Suzuki unhappy with Volkswagen’s attitude in partnership
According to a report, Suzuki isn't very pleased with Volkswagen's attitude in the partnership the two companies formed at the end of 2009. The tie-up was planned to give Wolfsburg an inside …
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Renault-Nissan to independently develop cars for India
According to reports, the Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced in a statement that it will be independently developing several passenger cars for the Indian market, which will include entry-level designs. This follows on …
Fiat 500 “First Edition” arrives in China – only 100 units
Click to enlarge Ahead of the Fiat 500's official debut in China in September, the Italian automaker has previewed a "First Edition" version, which is a limited run of 100 units made …
Mitsubishi to double production in Thailand by next year
Things are definitely perking up in Thailand where Mitsubishi Motors is concerned. The automaker says it is planning to more than double its production output in the country during the first half …
Renault 4 – no ordinary old-fashioned van, this one
Click to enlarge Yes, if you think that it looks like something harking back to the 60s, you're positively right, because it is something from the 60s. It's a Renault 4, apparently …
Volvo sets out to grow, and get rid of its dowdy, safe image
Safety may have always been the big thing with Volvo, but reports say the Swedish automaker is looking at upping its image beyond being safe and dependable as owner Geely Automobile aims …
Volvo S80 T5 launched – two versions, RM268k and RM295k
Volvo Car Malaysia today introduced the Volvo S80 T5, which replaces the S80 2.5T as the flagship model in the country. Two variants of the form are available, these being the S80 …
BMW ConnectedDrive – making for a smarter, safer drive
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 …
Mercedes GP hoping to continue run at Silverstone
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 …
Mitsubishi i-MiEV – two new trim levels, extended range
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 …
BMW Motorrad E-Scooter concept – electric path beckons
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 …
Ford Fiesta XTR Sapphire edition to debut end-July
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 …
Ford 1.0 litre EcoBoost three-cylinder to be introduced in 105 PS and 120 PS output forms
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 …
Ford reveals FPV Concept – it’s black all the way
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 …
Ford Mondeo and S-MAX EcoBoost launched in Malaysia – market introduction of both set for August
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 …
“Monster” Tajima breaks 10 minute barrier at Pikes Peak
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 …
Renault Koleos facelift to enter market later in the year
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 …
Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet – one-off wedding limo
Click to enlarge It's definitely unique, this one, a Lexus LS 600h L with only half a roof. It's called the Landaulet, and the one-off vehicle - reworked with a one-piece transparent …
Honda Beat – successor to ’90s roadster announced
Honda is currently developing a vehicle set to be the successor to the Beat roadster from the 90s, according to reports. The company's president, Takanobu Ito, revealed the development during a general …
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI introduced in Malaysia – RM180k
Euromobil has officially announced the arrival of the Audi A1 in Malaysia, and the car enters the market in a single variant form, this being the 1.4 TFSI, priced at RM179,900 on-the-road, …
