Volkswagen Scirocco GTS goes on sale in Europe
This is the Volkswagen Scirocco GTS, which was revealed at the 2012 Leipzig Motor Show. The order books have finally opened in Europe for the car - which is available in either …
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MINI Countryman JCW performs 360-degree backflip
Publicity is something most, if not all carmakers want, and while some work on ad campaigns highlighting continuous improvement, some just flip their cars backwards in the air. MINI has teamed up …
Honda Accord Hybrid to make Japanese debut in June
Honda is set to launch its fully-remodeled Japanese version of the Accord Hybrid sedan domestically in June, according to the Nikkei. The Accord Plug-in Hybrid is also set to be introduced in …
2013 Honda Civic: ‘Things Can Always Be Better’
Another advertising campaign for the 2013 Honda Civic in the US, making it a hattrick in the span of 20 months since the compact car's abrupt re-design, in an attempt to regain …
Citroën DS3 Red – adding a dash of colour
Over in the UK, Citroën has introduced a special edition for the DS3. The Red range versions are based on the car's DStyle and DSport trim levels, adding on exclusive styling cues …
Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible revealed
You're looking at the world’s fastest four-seat drop-top car, the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible that will make its debut at the upcoming 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Powered …
Suzuki Wagon R: two concepts for Tokyo Auto Salon
Suzuki's next to join the Tokyo Auto Salon party - it'll be displaying two Wagon R design studies at the aftermarket exhibition, both based on the recently-launched fifth generation kei car. The …
Audi A2 all-electric – not destined for production
It seems that Audi's A2 Concept all-electric, which was shown last year in Frankfurt, isn't going to make it to production. The company had ambitions to put the car into the market …
Citroën 2CV successor could be C4-based, due 2014?
Some of you may remember the little long-serving Citroën 2CV, or 'Tin Snail,' as it was affectionately referred to. Well, if Autobild's report is substantiated, its successor should be considerably less tin …
Renault’s Alpine sports car to rival Boxster, Audi TT
Here are some updates from the Renault-Caterham sportscar collaboration deal that was announced two months ago. Autocar UK reports that Renault will launch its Alpine sports car within three years, which means …
Carbon emissions-based car scheme begins in S’pore
Singapore's new Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) has come into effect, applying to all new cars, taxis and newly imported used cars registered from this year onwards, reports Bernama. Under CEVS, all …
Nissan enhances Leaf battery warranty in the US
Over in the US, Nissan is set to enhance the warranty of the battery modules in its Leaf EV to stem the concern from certain owners about the battery's durability. It seems …
Datsun cars to be based on Lada Kalina platform
In March last year, we were greeted with the news that Nissan will bring back the classic Datsun brand. Datsun, which is no strange name to Malaysians, will be relaunched as a …
Toyota 86 tuned by GAZOO Racing for Tokyo debut
Much has been said about the Toyota 86, including its poise, balance and dynamism - and how a little more under-bonnet brawn would do it no harm. Well, Japanese fettlers GAZOO Racing …
Peugeot banking on 301 sedan for overseas expansion
Europe's economy is in dire straits, and the continent's carmakers can no longer prioritise their home market for growth. Developing markets are where the action is - besides cash cow China, there's …
Mazda CX-5 – two specials for the Tokyo Auto Salon
Joining the trio of Mazda6s at the Tokyo Auto Salon are a couple of dressed up CX-5 concepts. The CX-5 Active Driver features a carbon-fibre finish bonnet, front bash plate and multi-spoke …
VIDEO: Infiniti Q50 headlamps teased ahead of debut
Infiniti offers this sneak peek of its upcoming Q50 sports sedan that's set to debut on January 14 at NAIAS in Detroit. Under the company's new naming convention, the Q50 takes over …
2013 Tokyo Auto Salon: Honda S2000 Modulo Climax
It has been awhile since we've seen the Honda S2000, the two-seat RWD roadster that Honda stopped making in 2009, so it's rather surprising that the S2000 will appear at the 2013 …
Peter Schreyer is the first non-Korean president at Kia
Kia's chief design officer Peter Schreyer has been appointed to the post of president at the Korean carmaker, and will be the first non-Korean to hold the position in Kia's history. The …
DRIVEN: Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S sampled in the wine region of Lower Austria
I understand if you can’t tell the difference but trust me when I say that this is the all-wheel drive Porsche 911 Carrera launched sometime back in August. That’s right, this isn’t …
