VIDEO: Maserati Granturismo S
Maserati Granturismo S is a more powerful version of the "base" model, featuring a 4.7 liter V8 engine producing 440hp at 7,000rpm and an impressive peak torque of 490Nm at 4,750rpm.
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New Suzuki Alto images released, details to come
Suzuki has unveiled a preview of the next generation Suzuki Alto, which will make its debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The new Alto was shown to us in concept form …
Pininfarina CEO dies in motorcycle accident
Andrea Pininfarina (CEO) died this morning in a road accident near Turin while he was riding to Pininfarina's R&D center on his Vespa motorcycle.
Naza 206 Premium now on sale for RM71,888
Click to enlarge Naza Corporation has introduced a premium version of the Naza 206 Bestari called the Naza 206 Premium. It's priced at RM71,888.00, about RM3k more than the 206 Bestari's RM68,877.80 …
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class to compete against Audi Q3 and BMW X1 compact SUVs
German magazine Autozeitung features a rendering of a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class compact SUV on its front page this month. If such a project indeed exists, GLA will be a compact SUV to go …
Proton Stingray motorcycle using carburetted 1.3L
This is the Proton Stingray, an experiment by the Proton Prototype Centre that took 2 months. Proton says they built the Proton Stingray to enhance skills and upgrade technical knowledge, but I …
Infiniti G37 Convertible set for 2008 LA debut
Infiniti has announced a convertible version of the Infiniti G range, which will join its sedan and coupe siblings at the 2008 Los Angeles Motor Show in November. The Infiniti G range …
Nissan Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Nissan has developed a parallel-powertrain hybrid system which connects an electric motor to the engine and transmission via two separate clutches. It basically sits between the engine and the transmission. This also …
Chery A5 Hybrid for Beijing Olympics by Ricardo
Chinese automaker Chery and automotive components supplier Ricardo developed these hybrid versions of the Chery A5 as part of transportation arrangements for the Beijing Olympics.
Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Details and Photos
After a low resolution leak yesterday, Volkswagen has decided to just release the initial info for the Mark 6 Golf, with full details to be revealed at the Paris Motor Show. The …
Proton Persona and Proton Saga on test in India
India's DNA Money reports that the Proton Saga and the Proton Persona have been spotted on test on the Greater Noida Expressway in India. These may be Proton's initial model range in …
DRB-HICOM increases Modenas stake to 70%
DRB-HICOM Berhad has purchased government investment arm Khazanah Nasional's entire 15% (19.5 million shares) stake in Modenas for RM24 million, or RM1.23 per RM1 share. This move will increase DRB-HICOM shareholding in …
Honda Jazz: various bodykits in different regions
As you can see from the photos, there are various front end stylings prepared for Honda Fit / Honda Jazz targetted at different regions around the world. The top left is the …
2009 Honda Fit for US market unveiled!
Okay, so we've seen the Japanese market Honda Fit and Fit RS with the 1.3 litre and 1.5 litre engines, and the UK market Honda Jazz with the 1.2 litre and 1.4 …
Proton to increase UK dealers from 78 to 100+
Proton sold 2,500 cars in the UK last year, but Proton Cars UK managing director Brian Collier is making efforts to improve performance including expanding its dealer network from its current 78 …
Lotus Sound Synthesis technology can give electric cars the rumble of a V8
Lotus used a Toyota Prius as a demonstrator vehicle and applied its new Sound Synthesis system to it.
Audi replaces 1.8 TFSI in A5 with 2.0 TFSI
Click to enlarge Despite being only just recently introduced, the 1.8 litre EA888 TFSI has been phased out from the Audi A5, and replacing it is a 2.0 litre EA888 TFSI. These …
Chevrolet Cruze Interior Spyshot
The spyshot above showing a dashboard with a Daewoo logo on the steering wheel has been widely accepted as being snapped from a Chevrolet Cruze. The upcoming C-segment sedan will replace the …
2009 Hyundai Avante Hybrid with both LPG and gasoline-burning variants
Hyundai has revealed that a gasoline-electric hybrid version of the Avante will be launched in 2010, followed by larger hybrid vehicles. But before that, Hyundai will be launching a Hyundai Avante Hybrid …
German Motors Sdn Bhd: independent Mercedes-Benz service center in PJ
Click to view enlarged map German Motors Sdn Bhd is a new independent service center for Mercedes-Benz, Smart, BMW, VW, Volvo and Audi cars in Malaysia, though Mercedes-Benz cars are their speciality. …
