Fords records US$2.1 billion profit in the first quarter of 2010
This is definitely a very good year for Ford. Locally Ford is now offering more than just pickup trucks and SUVs. Potential buyers now have another option in the D-Segment with the …
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Porsche recalls every single Panamera due to seatbelt issue
Porsche has revealed a seatbelt issue that affects the Panamera 4-door coupe which resulted in the recalling of every single Panamera worldwide. This means that the recalling should include the units that …
Ford Mondeo gets new 2.0 liter EcoBoost and uprated diesel range in Europe
Ford's European division has announced a new 2.0 litre EcoBoost gasoline engine along with upgraded 2.0 litre Duratorq diesel engines for the Mondeo mid-sized sedan. The turbocharged EcoBoost 4-potter with direct injection …
PSA Peugeot Citroen to rebadge Mitsubishi ASX
PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi have announced that the Mitsubishi ASX (called RVR in Japan) will be built for PSA Peugeot Citroen. This comes as no surprise considering how many other "rebadge" …
Nissan and GE signed agreement to develop charging stations for electric vehicles
Nissan and General Electric or GE have both signed an agreement that will see the companies work together in developing charging stations for electric vehicles. Both companies will focus on 'smart' charging …
Future Indian Logan to use Mahindra badge
We recently posted that Renault and Mahindra & Mahindra's rocky relationship in India has avoided divorce, and that the unsuccessful Logan will be given a second chance. That basic car, although well …
The Porsche 918 Spyder may go into production – 900 buyers already secured?
This is Porsche's latest hybrid concept. Called the 918 Spyder it made its premiere early last month. This 1,409kg concept features a high-revving V8 powerhouse that makes 500 PS and two electric …
Opel rolls out first pre-production Ampera in the US
Opel has rolled out the first pre-production Ampera hybrid at General Motors' Warren plant in Michigan on April 23rd. The pre-production Ampera will not be sold but it will be used for …
Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa race car by Zagato
This is not a concept car like the Alfa Romeos we saw in Geneva, namely the 2uettottanta roadster by Pininfarina and the outrageous Pandion by Bertone, but a real race car. It …
Formula One to go turbo and direct injection in 2013?
Formula One may be going back to smaller displacement turbocharged engines from 2013! It's really a wonder why they didn't do this earlier as it is one way to move the sport …
Volkswagen: China vital to the success of EVs
The Chinese market has become so important for world automakers that Volkswagen is betting the success or failure of the electric car on how well it is received by consumers in China. …
Limited edition Ford Fiesta S1600 revealed in the UK
Ford has announced a sportier variant of the Fiesta supermini for the UK market. Called the S1600 it is inspired by the previous Fiesta Zetec S and is offered with two engine …
Brand new Fiat Uno revealed thanks to leaked images
This is the all new Fiat Uno which is expected to go into production in 2012. Images of the new Uno were leaked out and we can now have a full view …
Stefan GP is really serious about Formula 1 – Plans to build a circuit in Serbia!
Remember Stefan GP? The Serbian-based squad that was trying to get into Formula 1 but was not allowed to even when US F1 announced its withdrawal? The team even went on to …
Volkswagen E-Lavida concept at Auto China 2010
Volkswagen arrived in Beijing for the Auto China 2010 event with the E-Lavida concept which is essentially an electric version of the Lavida, a Chinese-market sedan that is based on the Volkswagen …
Hyundai’s new GDI engines revealed in Beijing
Other than the new Verna, Hyundai has a few other interesting announcements made at Auto China 2010. First is a new 1.6 litre engine packed full with tech such as direct injection, …
Formula Drift Singapore 2010: Joy for Djan, despair for some
For a moment, the dark clouds looked like they had gathered from afar, planning to rain on the parade that is Formula Drift Singapore 2010. The fact that it didn't happen was …
Tengku Djan wins Formula Drift Singapore 2010!
We just got back from a long and blazing hot day at Singapore's F1 pit building, where Formula Drift Singapore 2010 took place over the weekend. Malaysia's Tengku Djan beat the rest …
Youngman Europestar Lotus L5 launched in Beijing
Youngman Europestar launched a new car at Auto China 2010, engineered by Lotus for the Chinese company. The previously launched RCR (GEN2) and Jingyue (Persona) have been renamed the Lotus L3 5-door …
MG ZERO concept makes its appearance in Beijing
MG, the British auto brand that is owned by China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) has unveiled a brand new concept in Beijing. Called the MG ZERO the concept was developed by …