Entry level Scirocco gets 120 bhp 1.4 TSI engine
The UK market will get a new entry level Volkswagen Scirocco next year. It will be powered by a 120 bhp version of the 1.4-litre TSI engine which packs in 200 Nm …
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Jay Leno rides in pre-production McLaren MP4-12C
US talk show host Jay Leno is one of the most well-known car nut celebrities around and his equally famous car collection includes rare cars ranging from a 1906 Baker electric car …
Rome to host Formula 1 street race!
Staying on the topic of Formula 1, there's more for fans to look forward to as rights holder Bernie Ecclestone has agreed a deal that would bring the F1 circus to the …
Alex Yoong “ashamed” with Petronas over Mercedes GP sponsorship deal
Following yesterday's shock announcement that Petronas has signed up as the title sponsor of Mercedes GP, Malaysia's ex-Formula 1 driver Alex Yoong has showed disappointment at the snub towards Lotus F1. Yoong …
BREAKING: Petronas is now the title sponsor of Mercedes GP!
Petronas has just moments ago announced that it will be the title sponsor of Mercedes GP! This comes as a surprise after it was widely reported that the national oil company will …
Honda to debut small car concept at India Auto Expo
Honda has announced plans for a world premiere at the India Auto Expo 2010, to be held in New Delhi from January 5 to 11, 2010. Called the "New Small Concept", the …
New Hyundai Tucson set for 2010 local launch?
I stumbled on an ad by Hyundai-Sime Darby in today's The Star newspaper. The page 18 half pager had the title "Welcome 2010" and had a picture of the all-new Tucson in …
Hybrid Mazda3 with Prius drivetrain coming soon?
Toyota and Mazda have reached an agreement in which the hybrid champion will supply Mazda with key components used to build a hybrid car that Mazda plans to launch in 2013, according …
GM repay US and Canada government loans
General Motors has announced the beginning of loan repayments to the US, Canadian and Ontario governments, coughing out $1.0 billion to the US Treasury and $192 million to Export Development Canada. "We …
Great Wall expands to Europe!
The Great Wall of China will be expanded to Europe! Not the famous structure, but the carmaker. I.M. Group, the UK-based automotive importer and distributor for Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu, has signed …
Tengku Djan wins Goodyear Formula Drift Malaysia!
Were you there at Goodyear Formula Drift Malaysia? If you made your way to MAEPS Serdang yesterday, I'm sure you'll agree with me that the event served up great sideways action and …
Ford Fiesta production to start next year in Thailand
The Ford Fiesta, which made its ASEAN debut at the recent Thailand International Motor Expo, will go into production next year at the AutoAlliance Thailand plant, which recently started producing the Mazda …
Volvo’s lithium-ion powered EV to hit streets in 2011
Another day, another electric car previewed ahead of the 2010 Detriot show - this time it's Volvo with an electric C30. Volvo – with USD 20.7 million support from the Swedish government …
BMW Concept ActiveE – the Ultimate Driving EV?
Previewed ahead of the Detroit show, the BMW Concept ActiveE is the second vehicle after the MINI E to be developed as part of BMW's project i electric vehicles which aim to …
Airline war on the F1 grid – AirAsia passengers might get Richard Branson as stewardess!
Yes you read right! Sir Richard Branson of Virgin fame could be serving AirAsia passengers in a stewardess uniform - but only if Lotus F1 beats Virgin Racing in the battle of …
Kamui Kobayashi signs for Sauber!
Sauber has announced the capture of Kamui Kobayashi as one of their two race drivers for the 2010 Formula 1 season. The 23-year old Japanese was a stand in for Timo Glock …
Proton secures encouraging bookings at the 2009 Thai Motor Expo with Exora leading the way
Proton received an encouraging number of bookings at the recently concluded Thailand International Motor Expo 2009, which was held from 2 to 13 December in Bangkok. The company's order books were filled …
Santa retires his reindeers this Christmas with the Vauxhall slEigh-REV – ho ho ho!
Stressed at work? Here's some news to cheer you up. According to GM's UK outpost Vauxhall, Santa Claus has been in contact with them to request "swift and ultra-clean transport" for his …
Confirmed: Renault remains in Formula 1!
Renault will maintain its presence in Formula 1 after deciding to sell a big stake of its F1 team to Genii Capital, a Luxembourg-based firm specialising in new technologies, brand management and …
Kovalainen to drive Neo S2000 in Arctic Rally?
Remember when we reported that Heikki looked really interested in the Satria Neo S2000 when he visited Proton's Centre of Excellence? Now, Autosport says that the Lotus F1 driver has been linked …
