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The devil's work? Supercar with registration plate '666' destroyed after it mysteriously bursts into flames
Source: the Mail online

It's commonly believed to be the number that identifies the Antichrist. So perhaps the owner of this Dodge Viper supercar shouldn't have been surprised when their car went up in flames. The registration plate was '666': it was almost an invitation.

Happy birthday, Morgan. 100 Years old and still going strong.
Source: Daily Express.

NEARLY 20 years ago the business troubleshooter Sir John Harvey-Jones visited the Morgan Car Company in Worcestershire as part of his television series ­Troubleshooter.

Is the T25 the car of the future?
Source: the Mail online

Under this silver wrapping is a revolutionary new car. It's smaller than a Mini but the British inventor says it seats four in style, goes like a bomb and does 80mpg. Pure hype - or a glimpse of the future?

Keeping Cuba on the economic road
Source: BBC News

In many ways, this communist island in the Caribbean has managed to survive despite the odds.

Revving China's auto industry
Source: BBC News

In one way, it is a rather ordinary compact saloon car, though it did have exceptional acceleration when I put my foot down zooming round the factory grounds in Shenzhen, the vast new Chinese city just north of Hong Kong.

Alfa's new Mini stays an also-ran.
Source: Sunday Express.

MEET the Mini, by Alfa Romeo. On sale next January, the Mito is the car to lead Alfa Romeo's renaissance and counter Anglo-German efficiency with Italian brio.

The Citroen 2CV. France's iconic car.
Source: BBC News

One of France's most iconic cars, the Citroen 2CV, is celebrating its 60th birthday this October. The BBC's Emma Jane Kirby in Paris has been looking at how this vehicle revolutionised the French motor industry.

Cincinnati man uses coins to pay for new Chevvy pick-up.
Source: BBC News

An Ohio man with a hatred of paper money slapped down $8,000 in coins at a car dealership to buy a Chevrolet pick-up - then paid the rest by cheque.

The Model T Ford celebrates it's Century.
Source: BBC News

Henry Ford's famous "Tin Lizzie", the Model T, is One Hundred years old. Watch the video of a display of these wonderful old cars, that changed America.

Solar Taxi makes a Pit Stop.
Source: The Globe and Mail

The Solar Taxi made a pit stop in Vancouver last week. At the wheel was Swiss adventurer Louis Palmer, who set off from Lucerne almost a year ago in his quest to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe in an electric car.

The Crazy Cost Of Learning To Drive - 03/07/2008
Source: Motley Fool.

I have to say that I am totally astounded by the cost of learning to drive and passing the driving test, these days.

Hypermiling to Save on Gas and Reduce Pollution
Source: TreeHugger

Hypermiling to Save on Gas and Reduce Pollution It's really no surprise that the combination of various gas-saving techniques known collectively as 'hypermiling' are getting more attention these days with oil hitting record highs (though part of it is because of the weakness of  …

Ford to make fewer large vehicles.
Source: BBC News

Car giant Ford has said it will cut its production of large trucks and large sports utility vehicles (SUVs) in favour of more fuel efficient models. It will also delay the introduction of its new pick-up truck by two months.

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