A larger EMAS: Italdesign Giugiaro’s Go! MPV for VW
It's only been a year since the Giugiaro penned Proton EMAS concept made its world debut, but much have changed since then. At Geneva 2010, Italdesign Giugiaro revealed the EMAS for Proton, …
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Lamborghini Aventador revealed: 700 hp V12, rich with CF
The Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 has been revealed. This Murciélago successor is set to be the new benchmark in the supercar world thanks to a new engine and gearbox combo and innovative …
Naza Group and HELP collaborate on automotive college
The Naza Group and HELP International Corporation Bhd (HELP) will jointly set up a college of automotive and transportation management. Both parties recently signed an MoU to work towards establishing a joint …
Sporty variant of new Toyota Yaris patented in Europe
The third-generation Toyota Yaris (or Vitz in Japan) was revealed at the end of last year, and there's a hybrid version of the supermini that will be shown at Geneva, but now …
Volvo to invest $10 billion and build cars in Chengdu, targets 20% of China’s premium segment in 2015
Volvo, which is now owned by Chinese carmaker Geely, has revealed its ambitious plans in China, which is now the world's largest and most promising market. The Swedish brand will allocate $10 …
Production Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback revealed
Click to enlarge GM's Chevrolet will bring the production version of the Cruze hatchback to Geneva, and here are the official images of the five-door. We expected the concept revealed in Paris …
Lotus Elise Club Racer – entry level variant loses 24 kg
Click to enlarge As shown in Paris 2010, the future of Lotus may be gradually moving away from its basic, stripped out roots - one needs more luxury to tempt customers away …
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet is back – uses folding soft top
The Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet is back, having been absent from the Golf range since the "Mk3.5 Cabrio" which was essentially a Mk3 soft top with the Mk4's appearance. These are the first …
MINI Rocketman Concept – now this one is really mini!
The new MINI isn't very mini, and newer products like the MINI Countryman have pushed the boundaries in terms of size, but here's an interesting concept bound for Geneva - one that's …
Jaguar to launch the hardcore 550 hp XKR-S in Geneva
Click to enlarge Jaguar's XK family will have a new range topper soon, as the British luxury brand has announced plans to launch the hardcore XKR-S at the Geneva Motor Show. Although …
BMW launches i sub-brand, 2 models to roll out from 2013
It has been known for quite some time now that BMW has plans for a sub brand, something like the M division. It's out of the box now, and it's called 'i'. …
Subaru teases ‘Boxer Sports Car Architecture’ on website
Click to enlarge It was previously announced that Subaru will be bringing its version of the Toyota FT-86 to Geneva, and Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru automobiles, has opened a …
Rolls-Royce 102EX – electric Phantom set for world tour
Click to enlarge Rolls-Royce has confirmed the development of 102EX, a one-off, fully electric powered Phantom that will debut at Geneva. 102EX will serve as a working test bed for a global …
Bertone creates ‘X-Type replacement concept’ for Jaguar
Jaguar lacks a volume seller that fights in the 3-Series/C-Class market and plans to launch one in 2013/2014 to take over from where the discontinued X-Type left off. If it looks anything …
Volvo V60 is the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid
Diesel loving Europe hasn't embraced the hybrid car in a big way, not when modern oil burners are as frugal without the aid of batteries. So how about a plug-in diesel hybrid? …
Nissan March gets new supercharged three-pot engine
A supercharger to boost efficiency and emissions in a small car isn't a very common solution, but Nissan has chosen this path for its March (Micra in some markets) supermini. The word …
Hyundai introduces Quick Service and 24-Hour Key Drop
Sime Darby Auto Hyundai recently launched a host of innovative services targeted at its busy urban customers. Among them are Quick Service (QS) and 24-Hour Key Drop. QS is self explanatory. It's …
Nasim to up exports of 207 to Thailand, Indonesia is next
Nasim Sdn Bhd, the official Peugeot distributor in Malaysia, will be increasing exports of its 207 to Thailand. Nasim began exporting the 207 to Thailand in November last year with an initial …
Geneva bound Audi A3 ‘notchback sedan’ previewed
Click to enlarge Audi has toyed with the idea of offering a sedan bodystyle for its A3 before, and now it looks like they're pushing ahead with the plans. The sketches you …
Lambo Gallardo Singapore Limited Edition – only 10 units!
Singapore, which has a big appetite for exotic cars, now has its own special edition Lamborghini. Called the 'Singapore Limited Edition', only 10 examples of this Gallardo will be made exclusively for …
