Honda Fit Twist – Brazil-exclusive SUV styled Jazz
Looks like both Hyundai and Honda had the same idea for Sao Paulo 2012 - a B-segment hatchback with SUV styling. You've seen the Hyundai HB20X yesterday (based on the Brazil-specific HB20, …
BMW plans plant in Brazil, scheduled for 2014
BMW has confirmed plans to build a factory in southern Brazil. Subject to final approval by the Brazilian government, production should begin in 2014, giving rise to 1,000 new jobs at the …
FPV Pursuit Ute, GT RSPEC on Ford stand in Sydney
The Aussie brawn didn't stop at the Holden stand at AIMS 2012; outside the exhibition hall was Ford Australia, who displayed two very special vehicles from its Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) arm …
Hyundai HB20X crossover joins the Brazilian line-up
This is the Hyundai HB20X, effectively a crossover version of the HB20, the first model from the Korean carmaker to be designed and built exclusively for Brazil at the new Piracicaba plant. …
Nissan Extrem Concept – if the GT-R was a baby SUV
The Brazilian Sao Paulo International Motor Show is gaining prominence as it's a huge and growing market in South America. Budget models for the region dominate the scene, but Nissan is showing …
Volkswagen Taigun concept SUV unveiled in Brazil
No, it's not a misspelling of Tiguan, but it may one day join that and the Touareg in Volkswagen's SUV range, depending on public reaction. Shown at the ongoing Sao Paulo motor …
Holden shows some homegrown muscle in Sydney
They do love their muscle cars Down Under, and local manufacturer Holden didn't disappoint at AIMS 2012 with a raft of hairy-chested, horsepower-crazy machines brooding on its Holden Special Vehicles stand. Enjoying …
Chevrolet Onix – GM’s Brazilian answer to the VW Gol
The ongoing 2012 International Auto Show of São Paulo in Brazil has yielded a new low cost hatchback for the region. The Chevrolet Onix takes the fight to the popular Volkswagen Gol …
Ford Evos concept spreads its wings in Sydney
Another one you've seen before - a full year ago in fact, at the Frankfurt motor show - but these live pics from Sydney will refresh your memory of the Ford Evos …
Kia’s Batmobile is an Optima K5, Forte gets Flash
The next Batmobile? No, it's not a case of one product placement too far for Kia, but the Korean carmaker supporting a noble cause - DC Entertainment's "We Can Be Heroes" campaign, …
Nissan Pulsar unveiled at AIMS: the Sylphy goes to Oz
It's the return of the Pulsar name to Australia - Nissan showcased the car bearing the name in both sedan and hatch guises at the AIMS in Sydney. Sales are set to …
Mazda 6 sedan and wagon: live shots from Sydney
Of course, you've seen the all-new Mazda 6 before - first the sedan in Moscow, then the estate in Paris - but here are the two stylish D-segmenters together in a single …
Mazda CX-9 facelift makes world debut in Sydney
The 'new look' Mazda CX-9 has made its first global appearance at this year's Australian International Motor Show in Sydney - here are some live photos of it on the stand. This …
Seventh-generation Corvette set for Detroit 2013 debut
Chevrolet has confirmed that the seventh-generation Corvette will debut the evening of Sunday, January 13, 2013 in Detroit. To kick off the countdown, Chevy debuted the new Crossed Flags logo for the …
Mercedes-Benz unveils three AMG specials for AIMS
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off three very special AMG show cars developed specifically for the ongoing 2012 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The SLK 55 AMG is the first - …
Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition – subtle shiny bits for the Panamera 4 and Panamera Diesel
The Porsche Panamera has been in the local news lately, after a bold thief walked into the Porsche showroom in downtown KL last week and coolly drove off a gold example. Had …
Subaru BRZ – STI Sports Kit concept dresses it up
The track-ready Subaru BRZ done up by PBMS isn't the only BRZ on show at the ongoing AIMS in Sydney. Subaru Australia also has an example of the car dressed up with …
Proton Preve and Exora make their Australian debut
G'day from Sydney, where the wraps have come off Proton's Preve and Exora at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. This marks the first export of the Preve, which hits the Aussie …
Lexus LF-LC Blue Concept looking great in Sydney
Ah, my favourite concept of the year has been updated. This is the Lexus LF-LC Blue concept that is being shown at the ongoing 2012 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The …
Subaru BRZ gets Possum Bourne treatment for AIMS
Yet another sported up offering on display at the Australian International Motor Show, and it's a potent track-ready Subaru BRZ, developed by New Zealand-based Possum Bourne Motorsport (PBMS). The show car features …
