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 …
Alfa Romeo Disco Volante by Touring Superleggera
To mark the 60th birthday of the legendary Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 Disco Volante, Touring Superleggera, a Milanese coachbuilding firm which has been designing and making vehicle bodywork since 1926, has created …
2013 Toyota Crown Majesta – 3.5L hybrid introduced
Toyota has introduced a new Crown variant for its domestic market, and the Crown Majesta hybrid rolls in as the new biggie in the 14th-generation range - it has a 75 mm …
smart fourjoy – previewing the new clever four-seater
Tiny tyke specialist smart showcased its fourjoy concept in Frankfurt, and the door-less, open-roofed study essentially previews a production four-seater the company is hoping to bring into the market at the end …
Spark-Renault SRT 01E – the Formula E racer debuts
Frankfurt hasn't just been about premiering road cars - the upcoming Formula E championship's racer, the Spark-Renault SRT 01E full-electric single-seater, also made its official debut at the show. The vehicle, designed …
Chevrolet Sonic gets 1.6 litre E85 engine in Thailand
The Aveo-replacement Chevrolet Sonic was launched in Thailand and Malaysia last year with a 1.4 litre engine. The little Ecotec was selected because it fell under the 1.5L limit the Thai government …
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, LWB Suburban and its GMC Yukon, Yukon XL and Yukon Denali siblings unveiled
Eco warriors, look away now as these are General Motor’s new fleet of full-size SUVs for the American market. Still here? You’re looking at the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, long-wheelbase Suburban and its …
Brabus B63S-700 6×6 – the six-wheeled black beast
Here's a mad one from Frankfurt. The Brabus B63S-700 6x6 is the tuner's take on the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6, which Merc describes as having "the last word in forward-thrusting power far …
