BTCC to start the season with an all turbo-charged grid
For the first time ever, the 2012 BTCC season will literally be a turbo-charged season. All cars will be come armed with a turbocharged 2.0 litre engine. More than half of the …
Production Ford Tourneo Custom announced, on sale 2012
Remember the Tourneo Custom Concept that Ford wheeled out for Geneva? It looked production ready, and as expected, Ford has announced that it will go on sale in Europe and other global …
Isuzu D-Max price and specs announced ahead of UK launch
Click to enlarge. In the UK at least, the new Isuzu D-Max will be available with four specification levels. Also, for the first time for Isuzu in the UK, the extended cab …
Chevrolet Trailblazer set to premiere in Thailand tomorrow – you can watch the debut live on the Internet
The new Chevrolet TrailBlazer is set to be unveiled in Thailand tomorrow, and the global debut of the SUV will be broadcast live via webcast, so you'll be able to view the …
Jeremy Lin pens global brand endorsement deal with Volvo
We talked about this last week, and now Volvo has announced that it has penned a global brand endorsement deal with Chinese-American NBA star, Jeremy Lin Shu-How. The New York Knicks point …
Team Hyundai to promote brand for EURO 2012 – Casillas, Podolski, Rossi, Benzema and Sturridge are ambassadors
Click to enlarge Introducing Team Hyundai, a five-man ambassador team for the Korean carmaker at the upcoming UEFA EURO 2012 tournament. Football fans will need no help, but for the benefit of …
Michelin Pilot Super Sport for F12berlinetta
Click to enlarge. Of all the tyres in the world, Ferrari has decided that the Michelin Pilot Super Sport be fitted on the new Ferrari F12berlinetta, which some say is the most …
Honda reaches settlement in Civic Hybrid class-action suit over gas mileage claims in the US
Over in the US, according to news reports, a Superior Court judge in San Diego has finalised the approval of a class-action settlement between Honda and Civic Hybrid owners in the US, …
VW Passat Alltrack to make Europe market debut in May
Volkswagen's Passat Alltrack, which made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show last November, is set to begin its entry into the market in Europe - over in the UK, the first …
Ducati Monster Diesel: not an oil burner, but fashion tie-in
No, it's not what you think, despite the headline. Rather, it's a new customised version of Ducati's naked bike - working in conjunction with fashion house Diesel, Ducati has come up with …
Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 start production
Click to enlarge. These two may very well be the most anticipated car of 2012. Finally, after what seems to be two centuries since the Tokyo Motor Show 2011, which both cars …
Proton P3-21A to be launched in Australia this September
Proton is wasting no time in starting its export programme for the P3-21A, dubbed as a "world car" by the national carmaker. Currently being teased at the Proton Power of 1 event …
Mazda CX-5 SUV selling better than expected in Japan
It looks like Mazda has been conservative with its expectations of the CX-5. Since it’s launch in Japan earlier in the year, Mazda has already received approximately 8,000 bookings for the SUV …
Kia wins two more design awards; buys new trophy cabinet
Kia is no stranger to the red dot design awards; it has previously won with the Kia Optima K5 and the Sportage. Well, here are two more for the award cabinet. The …
Honda to build new factory and expand Indonesian output
Honda is looking to build another assembly plant in Indonesia in an effort to diversify its production as well as intensify its sales of small car models in the Asean region, a …
Nissan DeltaWing – experimental racecar to run in Le Mans
Pop quiz: what's the best way for a car company to flex its technical prowess? Full marks if you answered ‘Le Mans 24 Hours’. So, do put your hands together and welcome …
Honda NSX Concept – gets SH-AWD and VTEC V6 engine
It was in Detroit that Honda stopped teasing the world and unveiled the NSX Concept. The world was excited. Now, chances are you’ll soon be seeing this car very soon in the …
Reports: Four goes two, as Audi looks to buy Ducati
Ah, it looks like the four rings has serious aspirations to go the two-wheeled path - reports indicate that Audi has been given the first rights to buy Italian superbike manufacturer Ducati, …
Atalanta Sports Tourer – revival model arrives, 75 years on
Click to enlarge. It's not everyday that resurrection happens, but here we are with one for this week. What you see before you, however, isn't a rebuild. No, this one is a …
Chevrolet Camaro COPO – 69 units made for drag racing
Chevrolet will build 69 of these COPO Camaros for 2012, the brand's first purpose-built Camaro drag-racing car designed to compete in the NHRA's Stock Eliminator and Super Stock classes. To give you …
