New Suzuki Swift Sport – 136 PS, 160 Nm, 6-speed manual
Click to enlarge image This is the new Suzuki Swift Sport, based on the current generation Swift that was launched last year. To debut in next month's Frankfurt show, it has emerged …
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Frankfurt: New Hyundai i30 is now Fluidicly Sculptured
Click to enlarge image We're a month away from the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show, and carmakers are starting to roll out their previews. Subaru will debut the production XV, Audi will …
Frankfurt preview: Audi Urban Concept is one of a kind
Open wheeled EV city car? Yes, these sketches are of the Audi Urban Concept that will be unveiled in Frankfurt next month. It's a 1+1-seat, ultra-light machine for congested cities. Audi says …
ASEAN bound production Subaru XV to debut at Frankfurt
Last month, news of Subaru setting up CKD operations in Malaysia surfaced, making our country the hub for a model that will be also exported to Thailand and Indonesia. The following day, …
Honda’s Thai exports to drop for the first time in 14 years
Widely believed to be the big Japanese carmaker most impacted by the earthquake/tsunami disaster in March, Honda is facing sliding figures across the globe, whether it's a 28.49% drop in July sales …
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport production begins in Bangladesh
Another production location opens up for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, in Bangladesh - Mitsubishi has announced that it has begun local production and sales of the SUV in the country. The Pajero …
Honda cuts off slow selling Crosstour from Accord family
The Honda Accord Crosstour didn't get off to the best of starts. Born as a model year 2010 car, the media didn't quite like it, and it looks like not many customers …
Lexus GS to come with 2.5L V6 engine – GS 250
Last week, we posted on Lexus' planned major lineup revamp, which will see its GS, ES, IS and LS sedans either redesigned or re-engineered by spring 2013. This, plus a halo “LFA …
Mazda to drop Wankel rotary combustion engine?
Rumour has it that the proponent of the Wankel rotary combustion engine, Mazda, may be planning to drop the tech it first adopted nearly five decades ago. The next-gen Renesis rotary has …
Ford Fiesta Centura – marking 100 years of Ford in the UK
Over in the UK, Ford has introduced a special edition Fiesta called the Centura, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of Ford in Britain. Available only in a metallic Panther Black finish, the …
Infiniti releases fifth JX concept teaser – a full rear shot
Click to enlarge image This is the fifth teaser image released by Infiniti of its upcoming luxury crossover. A seven seater called the JX Concept, it will be unveiled at the 2011 …
Mitsubishi to rebadge Nissan NV200 as Delica D:3 in Japan
The OEM partnership between Mitsubishi and Nissan looks to be growing even further - Mitsubishi is set to take yet another vehicle from Nissan into its model line-up for the domestic market. …
Ford Performance Vehicles GT BLACK – a limited edition
Click to enlarge. Following the overwhelming positive feedback received on its FPV Concept that was revealed at the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne last month, Ford Performance Vehicles has decided to …
2012 Toyota Camry – teased ahead of US launch
Plenty coming this month from Toyota - the new Lexus GS 350 is being launched at Pebble Beach on August 18, and five days later will see the unveiling of the 2012 …
Honda recalls 2.5 million cars globally to fix gearbox software issue
Honda has issued a recall for 2.5 million vehicles globally, including 1.5 million in the US, for a software upgrade to the vehicles' transmission control module. The models covered in the recall …
Ford in Frankfurt: Four world debuts including Focus RS?
Ford, now the fastest growing brand in Malaysia, is planning something big for the upcoming Frankfurt show in September. How big is big? Well, Ford has a 3,200 sq.m stand - its …
Lexus GS 350 set for Pebble Beach launch – teaser pix out
Click to enlarge Lexus has released a sneak peek image of its upcoming all-new GS 350 luxury sport sedan, which it will be unveiling at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August …
Jianghuai Automobile to build assembly plant in Brazil
Some news about Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co, or JAC. The Chinese automaker is looking at expanding its presence in Brazil by building a production plant there, reports say. The Hefei-based company, which …
Problem with illegally parked cars? Roll over them then
Ah, yes, this is probably something we've all wanted to do at some point, maybe even every day - crushing the beans out of an illegally parked car. Over in Lithuania, the …
Infiniti FX crossover gets facelift and Limited Edition
The Infiniti FX, one of the most bold looking cars on sale, gets a facelift. The most obvious change is up front, where the FX wears a new grille inspired by the …
