Jazeman Jaafar accomplishes two podium finishes in Monza
It was a good day out for Jazeman Jaafar at the opening round of the 2011 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series at Monza, Italy – the Malaysian managed to get to the podium twice, […]
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Strange but true! Nissan LEAF NISMO RC electric racer
Click to enlarge Here’s another unlikely racer – the Nissan LEAF electric car. No, the “RC” in the name doesn’t make this a toy, but it stands for “Racing Competition”. This NISMO fettled EV racer […]
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SEAT to expand into China – Leon and Ibiza set for 2012
Another brand joins the fray in that very important automotive market known as China. Spanish brand SEAT announces its impending arrival there with its participation at the Shanghai Motor Show, which begins later this week. […]
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Daimler donates cash and 50 trucks in aid of Japan
The earthquake-tsunami-nuclear crisis that has befallen Japan is one of the major disasters in recent history, wiping out entire towns and communities in a stroke. They who survived desperately need help, and some have heeded […]
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Ford to introduce 15 new models in China by 2015
According to a Reuters report, Ford is set to introduce no less than 15 new models into the Chinese market by 2015 as part of its agressive expansion plans in the world’s number one automotive […]
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Cash strapped Saab eyeing to buy current MINI platform
Saab’s production workers are now at home, not because it’s a public holiday, but because the carmaker has stopped production “until further notice” amid a row with suppliers over unpaid bills. Rescued by Spyker at […]
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Kia Forte Koup captures company’s first-ever racing win
It’s the first one ever for the company, making it a meaningful and historic moment for Kia Motors in just its second year of involvement in motorsports. The company scored the first racing win in […]
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Sebastian Vettel puts Infiniti’s road-cars through their paces
Click to enlarge Fresh from his win at the Malaysian Grand Prix, and ahead of this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix, Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel had a different type of cameo run on track, […]
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Peugeot SXC Concept: New look applied on a crossover
It’s an indication of China’s prominence that so many carmakers are lining up to set up world debuts in Shanghai. Peugeot is one of them, and the French marque that’s targeting 200,000 sales this year […]
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Volkswagen mulling stake in Isuzu, eyeing possible takeover
According to reports, Volkswagen is considering taking a stake in Isuzu Motors or purchasing the company outright, though it looks like a decision won’t be made anytime soon. Seemingly, one of VW’s board members, Jochem […]
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Volkswagen set to join WRC, plans to be revealed in May
The World Rally Championship is set to welcome another factory team in the form of Volkswagen, who will join the likes of mainstays Citroen and Ford, as well as newcomers MINI. It has been reported […]
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New Chevrolet Malibu leaked ahead of Shanghai debut
Click to enlarge This is an image of the all new Chevrolet Malibu, which is said to have been mistakenly uploaded to GM’s media site. In the US, the Malibu is tasked with taking on […]
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Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT3 to replace DBRS9
Click to enlarge Aston Martin Racing has announced the introduction of its new Vantage GT3 race car – based on the V12 Vantage road-going version, the new car will be ready for competition in 2012. […]
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Ex-Ford engineer faces jail for stealing trade secrets
Seventy months in federal prison and a fine of $12,500 is what Xiang Dong Yu a.k.a. Mike Yu has to repay after the ex-Ford engineer pleaded guilty to two counts of theft of trade secrets. […]
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Indian market Ford Fiesta Classic slots below the new one
The current Ford Fiesta sedan will be unveiled in India today, where it will take on cars like the Honda City and VW Vento (Polo sedan). But there are plenty of sales to fight for […]
