Daihatsu to open R&D centre in Indonesia
Following on Daihatsu's plans to make Indonesia a base for its business expansion, the automaker has announced that it will establish a research and development centre on the site of its new …
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster – more pix and info
More photos of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster have come about, as well as further details on features and kit. The vehicle, which rolls in at 1,660 kg (40 kg more than …
Hyundai reaches five million unit milestone in Europe
Hyundai has reached the five million vehicles sold milestone in Europe, 34 years after the first Hyundai Pony was imported in 1977. The five millionth vehicle was an i30, a Golf class …
F1 not pertinent in gaining tech for road cars, Audi says
Formula 1 may be full of verve, drama and action, as the just concluded Monaco GP showed, but it's off the subject when it comes to obtaining information and technology to better …
UK traffic offenders to face on the spot fines by the police
In a bid to clamp down on reckless driving, the British government has given the police power to issue on the spot fines, instead of cases going through the courts. Motorists will …
Lotus vs Lotus naming row verdict will be out today!
Finally. The name battle between Proton subsidiary Group Lotus and Tony Fernandes' Team Lotus will be settled after a long wrangle. The British High Court decision on the Lotus naming row will …
Dacia Duster ‘No Limit’ poised to tackle Pikes Peak
Dacia is set to take on Pikes Peak - the company will enter the tough cookie international hill climb in Colorado on June 26 with a purpose-built 850 hp Duster 'No Limit' …
Chinese automakers actively hunting for foreign talent
They're not only snapping up foreign brands, but the Chinese are out to get bright foreign talent as well. It has been reported that two state-owned Chinese automakers started recruiting talent in …
2011 Ford Fiesta introduced in China
Two years after the Ford Fiesta made its debut in China, Changan Ford has launched the upgraded 2011 Fiesta, with changes including a more refined interior, additional tech/features and new colours, as …
Jaguar-LR to build four-cylinder engine plant in India
Tata owned Jaguar Land Rover is planning a new £400 million engine plant in India, sources told Autocar India. Apparently, the plant will be a "carbon copy” of a facility JLR has …
Daihatsu to intensify focus on Indonesia as part of growth
Daihatsu is set to make Indonesia an integral part of its business expansion globally, according to a report in the Nikkei. The Japanese small car specialist, which posted a record 103.4 billion …
Ford develops heart rate monitoring car seat
Ford has come up with a prototype vehicle seat that can monitor a driver’s heart activity, a device that could one day reduce the number of accidents and fatalities that occur as …
Toyota Friend – an in-car private social network
Toyota has announced that it will be introducing Toyota Friend, a private social network for Toyota customers and their cars. Essentially, the in-car system will offer Toyota users the means to connect …
Shell develops 0W-10 viscosity concept lubricant
Some developments on the lubrication front. It isn't due out in the market anytime soon, but it does show how going thin can achieve better fuel consumption. It's a 0W-10 ultra low …
Next Mercedes B-Class to be armed with S-Class gadgets
Concerns about emissions and economy won't be going away anytime soon, and small cars are becoming the new battleground for luxury brands. Mercedes-Benz is set to refresh its compact assault with new …
TRW develops roof-mounted airbag – to be seen in offerings by a major European automaker
TRW Automotive has unveiled a new 'bag in roof' airbag system, which it says can replace dashboard-mounted airbags rather effectively. While continuing to afford high levels of protection to passengers, the roof-mounted …
Kia planning for a Golf GTI rival with the next-gen Cee’d
A Korean hot hatch? Yes, that is what's being planned at fast growing Kia, which wants a Golf GTI rivaling halo model for its next generation Cee'd. The Cee'd is a C-segment …
Lamborghini to build a ‘daily driver’ third model
Well, such is the way the world works - one eventually has to pander to the demands which scream "daily driver," even if you happen to be making supercars. According to a …
SafetyRec iPhone app – helping drivers drive better
In Japan, the Nikkei reports that Datatec Co, a company that develops delivery truck driving-log recorders, is starting a new Internet-based service in July called SafetyRec, which scores a person's driving skills …
BMW 5-Series GT flops in America, CEO regrets using it as a replacement for the 5-Series wagon
The 5-Series Gran Turismo is one of the more divisive cars in the BMW range, and the controversy is in the looks, or more specifically, that rear end. Making its debut in …
