Audi SQ5 TDI – the first diesel-powered S car
Audi has released the new range topping model of its Q5 series - the Audi SQ5 TDI. Boosted by two turbochargers, its 3.0 diesel produces 313 hp and a mighty 650 Nm …
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Chevrolet Camaro gains sharper handling for Europe
The Chevrolet Camaro is heading to Europe, and the muscle car has been sharpened for Continental tastes. It other words, it gains better handling. The European Camaro is similar in content to …
Production Nissan Juke Nismo revealed at Le Mans
It's no supercar baiting Juke-R, but the Nissan Juke Nismo will be mad enough for most of us. Shown as a concept at Tokyo 2011 and Geneva 2012, the production Nismo tuned …
McLaren MP4-12C updated – 25 PS more, faster shifts
McLaren has announced a package of enhancements for its MP4-12C that makes the supercar "even more invigorating to drive yet even easier to live with". Headlining the changes is a 25 PS …
Ford Focus ST debuts, in five-door and estate forms
Ford has announced the market debut of its new Focus ST, which is set to be the Blue Oval's first global performance model, going on sale in 40 countries around the world. …
Opel Astra Sedan – a notchback for Europe to bite
Opel has added a fourth variant to its Astra family after the five-door hatch, Sports Tourer (wagon) and GTC Coupe - the sedan. It will make its motor show debut at the …
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT – more power, faster gearbox, new ‘Performance’ suspension
Here's a refreshing update, one that's not about exterior enhancements but "enhanced driving dynamics and even better race track performance". In short, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT comes with more power, an …
Toyota introduces gas-powered Hilux CNG in Thailand
Toyota Motor Thailand has added a new variant to the market leading Hilux Vigo Champ range (known here as just Hilux), and it's a bi-fuel version of the pick-up truck that can …
Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet – soft top GTI
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet made its motor show debut earlier this year at Geneva, and will go on sale next month. There's never been a thing like it before - VW …
Peugeot 301 – a compact global sedan for new markets
Peugeot has released the first images and information on its new 301, a compact global sedan aimed at conquering new markets. The car is set to make its debut at the Paris …
New Honda Civic launched in Thailand – 1.8 and 2.0 SOHC
The new Honda Civic was launched earlier this month in Thailand, giving us a good preview of what's coming. Unlike the previous gen, where our Civic looked significantly different, the new Thai …
MINI John Cooper Works GP: only 2,000 units worldwide
It's the fastest MINI ever built, and production is to be limited to just 2,000 examples - the new John Cooper Works GP, which made its debut at the MINI United festival …
Toyota RAV4 EV – all-electric SUV makes its debut in LA
Toyota has unveiled its new RAV4 EV, with the all-electric SUV making its debut at the 26th Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. Built in collaboration with Tesla Motors, the vehicle has …
Geely GX7 SUV – the GLEagle has landed
Since we're back on a bit of a roll, here's another one from Beijing. Geely's GLEagle GX7 is the first SUV from the company which owns Volvo, and the seven-seater has just …
Fiat Linea a.k.a. Punto Sedan gets a facelift
The Fiat Linea, which is a sedan bodied Punto with extended wheelbase for developing countries, has received a facelift. The front end of the Linea is now more rounded in appearance, compared …
Youngman Lotus L3 sedan given a minor facelift
Found this while sifting through the plethora of photos taken at Auto China, and it's of the Youngman Lotus L3 sedan, which might be of interest to Proton anoraks. The Persona form …
New Nissan Cima – the long wheelbase Infiniti M35h
The Cima luxury nameplate is back, after Nissan announced in 2010 that had stopped producing the Japan market Cima and President. No V8 engine this time around, and if the curvy looks …
BMW X1 facelifted – xLine and Sport Line introduced
After two and a half years and over 275,000 units, the BMW X1 gets its midlife facelift. The smallest X now sports revised looks, an upgraded interior, a revised engine portfolio, new …
Kia K9 – flagship RWD sedan begins sales in Korea
Kia's new flagship K9 sedan has begun selling in Korea. The company's first rear-wheel drive large sedan in over a decade isn't just to be a domestic offering - it's set to …
Fiat Viaggio, the handsome Italian Dodge Dart
Here's the handsome Fiat Viaggio in its full glory, unveiled at the recent Beijing show. The C-segment sedan is based on the CUSW (Compact US Wide) architecture, the most advanced within the …
