Stitcher SmartRadio app now for BMW and MINI
Drivers of BMWs equipped with BMW Apps (6NR) and MINIs with MINI Connected can now get Stitcher SmartRadio fully integrated with their vehicle infotainment systems. The app, which you can download to …
Volvo developing new chassis and engine, report says
It is clear that Volvo wants to make cheaper cars by using economies of scale. And the Swedish carmaker will achieve that goal with its new front-wheel-drive chassis called SPA, which is …
Honda Brio 1.3L with Modulo bodykit in Indonesia
The Honda Brio mini car has been launched in Indonesia, and here's how it looks like with a Modulo bodykit. The package includes fog lamps, a different grille, front and rear bumper …
Audi Cam brings transparency to car servicing
You drive your Audi to the Audi service centre and drop it off because it is time to do so. You sign some papers and handover the keys and off you go …
George Clooney’s Tesla Roadster up for auction
A 2008 Tesla 'Signature 100' Roadster owned by actor and philanthropist George Clooney is set to go under the hammer at Gooding & Company's Pebble Beach auction next month. The proceeds will …
Mazda MX-5 is Britain’s most reliable car, What Car? magazine survey finds
British magazine What Car? has declared the Mazda MX-5 the most reliable car in Britain in its annual reliability survey. Several factors including the number of times a car fails, its repair …
Mercedes-Benz Vito Taxi – ruling London, almost
While Nissan is clamouring for more of the London-taxi pie with the NV200, Mercedes-Benz sends out a timely reminder to cabbies that most of the pie is already in the Vito Taxi’s …
Spyker sues GM for US$3 bil over Saab’s demise
Spyker NV has filed a complaint in the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan against General Motors, on behalf of Saab Automobile, seeking US$3 billion in damages. The …
Mitsubishi ASX a.k.a. Outlander Sport given a minor facelift in America for model year 2013
Mitsubishi has given its ASX compact crossover a minor facelift in North America, where it's known as the Outlander Sport. The made-in-USA model year 2013 Outlander Sport features a redesigned front fascia …
London not fine with idling engines
Despite the £10 daily congestion charge, London took the No. 1 spot as the most congested European city last year in a list compiled by map provider Navteq. As a result, the …
EU legislation: All new cars to feature autonomous emergency braking by 2014
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems involve adaptive cruise control working in tandem with fully automatic braking to stop you colliding into the car in front, without you touching the pedals. Although quite …
Isuzu denies quitting GM diesel engine joint venture
Isuzu Motors has denied a report by Nikkei that the company plans to exit a diesel engine manufacturing joint venture with GM's Opel subsidiary and cut European workforce by 10%. The report …
GM deal to net Man United US$559 mil through 2021
Nothing like the sound of money, and Manchester United are set to hear a lot of it, to the tune of US$559 million. That’s the princely sum set to be generated from …
Nissan eyeing world taxi domination with the NV200 van – after New York, London’s black cab is next
After winning the race to replace the iconic Ford Crown Vic yellow cabs of New York City, Nissan is now taking on another icon, London's black cab. The company has unveiled "a …
Ford, GE and University of Michigan join forces to boost EV battery lifespan with advanced sensor
Arguably a significant reason for the still-rather-high costs involved in buying and running hybrid and electric vehicles is the question of battery health and lifespan. This isn't only about knowing how much …
VIDEO and GALLERY: All-new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Here's a full look at the just launched in USA Nissan Pathfinder SUV. The 2013 Pathfinder is a seven-seater SUV that features a new unibody platform to replace the previous body-on-frame underpinnings. …
Ford to cease Aussie production by 2016, report says
Ford plans to end its vehicle manufacturing in Australia altogether by 2016, according to a report published by the International Business Times. The story follows reports of Australia's third-largest automaker slashing production …
VW to probe Chinese FAW ‘copying’ allegations
Volkswagen AG has confirmed they are looking into a recent report by German daily Handelsblatt which stated allegations that Chinese partner FAW (First Automobile Works) has been imitating VW components in four …
Merc E300 BlueTEC Hybrid – UK prices and specs out
Mercedes-Benz UK has released official pricing and specifications on the E300 BlueTEC Hybrid, the most efficient E-Class yet. On-the-road prices start from £39,645 for the saloon and £41,435 for the estate, with …
Hyundai developing ‘Sonata-lite’ for China
Reuters reports that exclusively for the Chinese market, Hyundai is working on a model that will sit between the Sonata (pictured) and the Elantra. The idea is to create a vehicle that's …
