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. …
Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi achieves 38.5km/l mark
Some fuel economy-related news, and how diesel comes up trumps again. Over in the UK, the annual 2012 ALD Automotive / Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon held last weekend saw a Ford Fiesta …
Audi and Joule developing new e-fuels
Something along bio-tech lines. Audi and US-based fuels specialist Joule have developed a remarkable process to produce e-ethanol and e-diesel, whereby microorganisms suspended in brackish or waste water can use sunlight and …
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid sets land speed record
A specially-modified Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has set a Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) H/PS land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, averaging 186.313 mph (299.842 km/h) over two runs. …
Changan to be represented by Tan Chong in five ASEAN countries – Malaysia not among them
Over in Singapore, news has come about that Tan Chong International is set to distribute Changan Automobile products in five countries around the region. The company will represent the Chinese brand in …
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet: rendering of topless Mk7
Click to enlarge. The Volkswagen Golf Mk7 made its debut in five-door hatch form, and the three-door style has showed up in the Golf GTI Concept, which premiered in Paris. Down the …
Mitsubishi Mirage – rendering offers the sedan take
Click to enlarge. Mitsubishi hasn't officially stated that its Mirage compact will be shaped in any other manner than it is now, as a five-door hatchback, but that hasn't stopped rendering guru …
Volkswagen Touareg Edition X: celebrating turning 10
How time does fly. It's 10 years since the Volkswagen Touareg made its debut, the Typ 7L making its first appearance at the 2002 Paris Motor Show. Now, to celebrate the decade …
Caterham Superlight R600 – a supercharged Seven
Caterham has announced the arrival of its first supercharged production Seven - the Superlight R600, as it's called, is set to be the pinnacle of the Caterham racing spectrum in the Superlight …
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible to premiere in LA
Volkswagen will be launching the soft-top version of its Beetle at next month's Los Angeles Auto Show, and the Beetle Convertible will be the third such bug to go topless, following the …
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line returns to the fold
In Europe, Volkswagen has announced that a new Tiguan R-Line version is due to join the model lineup, with first deliveries set to begin in January next year. It's not the first …
Ferrari’s upcoming hybrid to get F1-inspired chassis
Ferrari is on track to launch its first ever hybrid model, an Enzo successor codenamed "F70". Having already revealed the power unit's architecture and components - HY-KERS midship V12 with two electric …
VIDEO: Porsche 911 Carrera S laps Nürburgring in 7 mins 37.9 secs – faster than outgoing 911 Turbo
Something for Porsche fans to start the day - a video of a current-gen 911 Carrera S doing what it does best on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Timo Kluck went round the 'Green …
Dacia Sandero Stepway – Logan hatch with 4X4 style
The new Dacia Logan and Sandero made their debut at the Paris show alongside the latter's sportier sister, the Sandero Stepway. The Stepway is basically the Sandero five-door hatch with raised suspension …
Toyota Motorsport breaks own EV lap record at the Nürburgring – EV P002 achieves 7 mins 22.329 secs
Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) has set a lap time of Germany's Nürburgring in 7 minutes 22.329 seconds, over 25 seconds quicker than its previous record run set in August 2011. Once again, …
Ford Performance Vehicles COTF Falcon – showcasing changes in V8 Supercar series for 2013
Some news which might be of interest for Oz V8 Supercar racing fans. Ford Performance Racing will be showcasing its "Car of the Future" Falcon at the Australian International Motor Show in …
