Nine-speed auto for Chrysler Group brands this year
The Chrysler Group is set to introduce nine-speed automatic transmissions in its cars this year. Autonews reports that the Fiat-owned American company may have as many as 200,000 units of the ZF …
Cadillac ELR with Chevy Volt’s range extender EV tech
Cadillac unveiled the 2014 ELR at the 2013 NAIAS in Detroit. The production coupe, which is a faithful reproduction of the Converj Concept from 2009, features the first application of Extended Range …
Next-gen Corolla renderings based on Furia Concept
Our Toyota Corolla Furia Concept post from last week received plenty of attention on both paultan.org and our Facebook page, and we're guessing it's because no one expected such a look from …
China’s total vehicle production and sales exceed 19 mil in 2012, sales expected to surpass 20 mil in 2013
Various news sources report that according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), 19.31 million vehicles were sold and 19.27 million manufactured in the country last year, an increase of 4.33% …
Hyundai to establish test facility at Nürburgring
Having sorted out the looks of its offerings and shoring up things on the quality front, Hyundai now has its sights fixed on improving the ride and handling aspects of its vehicles, …
Qoros Cross Hybrid, Estate concepts for Geneva
Apart from the GQ3, Chinese freshman Qoros will also be bringing two new concepts based on the C-segment sedan's platform to the Geneva motor show, which is only weeks away. Called the …
Rolls-Royce Wraith name resurrected for Ghost coupe
We've known that Rolls-Royce has been working on a coupe version of the Ghost for quite some time now, as it's been spy photographer on test before. Today we find out that …
Nissan considering selling Infiniti in Japan
Nissan is reportedly considering a move to finally introduce the Infiniti brand in Japan, with the debut coming as early as the next two years. The brand, introduced in the US in …
Toyota Australia to begin exporting engines to Malaysia and Thailand this year
Toyota Australia recently announced that it will begin exporting engines to Malaysia and Thailand, according to a Bernama report. The best-selling car manufacturer Down Under expects to export 18,000 four-cylinder engines this …
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S – 550 hp, 750 Nm, 4.5 sec
With the amount of eye-catching cars and concepts from Detroit 2013, one could be forgiven for not noticing this one. Making its motor show debut, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is now …
Shelby Focus ST unveiled at NAIAS Detroit 2013
Shelby American's love for the Blue Oval runs deep, and despite its name, isn't confined, it seems, to vehicles made on the far side of the Atlantic. The famous Ford fettler has …
Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition – 100 units
Aston Martin turned 100 years old three days ago (January 15) and is celebrating the milestone with the unveiling of a bespoke new Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition. Centenary Edition specification will …
Honda Gear concept shown at Montreal motor show
With all the buzz surrounding the 2013 Detroit motor show, this one's easy to miss, but no less interesting. Honda has taken the wraps off its Gear concept at the Montreal motor …
Acura MDX Concept – thinly-veiled production 3rd-gen
The Acura MDX is another model that's due for replacement, having been around since 2006, so Honda's luxury brand rolled out the Acura MDX Concept at NAIAS 2013. Forget the concept name, …
Peter Schreyer to head Hyundai, Kia design centres
Hyundai has announced that Peter Schreyer, president and chief design officer at Kia, will now head the design centres of both Korean companies in an attempt to streamline resources, create synergy between …
Ford Atlas Concept – future of the F-Series truck
Ford Ranger owners and fans, salute your taikor! This is the Ford Atlas Concept that the Blue Oval wheeled out for the 2013 NAIAS in Detroit and it gives us a sneak …
New 2014 Lexus IS officially revealed – IS 250, IS 350, F Sport, IS 300h, the first ever hybrid IS
We've seen some pics, now the new Lexus IS has been officially revealed at Detroit. The all-new 3-Series fighter makes its debut with three variants - IS 250, IS 350 and the …
Nissan Resonance Concept previews third-gen Murano
Here's something from Nissan at Detroit 2013 - the Nissan Resonance Concept that previews the third-generation Murano crossover. The Murano that was once one of the hottest grey market imports in Malaysia …
Honda/Acura NSX Concept updated and closer to production, cabin shown for the first time
New year, new NSX Concept. At last year's Detroit show, Honda unveiled the Acura NSX Concept that gave us a preview of the much-anticipated next-gen Honda NSX. At this year's NAIAS, they …
Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept, RWD 4-door coupe
Now here's something from Hyundai at Detroit. Having finished 2012 with five-straight years of premium segment sales growth with its Genesis and Equus vehicle lines, the Korean carmaker unveiled its design direction …
