Alfa Romeo 159 price revised upwards
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion, the company behind Ford, Land Rover and Alfa Romeo, has announced a new price for the Alfa Romeo 159. Available only in 2.2 JTS spec with Selespeed gearbox, …
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Naza to launch eight models next year!
The Naza Group targets to achieve sales of 25,970 units next year with major contribution coming from its Kia division. Joint executive chairman SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin broke down the 2010 sales …
Kia Borrego dropped from US lineup
Kia has dropped the Borrego from its 2010 US lineup due to slow sales. The mid-sized (it's considered full-sized elsewhere) SUV made its US debut late 2008, coinciding with high fuel prices …
Saab deadline extended, factory up and running
If the original December 31 deadline for negotiations holds through, Saab will be officially consigned to history come midnight. But it won't, as General Motors has extended the deadline for a final …
VW and Suzuki to develop hybrids and EVs in India
Following the purchase of 19.9% of Suzuki, Volkswagen has wasted little time in executing its masterplan. Back then, VW said: "both parties are focused on achieving synergies in the areas of rapidly …
Proton discontinues car scrapping programme
Proton Xchange Programme, the car scrapping scheme from Proton has been discontinued. In a media statement, Proton said only applications that reached its offices on or before Oct 31 would be processed …
DRB-HICOM to launch its own hybrid car by 2012
DRB-HICOM has announced plans to introduce its own hybrid car by 2012. Group director of automotive, Datuk Nik Hamdan Nik Hassan said the conglomerate is currently in talks with three potential partners …
Gemballa’s Stormtrooper inspired Ferrari Enzo
German tuner Gemballa, which is famous for its work on Porsches, has dabbled into the world of molesting Ferraris - and they aimed for the best. This Enzo you see here is …
Geely boss: “Nothing will change for Volvo”
After Ford announced that it will sell Volvo to Geely, many have raised concerns on the future health of the Swedish carmaker. As a response, Li Shufu, founder and chairman of Zhejiang …
CONFIRMED: DRB-HICOM and Chevrolet part ways
After long standing rumours, DRB-HICOM has finally announced its break up with the Chevrolet marque in Malaysia. The statement said that DRB and General Motors Asia Pacific have mutually agreed to discontinue …
B-segment Chevrolet Sail launched in China
This is the Chevrolet Sail, a B-segment sedan just introduced in China. We're not too sure about its positioning, whether as an eventual replacement for the Chevy Lova (Aveo Sedan) which had …
Proton Satria Neo S2000 starts pre-season testing
Proton has started pre-season tests for its Satria Neo Super 2000 rally car, which will compete a full season in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) and selected races of the Intercontinental …
Audi A3 1.6 TDI is the most efficient premium car
A new green version of the Audi A3 1.6 TDI - already the most fuel efficient and clean premium badged car - has been launched. Available only in three-door form with Standard …
Honda’s New Small Concept to make its way here?
There is a possibility of Honda's New Small Concept coming to our region after all! Set for a world debut at the upcoming India Auto Expo, the New Small Concept will be …
Slow Nano delivery leading to cancelled bookings
The Tata Nano was launched to great reception back in March, but around 15% of the 207,000 Indians who put down names in the order book have cancelled their bookings, as delivery …
Japanese brands make up half of the “Top 10 Significant Trucks of the Decade” list
Americans love their trucks, whether full sized or small, and this eternal love is best illustrated by the Ford F-Series' status as the USA's best selling vehicle for 33 years running. So …
Audi to launch five new models in 2010
Audi has announced its plans for 2010 and it looks exciting. The four rings will launch the A1, A7, A8, R8 Spyder and Q5 Hybrid next year, with the latter reaching the …
Ford Mustang 5.0 V8 – more horses for the pony car
The Ford Mustang is the original pony car, and the fifth-generation car started it all once again by reviving retro looks which caused other American carmakers to dig out old catalogues. But …
Fiat 500 to get 900cc two-cylinder engine in 2010
Downsizing seems to be the trend these days, and why not? Coupled with direct injection and forced induction, carmakers are coming out with smaller capacity engines that can outpoint their bigger siblings …
GALLERY: Honda HSV-010 GT caught testing!
There have been no updates from Honda on its HSV-010 Super GT challenger since the first announcement last week. But the good folks of Motors Blog from Japan have been hanging out …
