Bentley SUV confirmed for 2016, to be built in Crewe
Bentley has at last officially confirmed its SUV model. To be built in Crewe (creating over 1,000 UK jobs in the process), the carmaker's fourth model line is set to go on …
Toyota to increase engine production in emerging markets – new plants in Indonesia and Brazil by 2016
Toyota has announced that it will be expanding engine production in emerging markets by nearly 20%, with 70 billion yen set to be pumped into the expansion progamme. When in place, the …
2014 Toyota Harrier set for year-end debut in Japan
After skipping a generation, the Toyota Harrier is set return to the fold. After being present for the first two generations of the type, the arrival of the third-generation AL10 Lexus RX …
Ford and Toyota hybrid collaboration called off
Sometimes it works, sometimes not. News has emerged that the planned collaboration between Ford and Toyota to jointly develop an advanced hybrid system for pick-ups and SUVs has been scrapped. In August …
Jaguar plans all-aluminium entry-level models for 2015
It comes to no one’s surprise to hear that Jaguar is developing a new entry-level model range. It’s losing traction next to other premium brands, and even within the Jaguar Land Rover …
Datsun GO gets a tail – sedan version rendered
Revealed earlier in the month, the five-door Datsun GO hatchback is set to go on sale in India starting from early 2014. Nissan hasn't announced any plans to make a sedan version …
Honda Civic Tourer to debut Adaptive Damper System
The upcoming Honda Civic Tourer will debut the company’s Adaptive Damper System when it arrives in select European markets early next year. To be offered as an optional extra, the system enhances …
Naza Bikes enters Cambodian motorcycle market
Naza World is entering the Cambodian motorcycle market with the opening of a Naza Bikes 3S showroom in Phnom Penh. The company is targeting 10% market share, or more than 30,000 units, …
SEAT Leon ST combines practicality with Spanish flair
SEAT has added an estate variant to its Leon range for the first time. The SEAT Leon ST now joins the base five-door hatchback and three-door Leon SC, echoing the three bodystyles …
Merc to expand FWD lineup with CLA Shooting Brake?
Mercedes-Benz is looking to expand its entry-level front-wheel drive lineup, Daimler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche told Automotive News USA. This concerns the next-generation models in 2018, but Zetsche added that there will …
Two Aston Martin Zagato Centennial specials unveiled
Aston Martin turns 100 this year, and recently held the largest gathering of its cars in London as part of its year-long programme of centenary celebrations. Among the 550-strong vehicle display worth …
Mercedes-Benz Vision Golf Cart – future fore play?
It's called the Mercedes-Benz Vision Golf Cart, and it's a design study showcasing what a golf cart of the future could well be like. The concept - based on input from golf …
2014 Mazda3 set for 15,000km Hiroshima-Frankfurt run
Mazda is set to prove that its third-gen Mazda3 is one pretty robust car - the automaker will be sending eight of its new hatchbacks on a 15,000 km drive direct from …
Maserati Ghibli sedan: new mega gallery released
For those who are excited about this new Italian entry into the 5 Series/E-Class segment, here's a mega gallery of the upcoming Maserati Ghibli for you. There's plenty of pix to see …
Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec first to get 9G-TRONIC
Mercedes-Benz is once again ahead in the cog count game, having just debuted the 9G-TRONIC transmission featuring nine gear ratios. The 9G-TRONIC is currently only available in a single W212 E-Class facelift …
Renault Clio Cup – 220hp, 270Nm race-ready machine
Renault has unveiled its new Renault Sport Clio Cup competition car. The new one, which replaces the previous gen version which has been competing since 2006, utilises the Clio Renault Sport 200 …
Alfa Romeo to return to rear-wheel drive roots in 2015
Alfistis rejoice! The latest news coming from Europe suggests that Alfa Romeo will finally ditch its current less-than-successful front-wheel drive platforms for a more brand-fitting rear-wheel drive models in the near future, …
Honda to build Acura models in Guangzhou by 2016
Honda is planning to produce Acura cars in Guangzhou, China with its local partner beginning 2016, Reuters has reported. The move is an attempt to tap into the growing demand for luxury …
MINI Clubvan Camper – a cozy little home on wheels
This is the MINI Clubvan Camper, arguably the world's smallest luxury camper van, says MINI. Based on the commercial “premium compact delivery van” MINI Clubvan, itself based on the Clubman, the Camper …
VIDEO: Allan McNish drives the Audi SQ5 TDI on track
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw8y0IQIxG8 Here's a new video of the Audi SQ5 TDI - the brand's first diesel-powered high performance S model - as driven by Audi Sport's three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Allan …
