Frankfurt preview: Kia’s RWD 4-door concept is called GT
Fast rising brand Kia will be bringing a dramatic rear-wheel drive four-door sports sedan to the Frankfurt show. We've seen some pics of the concept already, but details were scarce. Now we …
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Suzuki and Volkswagen partnership may come to an end over Fiat engine deal
The Nikkei has just published a report in regards to the brewing Suzuki/Volkswagen feud, stating that the Japanese brand will offer to terminate its capital and business deals with the German auto …
General Motors opens new diesel engine plant in Thailand
General Motors has officially opened a new diesel plant in Rayong, Thailand. The new plant which is worth $200 million and is the company's first diesel factory in region will be the …
A fitting sendoff: 260 hp Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2.2
Here's a fitting sendoff to both the current Honda Civic hatchback and the famed K20 2.0-litre petrol engine - the Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2.2. Developed by Northampton UK based Mugen …
Frankfurt preview: Jaguar C-X16 Concept, 911 here I come!
This is the smaller sports car that has been missing in the Jaguar range, one that's designed to take on the new Porsche 911 as a proper driver's sports car. To debut …
Hyundai i30 – first images of Frankfurt debutant revealed
Hyundai has revealed the first photos of its new-generation i30, which is set to have its world premiere next week in Frankfurt. The shape was previewed in an official sketch last month. …
Renaultsport Megane RS 250 Cup with Stage 2 tuning package – meatier at 320 hp and 488 Nm
This should definitely be of interest to Renaultsport Megane RS 250 Cup owners - 320 hp and 488 Nm running off the car compared to the stock 250 hp and 340 Nm …
Toyota Avensis facelift to be unveiled in Frankfurt – Prius full-hybrid family also to take opening bows
Toyota will be unveiling its revised Avensis at Frankfurt - changes to the British-built sedan include revised exterior styling incorporating a frontal treatment following Toyota’s new design language. The interior also gets …
Volvo XC90 – the nine-year-old doyenne gets updated
Yes, that grand dame of the SUV world, the Volvo XC90, may be nine years old, but it shows no sign of stopping - in fact, the vehicle has been given yet …
Honda Brio to be sold in Indonesia from next year
According to reports, Honda is set to introduce its Brio subcompact in Indonesia next year. The hatchback will be imported from Thailand, where it is built. Honda has been anticipating sales of …
Honda recalls 962,000 cars worldwide – Fit, CR-V, City, as well as CR-Z models affected globally
Looks like the local "product update campaign" involving more than 40,000 vehicles announced yesterday by Honda Malaysia is part of a larger picture, involving nearly a million vehicles worldwide - Honda has …
Skoda MissionL concept to preview brand’s new model line
Click to enlarge Skoda will unveil its MissionL concept car at Frankfurt, which it says is a close to production-ready design. The new compact five-door vehicle will reveal the look of the …
Toyota Motorsport EV P001 sets a new Nürburgring lap record for an electric vehicle: 7 mins 47.794 secs
Toyota Motorsport now holds the lap record for an electric vehicle at the Nürburgring. The German-based operation's TMG EV P001 broke the old record by a convincing margin last week when the …
Fisker to use BMW turbocharged engine as range extender
Fisker, the California-based startup that does sexy electric cars, has announced an engine deal with BMW for its new range. Codenamed Nina, the new line up will slot in between the Audi …
Bentley Continental Flying Spur – special edition for China
Click to enlarge Another special edition of the Bentley Continental Flying Spur is coming about, and this one is set for the Chinese market. The company is working together with British design …
Citroen Tubik Concept – an odd looking moving apartment
Wacky and out of the world concepts are not as common as before, as more carmakers put their resources where it matters. Many concepts these days are already "on the way" or …
2012 Honda Insight – refreshened hybrid set for Frankfurt
Honda has given the Insight bit of a freshening up, and the 2012 model year hybrid is set to be introduced in Frankfurt. The exterior rework consists of a new front grille, …
Audi A2 Concept – plenty of premium-standard space
Another debutant in Frankfurt will be Audi's A2 Concept all-electric - the company says the technical study will offer premium-standard space with plenty of room for four people in a vehicle that's …
Nissan Teana production to stop in Japan, but domestic sales to continue through imports
In news earlier this week from Japan, Nissan says it will end domestic production of its Teana sedan by next year due to weak demand from the Japanese market as well as …
Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Concept – input by the champ
You are looking at the Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel version, said to be designed by, and built for, the reigning Formula 1 world champion. It will make its debut in concept form …
