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News11th Oct 20181 min readHonda Civic: Clemson students develop 600hp rallycross hatch…Scott CollieStudents at Clemson University in South Carolina, USA, have developed a 447kW Honda Civic racer dubbed Deep Orange 9. The concept is part of an annual project for graduate students at the American university, which has seen cars like the Mini Deep Orange 7 and Mazda Deep Orange 3 developed. …
News11th Oct 20182 min read2019 Mazda CX-5 2.5T launches in Japan…James WongThe Mazda CX-5 has been updated in its home market, confirming the availability of the CX-9's 2.5-litre turbo petrol engine for the mid-sized SUV. Available to pre-order now in the Japanese domestic market, the refreshed CX-5 range is the first model in the company's Japanese line-up to offer the turbocharged petrol powertrain – which makes 169kW at 4250rpm and 420Nm at 2000rpm – while also debuting Mazda's upgraded G-Vectoring Control Plus. …
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News11th Oct 20182 min readMini streamlines model range in the UK…James WongMini UK has announced a revised model structure across all its ranges, with each line available in three new 'styles' – Classic, Sport and Exclusive. Designed to streamline the specification process and make it easier for customers to choose their car, the company claims the new model structure will allow buyers to create their vehicle using five steps. …
News10th Oct 20182 min readTesla: James Murdoch firming as chairman candidate - report…Scott CollieJames Murdoch, ex-CEO of 21st Century Fox, is leading the race to replace Elon Musk as chairman of the Tesla board, according to a report from the USA. Reporting from the Financial Times, citing two people briefed on the discussions, places Murdoch ahead of Antonio Gracias, a long-time investor in the company and current lead independent director. The report also says external options are also being considered. Tesla, Murdoch and 21st Century Fox haven't provided comment on the matter. …
