George Clooney’s Tesla Roadster up for auction
A 2008 Tesla 'Signature 100' Roadster owned by actor and philanthropist George Clooney is set to go under the hammer at Gooding & Company's Pebble Beach auction next month. The proceeds will …
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Mazda MX-5 is Britain’s most reliable car, What Car? magazine survey finds
British magazine What Car? has declared the Mazda MX-5 the most reliable car in Britain in its annual reliability survey. Several factors including the number of times a car fails, its repair …
Spyker sues GM for US$3 bil over Saab’s demise
Spyker NV has filed a complaint in the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan against General Motors, on behalf of Saab Automobile, seeking US$3 billion in damages. The …
London not fine with idling engines
Despite the £10 daily congestion charge, London took the No. 1 spot as the most congested European city last year in a list compiled by map provider Navteq. As a result, the …
EU legislation: All new cars to feature autonomous emergency braking by 2014
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems involve adaptive cruise control working in tandem with fully automatic braking to stop you colliding into the car in front, without you touching the pedals. Although quite …
Isuzu denies quitting GM diesel engine joint venture
Isuzu Motors has denied a report by Nikkei that the company plans to exit a diesel engine manufacturing joint venture with GM's Opel subsidiary and cut European workforce by 10%. The report …
Reducing auto and excise duties may bring negative impact on industry, says Tan Chong
UPDATE: The post now includes a paragraph at the end of the story from the original source report. Edaran Tan Chong Motor says the move to bring down car prices and excise …
Ford, GE and University of Michigan join forces to boost EV battery lifespan with advanced sensor
Arguably a significant reason for the still-rather-high costs involved in buying and running hybrid and electric vehicles is the question of battery health and lifespan. This isn't only about knowing how much …
Ford to cease Aussie production by 2016, report says
Ford plans to end its vehicle manufacturing in Australia altogether by 2016, according to a report published by the International Business Times. The story follows reports of Australia's third-largest automaker slashing production …
Power is nothing without control: Mika Hakkinen performs stunts at ‘Join the Pact’ event
Two-time world F1 champion Mika Hakkinen is in town for Johnnie Walker's 'Join the Pact' campaign. Bearing the slogan 'Winners Always Stay in Control', the campaign aims to discourage motorists from drink …
VW to probe Chinese FAW ‘copying’ allegations
Volkswagen AG has confirmed they are looking into a recent report by German daily Handelsblatt which stated allegations that Chinese partner FAW (First Automobile Works) has been imitating VW components in four …
Merc E300 BlueTEC Hybrid – UK prices and specs out
Mercedes-Benz UK has released official pricing and specifications on the E300 BlueTEC Hybrid, the most efficient E-Class yet. On-the-road prices start from £39,645 for the saloon and £41,435 for the estate, with …
Hyundai developing ‘Sonata-lite’ for China
Reuters reports that exclusively for the Chinese market, Hyundai is working on a model that will sit between the Sonata (pictured) and the Elantra. The idea is to create a vehicle that's …
Mini MINIs help out at London Olympics
Sometimes the little things mean the most. BMW has put three of these small radio-controlled MINIs to field duty at the Olympic Stadium: to ferry javelins, discuses, hammers and shots back from …
Ford introducing virtual factory to improve efficiency
In a move to cut costs and improve efficiency, Ford is developing a complete virtual factory to simulate assembly line production processes. This will enable engineers to work together on 'virtual build …
Porsche Cayman by Alpha-N Performance – 800 hp
German meisters Alpha-N Performance has produced a tuning package for Porsche's Cayman to create what they call the Alpha One. Apart from packing 800 hp, this mean machine features carbon fibre composite …
MINI Paceman – ‘spy shots’ posted on Facebook
Another MINI spin-off, this time a sleeker Countryman with two fewer doors. We reported on the Paceman's production go-ahead at the 2011 Detroit Motor Show, and now we can tell you it …
New Lexus LS unveiled, F Sport new addition to range
You’ve already been teased and treated to lots of leaked photos, and now it’s official – the new generation 2013 Lexus LS range has been launched globally, making its debut at the …
Thai students beat own record at Shell Eco-marathon Asia – five Malaysian teams take honours
How far can your car travel on one litre of fuel? Ten kilometres, perhaps twenty at absolute best? Now imagine a fuel consumption figure of 2,903 km/litre. That’s KL to Bangkok and …
Jag XJ Ultimate – special Coventry cat presented in China
For the select few who consider their XJs a little too, ahem, common, Jaguar provides a solution in the form of the XJ Ultimate, which pounces on to the global stage here …
