Tokyo 2011: Honda Micro Commuter – like a comfy jacket!
It wouldn't be the Tokyo show without wacky urban concepts, and here's what Honda has come up with for this edition, the Micro Commuter Concept. Honda is describing the MCC as an …
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Tokyo 2011: Honda EV-STER previews electric powered, rear-wheel drive, two-seater convertible
Ohayou gozaimasu! We are reporting live from the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, which returns to Tokyo proper after 24 years. The venue for this year's show is the Tokyo Big Sight, just …
Honda CR-V – 4th-gen to begin selling in Japan on Dec 2
Honda will begin selling its new CR-V in Japan from December 2. The fourth-generation SUV, which made its global debut in LA earlier in the month, will be available domestically in 2.4 …
Nissan Juke Nismo Concept – another juke box hero
Click to enlarge. Nissan's Nismo performance arm will be unveiling its latest creation in Tokyo - the Juke Nismo is the company's take on what a premium sports version of the compact …
Toyota GT 86 all set for world debut in Tokyo
The wait is over - the start of the Tokyo Motor Show tomorrow will see the world debut of Toyota's FT- 86, and the production car will now be known as the …
FAW launches new brand called Oley in China
Chinese automaker FAW Group unveiled a new brand called Oley (or Oulang, in Chinese) last week at the Guangzhou auto show. The small car brand is hoping to attract young consumers with …
Caterham Group announced – parent company to handle everything Caterham, including the F1 team
In line with the rebranding of Team Lotus to Caterham F1 Team next season, the creation of a newly-formed business called Caterham Group has officially been announced. The Group is the parent …
Toyota and BMW discussing broad partnership on environmental vehicles, primarily for Europe
In this day and age, it's making more sense to expand your horizons by working with others. Toyota, it seems, is certainly of this belief - word has it that the Japanese …
Perodua Myvi – 1.3 litre model launched in Mauritius
Perodua has begun selling the New Myvi 1.3 litre in Mauritius, with the first 22 units already on Mauritian shores. The car, which is available in four variants (AT and MT, in …
Suzuki wants to divorce VW, taking the dispute to court
We saw it coming, and the sour relationship between Suzuki and VW is now going to the courts, with the Japanese bride demanding that her estranged German husband sign the divorce papers. …
Volkswagen Passat Alltrack – VW does an Audi Allroad
The upcoming Tokyo Motor Show will see Volkswagen give this Passat Alltrack a world debut. The Alltrack is basically a raised and tougher looking Passat wagon with VW's 4Motion AWD system, pretty …
New Porsche 911 Cabriolet gets magnesium frame soft top
Recent 911 Cabriolets were slightly awkward looking, like hunchbacks, but fat. This is the new Porsche 911 Cabriolet based on the 991 Coupe that made its debut in September in Frankfurt. Like …
Tata Nano improved for 2012 – more power and economy
The Tata Nano, famous as the world's cheapest car, hasn't been as hot-selling as Tata has hoped, although it has been hot enough to catch fire occasionally. Tata seeks to reverse this …
India’s Premier Rio CRDI is a diesel-powered Kembara!
Miss the Perodua Kembara? Some might, but we reckon most don't. Here's something you might not know - the Kembara a.k.a. Daihatsu Terios is still on sale in India today, where it's …
Lexus unveils GS 250, the first ever GS to go below 3.0L
Lexus has revealed another engine option for its all new GS saloon at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. It's the GS 250, and we saw it coming. Back in August, before the …
GALLERY: Mazda CX-5 gets Kodo looks and Skyactiv tech
I just realised that we haven't had a proper all round look at the new Mazda CX-5, which was unveiled in production form at Frankfurt in September, so here you go. This …
Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder – Topless RWD Fun
This is the latest bull from Sant'Agata Bolognese, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder. As the name suggests, this latest Gallardo variant comes with a 550 hp V10 engine, and the "-2" stands …
Volkswagen eT! is the delivery man’s perfect partner
Here's a research vehicle from Volkswagen that's not going to make production soon, belonging more to an 80s TV series. They've done cabs before, but this time it's a light commercial van. …
Next gen Volvo XC90 sketches surface with new face
Here are some sketches of the next generation Volvo XC90, as shown to Car and Driver magazine prior to the LA Show. These images are likely to be design proposals for Volvo's …
Audi A1 Sportback – enter the five-door variant
Audi has announced that the five-door version of the A1, which is called the Sportback, will be introduced early next year. The car is the same length as its three-door sibling, but …
