Clarkson and friends – brainstorming names, again
Three easily distracted men.Posted by Jeremy Clarkson on Wednesday, 27 April 2016 It’s been a good many months now since the former Top Gear boys - Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James …
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Crisis looms for Mitsubishi as fuel scandal widens
Mitsubishi says the fuel economy scandal that unfolded last week could have far reaching implications - its president says that the issue could threaten the very survival of the automaker, Bloomberg reports. …
Hennessey planning tuning programme for Honda NSX
Hennessey Performance, the tuner famous for toying with muscular American cars, will be laying its hands on the Honda NSX, known as the Acura NSX in the US. As announced on its …
Mitsubishi’s US models to be investigated by the EPA
Mitsubishi models in the US are now under the spotlight as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are investigating whether models in the country meet fuel-economy …
Extra Gear announced as Top Gear spin-off car show
Need more Top Gear in your life? BBC’s got you covered with a new spin-off show - Extra Gear, which will bring you behind-the-scenes content, plus exclusive new footage, interviews and specially …
VW leads Toyota in global sales race after Q1 2016
Quite a surprising piece of news, this, and probably one that the main actors themselves did not expect. According to Reuters, Volkswagen eclipsed Toyota as the world's top-selling carmaker in the first …
Ford EcoBlue – all-new 2.0 litre turbodiesel engine replaces 2.2 litre Duratorq, 13% more efficient
https://youtu.be/jOXHcqXVhuY Ford has revealed its all-new 2.0 litre EcoBlue turbodiesel engine, the first in a new line of diesel engines from the Blue Oval. The 2.0 litre direct-injected unit, which replaces the …
Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 for extreme conditions
This is the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35. Based on the pre-facelift D-Max, it’s a new variant that will be added to the brand’s UK line-up. To be offered in both double …
Chevrolet Colorado facelift debuts as the S10 in Brazil
The wraps have come off the facelifted second-gen Chevrolet Colorado - the pick-up made its debut at the Agrishow agricultural fair in Brazil, and the new S10 (as it's known as in …
Chery Tiggo 7 showcased at the Beijing Motor Show
On the stands at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show is the Chery Tiggo 7. Making its debut for there, the vehicle is actually a production version of the 2012 Chery TX Concept, …
Volkswagen Golf R 400 cancelled due to dieselgate
It looks like Volkswagen’s dieselgate scandal has now further affected its future plans. Those who have been eagerly awaiting for the arrival of the Golf R 400 will be disappointed to know …
Qoros Qamfree cam-less engine with Koenigsegg tech
In a new development, Koenigsegg subsidiary Freevalve AB has announced a new partnership with Chinese automaker Qoros Auto. The outcome of the partnership is continued development of Freevalve’s Pneumatic Hydraulic Electric Actuator …
Vacuum cleaner brand Dyson developing electric cars
Dyson has been revealed as a recipient of a UK government funding to develop electric cars. Yes, Dyson, the company known for its bagless vacuum cleaners, bladeless fans and the hand dryer …
Toyota Corolla, Levin plug-in hybrids in China by 2018
Two new Toyota plug-in hybrid models will be entering the China market in 2018 - the Corolla and Levin. According to Toyota's head of China operations, Hiroji Onishi, Toyota plans to take …
2016 Toyota Estima/Previa facelift gets leaked early
Earlier in March this year, we brought you a render by Japanese magazine Mag-X that depicted the facelifted 2016 Toyota Estima/Previa. It appears the render seen at that time is pretty accurate …
ASEAN car sales Q1 2016 market report – Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia lower; Vietnam, Philippines up
Malaysia's automotive market isn't the only one to have started 2016 in sluggish fashion, as our ASEAN neighbours Thailand and Indonesia, the powerhouses of the region, have seen new vehicle sales slip …
Mitsubishi’s improper fuel economy testing could date back to 90s; Japan to probe car-testing methods
The discovery of improper fuel-efficiency tests involving Mitsubishi may have been going on since the 90’s, according to Bloomberg, citing the Nikkei. Tetsuji Inoue, a spokesperson for Mitsubishi however, declined to comment …
2016 Citroen C6 revealed – second-gen just for China
Following a set of leaked images, the new Citroen C6 has finally been revealed at the ongoing Beijing International Auto Exhibition, with the revived model set to be sold exclusively in China. …
Mazda MX-5 – one million units produced since 1989
Mazda has announced that on April 22, 2016, it has hit a new milestone with the production of the one millionth MX-5 (or Roadster in Japan). Achieving this figure comes after 27 …
SPIED: Volkswagen Golf Clubsport S seen at the ‘Ring
Previously reported to be a ‘Clubsport Lightweight,’ Golf GTI, our spy photographers have captured what now appears to be known as the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S. The undisguised model was seen …
