Fords records US$2.1 billion profit in the first quarter of 2010
This is definitely a very good year for Ford. Locally Ford is now offering more than just pickup trucks and SUVs. Potential buyers now have another option in the D-Segment with the …
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Porsche recalls every single Panamera due to seatbelt issue
Porsche has revealed a seatbelt issue that affects the Panamera 4-door coupe which resulted in the recalling of every single Panamera worldwide. This means that the recalling should include the units that …
Ford Mondeo gets new 2.0 liter EcoBoost and uprated diesel range in Europe
Ford's European division has announced a new 2.0 litre EcoBoost gasoline engine along with upgraded 2.0 litre Duratorq diesel engines for the Mondeo mid-sized sedan. The turbocharged EcoBoost 4-potter with direct injection …
PSA Peugeot Citroen to rebadge Mitsubishi ASX
PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi have announced that the Mitsubishi ASX (called RVR in Japan) will be built for PSA Peugeot Citroen. This comes as no surprise considering how many other "rebadge" …
Nissan and GE signed agreement to develop charging stations for electric vehicles
Nissan and General Electric or GE have both signed an agreement that will see the companies work together in developing charging stations for electric vehicles. Both companies will focus on 'smart' charging …
Future Indian Logan to use Mahindra badge
We recently posted that Renault and Mahindra & Mahindra's rocky relationship in India has avoided divorce, and that the unsuccessful Logan will be given a second chance. That basic car, although well …
The Porsche 918 Spyder may go into production – 900 buyers already secured?
This is Porsche's latest hybrid concept. Called the 918 Spyder it made its premiere early last month. This 1,409kg concept features a high-revving V8 powerhouse that makes 500 PS and two electric …
Opel rolls out first pre-production Ampera in the US
Opel has rolled out the first pre-production Ampera hybrid at General Motors' Warren plant in Michigan on April 23rd. The pre-production Ampera will not be sold but it will be used for …
Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa race car by Zagato
This is not a concept car like the Alfa Romeos we saw in Geneva, namely the 2uettottanta roadster by Pininfarina and the outrageous Pandion by Bertone, but a real race car. It …
Volkswagen: China vital to the success of EVs
The Chinese market has become so important for world automakers that Volkswagen is betting the success or failure of the electric car on how well it is received by consumers in China. …
Limited edition Ford Fiesta S1600 revealed in the UK
Ford has announced a sportier variant of the Fiesta supermini for the UK market. Called the S1600 it is inspired by the previous Fiesta Zetec S and is offered with two engine …
Brand new Fiat Uno revealed thanks to leaked images
This is the all new Fiat Uno which is expected to go into production in 2012. Images of the new Uno were leaked out and we can now have a full view …
Volkswagen E-Lavida concept at Auto China 2010
Volkswagen arrived in Beijing for the Auto China 2010 event with the E-Lavida concept which is essentially an electric version of the Lavida, a Chinese-market sedan that is based on the Volkswagen …
Hyundai’s new GDI engines revealed in Beijing
Other than the new Verna, Hyundai has a few other interesting announcements made at Auto China 2010. First is a new 1.6 litre engine packed full with tech such as direct injection, …
Youngman Europestar Lotus L5 launched in Beijing
Youngman Europestar launched a new car at Auto China 2010, engineered by Lotus for the Chinese company. The previously launched RCR (GEN2) and Jingyue (Persona) have been renamed the Lotus L3 5-door …
MG ZERO concept makes its appearance in Beijing
MG, the British auto brand that is owned by China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) has unveiled a brand new concept in Beijing. Called the MG ZERO the concept was developed by …
New Hyundai Accent premieres at 2010 Auto China
This is the all new Hyundai Accent or Verna as it is known in other markets. It made its debut at the 2010 Beijing Automotive Exhibition and will be first sold in …
Honda Freed Review – first impressions in Indonesia
We were in Indonesia earlier this year to briefly try out the new Honda Freed around Honda Prospect Motor's test track. It was a very short drive but it did give us …
Chinese-market Mercedes-Benz E-Class long wheelbase revealed at Auto China 2010
Everyone knows that China's economy is growing at a super-fast rate and its no surprise that automakers offer vehicles that are specially made for the Asian country. Joining China's long wheelbase bandwagon …
Citroen DS High Rider interior shots just released
We've already seen the exterior of Citroen's DS High Rider Concept at Geneva earlier this year, but now Citroen has unveiled the interior photos. The interior door panels are trimmed with a …