Audi Q3 production starts in Spain, market launch in Q4
Production for the new Audi Q3 has begun at SEAT's factory in Martorell, Spain. The small SUV, which will do battle with BMW's X1, had its world debut at the recent Shanghai …
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Mazda BT-50 Freestyle Cab to debut in Melbourne
Click to enlarge Mazda is set to premiere the Freestyle Cab version of its new BT-50 pickup at the upcoming Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne, which begins on July 1. It's …
BAIC to introduce its first electric vehicle in September
Over in China, state-owned carmaker Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co is set to begin sales of its first electric car in Beijing from September, according to reports. The vehicle is a compact …
Opel Astra GTC revealed ahead of Frankfurt premiere
Opel/Vauxhall has released details on the Astra GTC ahead of the model's world debut at the Frankfurt show in September. The GTC is a three-door variant of the C-segment Astra, but isn't …
Lotus targeting Ferrari’s V8 with new engine, 550-570 hp
Yesterday, we posted some views from Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar, who revealed that Lotus is developing its own engines for future cars. The Proton owned sportscar firm uses Toyota engines in …
MINI Coupé previewed – four versions available at launch
It's not quite the official debut, but BMW has effectively introduced its upcoming MINI Coupé by means of a preview. The car, which was showcased in its concept form at the Los …
Renault Sport teases hotter Megane RS on Nürburgring!
Renault Sport, the sporting arm of Renault, has released a teaser video for what seems to be a hotter version of the Megane RS 250 Cup, which we absolutely adore in this …
Mazda to part production ways with Ford in the US
Mazda is in talks with Ford to stop joint production in the US by 2013, the Nikkei reports, paving the way for it to go the North American route alone as it …
Skoda Fabia RS2000 roadster blows the lid off things
Click to enlarge You can always count on the annual Volkswagen festival, the GTI-Treffen, which is held annually in Lake Wörthersee, Austria to provide a healthy blitz of unique treats, and the …
Another day, another topless star – Audi R8 GT Spyder
Click to enlarge Another day, another topless star. No, we're not referring to a certain Gossip Girl but the equally hot Audi R8 GT Spyder. How hot? This Spyder is a open-top …
Wörthersee 2011: Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet Concept
Click to enlarge The annual Wörthersee meet is a playground for the VW Group fan, and there's bound to be something weird and wonderful coming out from Austria this time of the …
Porsche marks 10 years in China with special 911 Turbo S
Click to enlarge Porsche has been in China for a decade and is growing strongly in the world's largest auto market. Demand is outstripping supply, especially for popular models like the Cayenne …
Hyundai i40 Tourer to begin selling in Europe in Q3
Click to enlarge Hyundai has announced specifications and trim levels for its i40 Tourer, which goes on sale in Europe in the third quarter of this year. The wagon will be available …
Saab gets another 15m euro cash injection from Pang Da
Saab has obtained another cash injection from Pang Da, its new Chinese partner, according to reports. The Swedish automaker has received a further order for 630 cars, worth 15 million euros, on …
Despite VW stake, Suzuki will continue Fiat collaboration
Many would expect the relationship between Suzuki and Fiat to drift apart after Volkswagen bought a 19.9% stake in the Japanese carmaker. But no, both parties are set to continue their 10-year …
Ford AB35 Fiesta – an All Blacks-inspired limited edition
Another special edition Ford Fiesta has popped up, and this one's from Ford New Zealand. It's called the AB35 Fiesta, built to celebrate the company's 17-year sponsorship of the national rugby union …
Volvo Flywheel KERS system – significant performance gains, with up to 20% less fuel consumption
Click to enlarge Volvo is set to test a new system called Flywheel KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), which it claims will make a four-cylinder engine feel like a six-cylinder and at …
Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro with 503 PS, 0-100 in 3.7 sec!
The annual Wörtherseetour meeting for fans of VW Group models is celebrating it's 30th birthday this year, and Audi is bringing a hot gift to the party. Meet the one-off A1 clubsport …
Ecoboost turbo powered Ford S-Max MPV and facelifted Mondeo Titanium launching in Malaysia very soon!
Ford has announced that the Ecoboost engine will make its debut in Malaysia by mid year 2011. Since we've just entered into June, the launch should be just around the corner! The …
Tesla to end Roadster production, Model S out next year, 2014 Model X to combine SUV and MPV qualities
A filing with the the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by public listed electric car maker Tesla has shed some light on future plans. There will be a prototype of a Model …
