Coda Automotive – another EV project gone bust
Still not much joy to be found in going the electric route, if you're making them, that is. Yet another EV jaunt has fallen by the wayside in the US - Coda …
GALLERY: Nissan 370Z Nismo gets cosmetic add-ons
A new set of photos of the 2014 Nissan 370Z Nismo has surfaced ahead of the car's US launch. It gets a chin spoiler, side skirts, side mirrors and Nismo rear spoiler …
Volkswagen Taigun SUV previewed via patent filings
Last October, Volkswagen wheeled out the VW Taigun compact SUV concept at the Sao Paulo motor show in Brazil. Not a misspelling of Tiguan, the Taigun concept previewed a small crossover that …
31 km/L, 85 g/km VW Golf BlueMotion on sale in UK
First previewed in concept form in Paris last year, the latest Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion was shown to the world in full production guise just recently in Geneva. It has now gone on …
Daihatsu Ayla eco-car still hasn’t seen the light of day
Some news concerning the Daihatsu Ayla and Toyota Agya eco-car twins - apparently, the compact hatchbacks, both of which premiered at the Indonesian International Motor Show last September, have yet to go …
GALLERY: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 on location
You've seen the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 before, but nothing more than a handful of official images. Here's the hot hatch in a better light. We've put up 50 on location pics …
Mercedes-Benz SL gets dressed up with AMG Sport
The sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class hasn't been around that long, but nothing like some revisions to keep interest and momentum going. Some changes are afoot from June 2013 production onwards, with additional exterior …
Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept – where F1 meets EV
Meet the Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept - if the diametrically opposing worlds of Formula One and zero-emissions vehicles were ever to tie the knot, this is what we'd end up with. …
Ford Escort Concept – production version rendered
The Ford Escort Concept, which made its debut in Shanghai, previews a sedan meant to supplant the Ford Focus in the Chinese market, aimed at consumers looking at a compact, but who …
Volkswagen recalls 6,000 DSG-equipped cars in S’pore
Volkswagen is recalling a total of 6,181 cars in Singapore - accounting for 35% of its car population in the island nation - due to a DSG-related problem that, if unresolved, might …
Porsche signs Maria Sharapova as brand ambassador
Porsche has signed Russian tennis star and glamour girl Maria Sharapova as its new brand ambassador for the next three years. The announcement was made at the start of the Porsche Tennis …
JAC and GreenTech to build EV sedan in the US
Chinese automaker Jianghuai Automobile (JAC), together with American company GreenTech Automotive, is set to develop an all-electric sedan for the North American market. The vehicle will be assembled in the United States. …
Volvo Flywheel KERS offers 25% improved economy
We’ve covered much of the Volvo Flywheel KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) when it was first announced in 2011. Now, after lengthy tests on public roads, the Swedish carmaker has confirmed that …
Chery Beta 5 concept to go into production in 2015
A final snippet about Shanghai before the sweet desserts come along. The Chery Beta 5 concept that the Chinese carmaker brought to the show is reportedly set to go into production in …
Volkswagen introduces new Golf Mk7 R-Line packages
The much-loved Volkswagen Golf Mk7 is now made even better with the introduction of new R-Line packages for the popular model. Split into three separate packages - exterior, interior and sport - …
VIDEO: See the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Car Edition achieve 408.84 km/h
The convertible with the world's highest top speed is also very probably the car with the world's longest name - the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Car Edition was unveiled …
Schumacher to drive Merc F1 car around Nurburgring
Fresh off officialising his partnership with Mercedes that is said to go beyond motorsports, it’s been confirmed that Michael Schumacher will drive a Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W02 around the Nurburgring’s legendary …
Rolls-Royce Wraith Harrods window display debut
Here's a unique way to debut a new model. In the UK, the new Rolls-Royce Wraith will be showcased in the window display of luxury department store Harrods in Knightsbridge, London for …
Ford and Schaeffler unveil eWheelDrive Fiesta
Ford and its technology partner, German-based automotive component manufacturer and supplier Schaeffler, have unveiled a Fiesta-based eWheelDrive research car, which is powered by independent electric motors in both rear wheels. The integrated …
GALLERY: BMW X4 Concept is production ready
The BMW X4 Concept was one the most significant debutants at Auto Shanghai 2013, amongst a raft of crossovers seeking to ride the wave. There may be the word "Concept" in the …
