New Kia Forte Koup gets 201 hp turbocharged engine
This is it, boys and girls, the all-new second-generation Kia Forte Koup. And what a beaut it is! We’ve seen some pretty impressive designs from the upstart Korean brand recently - both …
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2014 Buick Regal gains AWD, more power for Turbo
Buick has given this handsome car, the 2014 Buick Regal, a debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The Regal is based on the European Opel/Vauxhall Insignia and is sold …
New cats on the NY block – Jaguar XKR-S GT and XJR
Last week we reported on the first official image of the Jaguar XJR super limo, and now the cat is out of the bag at the New York International Auto Show. Along …
2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite minivan debuts new HondaVAC in-car vacuum cleaner
The 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite will be making its debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, setting the new 'ultimate family vehicle' standard. Refreshed for 2014, the Odyssey Touring …
W212 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift at Bangkok show
Making its ASEAN debut is the W212 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift, photos of which started surfacing late last year. Three sedan variants launch in Thailand, these being the E 200 Executive, E 300 …
All-new Range Rover Sport loses 420 kg, adds 2 seats
After countless teasers, the second-generation Range Rover Sport is finally here! This is a big change from the car it replaces, and fits right in between the small Range Rover Evoque and …
New Audi A3 Sedan and hot 300 hp S3 Sedan unveiled
This is a car whose arrival we saw from a mile away. Previewed twice in 2011 (here and here) and again last week, the Audi A3 Sedan has finally broken cover ahead …
Ford Fiesta facelift gets ASEAN premiere in Bangkok – will now feature 1.0 litre EcoBoost turbo engine
Ford didn't just have the EcoSport SUV as its show highlight in Bangkok for the press day today - the Blue Oval also gave the facelifted Ford Fiesta its ASEAN debut in …
ASEAN-spec 2013 Honda Accord surfaces in Bangkok
Another one that's popped up at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show is the 2013 Honda Accord. The ninth-gen D-segment sedan arrives in Thailand in five variants - 2.0 EL, 2.0 EL …
Ford EcoSport makes ASEAN debut in Bangkok
The Ford EcoSport compact SUV has made its ASEAN debut at the Bangkok International Motor Show. Its arrival on the scene is no surprise - ASEAN production of the B-segment offering at …
Lyonheart K – a Jaguar E-Type for the 21st century
Recreating a legend is never easy. On the one hand, you want to give an iconic sports car that's no longer in production the rebirth it deserves; on the other, you run …
Extreme SRT Viper TA unveiled – limited to 33 units
Not to be outdone by the latest Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray or even its C6 ZR1 predecessor, Chrysler/Dodge/SRT (who knows what they call themselves now) has unveiled this track monster, the Viper …
Volkswagen e-up! – the first all-electric production VW
Volkswagen has taken the wraps off its first all-electric production vehicle - the e-up! made its first showing at the Annual Press and Investors Conference in Wolfsburg. It'll be a while before …
Volvo V40 and V40 Cross Country given minor updates
The Volvo V40 and V40 Cross Country have been given fresh updates, gaining a new engine option and the choice of an all-wheel drive system for the Cross Country. Other changes include …
Nissan Pulsar five-door hatch launched in Thailand
The Nissan Pulsar five-door hatchback has been launched in Thailand. The Pulsar, which we first saw as the new Nissan Tiida from Auto Shanghai 2011, is essentially a hatchback version of the …
Nissan Dayz, Mitsubishi eK – jointly-developed minicar
Nissan and Mitsubishi have announced the names of a jointly-developed minicar that will go on sale in Japan beginning in June. The Nissan version will be called the Dayz, while the Mitsubishi …
Dacia Logan MCV – large estate with a small price
Here's a car that should fulfill the automotive needs of most people (what we all want is a different matter altogether) - a large estate with a small price. The new Dacia …
Hyundai HB20S – B-segment sedan for Brazil
Here's something not from Geneva. Hyundai Motor Brasil has launched the Hyundai HB20S for the fast-growing Brazilian market. The HB20S is the sedan version of the HB20 hatchback, which also spawned a …
Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition: limited to 1,000 units
Apart from the 4C sports car - already a stunner in factory production form - Alfa Romeo has also introduced a limited edition of the same car at the ongoing Geneva motor …
Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion returns 31 km per litre
Advancements in automotive technology are best measured not by performance and power figures, but by efficiency. Take the humble Volkswagen Golf for instance. The previous generation Mk6 model, in its most economical …
