Kia Optima facelift shown at IIMS – to reach us soon?
Another IIMS 2013 show car worth mentioning is the Kia Optima facelift, which has just been launched in Jakarta. The minor mid-life update was first introduced at the New York Auto Show …
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Latest Ford Everest facelift displayed at IIMS 2013
Here’s a brief look at the latest Ford Everest facelift, as seen at the Indonesian International Motor Show. This isn’t a particularly new vehicle, but its recent launch in Indonesia could lead …
Porsche 911 Turbo, Turbo S Cabriolet unveiled
Following the reveal of the Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S back in May are their cabriolet counterparts, which step out of the shadows ahead of their LA show debut in November. …
New Suzuki Karimun Wagon R and Stingray at IIMS
Suzuki has unveiled its entry for the Indonesian Low Cost and Green Car (LCGC) brigade, a small and boxy ‘tallboy’ hatchback named the Karimun Wagon R. Kei car aficionados will already be …
Changan CS75 joins the domestic mid-size SUV scene
Though it's very much aimed at the domestic market, Changan Automobile decided to give its Changan CS75 a global debut in Frankfurt last week. Might be that the company wanted to highlight …
Datsun GO+: Datsun’s second model is an MPV
Datsun has revealed its second model, which has made its official debut ahead of the 2013 Indonesian International Motor Show that starts on Thursday. It's called the Datsun GO+, a pretty self-explanatory …
2013 Toyota Crown Majesta – 3.5L hybrid introduced
Toyota has introduced a new Crown variant for its domestic market, and the Crown Majesta hybrid rolls in as the new biggie in the 14th-generation range - it has a 75 mm …
Chevrolet Sonic gets 1.6 litre E85 engine in Thailand
The Aveo-replacement Chevrolet Sonic was launched in Thailand and Malaysia last year with a 1.4 litre engine. The little Ecotec was selected because it fell under the 1.5L limit the Thai government …
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, LWB Suburban and its GMC Yukon, Yukon XL and Yukon Denali siblings unveiled
Eco warriors, look away now as these are General Motor’s new fleet of full-size SUVs for the American market. Still here? You’re looking at the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, long-wheelbase Suburban and its …
Toyota Agya finally makes Indonesian market debut
Toyota has finally launched its Agya compact car in Indonesia, almost a year after the five-door hatchback and its eco-car twin, the Daihatsu Ayla, premiered at the 2012 Indonesian International Motor Show. …
Skoda Yeti facelift turns up at the Frankfurt show
Another one that's turned up in Frankfurt is the facelifted Skoda Yeti, showing off its new front and rear. Gone are the unique round secondary headlamps, and there's a new front bumper …
Honda Brio – Indonesia launches 1.2L, new variants
Honda has refreshed its Brio model lineup in Indonesia - new variants of the compact hatch have been introduced, including the entry-level Satya variant that has come about in response to the …
Bugatti Veyron Jean Bugatti – only 3 units, RM9.9 mil
Following the launch of its Les Légendes de Bugatti (Bugatti Legends) series at this year's Pebble Beach show, Bugatti unveiled the second model of the range at Frankfurt. The “Jean Bugatti” is …
Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Squadra Corse
Not yet time for a new Gallardo, so we'll have to make do with another special edition. IAA Frankfurt has seen the debut of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Squadra Corse, which Sant'Agata …
Nissan X-Trail – third-gen breaks cover in Frankfurt
The Nissan X-Trail (Rogue in the US) enters its third generation at the ongoing Frankfurt show. Looking more sophisticated than its largely right-angled predecessor, the new Nissan X-Trail derives its softer lines …
BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car – full official details
Frankfurt sees the world premiere of the BMW i8 sports car – BMW Group’s first production plug-in hybrid, and the second member of the BMW i brand after the i3 city car. …
Kia Soul – Euro-market second-gen makes debut
The second-gen Kia Soul made its first public appearance at the New York show in March; now it's time for its Euro-market sister to shine in Frankfurt before Continental sales begin early …
Porsche 918 Spyder in full production trim unveiled
The Porsche 918 Spyder has bowed in Frankfurt, where it is finally shown in full production trim after years of previews and teasers. Amazingly, the real thing has stayed largely true to …
Kia Picanto LPG – going the bi-fuel route in Europe
Kia is adding a bi-fuel version to its Picanto range in Europe – the Picanto LPG makes its debut in Frankfurt, and will go on sale later this year in Germany, Italy, …
Fiat Panda 4×4 Antartica – toasting 30 years of cuddly
The Fiat Panda turns 30 this year, and it has been chugging along nicely since its debut in 1983, with more than 400,000 examples having been sold over three generations of the …
