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 …
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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 …
Audi is bringing Sexy Back with Justin Timberlake!
Audi has signed on Justin Timberlake as its new ambassador! The 'Sexy Back' singer will play the leading role in the Audi A1 Internet campaign which will be launched in the first …
Techart Cayenne aims for world’s fastest SUV tag
Recently we blogged about the Brabus GLK V12 claiming the fastest SUV title with a top speed of 322.3 km/h, a feat which we presume has shook the tuner world, because here …
Aston Martin Cygnet is not a joke after all – sales to begin in 2010!
I remember when I first saw the Cygnet. In the office, having morning coffee, I unwrapped my weekly Autocar and nearly fell out of my chair! It wasn't April Fools so this …
Chery to participate in 2010 Dakar Rally
Chery has announced that it will compete in the 2010 Dakar Rally, and with that be the first Chinese automaker to participate in what's famously known as "The World's Toughest Race". Next …
Lotus appoints ex-Ferrari man as head of design
Lotus has announced the appointment of Donato Coco as the Group's Director of Design. In this newly created position, Mr Coco will lead all design activities for Lotus Cars and Lotus Engineering. …
We ride with Alister McRae in the Proton Satria Neo Super 2000 rally car! (with VIDEO)
When I heard that Proton will have a taxi ride session to let the media experience its Satria Neo Super 2000 rally car, and with Alister McRae behind the wheel, I knew …
MINI Beachcomber Concept is set for production!
Here's the latest evolution of MINI's small SUV - the Beachcomber Concept that is clearly inspired by the 1960s Mini Moke with its "panelless" body. Throw in some metal and the Beachcomber …
