Mazda to drop Wankel rotary combustion engine?
Rumour has it that the proponent of the Wankel rotary combustion engine, Mazda, may be planning to drop the tech it first adopted nearly five decades ago. The next-gen Renesis rotary has …
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Ford Fiesta Centura – marking 100 years of Ford in the UK
Over in the UK, Ford has introduced a special edition Fiesta called the Centura, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of Ford in Britain. Available only in a metallic Panther Black finish, the …
Mitsubishi to rebadge Nissan NV200 as Delica D:3 in Japan
The OEM partnership between Mitsubishi and Nissan looks to be growing even further - Mitsubishi is set to take yet another vehicle from Nissan into its model line-up for the domestic market. …
Ford Performance Vehicles GT BLACK – a limited edition
Click to enlarge. Following the overwhelming positive feedback received on its FPV Concept that was revealed at the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne last month, Ford Performance Vehicles has decided to …
Proton launches “1Perayaan Proton” programme to celebrate the festive season
Proton has introduced a special programme called 1Perayaan Proton to celebrate the upcoming festive period with all Malaysians, what with Ramadan and Syawal 1432 Hijrah as well as National Day and Malaysia …
2012 Toyota Camry – teased ahead of US launch
Plenty coming this month from Toyota - the new Lexus GS 350 is being launched at Pebble Beach on August 18, and five days later will see the unveiling of the 2012 …
Honda recalls 2.5 million cars globally to fix gearbox software issue
Honda has issued a recall for 2.5 million vehicles globally, including 1.5 million in the US, for a software upgrade to the vehicles' transmission control module. The models covered in the recall …
Lexus GS 350 set for Pebble Beach launch – teaser pix out
Click to enlarge Lexus has released a sneak peek image of its upcoming all-new GS 350 luxury sport sedan, which it will be unveiling at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August …
Proton “The Transporter” contest – win a 4-day/3-night all-expense-paid trip to watch the Singapore GP
Click to enlarge. Surely you'd want to be The Transporter, in this case. Proton is offering its customers the chance to catch the 2011 Formula One Singapore GP live. The winner of …
Jianghuai Automobile to build assembly plant in Brazil
Some news about Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co, or JAC. The Chinese automaker is looking at expanding its presence in Brazil by building a production plant there, reports say. The Hefei-based company, which …
Problem with illegally parked cars? Roll over them then
Ah, yes, this is probably something we've all wanted to do at some point, maybe even every day - crushing the beans out of an illegally parked car. Over in Lithuania, the …
Bristol Cars to go electric – new model due out 2013
While Bentley is thinking about jumping into the SUV market, another old British automotive name is looking at going electric. Niche sportscar maker Bristol Cars, which went into administration earlier in the …
Bentley mulling the idea of building a luxury SUV
If everyone's doing it, why shouldn't we? That's the train of thought Bentley seems to be in at the moment - the British luxury carmaker is looking at entering another segment and …
Toyota reveals tech for future vehicle safety systems
Some news on the passive safety development front, from Toyota. The Japanese automaker has announced a quartet of future vehicle safety systems, currently under development, which it is looking at introducing into …
Renault plans vehicle production in China in 2016
According to reports, Renault is gearing up for China, and in a big way - the company is drawing up a strategic plan to launch production in China in 2016, says its …
Nissan Sunny to begin production in India in October
Over in India, Nissan has unveiled its Sunny mid-size sedan, which is set to begin selling in the country in October. The car will be the automaker's second model to be produced …
Nissan LEAF now able to supply electricity to homes
Nissan has unveiled a new power supply system that enables electricity to be supplied to homes from the lithium-ion batteries installed in its LEAF electric vehicle. The new system was unveiled at …
Caltex refreshes look of its service stations in Malaysia
Chevron Malaysia has given its Caltex service stations in the country an image refresh, and the first station to bear the new look, in Bandar Utama, was launched today. The revamp is …
Toyota to introduce a low-priced car for China in 2013
According to reports, Toyota is planning to introduce a low-priced small car designed for the Chinese market as early as 2013, with production planned at two factories in the country. The new …
Renault Twingo facelift to debut in Frankfurt
Renault has released the first image of its refreshed second-generation Twingo, which will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The automaker says that the A-segment offering is the …
