If the shoe fits, drive it – getting a kick out of going electric
Okay, so this is where it all starts getting a little bizarre - first Play-Doh, then this. So you think you've seen electric cars in all shapes and sizes. Well, can't have …
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This Chevy’s feeling blue, an Orlando built for the kid in you
This one feels soft. Probably a bit mushy in terms of handling too. Moves very sluggishly at that. Think of the fun you could have describing this one, which is a scale …
Caterham-Lola SP/300.R selling like hot cakes
Yup, that's right. The Caterham-Lola SP/300.R racing car is selling out fast, with more than half of the yearly allocation sold since the vehicle made its debut in January at the Autosport …
VIDEO: Range Rover Evoque – a behind-the-scenes look
With its planned arrival into Malaysian showrooms by end year, Land Rover is back to talking more about its Range Rover Evoque. The smallest RR has been tasked with creating a new …
New Aston Martin Virage: Fits between the DB9 and DBS
You might be wondering what's new, but this really is a new model from Aston Martin. Called the Virage and available in both coupe and topless Volante form, it revives the famous …
Proton Tuah to be showcased at Japan AEE show – organisers hoping that EMAS will be exhibited too
The next show stop for Proton's EMAS hybrid is possibly Japan. According to a Bernama report, the organisers of the 2011 Japan Automotive Engineering Exposition (AEE) in Yokohama - which runs May …
Affected by high oil prices, Spain slashes its speed limit!
Spain has taken an unusual method to counter high and rising oil prices - slash the national speed limit! The Spanish government has lowered the 120 km/h national speed limit by 10 …
Lamborghini Aventador production limited to 4,000 units
The Geneva superstar that is the Lamborghini Aventador will have a production run of maximum 4,000 units, according to Autocar UK. This figure is quite near to that of its predecessor; Lambo …
And now, an electrifying way to learn how to drive …
Well, seems that some novice Japanese drivers are going to get to grips with EVs very early on. According to a report from Yahoo Japan, the nation's top auto leasing firm, Sumitomo …
Honda recalls 36,656 Civic Hybrids in the US
More on the recall front. Honda has issued a recall for the Civic Hybrid in North America over problems with the vehicle's power voltage converter. The recall affects 36,656 units from the …
Toyota Prius wagon to be launched in Japan in April
Toyota has unveiled its production Prius wagon, which is set to be launched in Japan towards the end of April. The announcement of the domestic market introduction follows closely on the premiere …
After 65 years, Bristol Cars goes out of business
Brit carmaker Bristol Cars, known for its exclusive hand-built offerings and which prided itself as being the only luxury car manufacturer remaining in private British hands, went into administration last week. Trading …
Chevrolet Colorado show truck to premiere in Thailand
Click to enlarge Chevrolet has released a teaser image of its Colorado show truck, which will make its world debut at the 32nd Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand later this month. …
Limited edition ‘Samurai Design’ Suzuki Swift for Italy
Click to enlarge Italians tired of the Tricolore on a Fiat can now opt for some Japanese flavour. Suzuki has a limited edition version of its Swift supermini and it's called Samurai …
Honda to launch BRIO compact later this month in Thailand
Honda is slated to officially unveil the production BRIO in Thailand later this month, according to reports. Initial news filtering through had the car set for its world premiere - on March …
The last say: Ferrari gives its 2011 F1 car final name change – from F150 to F150th Italia, now it’s the 150° Italia
Ah, nothing like a little, ahem, friendly tiff to bring out the best in people. The Ford dispute with Ferrari over the latter's naming of its 2011 F1 car - in which …
No Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI? Quite likely, it seems
Well, it looks like the Lancer Evolution is heading into the history books, at least in its current petrol-based form. Seems Mitsubishi is dropping very broad hints that the Evo X will …
2011 Mitsubishi Triton 2.5 VG Turbo: 178 PS and 400 Nm!
Mitsubishi has launched the 2011 Triton and Pajero Sport in Thailand with a new VG Turbo engine. It's essentially still the same 4D56 2.5-litre DI-D Hyper Common Rail diesel unit, but with …
Tata Pixel: Four seater Nano based concept for Europe
It's based on the world's cheapest car, but the Pixel concept Tata showed at Geneva looked anything but cheap. The Nano based city car concept looks like it could have been from …
Lotus Evora Enduro GT Concept in Lotus-Renault colours
Besides the stripped out Elise Club Racer, Lotus also unveiled the Evora Enduro GT concept car in Geneva. The Evora Enduro is, as its name suggests, designed for endurance racing, and is …
