New SEAT Ibiza FR 1.8 20V T
The latest Ibiza to join SEAT's range of B-segment hatches is the SEAT Ibiza FR 1.8 20V T, which is powered by a 150 PS turbocharged 20 valve petrol engine. This is …
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Next generation A-Class might share MINI platform
Autobild magazine reports what is the opposite of a previous statement by DaimlerChrysler saying there are no plans for any further JV development with BMW other than the current hybrid drivetrain cooperation. …
Volkswagen sneak preview of new engine projects
Volkswagen currently has a few futuristic engine projects running concurrently - one is a diesel engine that uses some petrol engine properties and another is a petrol engine that uses some diesel …
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution’s new S-AWC system
Click to enlarge The new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will have an updated version of Mitsubishi's S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) all-wheel drive system. An improvement over the old system is the new …
Mitsubishi reveals Twin Clutch SST gearbox
Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled two of the technologies that will go into the upcoming 10th in it's generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, but let's talk about them one at a time. We'll have …
Apple to develop sat nav and in-car entertainment system for Mercedes Benz
Interface experts Apple is supposedly working on a satellite navigation interface cum in-car entertainment system for DaimlerChrysler to use in it's Mercedes Benz cars. This new "iNav" (just guessing what it could …
W204 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
The new W204 C-Class now comes in AMG form as the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, a compact monster powered by a normally aspirated high 11.3:1 compression 6.3 litre V8 engine putting out 451 …
Lexus plans new hybrid car
Lexus is planning a new car for the 2009 model year that will only be offered with a hybrid drivetrain, much like Toyota's Prius hybrid car. The new hybrid-only Lexus will be …
Toyota develops Active Headrest system
Toyota's newly developed Active Headrest system promises to reduce the possibility of neck injury during low-speed, rear impacts. A sensor built into the seat's backrest recognizes when the occupant's lower back presses …
PSA Peugeot Citroen signs JV MoU with Hafei
PSA Peugeot Citroen has signed a MoU for a 50:50 joint venture with Chinese automotive manufacturer Hafei to manufacturer small people movers for the Chinese market at Hafei's Shenzhen plant. I wonder …
Magna interested in Volvo and Land Rover
The latest company rumoured to be interested in buying Volvo and Land Rover from Ford is Magna. Well, not exactly the two brands, but they're more interested in the plants that belong …
Ford’s new Twin-Force to debut in Lincoln MKS
Ford is developing a new range of inline-4, V6 and V8 engines that employ what it calls Twin-Force technology, a term it has trademarked but basically means an engine that uses twin-turbocharging …
Mercedes Benz not interested in futher BMW JV
If you remember, I blogged some time in the middle of last month on a report that BMW's sales and marketing chief Michael Ganal wants BMW to increase cooperation with Mercedes Benz …
More PSA-Mitsubishi 4WD tie-ups
PSA Peugeot Citroen is expected to further expand it's cooperation with Mitsubishi Motors Cooperation after it's badge/styling engineering efforts with the Mitsubishi Outlander as the Peugeot 4007 and Citroen C-Crosser has shown …
NISMO Fairlady Z Type 380RS – 3.8 liter 350Z
NISMO has a 300 unit limited run of a special edition tuned up Nissan 350Z called the NISMO Fairlady Z Type 380RS that has it's engine displacement up to 3.8 litres from …
Volvo R-DESIGN bodykits for C30, S40, V50
Volvo fans were disappointed when Volvo announced earlier that it would drop it's R performance car series, with cars like the 850R and the recent S60 R being the latest of it's …
Uncovered Honda Accord sedan and coupe spotted!
The boys at Jalopnik have exclusive photos of a fully undisguised Honda Accord Sedan as well as a fully undisguised Honda Accord Coupe! Following the tradition of Malaysia getting the USDM Accord …
Honda Civic Mugen RR – with circuit lap video!
Mugen has put it's tuning touches on the Honda Civic Type-R sedan, which reduces it's weight by 10kg and boosts power output of the high revving 2.0 litre i-VTEC engine to 240 …
Volkswagen Tiguan details revealed
Volkswagen's new Tiguan SUV will make it's public debut in September at the 2007 Frankfurt International Motor Show, but here we have some official press photos to look at before it's public …
BMW 1-Series Coupe Specifications and Photos
BMW has released press information and images on it's latest model, the BMW 1-Series Coupe. The US market 1-Series Coupe will have different engine offerings from the European market coupe - instead …
