Jaguar XJ and XF gets new toys for MY2013
Jaguar has added two more engines to power the XJ and XF cars. The engines come in the form of a 3.0 litre V6 supercharged and 2.0 litre l4 turbocharged units. The …
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Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake
You've seen the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake, here's the AMG version. Powered by an AMG 5.5 litre V8 biturbo engine with 525 hp and 700 Nm, the CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake does …
Fiat 500L – new five-door hatch powered by TwinAir engine, Lavazza coffee and Beats by Dr. Dre
MINI has the Countryman, now Fiat has the 500L, L for Large. Announced earlier this year, the production 500L made its debut in Turin last week. It retains a fair bit of …
Mitsubishi Proudia and Dignity – rebadged Infiniti M
Not too long ago, there were talks that Proton was seeking to rebadge the Nissan Fuga a.k.a. Infiniti M as the new Perdana. That one didn't materialise, but Proton's old Japanese friend …
Mazda MX-5 upgraded and now being sold in Japan
One would think that a car like this would never need any upgrades but Mazda has seen fit to sweeten the MX-5 a bit more. And it is now available for purchase …
Mazda Demio EV – the Mazda2 goes electric
Mazda's has announced that its Demio electric vehicle will begin leasing trials in Japan beginning from October this year, signaling its first step towards joining the electric movement. The independently-developed EV is …
Ford Focus – ASEAN production begins in Thailand
Ford has announced that production of the third-generation Focus has begun in Thailand. The car will be officially launched in the Kingdom in August, and Malaysia is expected to introduce it in …
Volkswagen acquires remaining 50.1% Porsche shares
Volkswagen AG and Porsche SE have announced that they will be an integrated automotive group with effect from August 1, 2012. The move comes after Porsche SE sold 50.1% of its stake …
Infiniti EMERGE-E demo car emerges at Goodwood
The Infiniti EMERG-E concept that broke cover in Geneva is now a reality. The fully functional car made its debut at last weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. It is not a full …
Renault Clio – fourth-generation hatch breaks cover
Renault has unveiled its fourth-generation Clio, which is set to make its market debut in Europe after its public showing at the Paris Motor Show in September. Available only in five-door form, …
Mazda CX-5 production increased to 240k a year
Following yesterday’s news on Mazda increasing the Skyactiv engine production, the Japanese carmaker has announced that the production of the CX-5 will be increased as well. This is the second time that …
McLaren MP4-12C Spider – now with infinite headroom
It is bound to happen; almost every coupe in existence has a showier, drop-top twin. So here it is, the McLaren 12C Spider, made from the same carbon ‘MonoCell’ chassis of the …
Sergio Pininfarina: 1926-2012
Legendary designer Sergio Pininfarina, who oversaw the design of the Ferrari Testarossa and Fiat 124 Spider, among others, died on Tuesday at his home in Turin. He was 85. His passing was …
Kia Sportage KX-4: 181hp flagship diesel Sportage
Inside the engine bay of this Kia Sportage KX-4 SUV is a 2.0 litre CRDi turbodiesel engine, with a revised variable geometry turbocharger, higher-pressure piezo injectors and software mapping, which creates 181 …
Honda will be taking part in the 2013 Dakar Rally
Honda will be taking part in the Dakar Rally, which is to be held in January 2013 in South America; assuming the world is still around then. Honda will participate as a …
Citroën C5 receives styling and tech updates
It may not look like it but the C5 Salon and Tourer have together sold over 400,000 units worldwide since it went on sale in the UK in 2008. This year, the …
Honda Jazz gets jazzed-up in the United Kingdom
Honda, in the UK, has just released the Jazz Si, a limited edition of the supermini. This Jazz Si essentially comes with a refreshed look and revised suspension setup. The Jazz Si …
Ferrari online charity auction sees Malaysian bid €23,000 for F60 nose cone, wins
Ferrari has done this before, gathering its clients and enthusiasts to raise fund for a charity. Previously, it was for the relief efforts for the earthquake-hit Haiti. This time, it was for …
Lotus Evora 414E enters next development phase
It looks like Lotus is moving forward in its hybrid car development. The Evora 414E, which debuted in Geneva so many moons ago, is now being tested for its durability and drivability …
BMW and Toyota to jointly develop sports car
Well, it looks like the joint venture between BMW and Toyota goes deeper than just engine supply and battery development, which was announced a few months back. They will jointly develop a …
