Latest Stories (Page 3055)
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The rotary-powered Mazda RX-8’s life is coming to an end, no thanks to stricter emission rules. And as a send off, Mazda created a final special edition for the unique four-door coupe called Spirit-R, launched […]
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New VW Beetle ad spotted on oto.my – 1.2 TSI, RM138,888
Click to enlarge image The Bug is coming! We’ve spotted an ad of the new Volkswagen Beetle on auto classifieds site oto.my. Placed by a Volkswagen salesman from Penang, the new (not New) Beetle is […]
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Formula 1 is all set for Singapore stock market debut
Formula 1 fans, do you want to own a part of the sport you love? Well, you can technically do so soon, as F1 is all set to make its debut on the Singapore stock […]
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Changan Raeton – midsize sedan goes the posh route
More from the sifted pile of Beijing pix. The name sounds like a play on the name of the son of the Greek god Helios, which of course adorns a certain German luxury sedan. But […]
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Nissan Juke-R goes into production, very limited run
Good news. The Nissan Juke-R will go into production. The bad news: Juke-R will be made in limited numbers on built-to-order basis. The price remains undisclosed but as my ex-Creative Director once told me, “If […]
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Fiat Linea a.k.a. Punto Sedan gets a facelift
The Fiat Linea, which is a sedan bodied Punto with extended wheelbase for developing countries, has received a facelift. The front end of the Linea is now more rounded in appearance, compared to the “single […]
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Youngman Lotus L3 sedan given a minor facelift
Found this while sifting through the plethora of photos taken at Auto China, and it’s of the Youngman Lotus L3 sedan, which might be of interest to Proton anoraks. The Persona form there has been […]
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BMW and Hyundai rumoured to be in engine tie-up talks
Some news on the cooperation and partnership front. The latest talk about bedfellows concerns BMW and Hyundai – according to reports, the two companies are supposedly discussing a possible tie-up in engine development and other […]
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China’s SAIC eyes Thailand as RHD production hub
Chinese auto giant SAIC Motor is looking to set up shop in Thailand, eyeing our northern neighbour as a right-hand drive production hub for export to RHD countries in ASEAN and beyond. SAIC is working […]
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Goodyear Highway Helper – the app that puts peace of mind in your hands, for iPhone and Android phones
Goodyear don’t just make good tyres, they make really helpful mobile applications too. The app is called Goodyear Highway Helper and it puts plenty of roadside assistance information in the palm of your hands, […]
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Groups of Peugeot 408s spotted – 1.6 Turbo and 2.0 NA
Yes, it’s the Peugeot 408 caught on camera, again! But these latest sightings are different from the previous ones – not only are the cars fully uncovered, they are in groups, as opposed to roaming/testing […]
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Peugeot 208 R2 Rally Car – a race-ready car you can buy
This is Peugeot’s arrow-tip for the 208 range. Its full name is the Peugeot 208 R2 and yes, it is a rally car that you can buy. If you’re living in Europe, that is. The […]
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Beware of loud bicycle – don’t mess with the Hornster
Alright, here’s something off the beaten track to wind down the Monday with, and it has all to do with a bicycle, one that can, quite literally, deafen you. Over in the UK, a bike […]
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Renault-Nissan buys majority stake in Russia’s AvtoVAZ
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and state corporation Russian Technologies have agreed to create a joint venture that will takeover AvtoVAZ, Russia’s largest carmaker. The deal, which will see Renault-Nissan invest about US$750 million, gives the Alliance […]
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New Nissan Cima – the long wheelbase Infiniti M35h
The Cima luxury nameplate is back, after Nissan announced in 2010 that had stopped producing the Japan market Cima and President. No V8 engine this time around, and if the curvy looks are familiar, yes, […]