China becomes GM’s largest market – 2.35 million units sold
For the first time in its 102-year history, General Motors' largest market isn't the United States, but China. The company sold more cars and trucks there than it did in the US …
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Kylie Minogue to promote the Lexus CT 200h
Call it an endorsement, call it a partnership, in fact, call it what you will, but Aussie pop queen Kylie Minogue is the latest superstar signed on to plug a specific car …
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S – peppier and zippier arrives
Click to enlarge Aston Martin has introduced a leaner and meaner form of the bog standard V8 Vantage called the V8 Vantage S, which is heavily influenced by the 2011 Vantage GT4 …
Ferrari Four V12 – additional photos of the FF
Click to enlarge More photos have come about for the new Ferrari Four, or by its acronym, the FF, including a new studio shot of the 6.2 litre V12-powered car in an …
No forced merger between Proton and Perodua, says G’ovt
Despite having signalled the need for a merger in the automotive industry - essentially between Proton and Perodua - sometime back, the government will not force both companies to merge, according to …
Porsche 911 Black Edition – only 1,911 units to be made
Porsche has announced a 911 variant called the Black Edition, and this one is limited to just 1,911 examples globally, available in both Carrera Coupe and Cabriolet guise. The 911 Black Edition …
Team Lotus to start 2011 Formula 1 season as Team Lotus – High Court sets date of UK trial for March 21
Well, it looks like March 21 will be the day that the naming row over Lotus goes into full trial. In a summary judgment application hearing at the High Court in London …
New Kia Picanto – some more photos and details
Click to enlarge While Kia is obviously keeping mum on most of the details about its new Picanto hatchback, which will make its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March, a …
The 46th Victorian Hot Rod Show – gleaming metal aplenty
Something different to mix it up in here. Caught the 46th Victorian Hot Rod Show - which ran Jan 21-23 - while in Melbourne over the weekend, and while only 45 minutes …
The Harley-Davidson Blackline – a Softail for the young
Click to enlarge It's stripped to the core, this one is. Harley-Davidson has introduced the new Blackline motorcycle in its Dark Custom lineup, effectively a Softail symbolising defiance, designed for younger riders …
Volvo Car Malaysia hoping to get you hopping with joy
Now, if you've been eyeing getting yourself a Swede ride this year, well, Volvo Car Malaysia is ushering in the lunar new year with some festive deals involving rather attractive monthly repayments, …
Lexus CT 200h – RM168,000 OTR, without insurance!
If you've been thinking of owning a new Lexus for under 200 grand, well, here's some cheery news. The soon-to-arrive Lexus CT 200h hybrid will go for just RM168,000, on the road …
Mazda Minagi compact crossover concept previews CX-5?
Click to enlarge Mazda will be premiering its new Minagi compact crossover SUV concept at the Geneva Motor Show this March, and has released the first sketches of the vehicle. The company …
Pirelli concludes F1 tyre testing, all set for the big show
Pirelli has been another busy bee this past week - the company completed its private testing campaign in Abu Dhabi ahead of the 2011 Formula One season, for which the Italian tyre …
Lotus Exos Type 125 to make track debut at Vallelunga
More news on the Lotus front - looks like the Exos Experience is getting underway. The Type 125 F1-inspired track-only car revealed last August was on display at the Autosport International show, …
Lotus Evora GT4 Endurance gets on the podium in Dubai
It's certainly been a busy week for Lotus Motorsport, what with three driver announcements, participation at the Autosport International show in Birmingham - where the Lotus-Renault GP F1 livery was unveiled - …
Changan opens R&D centre in the US for chassis work
With an intent to learn, Chongqing Changan Automobile, China's third largest domestic automaker, has opened a technical centre in the US to conduct chassis research and development for its brands in China, …
Lotus-Renault GP’s livery may run into trouble in Canada
If it looks like a pack of cigarettes, it must be a F1 car. Of course that's quite a ludicrous proposition, even if we've all seen F1 cars smoking, but apparently a …
Subaru’s concept version of the FT-86 set for Geneva debut
Subaru is set to give its version of the Toyota FT-86 coupe its world premiere in Geneva in March. It's not officially named yet, so as of now it remains called the …
Plans afoot to turbocharge the ailing Honda CR-Z?
Click to enlarge According to a report, it seems Honda is in the midst of doing something bold to help resurrect its ailing CR-Z, which seems to be doing, to put it …
