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  Toyota COMS – all-new single-seater EV to debut

  13 June 2012 / 3 comments

  Toyota Auto Body is due to introduce its fully-redesigned COMS ultra-compact electric vehicle in Japan next month, according to a report. The new form of the single-seater, which was previewed as a concept at last […]

   

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  First two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB in Asia Pacific

  13 June 2012 / 8 comments

  This is the first bespoke two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase in Asia Pacific, commissioned for delivery to Singapore. The exterior of the car is finished in gunmetal, with a silver upper two-tone and a matching […]

   

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  First batch of Chevrolet Trailblazers roll off Thai plant

  13 June 2012 / 12 comments

  The first production units of the new Chevrolet Trailblazer are now rolling off General Motors Thailand’s production line in Rayong. The first unit, a 2.8L Duramax diesel powered range-topping LTZ model was greeted by the […]

   

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  McLaren MP4-12C updated – 25 PS more, faster shifts

  12 June 2012 / 23 comments

  McLaren has announced a package of enhancements for its MP4-12C that makes the supercar “even more invigorating to drive yet even easier to live with”. Headlining the changes is a 25 PS power increase for […]

   

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  Ford Focus ST debuts, in five-door and estate forms

  12 June 2012 / 46 comments

  Ford has announced the market debut of its new Focus ST, which is set to be the Blue Oval’s first global performance model, going on sale in 40 countries around the world. Deliveries of the […]

   

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  Toyota TMG EV P002 set for Pikes Peak challenge

  11 June 2012 / 1 comment

  All the attention regarding Toyota’s racing programme may be centred on the two TS030 Hybrid racers taking part at Le Mans this weekend, but the Japanese automaker is also set to tackle some serious hill […]

   

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  Volvo S60 Polestar – a performance road car concept

  11 June 2012 / 5 comments

  It’s called the Volvo S60 Polestar, and it’s set to be presented for the first time on June 16 at the next round of the Swedish TTA – Racing Elite League championship. Developed by Volvo’s […]

   

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  Ford Fiesta sedan facelift – rendering of the new front

  8 June 2012 / 19 comments

  A while back, we had spyshots of the upcoming facelift for the Ford Fiesta sedan, which was caught on camera road testing near the Nurburgring. The sixth-generation Fiesta is well due for its mid-life nip […]

   

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  Aslam Farikullah is new Lotus Chief Operating Officer, Dany Bahar sacked!

  8 June 2012 / 121 comments

  It has been officially confirmed that Dany Bahar has been sacked by Lotus. Group Lotus issued a statement that Bahar has been terminated from his employment as chief executive officer of Lotus, with immediate effect. […]

   

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  Holden Trax – another view of GM’s global small SUV

  7 June 2012 / 1 comment

  Click to enlarge. You’ve seen the Chevrolet Trax, which will premiere in Paris in September. Here’s what the new small SUV set to roll off from GM Korea will look like badged with a Holden […]

   

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  VW ups stake in MAN, poised for full control

  7 June 2012 / 5 comments

  Volkswagen has increased its shareholding in German bus and truck maker MAN SE. While the quantum is small, from a previous 73.76% to just over 75%, VW can now ask shareholders to approve a domination […]

   

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  Opel Astra Sedan – a notchback for Europe to bite

  7 June 2012 / 23 comments

  Opel has added a fourth variant to its Astra family after the five-door hatch, Sports Tourer (wagon) and GTC Coupe – the sedan. It will make its motor show debut at the 2012 Moscow Auto […]

   

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  Dany Bahar’s expenditure not favoured by new bosses

  7 June 2012 / 55 comments

  Here’s some light shed on the reason of Dany Bahar’s suspension. The Mail Online has reported that parent company DRB-Hicom did not like the way the Lotus’ suspended top man used company’s money. This comes […]

   

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  World’s Fastest Man Usain Bolt headlines Nissan’s new global brand campaign

  6 June 2012 / 1 comment

  Nissan has managed to get the World’s Fastest Man onboard its new global brand campaign. Triple Olympic gold medalist and multi world record holder Usain Bolt has been an owner of a Nissan GT-R since […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT – more power, faster gearbox, new ‘Performance’ suspension

  6 June 2012 / 2 comments

  Here’s a refreshing update, one that’s not about exterior enhancements but “enhanced driving dynamics and even better race track performance”. In short, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT comes with more power, an optimised gearbox and […]

   

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