Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider – limited edition in matte
This is the Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider, a limited edition of the hot hatch. With a limited run of 50 cars for UK customers, the Raider packs in more equipment than the …
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McRae to drive for Proton in IRC’s Rally of Scotland
Proton is handing its APRC rally driver Alister McRae a chance to compete in his home race - the RACMSA Rally of Scotland, which happens this weekend (7-9 October) and is the …
Rally of Hokkaido – Gaurav Gill excluded from results, Proton assured the FIA APRC Driver’s crown
Proton finished third in last weekend's APRC Rally of Hokkaido in Japan, with Alister McRae standing on the podium with MRF drivers Katsu Taguchi and Gaurav Gill, the latter winning taking the …
Buy Mobil lubricants and take home freebies this Oct/Nov
Who doesn't like a good deal? No hands, thought so! Here's some good news for motorists in the market for engine oil. Mobil is running a promotion from now till end November …
Citroen C4 Aircross – the French Mitsubishi ASX
Here's a Citroen for C-segment hatchback buyers that want some SUV looks and a taller ride height. The Citroen C4 Aircross will hit the market in the first half of next year …
Mahindra launches XUV500 in India – 2.2L VGT Diesel
Mahindra has launched a new SUV called the XUV500 in India. This modern looking seven seater SUV, viewed as the company's most important SUV since the Scorpio, is also a landmark model …
SEMA 01: ARK Performance 210 hp Hyundai Veloster turbo
This mean looking machine is team effort by Hyundai and ARK Performance, to be shown at the 2011 SEMA show in November. The ARK Performance Veloster comes with a custom twin-scroll turbocharger …
Hyundai self developing 10-speed automatic transmission
How much is too much when it comes to gears? Cars like the BMW 5-Series come with eight forward ratios now, which is already a lot, but you can count on someone …
VIDEO: Honda City facelift launched in Thailand
We carried some leaked brochure scans of the Honda City facelift last week. The brochure, from Thailand, gave us pretty good looks at the changes made, both in and out. Now, the …
Ford to buy 60 billion baht of Thai made parts per year
Things look good for the Detroit of the East, a nickname given to our neighbour Thailand. New models are on the way, more factories are being built and figures are up. Now …
Ford Fiesta Metal special edition for the UK – 134 PS!
Here's a special edition that's more than just trim and colours. Ford is introducing this Fiesta Metal special edition in the UK, which will be limited to just 1,000 examples. Besides looking …
Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon supports breast cancer research
Yet another limited edition, but this one's for a good cause. The US market Fiat 500 "Pink Ribbon" limited edition was created in partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), which …
Caterham’s new engineering arm to produce affordable sports cars, inspired by original Seven and F1 tech
Here's the first piece of news from Caterham, since Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and his Team Lotus comrades Kamarudin Meranun and SM Nasarudin bought over the maker of the Seven in April. …
DHL in talks with Proton regarding electric vehicles
Two weeks ago, national carmaker Proton handed eight electric vehicles (EVs) to the government for running trials with various ministries, which included three Saga EV and five Exora REEV (Range Extender Electric …
SPIED: Hello, are you the new Toyota Avanza?
Here are some shots of a Toyota MPV circulating in Indonesian forums and websites. Taken from a factory line, these images are likely to be of the new Toyota Avanza. The rear …
Hyundai and Kia increase European production capacity
The Koreans have been on form for quite some time now, and they're even making headway in Europe, the toughest battleground for Asian manufacturers. Demand for new models has pushed Hyundai to …
Chery and Magna Steyr join forces to penetrate Europe
If you can't do it on your own, why not get some help? Chinese carmaker Chery is planning to enter Europe with the help of Magna Steyr, which is based in Austria …
Schumi on Singapore crash: It was a misunderstanding
Yesterday's Singapore GP wasn't the most exciting race we've had this season, and I was nodding off in my Esplanade Waterfront seat. As an event, Singapore is unbeatable - the sights, organisation …
Team Lotus extends Renault engine deal till end of 2013, to get KERS supply from Red Bull Technology
Team Lotus and Renault Sport F1 have confirmed that their existing engine deal is to be extended for a further year, taking it to the end of 2013, which will also be …
Proton, Lotus supporting Lotus-Renault GP in Singapore
We're here in the Lion City to catch Formula 1's only night race this weekend, and we're seeing some familiar sights at Singapore's Clarke Quay. Proton and its subsidiary Group Lotus, which …
