F1’s Bernie Ecclestone in a bid to save Saab!
Now this is one unexpected piece of news. Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed plans to make a bid for Saab! We previously reported that the original Dec 31 deadline set …
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Prodrive set to be “India’s tech consultant”
British motorsport and technology specialist, Prodrive, has established a partnership with India's Opti Engineering to help bring its engineering skills and technologies to the subcontinent. Prodrive, which also has operations in China …
VW Eos is the first petrol engined Bluemotion model
The Volkswagen Eos will be the first petrol-engined model to feature the marque's BlueMotion badge, which brings with it fuel saving technologies (previous Bluemotions were TDI powered). The Eos Bluemotion comes with …
Delhi 2010: Tata’s tuk-tuk, the Magic Iris!
Tata seems to be on a mission to improve motoring standards in India, to get people off bikes and trikes and into a four-wheeler. It started with the Nano, which low entry …
America’s top ten best sellers in 2009
Vehicle sales data for 2009 has been released in the US, and in the top ten list we see the usual suspects from the mid-sized saloon class and of course, the pick-up …
Somali pirates hijack ship with Hyundai and Kia cars
Those brazen Somali pirates that terrorise the Gulf of Aden are at it again. This time a car shipment has been diverted to their den. Asian Glory, a ship operated by EUKOR …
Delhi 2010: VW launches Indian made Polo, Race Polo
Volkswagen has launched its made-in-India Polo at the Auto Expo 2010 in Delhi. The latest generation supermini is produced at VW's Chakan plant, which has a 110,000 unit annual capacity. Europe's largest …
Delhi 2010: Tata’s flagship Aria crossover
While it may look like another bland MPV, the new Tata Aria is billed as a crossover by its maker. Tata says that the Aria blends the functionality and comfort of an …
Cadillac CTS-V Coupe previewed ahead of Detroit
Following the trend of releasing images of a car before its motor show debut, Cadillac shows us the CTS-V Coupe ahead of the 2010 Detroit Motor Show, which starts in five days …
Limited-edition Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GTS
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has just unveiled the special edition Lancer 2.0 GTS, which is limited to 100 units. The 2.0 GTS features a spruced up exterior and cabin. Cosmetic add ons include …
Flavio Briatore lifetime F1 ban overturned
A French court has overturned the indefinite ban from Formula 1 placed on former Renault team boss Flavio Briatore by the FIA. Briatore was handed the penalty last September for his role …
Delhi 2010: Maruti Suzuki Concept rIII MPV
This is the Maruti Suzuki Concept rIII, designed in India by a "team of young and enthusiastic engineers". Built on a theme of "togetherness", the Concept rIII is for the "big family" …
Vauxhall Meriva leaked pics: suicide doors retained!
These are leaked official images of the new Meriva MPV, badged here as a UK-spec Vauxhall (Opel in Europe). It appears to have survived the transition from concept to production pretty well, …
Delhi 2010: Honda New Small Concept makes debut
These are the official images of the Honda New Small Concept, which was just unwrapped at the Auto Expo 2010. The production version of this five-seater concept will be launched in India …
Delhi 2010: Toyota Etios sedan and hatch unveiled!
This is the Toyota Etios sedan, unveiled moments ago at the Auto Expo 2010 in India. The show cars feature newly developed 1.2 and 1.5-litre petrol engines, according to Toyota. This booted …
Delhi 2010: Auto Expo coverage coming your way
The Auto Expo 2010 starts today, and there's plenty of interesting news from inside the gates of Pragati Maidan in Delhi. Along with Shanghai, the biennial show in the Indian capital is …
Chevrolet Beat unveiled ahead of Delhi show
GM has launched the Chevrolet Beat in India ahead of the Delhi Motor Show. Production started mid-December 2009 at GM's Talegaon plant, which will export 20% of its output by the end …
Hofele Design’s R8-inspired Audi A5 styling kit
What's a successful halo car? In our opinion, a halo car has fulfilled its purpose if models below it start to ape big brother. The Lancer Evo is a classic example, and …
CONFIRMED: Naza is new distributor of Chevrolet!
The Naza Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with General Motors to be the official distributor of Chevrolet cars and parts in Malaysia. The MoU was signed by Naza Group …
Ferrari to share Detroit show stand with Chrysler
Glamour brands Ferrari and Maserati will be present at the 2010 Detroit Motor Show - Maranello was absent last year - but will share the same floor space with the Chrysler Group! …