Nissan has been using the Tokyo Motor Show to gives us previews on the next legendary GT-R Skyline. In 2001, they unveiled the GT-R Concept, based on the Infiniti G35 which later became the Nissan Skyline V35. In 2003, it announced the next Skyline R35 GT-R would be unveiled in 2007.
This is TUV’s crash test video of the Jiangling Landwind X6. Bear in mind this is after Jiangling had made some adjustments to the SUV, and this test was conducted at a lower speed of 54km/h instead of 64km/h. Still looks like a disaster to me, although TUV says all’s good and the SUV passes. I wonder why Jiangling wants to sue ADAC? Click here to read the rest of Jiangling Landwind X6 Crash Test by TUV
We’re already getting a sniff from what could come up from Toyota’s stake purchase in Subaru after GM let it go. Click here to read the rest of Scion xR
Jiangling Motors Corporations Landwind X6 four wheel drive crash test video as recorded by Germany’s ADAC which conducts tests for Euro NCAP safety standards.
This video was recorded inside the passenger cabin. Click here to read the rest of Jiangling Landwind X6 Crash Test - Passenger Cabin
Jiangling Motors Corporations Landwind X6 four wheel drive crash test video as recorded by Germany’s ADAC which conducts tests for Euro NCAP safety standards.
This video was recorded from a side profile view of the crash test. Click here to read the rest of Jiangling Landwind X6 Crash Test - Outside View
An 31 year old executive in Perodua has been detained by the Anti-Corruption Agency for arranging faster delivery for the Perodua Myvi car, which currently has a reported waiting list of seven months long.
The man had been working with certain Perodua dealers to enable their customers to get their Perodua Myvi delivered faster at an additional cost of about RM2-4K each. This fees was to be split 50-50 between him and the dealers.
The ACA also detained a 41-year old car dealer from Klang involved in this scheme. One that is found guilty of corruption can be fined up to RM10,000 or five times the bribe amount, whichever is higher, and between two weeks to 20 years in jail.
The Star reports initial investigations have shown the man had transactions which earned him up to RM40-50K so far. That would mean a RM200,000 fine.
Source: The Star
General Motors is selling it’s 20% stake in Fuji Heavy Industries at significant loss at about USD$ 735 million, compared to the USD$ 1.3 billion it paid in the year 2000.
Click here to read the rest of GM sells Subaru shares to Toyota
Lamborghini will be building a SUV based on the same platform as it’s parent Audi’s Audi Q5.
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Concept Art
This is Nissan’s AZEAL Coupe Concept. Don’t be fooled by it’s expensive looks, it’s meant to be an affordable entry-level performance vehicle to target young buyers. Think Scion and you’ll know what they’re trying to do.
Volkswagen has unveiled details on it’s most powerful Polo model to date, the Volkswagen Polo GTI. The Volkswagen Polo GTI will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in Japan later this month. Click here to read the rest of 2006 Volkswagen Polo GTI
