European-spec fourth-generation Honda CR-V detailed
The fourth-generation Honda CR-V made its debut late last year in LA and was launched in the same month (November) in Japan, where we reported live from the Tokyo Motor Show. The …
Alfa MiTo and Giulietta get new Sportiva trim in the UK
Alfa Romeo has garnished its UK range with a new trim level, called Sportiva, for the MiTo supermini and Giulietta small family car. On top of the Distinctive trim features, the MiTo …
Nissan Micra Elle – the tiny tyke goes chic
Ah yes, the special edition, always a good way to tout any car. Today's special happens to be a Micra (or March, if you prefer), concocted up by Nissan and French fashion …
Renault Scala shown in India – it’s a Nissan Almera!
Renault has revealed a new car for India, and it's their version of the Nissan Almera! Called Renault Scala, the sedan is said to be redesigned by local designers at Renault’s Mumbai …
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI completes 23,000 km Melbourne to St Petersburg record run
Some follow-up news on the Melbourne to St Petersburg run - Rainer Zietlow and the Challenge4 team completed their record-breaking trip from Australia to Russia in a Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI on …
Nissan hires a Champion in the field of auto testing
How to ensure that your cars get into the good books of Consumer Reports? Hire a top guy from there! Nissan USA, which plans to launch five new vehicles in 15 months, …
VIDEO: Final VW Beetle launch teaser in the series!
So here's the last video in the three-episode series teasing the Malaysian launch of the Volkswagen Beetle. David's son Joe (also played by Joseph Germani), now grown up, was last seen sitting …
Daimler and Renault-Nissan considering jointly building Mercedes-Benz compact cars, report says
Things may be ramping up considerably for the Daimler and Renault-Nissan partnership. According to a report, the alliance is considering jointly building compact Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in Eastern Europe, with the first …
Shell Rimula ‘Hardworking Truck’ to provide goodies and services to Sabah truckers this weekend
Truckers driving along the Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan route this weekend may be in for a treat if they come across this huge yellow fellow. As part of Shell Rimula's 'Hardworking' consumer …
Volvo considering a small car to rival MINI, Audi A1
Chic, premium small cars are all the rage now. BMW kicked off proceedings with a reborn icon, and the MINI's tremendous success spawned rivals such as the Audi A1, Alfa Romeo Mito …
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI review: the B8 gets more efficient
The compact premium sedan segment is an interesting one. In the segment, there used to be three main players - the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3-Series, but they've recently been …
Mazda CX-5 – the reason for the 17-inch wheels?
Earlier in the month, it was reported that the Mazda CX-5 is now being sold here with 17-inch wheels (as seen above), the latter replacing the 19-inch units - and 255/55 series …
Land Rover Freelander 2 gets ‘premium overhaul’ for MY 2013 – new design and features for cabin
With all spotlights shining on glamour model Range Rover Evoque, many have forgotten that the Land Rover Freelander 2 exists. Well not only is this handsome SUV still on sale, Land Rover …
Toyota Fortuner updated in Thailand – increased output for 3.0L, 5-speed auto transmission finally on
Toyota Motor Thailand has given the Fortuner a technical update for 2012, with a slight increase to the output of the 1KD-FTV 3.0 litre turbodiesel and the inclusion of a five-speed automatic …
End of the road for Mazda’s CX-7
A Mazda spokesman has revealed to Autocar that the CX-7 has gone out of production, further claiming that although sales in the UK have been satisfactory at around 800 to 1000 per …
Spyshots of facelifted Suzuki Alto surface in China
The Suzuki Alto, also known as the Maruti A-Star in India, has been given a facelift, as this sighting by Autohome in China confirms. The mini car made its debut in India …
Trident Iceni – finally set for production?
Back and in full swing, so it seems to be shaping up for Brit sports car maker, Trident. Word is the revived company recently re-debuted its Iceni, with the long-term project now …
VW labour chief says no to Proton acquisition
According to a Reuters report, Volkswagen AG labour chief Bernd Osterloh was quoted by German daily Handelsblatt as saying that the carmaker's labour representatives will not back any more of its acquisitions, …
Nissan collaborates with Ministry of Sound to release special-edition Juke, limited to 250 cars in the UK
One for the trendy clubbers perhaps? This is the Nissan Juke Ministry of Sound, a product of a joint effort between - you guessed it - Nissan and London-based club music experts …
Kia starts cee’d Sportswagon production in Slovakia
Production of the new cee’d Sportswagon has begun at the Kia's Zilina plant in Slovakia, becoming the second new model to be built at the facility this year. The Sportswagon is the …
