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 …
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class appears in diecast form
Only a couple of days after we showed you what were purportedly leaked official images of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class sedan, this came in: according to China Car Times, toy makers in …
Chevrolet Cruze WTCC Edition launched in China
Celebrating the company's drivers' and constructors' title wins in this year's WTCC season is the Chevrolet Cruze WTCC Edition, which has been launched in China. The car gets some race graphics, side …
Mazda6 gets all dressed up for Tokyo Auto Salon
Mazda is heading to the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon next month with a trio of Mazda6 concepts. There's the Mazda6 Racer, based on a six-speed manual variant. This one features sported up …
Tokyo Auto Salon: Honda N-One by Modulo, Mugen
More 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon previews by Honda. Other than the souped-up CR-Z Mugen RZ we showed you earlier, Honda will be bringing a small army of N-Ones to the tuning show, …
Subaru to show three concepts at Tokyo Auto Salon
More Tokyo Auto Salon-related news, this time from Subaru. The automaker will be bringing three concepts to next month's show, all kitted out to impress. No photos of them, unfortunately, so we'll …
Fiat 500S launched for the European market
Fiat has announced a cosmetic sports package for the Euro-market 500 that slots between the standard version and the Abarth. The package is specifiable on all variants save for the Abarth. It's …
Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ for 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
Here's one for Honda CR-Z fans, a group that seems to be growing in numbers by the day, judging from the amount of CR-Zs we see on the road. Some have went …
