the conforming, utilitarian, and conservative (read: boring) outlook for 2 extra years. In some circles I have heard this to be a really interesting strategy:

1. Civic/Mazda3/Lancer are all enjoying a facelift late 2005 Impreza hits the scene in new-dapper present, mid-2006.

2. Celica is retired, RSX is hung, Civic SIR/TypeR is introduced in respective domestic markets, WRX/STI/MazdaSpeed3 readily available

3. Yaris making a nill impact with the dealership offered ‘aero package’ For those that absolutly unaware of Toyota’s new “flagship” sports compact, let me paint you a picture:

Yes, get a good look at that rear. This thing doesn’t have enough horses for you to see it again once you’ve passed it.

WTF is up with Toyota? are they too busy ENJOYING WORLD DOMINATION WITHOUT A SPORTS CAR? WTF???????
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Autoblog Relauches with a new look and a heck of a contest!

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Today’s huge news from Autoblog is going to set the traditional print media types running for cover. Automotive Super Blog Autoblog relaunched yesterday with a polished new look and the promise of more big news. Autoblog along with corporate partner Dodge are offering up a brand new Dodge Nitro R/T to one lucky reader! All I can say is WOW! This takes automotive blogging to a whole new level.

The samsung pda now comes with a universal remote control and you can surf through the tv listing on the internet in order to make a purchase online. printer are also available on online stores. Whenever you go on mexico cruises, the home theatre of Mexico is probably the best thing you’ll enjoy there.

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Porsche GT1 details

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Ever since rumours of a Veyron beater from Porsche started circling, the blogosphere has been all abuzz. The project hasn’t been officially confirmed nor denied, but it sure is enticing. Said to be powered by a 950 hp mill, the top speed is expected to be 254 mph, just a hair faster than the 252 mph Veyron.

Source The German Car Blog via Autoblog

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The greening of modern race cars

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When Audi annouced that they were planning to build diesel race cars, many skeptics scoffed. Of course Audi then built the cars and they were fast. In fact, they look like they are in pretty good shape for the 24 hour race in Lemans this June.

Over at Autoblog, they are talking about yet another enviro friendly beastie being prepared by Welter Racing for the 2008 Lemans race. Led by Peugot design director Gerard Welter, this biodiesel machine is being partially funded by the French governement. Just in case anyone thinks these guys are crackpots, Welter racing has a long history of success in the famed French enduro. Active at Lemans since 1976, Welter Racing has scored one class win and 5 podium finishes. In yet another case of racing improving the breed, look for Welter racing to perform with a new class of car in the near future.

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