Home / International News (Page 1474)

• 

  New Euro spec Honda Civic hatchback to get better ride comfort, best in class cabin space – torsion beam retained

  2 August 2011 / 38 comments

  Click to enlarge The sedan version of the ninth generation Honda Civic was unveiled earlier this year, and now it’s time for the European version, which is slated to debut at September’s Frankfurt show. Developed […]

   

  ---



• 

  Toyota raises Thai plant output by 40% for Hilux, Fortuner

  2 August 2011 / 21 comments

  It looks like the temporary setback that was the Japanese earthquake and tsunami is now firmly in the rear view mirror, and it’s full steam ahead for the auto industry. Toyota, for one, is raising […]

   

  ---



• 

  Reports: Lotus CityCar confirmed, to be called ‘Ethos’

  1 August 2011 / 58 comments

  The Lotus CityCar Concept, essentially a three-door version of the Proton EMAS concept with Lotus’ new face, is confirmed for production, according to reports. Shown at the 2010 Paris Motor Show alongside Lotus’ five concepts, […]

   

  ---



• 

  BMW i3 and i8 electric concepts unveiled in Frankfurt

  29 July 2011 / 37 comments

  We’re here reporting live from the international revealing of the new BMW i3 and i8 concepts at the Frankfurt Messe. BMW revealed the two cars in a dark hall, and while waiting for the press […]

   

  ---



• 

  Toyota to introduce a low-priced car for China in 2013

  29 July 2011 / 47 comments

  According to reports, Toyota is planning to introduce a low-priced small car designed for the Chinese market as early as 2013, with production planned at two factories in the country. The new car is likely […]

   

  ---



• 

  Renault Twingo facelift to debut in Frankfurt

  29 July 2011 / 15 comments

  Renault has released the first image of its refreshed second-generation Twingo, which will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The automaker says that the A-segment offering is the first production vehicle […]

   

  ---



• 

  Nissan plans ASEAN expansion – Thailand and Indonesia integral to six-year development plan

  27 July 2011 / 52 comments

  Nissan has announced a new six-year business development plan for the ASEAN region, with the objective of more than tripling sales to 500,000 units with a 15% market share by the end of 2016 from […]

   

  ---



• 

  Lotus Evora S picked by Carabinieri as rapid response cars – two units to see service in Rome and Milan

  25 July 2011 / 30 comments

  Click to enlarge The Italian military police have selected the Lotus Evora S as rapid response vehicles – two units of the car will see service in Rome and Milan in a two-year long stint. […]

   

  ---



• 

  Suzuki now looking to expand ties with Fiat

  25 July 2011 / 4 comments

  In further news that is surely telling about the current climate of that particular relationship, Suzuki is eyeing deeper ties with Fiat as its frustration with Volkswagen grows, reports say. Automobilwoche reports that a senior […]

   

  ---



• 

  Geely to build its own assembly plant in Indonesia

  25 July 2011 / 14 comments

  Geely Automobile is definitely looking at making some serious inroads in Indonesia. The company has been selling its cars in the country since April 2010, and through its local subsidiary Geely Mobil Indonesia now has […]

   

  ---



• 

  IIMS: Daihatsu A-Concept – by Indonesia, for the world

  22 July 2011 / 89 comments

  Daihatsu has unveiled its latest concept car at the 2011 Indonesian International Motor Show – the Daihatsu A-Concept, which includes the involvement of Indonesians with the support of Daihatsu Japan. After learning the name of […]

   

  ---



• 

  Chrysler planning to set up ASEAN manufacturing base

  22 July 2011 / 12 comments

  Amidst our reports filtering in from the 19th International Indonesia Motor Show (IIMS) at the Jakarta International Expo in Kemayoran, Jakarta, some news about Chrysler’s rapidly growing presence in the country and how, spurred by […]

   

  ---



• 

  Hyundai Grand Avega hatchback debuts at IIMS 2011

  22 July 2011 / 9 comments

  UPDATE: Full gallery added after the jump. Remember the Hyundai Verna hatchback we saw at the Guangzhou Auto Show last year? It had its own unique China-only styling and looked like a smaller and sportier […]

   

  ---



• 

  LIVE from Jakarta: Daihatsu to give small car concept a world debut tomorrow, watch this space for updates!

  21 July 2011 / 20 comments

  Click to enlarge Greetings from Jakarta, where we will bring you live coverage from the 2011 Indonesian International Motor Show (IIMS). The press day is tomorrow, one day before the gates are open to the […]

   

  ---



• 

  Caterham to enter Chinese market

  21 July 2011 / 13 comments

  British sportscar maker Caterham Cars is expanding its presence globally – it’s now set to enter into the Chinese market, with the entire range of Sevens making their way in. The company has signed an […]

   

  ---

Latest Fuel Prices