Disputes over Caterham F1 threaten team’s future
Following Tan Sri Tony Fernandes' sale of the Caterham F1 Team to a consortium of Swiss and Middle Eastern investors in July, all has not exactly been smooth sailing, if reports are …
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Mercedes-AMG GT gets Silver Chrome and Carbon styling packages – no performance enhancements
The recently unveiled Mercedes-AMG GT is set to receive two new styling packages, designed to enhance the aesthetic value of the car should potential owners find the normal one a little bit …
Brabus tunes Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class up to 400 hp!
Brabus has unveiled its complete tuning programme for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class compact SUV, encompassing show as well as go. For the GLA 250, we have Brabus' PowerXtra B25 kit. The plug-and-play module, …
Russell Carr to head Lotus design; Donato Coco out
Group Lotus has just appointed Russell Carr as its new head of design, replacing the outbound Donato Coco (best known for designing the ill-fated five Lotus concepts). Carr isn’t new to the …
Hyundai Genesis gets highest score ever by ANCAP
The Hyundai Genesis has achieved the highest score in the 21-year history of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The flagship sedan scored 36.88 points out of a possible 37, along …
Toyota 86 to live on as next-gen version is confirmed
Fans of the Toyota 86 have another reason to celebrate as a company exec has confirmed in a recent interview with motoring.com.au that the second-generation has been given the thumbs up - …
Nissan teases mystery compact SUV, Brazilian debut
Nissan has teased the public with shots of a mystery compact SUV, which is set for a public debut at the 2014 Sao Paulo motor show. The mystery shot serves as a …
Takata to be prosecuted in the US over exploding airbags, owners urged to fix affected cars immediately
Public prosecutors in the United States are targeting Japanese automotive parts supplier Takata Corp, which is suspected to have misled US regulators regarding its airbags. The company's defective safety components have been …
Hyundai Santa Fe gets updated for 2015 in the US – improved steering and suspension, power tailgate
The immensely-practical Hyundai Santa Fe has gained a few enhancements for 2015 in the US, chief among which is the addition of a new 32-bit microprocessor to the electric power steering system …
Ducati Testastretta DVT – first motorcycle engine with VVT thanks to Volkswagen technology
It seems we are starting to see the fruits of Audi's purchase of Ducati, both for the Italian motorcycle company and for the Volkswagen Group as a whole. Last month, the Volkswagen …
Nissan to receive nine-speed transmission, three-cylinder engine from Daimler in partnership – report
According to a report by Automotive News Europe, Nissan, or more specifically Infiniti, is set to receive a nine-speed transmission from Daimler as part of a product-sharing partnership between the German automaker …
BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition marks 2014 title win
It’s almost a given lately that German Touring Car Masters (DTM) championship winners will have a commemorative special edition of their road-going models. BMW won both titles in 2012 and made the …
Mazda BT-50 Pro Eclipse special edition for Thailand
Mazda has introduced the BT-50 Pro Eclipse for the Thai market. Think of the Eclipse special edition as the Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Isuzu D-Max X-Series of the BT-50 range, although the …
Malaysia, Indonesia to collaborate on ASEAN car project, Proton expected to be involved – Najib
Thought the so-called Asian/ASEAN car project had slipped away into the sunset? Apparently not, as according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, the auto industries of Malaysia and Indonesia will …
Audi A9 concept teased prior to Los Angeles reveal
Audi has released a teaser shot of the new A9 - set to take its position as the new flagship of the company's range. The Audi A9 will also debut a new …
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition 35 celebrates a legend
The evergreen G-Wagen turns 35 this year, and while the short wheelbase version has had its Final Edition send-off in 2011, the five-door W463 is still going strong. Latest in the long …
Mitsubishi ASX and Pajero plug-in hybrids in the works, expected to arrive in 2017, says CEO – report
According to a report on Automotive News Europe, Mitsubishi CEO Osamu Masuko has confirmed during an interview that a plug-in hybrid version of the next-generation ASX compact crossover and Pajero SUV are …
Toyota and Lexus recall 1.75mil vehicles worldwide
Toyota has announced three separate recalls involving a total of 1.75 million of its cars worldwide – including some from Lexus – to fix problems involving the braking and fuel systems. The …
SPYSHOT: Facelifted Citroen DS5 shows its new nose
The facelifted Citroen DS5 has been seen running around wearing camouflage for a while now, but Chinese website auto.sohu.com has managed to snag a front shot of the refreshed luxe MPV completely …
Modified Honda Jazz models to feature at SEMA 2014
Mod-happy fans of the Honda Jazz, or Honda Fit, take note. The 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas this November will see project cars by six different tuning …
