Japanese automakers gear up in Indonesia – report
The 2013 edition of the Indonesian International Motor Show - which opened yesterday in Jakarta - has seen plenty of activity from Japanese automakers, who are using the show to showcase small, …
International News · Page 1026
GALLERY: 2013 Toyota Innova facelift on show at IIMS
All of the fuss and attention has undoubtedly been on the fresh faces at the Indonesian International Motor Show 2013, but more familiar faces are also to be seen, and this one …
Hennessey HPE700 upgrade for the McLaren MP4-12C
You and I may not comprehend, but there are some who will find their McLaren MP4-12C, which has 625 PS from its 3.8 litre twin-turbo V8 engine, inadequate. Such people exist, because …
Daihatsu UFC-2 Concept previews the next-gen Alza?
The second of Daihatsu’s eight world premieres in Jakarta is this blue machine, called the UFC-2 Concept. Daihatsu isn’t planning a new mixed martial arts competition, as the name stands for Ultra …
Honda Mobilio – full details and live gallery of the MPV
We now have fresh and full details of the new Honda Mobilio, along with live photos of the vehicle from its world debut earlier today at the Indonesian International Motor Show 2013. …
New Suzuki Karimun Wagon R and Stingray at IIMS
Suzuki has unveiled its entry for the Indonesian Low Cost and Green Car (LCGC) brigade, a small and boxy ‘tallboy’ hatchback named the Karimun Wagon R. Kei car aficionados will already be …
Renault Duster leads the brand’s return to Indonesia
Renault has announced its official return into the Indonesian market, and the brand will be represented in the country by PT Indomobil Sukses International, which has been the local Nissan partner since …
Daihatsu DR-Estate Concept debuts in Indonesia
Hello from Jakarta! We are reporting live from the Indonesian International Motor Show 2013, where quite a number of world debuts await. Eight of them are shown by Japanese small car specialist …
SPYSHOTS: Is this the new Peugeot 308 Sedan?
This is the first time we've seen this prototype on test. It appears to have the new Peugeot family front-end, and judging from its size, it appears to be some kind of …
ZF announces GenShock regenerative suspension
You've heard of regenerative brakes; how about regenerative suspension? ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Massachusetts-based Levant Power Corp have collaborated to come up with GenShock, an active suspension system that recaptures energy for …
Naza seals deal to distribute Koenigsegg in Malaysia
Koenigsegg is finally coming to town – Naza Swedish Motors will represent the Swedish supercar brand in Malaysia. According to a report by The Star, the Naza Group subsidiary has inked an …
Changan CS75 joins the domestic mid-size SUV scene
Though it's very much aimed at the domestic market, Changan Automobile decided to give its Changan CS75 a global debut in Frankfurt last week. Might be that the company wanted to highlight …
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado facelift goes Modellista
The recently-unveiled Toyota Land Cruiser Prado facelift has gone down the Modellista route in Japan. Accessories on offer include an all-round body kit, a custom twin-tailpipe exhaust system and electrically-retractable side steps. …
Citroen SUV is Asia-bound, based on DS Wild Rubis
Citroen is said to be readying a new large SUV that is to be sold in China and other Asian countries (but not Europe), according to a recent Autonews Europe report. The …
Johnson Controls unveils Varta 48 volt li-ion battery
Johnson Controls, the maker of Varta automotive batteries, has unveiled its first-generation 48 volt lithium-ion Micro Hybrid battery prototype. Developed for the needs of European automakers, the unit features dual voltage architecture, …
Datsun GO+: Datsun’s second model is an MPV
Datsun has revealed its second model, which has made its official debut ahead of the 2013 Indonesian International Motor Show that starts on Thursday. It's called the Datsun GO+, a pretty self-explanatory …
SPYSHOTS: Is this the upcoming Peugeot 308 GTI?
We already have some idea of how a high-performance version of the new Peugeot 308 might well look like, thanks to the brand's Frankfurt 2013 debutant, the 308 R concept. The 308 …
Production of new Nissan Note starts in Sunderland
Nissan recently celebrated the start of production of the new Nissan Note at its Sunderland plant. Already the UK’s biggest ever car plant, the new Note is set to boost production even …
Tan Chong to begin assembling Nissans in Myanmar
Nissan is planning to start production of small passenger cars and pickup trucks in Myanmar, adding to its recent expansion in Vietnam, reports indicate. The automaker is looking at building several thousand …
Rolls-Royce SUV being considered to take on Bentley
If rumours are to be believed, it looks like the Spirit of Ecstasy will soon be flying higher than before, mounted on a Rolls-Royce SUV that is currently being considered to take …
