Opel Astra OPC Extreme uber-hatch is Geneva-bound
You’re not looking at a purpose-built racing car, but a street legal, race-honed machine that is the Opel Astra OPC Extreme. For now labelled as a “super sports study,” the uber-hatch will …
2015 Subaru Legacy – first official images surface
The first official images of the 2015 Subaru Legacy have emerged online ahead of a scheduled premiere at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, and… well, it's hardly earth-shattering in terms of looks, …
Tata Bolt debuts in Delhi – hatchback version of Zest
Now that you've seen the sub-four metre Tata Zest sedan, here's the hatchback version, the Tata Bolt, which has been unveiled alongside the Zest ahead of the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. The …
Hyundai Xcent – Grand i10 Sedan debuts in India
Compact, sub-four-metre hatch-based sedans are big in India, and the segment is set to grow with the arrival of the new Hyundai Xcent, which has made its world debut in Delhi. The …
Tata Zest sedan breaks cover, AMT for diesel variant
Tata Motors has unveiled the Tata Zest at an event in New Delhi, ahead of the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. Measuring 3,995 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,570 mm tall, with …
Ford Figo Concept – for India and emerging markets
The Ford Figo Concept, which made its world debut in New Delhi yesterday ahead of the Delhi Auto Expo 2014, previews a new compact sedan that will not just serve India but …
SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Volvo XC90 SUV caught testing
This fully-camouflaged vehicle is the next-gen Volvo XC90 SUV, caught testing on a frozen Swedish lake by our European spies CarPix. It’s the real thing, not a mere working concept, underneath all …
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 …
