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BMW ConnectedDrive – making for a smarter, safer drive

14 July 2011 / 9 comments

As far as technological showcases go, there’s nothing like bombing them to bits with an absolute flood of tech – there’s certainly enough of that in the BMW ConnectedDrive arsenal, covering a staggering number of [...]

Mercedes GP hoping to continue run at Silverstone

8 July 2011 / 4 comments

It certainly promises to be an intriguing race this weekend at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, what with the latest changes to occur. The weather is also looking to play a part in the [...]

Mitsubishi i-MiEV – two new trim levels, extended range

7 July 2011 / 15 comments

In Japan, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced that its i-MiEV electric vehicle is now available in two trim variant levels, these being the entry-level M and higher-spec G. Both versions are powered by a similar [...]

BMW Motorrad E-Scooter concept – electric path beckons

4 July 2011 / 15 comments

Click to enlarge The folks at BMW Motorrad have come up with an electric scooter concept called the E-Scooter, which offers a comparable performance to a conventional maxi scooter, but in much cleaner fashion Conceived [...]

Ford Fiesta XTR Sapphire edition to debut end-July

4 July 2011 / 52 comments

Looks like the limited-edition Ford Fiesta XTR Sapphire is set to begin its run towards the end of the month, when the first examples will come on line. The mules were first seen in April, [...]

Ford 1.0 litre EcoBoost three-cylinder to be introduced in 105 PS and 120 PS output forms

1 July 2011 / 25 comments

The idea of a 1.0 litre engine pulling a Ford Fiesta about may not sound very appealing, but throw in the likes of a turbocharger and direct injection with say, 120 PS for numbers and [...]

Ford reveals FPV Concept – it’s black all the way

1 July 2011 / 16 comments

Click to enlarge Ford Performance Vehicles has revealed its first-ever ‘concept car’ at the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne. The all-black GT-based FPV concept features a number of bespoke features and design treatments, fronted [...]

Ford Mondeo and S-MAX EcoBoost launched in Malaysia – market introduction of both set for August

30 June 2011 / 104 comments

Ford today announced an August market launch for its Mondeo facelift sedan and S-MAX MPV, both of which are set to introduce EcoBoost – which is the company’s descriptor for turbocharging and direct injection – [...]

“Monster” Tajima breaks 10 minute barrier at Pikes Peak

29 June 2011 / 29 comments

Click to enlarge Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima has become the first person to break the fabled 10 minute barrier at Pikes Peak. The 60-year-old steered his SX4 race car to a record time of 9 minutes, [...]

Renault Koleos facelift to enter market later in the year

24 June 2011 / 19 comments

Renault has announced that its facelifted Koleos will enter the market later in the year. The primary changes to the model, which was launched in 2008, are with exterior styling elements as well as with [...]