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  Hyundai i-oniq – taking ‘fluidic sculpture’ to the next step

  16 December 2011 / 3 comments

  Click to enlarge. It promises to preview the next evolution of Hyundai’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ form language, the i-oniq concept, and the wraps are supposed to come off the vehicle in Geneva next year. For starters, […]

   

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  Dodge Dart ‘Giulietta sedan’ – cabin teasers released

  14 December 2011 / 8 comments

  Last week, we had a first look of the Dodge Dart, via zoomed in front and rear teasers. Now, Dodge has released first pics of the Dart’s interior, which the company says “sets a new […]

   

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  Next gen Mercedes-Benz SL leaked ahead of Detroit debut

  14 December 2011 / 18 comments

  Mercedes-Benz will be giving its next generation SL a world debut at next year’s Detroit show, but what seems like official brochure images have already leaked out. These black and white scans show the three […]

   

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  BYD-Daimler set to roll out electric concept at Beijing show

  13 December 2011 / 3 comments

  Last year, Daimler and China’s BYD started a 50:50 research and technology joint venture called “Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co Ltd” (BDNT) that will develop an electric vehicle in and for China. BDNT is […]

   

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  It’s on the way – Honda to debut NSX Concept in Detroit

  13 December 2011 / 47 comments

  Following Honda boss’ Takanobu Ito’s confirmation that a new NSX is definitely on the cards, the company is taking the next step to bringing it a step closer to commercial reality – the upcoming North […]

   

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  BMW to launch new EV brand for Chinese market

  13 December 2011 / 0 comments

  BMW is set to create a new electric vehicle brand in China, together with local partner Brilliance Jinbei Automobile, according to a report. The creation of the brand is coming about in order to meet […]

   

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  Lexus’ Detroit 2012 concept previews new design direction

  13 December 2011 / 3 comments

  Time really flies, doesn’t it. Here we are at the end of 2011, with the major motor show circuit ending with the bi-annual Tokyo Motor Show. And to kick off 2012, major manufacturers will be […]

   

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  Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar signs new four-year contract

  13 December 2011 / 38 comments

  The word is out that Dany Bahar, CEO of Group Lotus, has signed a fresh four-year contract following a meeting with parent company Proton last week. His original contract was due to expire next year. […]

   

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  Nissan GT-R – the Track Pack option ramps it up

  10 December 2011 / 10 comments

  A bog standard 2012 Nissan GT-R should suffice for most, but those seeking an edgier prospect can look towards outfitting the car with its Track Pack option, just the thing if circuit runs are your […]

   

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  Dodge Dart – a reinterpretation of the Giuletta as sedan

  7 December 2011 / 23 comments

  Click to enlarge. It’s called the Dodge Dart, and this one is set to be Chrysler’s first vehicle that’s based on Fiat architecture. The current Dart will be the second vehicle to bear the name, […]

   

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  Nissan Leaf is 2011-2012 Japanese Car of the Year

  7 December 2011 / 18 comments

  The Nissan Leaf has added another feather to its cap – the EV has been named as the Japanese Car of the Year for 2011-2012. The announcement was made at the Tokyo Motor Show, and […]

   

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  Jatco introduces CVT8 and CVT8 Hybrid transmissions

  7 December 2011 / 19 comments

  Jatco has announced a new continuously variable transmission for midsize and large front-wheel drive vehicles, offering an improvement of 10% in fuel economy compared to earlier models. Designed for application with 2.0 to 3.5 litre […]

   

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  Tokyo 2011: VW Cross Coupe Concept is small but stout

  6 December 2011 / 20 comments

  One of the best looking and realistic concepts on show in Tokyo is German. Volkswagen brought this broad, hunky piece of metal to Japan, called the Cross Coupe Concept. VW says that this crossover is […]

   

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  Ford Ecosport is a Fiesta based SUV, web images leaked

  6 December 2011 / 25 comments

  Click to enlarge screen shot Ford is coming out with a SUV version of its successful B-segment Fiesta, and it will be called EcoSport. Rumoured to be bound for the India Auto Expo in January […]

   

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  LIVE from Tokyo: Retro liveried Honda RC-E is super sexy

  5 December 2011 / 11 comments

  If only four-wheeled EVs are half as sexy. Honda revealed the RC-E concept at Tokyo to great response, thanks to evocative livery that recalls the glory days of the RC racers from the 1960s. Having […]

   

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