Renault Clio Mercosur – Clio IV nose on a Clio II
Renault has wasted no time in pushing its new face onto older models. In this case, it's the face of the just launched Clio IV grafted on its grandfather, the Clio II. …
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo for 2013
Click to enlarge. Lamborghini has unveiled its Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo series 2013 race car. The 2013 version continues on with chassis and mechanical platform of its predecessor, but significant aerodynamic …
US battery maker A123 goes bankrupt – Johnson Controls to buy its automotive assets for US125 mil
Having filed for bankruptcy protection, US electric-car battery manufacturer A123 Systems is set to sell its automotive assets off to auto parts maker Johnson Controls, which will buy A123’s auto business for …
Honda Thailand teases 1.2L car – Brio Sedan coming!
The long-rumoured Honda Brio Sedan is coming soon. That's something we gathered from this banner on Honda Thailand's website, which promotes the models eligible for Thailand's first car tax rebate scheme. The …
Suzuki Alto 800 – upgraded model debuts in India
Maruti Suzuki has introduced its revised Alto 800 in India - the new car replaces the current model in the lineup, and is available in both petrol and CNG versions. Powered by …
Honda’s hybrid sales reach 1 million unit milestone, two- and three-motor hybrid systems coming soon
Honda has announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed one million units as of the end of September 2012. This milestone was reached 12 years and 11 months after …
Mitsubishi forms Chinese JV with Guangzhou Auto
There's no way a carmaker can go it alone in China, and local partners are a necessary inconvenience. The latest marriage is between Mitsubishi Motors and Guangzhou Automobile Group, which last week …
China’s Dongfeng buys into Swedish engineering firm
More Chinese carmakers buying into foreign technology. This time, Dongfeng Motor Corp has acquired a 70% interest in T Engineering AB, formerly a unit of Saab Automobile Powertrain AB. The state-owned Chinese …
Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai sign MoU for Nordic introduction of fuel cell electric vehicles
Last week, Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with organisations from the Nordic countries to support the market introduction of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and hydrogen …
Volkswagen mulling over adding a sub-brand by 2015
Ah, the sub-brand looks to be a new fashion, with more jumping on the bandwagon. It was earlier reported that the next brand to mull this path is Volkswagen, which is of …
Second-gen Porsche Cayenne Turbo S revealed
For those who feel the Porsche Cayenne Turbo's 500 hp isn't enough, Stuttgart brings out the 550 hp Cayenne Turbo S, the latest model to sit at the top of its current …
Merdad shows 670 hp coupe Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Some time ago we carried news of UK-based tuning company Merdad announcing plans to build a coupe version of the Porsche Cayenne. At the time we were skeptical, but it looks like …
Usain Bolt inspires one-off gold-painted Nissan GT-R
Nissan has unveiled this unique gold-painted GT-R inspired by brand ambassador Usain Bolt. Featuring bespoke gold interior fittings and the Olympic sprinter's embossed signature, the special vehicle is heading for auction on …
US govt warns consumers of counterfeit airbags
The US Department of Transportation has become aware of counterfeit airbags being sold as replacement parts in vehicles that have been involved in a crash, saying that owners who have had their …
Lotus said to owe suppliers over RM110 million
According to a report published by British daily The Independent, Lotus owner DRB-Hicom is facing threats of legal action from a number of suppliers over non-payment of debts - said to total …
Isuzu Philippines quashes rumours of plant shutdown
Some regional news from the Philippines, where things aren’t all that rosy and there are lots of familiar issues, by the sound of it. According to reports, rumours abound that there is …
Toyota recalls 7.43 mil vehicles over faulty window switches, UMW Toyota issues service campaign note
Toyota has announced a recall on 7.43 million vehicles globally over an issue with a faulty power-window switch. According to reports, it's the largest single recall since 1996, when Ford pulled back …
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 45th Anniversary: only 5
Ah, a birthday celebration, and nothing like a limited-edition sport-racing edition to mark the occasion. The 45th birthday of Mercedes-AMG has brought about a special SLS AMG edition called the GT3 45th …
Electric Kia Soul confirmed for mid 2014
Our friends at Auto Express have reported that production of an electric version of the next-gen Kia Soul has been confirmed, and that it will join the European line-up from mid-2014. Set …
NEC develops tech to improve Li-ion capacity by 30%
In Japan, a report states that NEC has developed technology that improves the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries by at least 30%, which paves the way for EVs to achieve long-distance travel. …
