Coda Automotive – another EV project gone bust
Still not much joy to be found in going the electric route, if you're making them, that is. Yet another EV jaunt has fallen by the wayside in the US - Coda …
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GALLERY: Nissan 370Z Nismo gets cosmetic add-ons
A new set of photos of the 2014 Nissan 370Z Nismo has surfaced ahead of the car's US launch. It gets a chin spoiler, side skirts, side mirrors and Nismo rear spoiler …
Volkswagen Taigun SUV previewed via patent filings
Last October, Volkswagen wheeled out the VW Taigun compact SUV concept at the Sao Paulo motor show in Brazil. Not a misspelling of Tiguan, the Taigun concept previewed a small crossover that …
31 km/L, 85 g/km VW Golf BlueMotion on sale in UK
First previewed in concept form in Paris last year, the latest Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion was shown to the world in full production guise just recently in Geneva. It has now gone on …
Daihatsu Ayla eco-car still hasn’t seen the light of day
Some news concerning the Daihatsu Ayla and Toyota Agya eco-car twins - apparently, the compact hatchbacks, both of which premiered at the Indonesian International Motor Show last September, have yet to go …
GALLERY: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 on location
You've seen the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 before, but nothing more than a handful of official images. Here's the hot hatch in a better light. We've put up 50 on location pics …
VIDEO: McLaren P1 on ice – tested to the extremes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb_6pNFqqNA McLaren is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to make the P1 the 'best driver's car in the world'. They are seen here testing the 916 hp hybrid hypercar on …
Mercedes-Benz SL gets dressed up with AMG Sport
The sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class hasn't been around that long, but nothing like some revisions to keep interest and momentum going. Some changes are afoot from June 2013 production onwards, with additional exterior …
Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept – where F1 meets EV
Meet the Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept - if the diametrically opposing worlds of Formula One and zero-emissions vehicles were ever to tie the knot, this is what we'd end up with. …
Ford Escort Concept – production version rendered
The Ford Escort Concept, which made its debut in Shanghai, previews a sedan meant to supplant the Ford Focus in the Chinese market, aimed at consumers looking at a compact, but who …
Volkswagen recalls 6,000 DSG-equipped cars in S’pore
Volkswagen is recalling a total of 6,181 cars in Singapore - accounting for 35% of its car population in the island nation - due to a DSG-related problem that, if unresolved, might …
W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class official exterior photo leaked, with 360 degree 3D rendering too
We've had extensive pre-launch coverage of the W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, with our previous posts showing official pix of the interior, as well as spyshots of a grey W222 as well as a …
Insurance company provides replacement cars for accident and theft victims
When one falls victim to theft, whether it's a bag or your car that they took, it's not just about the material loss, but the inconvenience one has to go through. If …
DRIVEN: New Subaru XV 2.0i crossover tested in Bali
Midi-SUVs are undergoing something of a renaissance. For the longest time, they were slightly over-glazed alternatives to MPVs. Practical, sensible and good for the rough logistics of moving stuff from A to …
Porsche signs Maria Sharapova as brand ambassador
Porsche has signed Russian tennis star and glamour girl Maria Sharapova as its new brand ambassador for the next three years. The announcement was made at the start of the Porsche Tennis …
JAC and GreenTech to build EV sedan in the US
Chinese automaker Jianghuai Automobile (JAC), together with American company GreenTech Automotive, is set to develop an all-electric sedan for the North American market. The vehicle will be assembled in the United States. …
Volvo Flywheel KERS offers 25% improved economy
We’ve covered much of the Volvo Flywheel KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) when it was first announced in 2011. Now, after lengthy tests on public roads, the Swedish carmaker has confirmed that …
Mysterious ladies of Shanghai 2013 end our coverage
The Shanghai woman has long captivated many with her mysterious and seductive ways. The image of a slender cheongsam clad lady, always with perfectly coiffed hair and manicured nails, red lipstick, sipping …
Proton Edar expects 20% sales increase this year
Proton Edar is targeting an increase in sales by 20% this year from the 141,000 units sold in 2012, says CEO Hisham Othman. Speaking to Bernama, he cited the introduction of new …
Chery Beta 5 concept to go into production in 2015
A final snippet about Shanghai before the sweet desserts come along. The Chery Beta 5 concept that the Chinese carmaker brought to the show is reportedly set to go into production in …
