Chery lines up two concepts for Beijing – the next Tiggo?
Auto China 2012 happens in Beijing later this month, and Chery is lining up some concepts for the show. The slinky crossover you see here is called the TX, and it's said …
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Honda develops new CVT, available with Step WGN
Whether you are a fan or not, the CVT gearbox is here to stay. Point in case is the new CVT from Honda, which is part of their Earth Dreams Technology, specially …
New Dodge SRT Viper – 8.4L V10, 640 hp, 814 Nm, crazy!
The Viper is back, and looking meaner than ever. The fifth-generation all-new 2013 SRT Viper was unveiled at the recent New York show, and America's take on the supercar has "evolved to …
Renault Talisman – made in Korea, destined for China
It seems that Renault will be launching a new car at the Beijing Motor Show that will be happening next week. It is called the Renault Talisman and it will be the …
Fiat Viaggio world preview at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show
It is not much but here are some teasers of the Fiat Viaggio, which the Italian carmaker says is a totally new model. Fiat will throw off its covers at the 2012 …
Dacia Lodgy – seven-seater touts space on the cheap
Renault subsidiary Dacia has announced the arrival of the Lodgy, a seven-seater MPV that slots into the fold touting space and affordability as its trump cards. The people carrier, the seventh model …
Citroën Numéro 9 concept car to be unveiled in Beijing
It looks like Citroën will be very busy during the Beijing Motor Show because the French carmaker will be introducing the DS line to the Chinese. And to highlight the occasion, Citroën …
Nissan NV200 Taxi – New York City’s Taxi of Tomorrow
The iconic Ford Crown Victoria New York yellow cabs are on their way out, to be replaced a Nissan van beginning in late 2013. The 2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi recently made its …
Prototype EV battery explodes at a GM research lab
We sometimes tend to forget that batteries tend to be potentially volatile things - they can, if stressed beyond reasonable measure, go south, like catch fire and blow up. That's what happened …
China overtakes USA as BMW Group’s biggest market
China is a goldmine for almost every luxury brand out there, from Louis Vuitton to Ferrari. Now, the world's largest auto market has overtaken the United States as the BMW Group's largest …
Assemble your own Toyota 86. Take a photo. Win prize
Now that we’ve got your attention, yes you can get your own Toyota 86 without the six-figure price tag. You see, owning one does require some effort and deft fingers on your …
Subaru BRZ – domestic deliveries delayed to Jan 2013
Well, it's all hot like burning where Subaru's BRZ is concerned. The Nikkei reports that its maker, Fuji Heavy Industries, swamped with orders and unable to keep up with production, is set …
Two Honda concepts teased ahead of Beijing Motor Show
Take a look at the two pictures you see here. The line drawings are from Honda and it is supposed to depict the two concept cars that will be unveiled at the …
Porsche Cayenne GTS set for Beijing debut – 420 hp V8
Porsche is lining up a world debut for this Cayenne GTS at the upcoming Auto China show in Beijing. The pillars of this new variant, which slots in between the Cayenne S …
Kung Fu Vettel – the champ stars in short martial arts flick
The things done in the name of publicity - F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel is set to appear in a short martial arts film titled Kung Fu Vettel: Drive of the Dragon, …
Lotus issues a very unique press release to clear the air on matters – gone walkabout completely, or brilliant PR?
There's no denying that of late, all sorts of rumours have been flying about concerning Lotus the brand, ever since DRB-Hicom's deal in taking a majority stake in Proton came about. Plenty …
Lexus ES sheds dowdy image, follows the GS’ lead
When the Toyota Camry got renewed, it was just a matter of time before the Lexus that's based on it was replaced as well, so the 2013 Lexus ES that debut at …
Infiniti LE Concept – the first electric vehicle for Infiniti
Here is Infiniti’s take on a zero-emissions luxury car (read: electric vehicle). It is called the Infiniti LE Concept and it was recently unveiled to the world at the 2012 New York …
Hyundai Santa Fe – two wheelbase options for third-gen
Hyundai's third-generation Santa Fe, which premiered in New York last week, is set to make its market debut sometime in mid-year. The SUV arrives in two wheelbase variant forms, a standard five-seater …
New Chevrolet Impala full-size sedan unveiled in New York
Last week, we saw the new Toyota Avalon, which shed its old man image in two strikes - "emotionally styled exterior design" and "improved dynamic performance". It wasn't the only new full-sized …
