Working class has just received another powerful and, one must admit, handsomely looking tool. The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Van offers stronger suspension for heavier cargo, dual sliding doors, 143.8 cubic feet of cargo volume space, odor- and stain-resistant cloth fabric, and, what is the most important, lots of cup-holders and storage areas.

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There are too many numerals in the title, so I feel obliged to explain what they mean. They mean that German tuning studio G-Power has taken a mighty 5.0-liter engine from current BMW M5, souped it up to 550 hp and implanted it in the BMW M3 CSL sports coupe in the E46 body. Something like that.

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Italian Ferrari tuning specialist Novitec Rosso plans to present its new appearance kit and a tuning program for the Ferrari 599 GTB at the upcoming motor show in Frankfurt. Consisting of new front lower spoiler, side skirts with larger air intake openings, side flaps, rear wing and rear diffuser, the aerodynamic package increases downforce and lets the air run more smoothly to the cool the engine and brakes.

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The upcoming diesel-powered 2010 Peugeot 308 Hybrid HDi features an outstanding fuel economy of 83 mpg on the combined cycle and emits only 90g/km of CO2. This is nothing compared to Toyota Prius Touring Edition with its 55 mpg on the same combined cycle and 104g/km of carbon dioxide successfully contributing to the Global Warming™.

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Brabus has offered another power upgrade for the diesel-driven Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI compact sedan. The BRABUS D3 S POWER XTRA electronic engine control unit with integrated injector drive increases C220's power output from standard 170hp to more impressive 217 hp and torque from 400 Nm to 480 Nm.

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Ford has announced its plans to produce a limited edition of its warmed-up Ford Focus ST hatchback. Painted jet black with some orange details added, the Ford Focus ST Black Edition is said to be inspired by the Knight Rider's KITT-controlled Knight 2000 coupe. Although the latter was based on a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am T-top.

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The new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S, slated to be unveiled in Frankfurt at the upcoming IAA motor show, features better handling, more active safety, and the looks of a long-time jogger in the best of physical shape. I mean, there's not too much of muscles, but there is no fat either. Hasel

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OK, it's perfectly logic. Europe is becoming such an increasingly crowded place so even those rich and famous have to abandon their longer than life limousines in favor of something more compact and easier to park. But the car, although small, has got to be luxurious, too. Here comes Brabus with its modified Smart Fortwo supermini.

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The 2009 Jaguar XF will be officially unveiled only in the middle of September but Jaguar Cars has already revealed its U.K. pricing. In the United Kingdom, the new XF will start from £33,900 (on the road) for a model with either 2.7-liter V6 diesel or the 3.0-liter V6 gasoline engine.

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Well, it's still weeks before opening the next IAA motor show in Frankfurt, but interesting shots keep leaking to Net. This time it's a single photo of the 2008 Audi A4 sedan. Holding the title of the most popular company cars in Germany, the A4 marquee is of even more importance for Audi than its above the €100K sport cars and limousines.

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Pontiac puts a price tag on one of the ugliest American vehicles ever. No, I don't mean they are going to resurrect the dead and happy about it Pontiac Aztec. I'm talking about the 2008 Pontiac G6 GXP.

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Right, 2009 Jaguar XF will be officially premiered in Frankfurt at the IAA motor show. Although intensively quoting styling queues from Lexus, BMW and even Aston Martin, the new XF will possibly become a landmark on the road to the new generation of Jaguar's sedans.

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Land Rover North America has officially introduced the 2008 Land Rover LR2 HSE premium SUV. You'll notice the Land Rover HSE in the morning traffic with the help of its color-keyed bumpers and side sills, a rear spoiler, titanium door handles and 19-inch aluminum alloys. Inside, the HSE will feature 8x6-way power adjustable seats and a storage box with a sliding cover.

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The British sports car aficionados are now able to grab one of the new limited edition Alfa Romeo 147. Available in Alfa Red, Stromboli Grey or Carbonio Black colors, the cars are offered in either three- or five-door versions, and in the Sport and Sport Q2 trims, limited to 450 and 350 cars respectively.

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Current Mercedes-Benz CLS-class may well be one of the most elegant models on the market but certain kind of people is not satisfied with its smooth lines and curves. It's too glamorous for them, I guess. So, the new CLS350-based ART GTR 374 sports car is just for them. It's rugged; it has a pair of racing strips on its hood. And it is so ugly you don't need a stun gun to guard it.

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Based on the 75 hp Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX, the Opel Corsa Hybrid concept car features outstanding fuel economy and impresses with low level of CO2 emissions.

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European buyers are now able to get their Hyundai Grandeur (aka Hyundai Azera in the States) with a diesel power plant. The heavy-weight flagship model with an oil-burner will hopefully provide much better fuel economy, which is a real benefit in Europe where a gallon of premium gasoline costs from $6 to $7.

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Well, the DB9S is not exactly a tuning kit, since what guys from Project Kahn are offering for your precious Aston Martin DB9 is just an appearance package made of plastic body panels and a set of huge wheels. But it looks gorgeous anyway, let me admit that.

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It took Toyota half a year to make its mind as to the 2008 Toyota Highlander hybrid SUV's price and specifications. Anyway, it's now officially confirmed that the crossover will be presented in two trim levels -Base and Limited- and there won't be a front-wheel-drive model: all hybrid-powered Highlanders will be equipped with AWD powertrain.

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As the Korean company partly shifts Kia Sportage's production to Slovakia, the small SUV receives a minor face-lifting getting re-styled front grille, black bezel headlamps, enlarged door mirrors, body-colored bumpers, and new-style alloy wheels.

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Australian Holden has just revealed its brand new Holden VE Ute series of performance pick-ups. Set to replace the outgoing VZ model, the VE range is based on the last-year's Holden VE Commodore sedan. The entry-level Omega trim will start from 30,990 Australian dollars while the range topping SS V will cost $46,990.

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Honda has finally unveiled its long-awaited (buy some, at least) 2008 Honda Accord. Available as a sedan or a coupe, the new eighths generation Accord comes with a choice of three engines, including a range-topping 3.5L iVTEC six-pot producing 268 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque.

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Chrysler has finally revealed the price stick for the new Dodge Caliber SRT4 sporty hatchback. Equipped with a powerful 2.4-liter turbocharged engine, an electronically tuned Brake Lock Differential and Getrag DMT-6 six- speed transmission, the SRT4 will start at $22,995 (including $560 destination), which is $195 more than the new Mazdaspeed3 wagon costs (depends on a market, though). Does it look like a bargain to you?

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The new Infiniti M45 sports sedan is now available with the intelligent ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive. Powered by the 4.5-liter V8 DOHC engine, which is capable of producing 325 hp and 336 lb-ft (455 Nm), the car with the AWD system will be sold as Infiniti M45x, while the 'ordinary' Infiniti M45 will retain its rear-wheel-drive powertrain.

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Lexus is at it again. Following its own routine, the Japanese company has revealed its fifth Lexus SC 430 Pebble Beach limited edition convertible. Limited to only 360 copies, the refreshed SC 430 will be available in Smoky Granite Mica exterior paint combined with Camel & Ecru leather interior and mixed with Espresso Birdseye maple trim.

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The latest Aston Martin DBS, a glimpse of which we've already seen in "Casino Royale" James Bond flick, has finally been officially revealed. The two-seater will feature a mighty V12 engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and capable of producing up to 510 bhp and enormous 570 Nm of torque. The DBS jumps from zero to 62mph in just 4.3 seconds reaching a top speed of 191 mph (302 km/h).

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German company Loremo AG plans to use the first actually driveable prototype of its much over-hyped Loremo LS super fuel-efficient car as an entry to the recently announced Automotive X-Prize competition.

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Set to compete against the new Renault Clio Estate / Sport Tourer, the Skoda Fabia Estate will offer superior payload capacity and roomier interior space. The Czech automaker will take advantage of the upcoming IAA motor show in Frankfurt to present the station wagon version of its popular small hatchback.

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The long-awaited sports car Artega GT will arrive to dealerships in the summer of 2008, German magazine Automobilwoche is reporting citing Artega's spokesman Klaus Dieter Fers.

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During the upcoming motor show in Frankfurt, Renault will showcase its smallest wagon ever: the new Renault Clio Estate. Based on the current Renault Clio, the new Estate derivates from the company's successful Clio Grand Tour concept vehicle we've already seen in the beginning of the year at Geneva.

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Peugeot is readying to introduce its well-known Peugeot 307 BioFlex to the French, Dutch and Swedish markets. The car, already popular in Brazil, will be offered in both Peugeot 307 SW and 307 Estate 1.6L BioFlex versions. Equipped with the Comfort Pack, it will be offered at the same price as the gasoline versions, starting at a price €20,400 and €19,500 for the SW and Estate trims respectively.

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The new Porsche Boxster Limited Edition will be officially launched on September 28, 2007 and will go on sale at a starting price of $49,900. Its more energetic sibling Porsche Boxster S Limited Edition will be start at a more breathtaking $59,900.

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The updated Audi A8 executive sedan has not only received refreshed single-frame grille, revised fog-lamps and side mirrors with built-in turn signals, new wheels and, finally, new LED tail lamps but now also features better fuel efficiency, greener exhaust and more power.

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Japanese Mazda Motor Corp. has unveiled yet another teaser photo of the second-generation Mazda6. Set to be unveiled at the upcoming motor show in Frankfurt, Germany, the deeply refreshed car bears much more energetic and purposeful appearance. Now it looks more like a Mazda RX-8 sports coupe rather than another boring mid-size sedan from Japan.

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German tuner TechArt will use the soon to be opened motor show in Frankfurt to unveil its revised TechArt Magnum personalization program for the refreshed Porsche Cayenne family of SUVs.

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It's official: the long-awaited Mini Cooper Clubman five-door hatchback will come to dealerships in the beginning of 2008. During the first quarter of the year the car will be available in the most regions of the world.

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With its 600 bhp and 750 Nm of torque available, the recently unveiled Bentley Continental GT Speed sport coupe is the first production Bentley to top 200 mph and it is the most powerful Bentley, too. It takes the car only 4.5 seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h and it easily achieves the top speed of 326 km/h (202 mph).

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