Volvo’s lithium-ion powered EV to hit streets in 2011
Another day, another electric car previewed ahead of the 2010 Detriot show - this time it's Volvo with an electric C30. Volvo – with USD 20.7 million support from the Swedish government …
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BREAKING! Negotiations with Spyker fails, GM to shut down Saab
Looks like its bad news after all for Swedish brand Saab. Just moments ago General Motors, parent company of the brand officially announced that it will gradually shut down Saab, following a …
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Hi-Res Gallery
Daimler has released a full hi-res photo gallery of the new E-Class Cabriolet, which replaces the CLK Cabriolet in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. There are currently four different E-Class bodies for sale - …
VIDEO: Audi designers discussing the A1’s design
The Audi metroproject quattro at Tokyo 2007 Watch Audi head designer Stefan Sielaff discuss the new Audi A1's design with a colleague. Apparently Audi has some interesting things in store for us …
Armoured Land Rovers available in Malaysia
The black SUV you see above may look like an ordinary Range Rover to you, but it cost the British High Commission here in Malaysia a massive price tag of RM3.6 million! …
Ssangyong 3-year plan finally gets approval
Ssangyong C200 Concept Not all hope is lost for SUV-focused Korean brand Ssangyong, whose future was in limbo thus far, having being 'abandoned' by its owner SAIC and such. It went into …
BMW Concept ActiveE – the Ultimate Driving EV?
Previewed ahead of the Detroit show, the BMW Concept ActiveE is the second vehicle after the MINI E to be developed as part of BMW's project i electric vehicles which aim to …
Airline war on the F1 grid – AirAsia passengers might get Richard Branson as stewardess!
Yes you read right! Sir Richard Branson of Virgin fame could be serving AirAsia passengers in a stewardess uniform - but only if Lotus F1 beats Virgin Racing in the battle of …
Kamui Kobayashi signs for Sauber!
Sauber has announced the capture of Kamui Kobayashi as one of their two race drivers for the 2010 Formula 1 season. The 23-year old Japanese was a stand in for Timo Glock …
Proton secures encouraging bookings at the 2009 Thai Motor Expo with Exora leading the way
Proton received an encouraging number of bookings at the recently concluded Thailand International Motor Expo 2009, which was held from 2 to 13 December in Bangkok. The company's order books were filled …
Santa retires his reindeers this Christmas with the Vauxhall slEigh-REV – ho ho ho!
Stressed at work? Here's some news to cheer you up. According to GM's UK outpost Vauxhall, Santa Claus has been in contact with them to request "swift and ultra-clean transport" for his …
Confirmed: Renault remains in Formula 1!
Renault will maintain its presence in Formula 1 after deciding to sell a big stake of its F1 team to Genii Capital, a Luxembourg-based firm specialising in new technologies, brand management and …
JDM Mazda Carol based on Suzuki Alto
We saw a concept car showcased by Suzuki with the name "Alto Concept" that looked completely different (and nicer) from the Alto that's selling in countries like India. And today, we see …
Kovalainen to drive Neo S2000 in Arctic Rally?
Remember when we reported that Heikki looked really interested in the Satria Neo S2000 when he visited Proton's Centre of Excellence? Now, Autosport says that the Lotus F1 driver has been linked …
Audi is bringing Sexy Back with Justin Timberlake!
Audi has signed on Justin Timberlake as its new ambassador! The 'Sexy Back' singer will play the leading role in the Audi A1 Internet campaign which will be launched in the first …
Techart Cayenne aims for world’s fastest SUV tag
Recently we blogged about the Brabus GLK V12 claiming the fastest SUV title with a top speed of 322.3 km/h, a feat which we presume has shook the tuner world, because here …
Aston Martin Cygnet is not a joke after all – sales to begin in 2010!
I remember when I first saw the Cygnet. In the office, having morning coffee, I unwrapped my weekly Autocar and nearly fell out of my chair! It wasn't April Fools so this …
R-Line aesthetics for the Volkswagen Passat CC
Much like how BMW has M-Sport bodykits, Lexus has F kits and Mercedes-Benz has AMG sport packages for alot of its models, Volkswagen is expanding its range of "R-Line" designs with the …
Chery to participate in 2010 Dakar Rally
Chery has announced that it will compete in the 2010 Dakar Rally, and with that be the first Chinese automaker to participate in what's famously known as "The World's Toughest Race". Next …
Lotus appoints ex-Ferrari man as head of design
Lotus has announced the appointment of Donato Coco as the Group's Director of Design. In this newly created position, Mr Coco will lead all design activities for Lotus Cars and Lotus Engineering. …
