VW, Hyundai and Toyota top China car sales in 2013
The headline above is the answer to which brands made the sales podium in China last year. Volkswagen dominating the world's largest car market is no surprise, given its long presence and …
W222 Merc S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid – four-cylinder limo
Mercedes-Benz has released details and photos of the latest S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid – a new electric motor-assisted four-cylinder diesel variant of the latest W222 S-Class. It’s the third hybrid model in …
AdaptIVe – European carmakers collaborate on long-term automated driving research project
Over in Europe, a consortium of 29 partners has kicked off a research project called AdaptIVe (Automated Driving Applications & Technologies for Intelligent Vehicles), aimed at achieving breakthrough advances that will lead …
Mercedes-Benz V-Class (W447) officially unveiled
Here's the W447 Mercedes-Benz V-Class in all its entirety. The successor to the Viano moves further away from its commercial roots (although Vito van versions will be available) towards luxury and comfort …
Bentley diesel engine confirmed, says VW Group boss
Premium marques such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW and even Porsche market large capacity diesel engines on their luxo-barges, and soon, so will ultra-luxury brand Bentley. That’s according to Volkswagen Group CEO Martin …
Toyota Agya – export begins to the Philippines
Toyota and Daihatsu have announced the start of exports of the Toyota Agya from Indonesia to the Philippines, with sales planned to begin at the end of this month. The five-door hatch, …
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R – race car sister of the Z06
Besides the 2015 Corvette Z06, Chevrolet also displayed the Corvette C7.R race car at the recent 2014 Detroit show. Co-developed with the Z06, the duo is the closest link in modern times …
Merc A 45 AMG Petronas Green Edition – Japan only
This Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG Petronas Green Edition has been announced for Japan, limited to just 30 units. It’s done with conjunction with the two companies’ joint involvement in Formula 1, obviously. …
F56 MINI One and One D engine specs announced
The third-generation F56 MINI line-up was unveiled last year with just three engine options – the 136 hp/220 Nm 1.5 litre three-cylinder turbo for the Cooper, a 192 hp/280 Nm 2.0 litre …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles set up, Netherlands-based
Following Fiat's recent takeover of Chrysler, a new group name and logo has been unveiled. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has been established in the Netherlands as a "fully-integrated global automaker," with its …
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, most track-capable Vette
Chevrolet wheeled out what it calls the most track-capable Corvette in the brand's history - the 2015 Corvette Z06 - at the recent 2014 NAIAS in Detroit. Based on the Corvette C7 …
2015 VW Polo GTI to get more power, manual option
While the standard Volkswagen Polo range has just been given a mid-life facelift, the hot GTI variant (pictured here) will soldier on as is until next year. The good news is, when …
Mazda 3 Kuroi – dressing it up with a black sport pack
While the Malaysian-spec 2014 Mazda 3 has quietly made its way into local showrooms in its pre-launch CBU form, it'll still be a while before the car makes its actual market debut …
Daimler and Infiniti jointly developing a new platform
The technical collaboration between Daimler and Infiniti goes beyond engine sharing, it seems. According to international news agency Bloomberg, the two companies are in the midst of developing a brand new platform …
Acura TLX Prototype previews all-new 2015 model
Unveiled at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit recently, the Acura TLX Prototype is a thinly-veiled preview of the brand’s new production model that will be launched later this …
2015 Ford F-150 unveiled – “toughest, smartest ever”
America's best-selling truck for 37 consecutive years and the nation's best-selling vehicle for 32 years has entered its 13th generation. The 2015 Ford F-150 has debuted at the 2014 NAIAS in Detroit, …
2014 Volkswagen Polo facelift gets new technology
Volkswagen has given its B-segment Volkswagen Polo a mid-life facelift. Not content with just visual changes alone, the German carmaker has given the Polo updated engines and a revised equipment options list …
Nissan Almera facelift launched in Thailand
The facelifted Nissan Almera, which we showed you last year through some leaked spyshots from China, has been launched in Thailand. The update brings about reshaped headlamps, a revised front grille with …
Nissan unveils new 1.5 litre race engine with 400 hp
Click to enlarge. Remember the Nissan ZEOD RC Le Mans prototype race car unveiled last year? Well, you’re not likely to forget the way it looks, surely. This is the engine that …
Hyundai Grand i10 sedan to debut in India next week
The Hyundai Grand i10 sedan will be officially unveiled next week in India, just ahead of the Delhi Auto Expo 2014. The car, spied in testing late last year, will join the …
