Latest Stories (Page 3619)
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Chevrolet has developed a new Chevrolet Caprice PPV for the US market, and as indicated by its PPV suffix (Police Patrol Vehicle) it will be police-only. The new Caprice PPV is based on the GM […]
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S-Tronic Audi A3 gets auto start-stop system
Audi has added start-stop technology to its automatic transmission cars. Normally other than in a hybrid paired to some kind of CVT or e-CVT, auto start-stop systems have traditionally only been available with manuals, as […]
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Beijing Auto to buy rights for old Saab 9-5?
It looks like Beijing Auto has fast-tracked its plan to reap the benefits from its Koenigsegg/Saab investment. But of course knowing the mainland Chinese stuff like this were probably the plan all along. BAIC is […]
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Japan GP: Vettel goes from pole to podium
Sebastian Vettel was the first driver to cross the finish line at the 2009 Japanese GP after 53 laps and a last minute safety car situation. Second place went to Toyota’s Jarno Trulli and the […]
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Porsche Panamera range launched in Malaysia
The Porsche Panamera is now available from Auto Eurokars with a 2+2 year extended warranty. You can get either a Panamera S with a 6-speed manual, or the Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo with 7-speed […]
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VIDEO: Aston Martin Rapide Promo Footage
Here’s a new promotional video for the Aston Martin Rapide that runs just a little longer than 3 minutes. Really not the best promo video released ever, but there are some nice shots and it […]
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Torotrak pushes for flywheel hybrid systems
Torotrak’s full-toroidal traction drive is the vital link between the flywheel energy store and the base powertrain Drive specialist Torotrak will be presenting a mechanical hybrid assist system at the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress […]
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Hyundai Equus Stretch goes on sale in Korea
The most luxurious Hyundai ever has just been launched in South Korea. The long-wheelbase version of the Hyundai Equus callled the Equus Stretch is the largest and most expensive vehicle in the Hyundai line-up. The […]
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Rulers check out the new Proton Turbo engine
A turbocharged Campro engine in an Exora Prestige we saw back in July… Proton unveiled a turbocharged 1.6 litre engine to selected press in Norwich, UK earlier today while our King and Queen His Majesty […]
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Goodyear Duraplus Contest #1: Winners List
Initially when the Goodyear Duraplus contest was first announced, Goodyear was putting up one set of Duraplus tyres for a lucky and deserving winner to win. The entries poured in like crazy and the Goodyear […]
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Michelin Primacy LC – pretty decent comfort tyres!
The new Michelin Primacy LC is the successor to the Michelin Energy MXV8 and was just introduced in Malaysia in April this year. Michelin claims a reduced rolling resistance of 13% compared to the MXV8, […]
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Suzuki Swift Concept gets Plug-In Hybrid System
The plug-in hybrid system in this modified Suzuki Swift features a combustion engine that’s much smaller than its production Swift counterparts – only 658cc producing 54 horsepower (40kW). But what it does have is a […]
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Tokyo gets its own Suzuki Alto Concept
Suzuki has so very quickly updated the Alto for the Tokyo Motorshow 2009, though it’s still calling it a “concept” for now.. This update may seem like it’s coming a little too soon considering the […]
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A Mitsubishi i-MiEV garbage truck? Not yet.
I’m sure all of us here have seen a garbage collector truck going about doing it stuff around our neighbourhoods before. Once in a while they would stop and the engine would begin revving high […]
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Honda’s HELLO! Exhibition at Tokyo 2009
Honda EV-Cub As you probably already know from my previous coverage, Honda’s display zone at the Tokyo Motorshow will feature a special section called “HELLO!” (Honda Electric mobility Loop), which will feature electricity-based products, including […]