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Sin R1 with Corvette V8 power debuts at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Sin R1 with Corvette V8 power debuts at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Munich based Sin Cars made a surprise public debut with their R1 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Lego produces limited edition DeLorean model

Lego produces limited edition DeLorean model

Lego has produced a limited edition  Back to the Future DeLorean design. The model can be constructed in three different ways to reflect the cars’ appearance in each of the three films and it retails for £34.99 at selected UK stockists.

Urine tapped as an alternative fuel

Scientists tap the hidden potential of urine as an alternative fuel to power batteries and drive a remote control vehicle.

Japan’s Diamond Electric to pay $19 million U.S. fine in parts price-fixing probe

Japan's Diamond Electric to pay $19 million U.S. fine in parts price-fixing probe

A Japanese manufacturer of ignition coils that were sold to Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Subaru parent Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $19 million fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix prices of automotive components, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

VW plans to relaunch Phaeton in U.S. as Passat cools

VW plans to relaunch Phaeton in U.S. as Passat cools

The return of the Phaeton could jar Volkswagen’s recent U.S. strategy of appealing to mid-market buyers.