Nissan Almera – Russia introduces its own version
The Nissan Almera continues to go places - the next stop for the car is Russia, with the sedan making its debut at the ongoing Moscow International Autosalon. There's a fair bit …
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SEAT Mii Auto – new gearbox for better fuel economy
SEAT has now made the mini Mii more city-friendly. Because the Spanish company's smallest now features an automated manual gearbox based on the five-speed manual transmission. Its new name: Mii Auto Instead …
Second-gen Toyota Mark X gets aggressive facelift
Like the all-new Mazda 6 we showed you this morning? Here's more sedan from Japan, this time the facelifted second-gen Toyota Mark X for 2013. Our urban readers might be familiar with …
All-new Mazda 6 revealed – Skyactiv tech, Kodo design
The next-generation Mazda 6 has made its world debut at the Moscow Motor Show, and we now have full details of Mazda's D-segment challenger, which is the second car after the CX-5 …
Hyundai Veloster Turbo SE sets its sights on the UK
Hyundai's UK range gets some much-needed velocity in the form of the Veloster Turbo SE, which will come to showrooms on September 24 bearing a £22k sticker price. Its turbocharged 1.6 litre …
Diesel MINIs for Thailand thanks to Euro 4 fuel
After implementing Euro 4 fuel standards, Thailand will for the first time get diesel-powered MINIs. BMW Thailand will import oil burning versions of the MINI Hatch, Countryman and Coupe. Slower selling models …
Nissan Almera debuts in Australia; identical drivetrain figures to Malaysia – a hint of what to expect then?
The Nissan Almera has made its market debut in Australia, available in three variant forms - ST manual, ST automatic and Ti automatic. In terms of powertrain figures, the Oz car is …
BYD F3 Su Rui on sale – 1.5 and 1.5 turbo, remote-controlled driving for 65,900 to 100,000RMB
BYD Auto has released a new iteration of its F3 sedan, one of the best-selling compacts in China, on to its home market. Called the F3 Su Rui, prices begin from a …
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 …
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 …
Ford Territory – the SZ heads off to Thailand
It looks like there has been strong interest from prospective Thai customers to the Ford Territory Titanium TDCi show vehicle displayed at the Bangkok Motor Show back in March, because news has …
Fiat 500 Street – yet another variant pops up
Just as you thought that there couldn’t possibly be another Fiat 500 version, along comes one more. The Italian automaker has added the 500 Street to the multitude of variants available for …
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé Aviator Collection debuts
Rolls-Royce has unveiled the first in the series of 35 Phantom Coupé Aviator Collection models - the car, which features a suite of exclusive design concepts, colour combinations and new materials, made …
2013 Toyota Auris C-segment hatchback unveiled!
Toyota continues on its drive to update all its C-segment models and the latest to get a replacement is the Toyota Auris, a nameplate that made its debut just last generation. Before …
BMW X3 now comes with rear wheel drive sDrive18d
If you want the utility but don't mind trading the offroad capability for economy, then you're the customer that BMW designed the new BMW X3 sDrive18d for. BMW has removed the xDrive …
Shelby GT500 Cobra: 850 hp tribute edition Mustang
Click to enlarge. It’s called the 2013 Shelby GT500 Cobra, and it’s a tribute edition Mustang, built to commemorate the late Carroll Shelby. The vehicle was unveiled at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports …
Aspid GT-21 Invictus shows plenty of muscle
It's called the Aspid GT-21 Invictus, and it's Spanish company IFR Automotive's take on what a GT 2+2 should be like. There's certainly nothing subtle at all about the looks of the …
Facelifted Kia Sorento comes with ‘completely new platform’ – refreshed cabin seen for the first time
The Kia Sorento has been given a facelift. That's not fresh news - we carried that one in June - but a press release announcing the SUV's European debut at the upcoming …
