F1’s Bernie Ecclestone in a bid to save Saab!
Now this is one unexpected piece of news. Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed plans to make a bid for Saab! We previously reported that the original Dec 31 deadline set …
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Lotus files patent for twin clutch transmission
It seems that Lotus has filed a patent for their own twin clutch transmission design on the 30th of December 2009. The Applicant is listed as Lotus Cars GB and the 'inventor' …
FHI adds range-topping Subaru Impreza R205
The new Subaru Impreza R205 follows up on the previous S203 and S204 models available from STI. The R in its name stands for 'Road Sport'. It uses components from the WRX …
Prodrive set to be “India’s tech consultant”
British motorsport and technology specialist, Prodrive, has established a partnership with India's Opti Engineering to help bring its engineering skills and technologies to the subcontinent. Prodrive, which also has operations in China …
VW Eos is the first petrol engined Bluemotion model
The Volkswagen Eos will be the first petrol-engined model to feature the marque's BlueMotion badge, which brings with it fuel saving technologies (previous Bluemotions were TDI powered). The Eos Bluemotion comes with …
America’s top ten best sellers in 2009
Vehicle sales data for 2009 has been released in the US, and in the top ten list we see the usual suspects from the mid-sized saloon class and of course, the pick-up …
Somali pirates hijack ship with Hyundai and Kia cars
Those brazen Somali pirates that terrorise the Gulf of Aden are at it again. This time a car shipment has been diverted to their den. Asian Glory, a ship operated by EUKOR …
Cadillac CTS-V Coupe previewed ahead of Detroit
Following the trend of releasing images of a car before its motor show debut, Cadillac shows us the CTS-V Coupe ahead of the 2010 Detroit Motor Show, which starts in five days …
Vauxhall Meriva leaked pics: suicide doors retained!
These are leaked official images of the new Meriva MPV, badged here as a UK-spec Vauxhall (Opel in Europe). It appears to have survived the transition from concept to production pretty well, …
Mahindra-Renault begins restructuring due to dismal Logan sales
Think of "low cost car" and before the Tata Nano came up you'll most likely think of the Renault Logan. The Logan is a car designed from the beginning to be very …
Hofele Design’s R8-inspired Audi A5 styling kit
What's a successful halo car? In our opinion, a halo car has fulfilled its purpose if models below it start to ape big brother. The Lancer Evo is a classic example, and …
Ferrari to share Detroit show stand with Chrysler
Glamour brands Ferrari and Maserati will be present at the 2010 Detroit Motor Show - Maranello was absent last year - but will share the same floor space with the Chrysler Group! …
Toyota’s Asia sales overtake domestic figures
We're surprised it took so long. Toyota's data for the first 11 months of 2009 show that sales in Asia (excluding Japan) is set to overtake domestic sales for the first time …
Toyota Etios – compact sedan for Indian debut
Think of a car designed especially for India and I bet that most of you (including myself) will imagine a small el-cheapo hatchback designed to be as cheap to buy and run …
Kia Borrego dropped from US lineup
Kia has dropped the Borrego from its 2010 US lineup due to slow sales. The mid-sized (it's considered full-sized elsewhere) SUV made its US debut late 2008, coinciding with high fuel prices …
Saab deadline extended, factory up and running
If the original December 31 deadline for negotiations holds through, Saab will be officially consigned to history come midnight. But it won't, as General Motors has extended the deadline for a final …
Geely boss: “Nothing will change for Volvo”
After Ford announced that it will sell Volvo to Geely, many have raised concerns on the future health of the Swedish carmaker. As a response, Li Shufu, founder and chairman of Zhejiang …
Suzuki R III MPV Concept for Delhi 2010 debut
Other than the Suzuki APV and other van-like models, can you think of any other Suzuki people mover than you can buy right now? You got it - Suzuki is not a …
Audi A3 1.6 TDI is the most efficient premium car
A new green version of the Audi A3 1.6 TDI - already the most fuel efficient and clean premium badged car - has been launched. Available only in three-door form with Standard …
Japanese brands make up half of the “Top 10 Significant Trucks of the Decade” list
Americans love their trucks, whether full sized or small, and this eternal love is best illustrated by the Ford F-Series' status as the USA's best selling vehicle for 33 years running. So …
