International News · Page 1109
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 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, …
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 …
After an absence of 10 years, Hyundai is poised to return to the FIA World Rally Championship next year. The Korean automaker will participate in the 2013 WRC season with its i20 …
SEMA's always one for the tuning specials, and in many instances the show has provided motor manufacturers with inspiration for their future models and ideas of the potential of their existing vehicles. …
