Hyundai aiming to sell seven million vehicles in 2012
Hyundai Motor announced yesterday that it is targeting to sell seven million vehicles worldwide this year, an increase of 6% from 2011, in which it sold 6.6 million units globally, more than …
India’s Mahindra & Mahindra linked to bankrupt Saab
Saab may be bankrupt financially, but it has no lack of suitors. After rumours of a sale to the Turkish government surfaced last week, word has it that India's biggest SUV maker …
Saab in talks with Turkish gov’t, according to reports
Saab Automobile, which declared voluntary bankruptcy last week, remains determined in its search for a suitor to save it from oblivion. According to reports, the Swedish carmaker is in talks with the …
BMW 1-Series three-door hatchback patent filings leaked
The new BMW 1-Series with the codename F20 was unveiled back in June, but only in five-door hatchback form. Now, here are some patent filings to show us how the three-door hatchback …
Chevrolet Sonic RS previewed ahead of Detroit, 1.4L turbo
At this year's season opening Detroit show, Chevrolet unveiled its B-segment contender, the next gen Aveo called Sonic. The upcoming NAIAS 2012 will see the GM brand wheel out the hot version …
Japanese petrol stations now offering EV charging service
Great news for Japanese owners of electric cars like the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Nissan Leaf. Oil companies JX Nippon Oil, Idemitsu Kosan Co, Cosmo Oil Co. and Showa Shell Sekiyu KK are …
Indonesia set to be No 1 automotive market in ASEAN
Thailand is likely to cede its position as the top automotive market in ASEAN this year, primarily as a result of the massive flooding that occured a few months back. Though the …
Mazda CX-5 customised to be shown at Tokyo Auto Salon
Click to enlarge. Mazda is showcasing a host of customised vehicles at the upcoming edition of the annual Tokyo Auto Salon in January, and among these are two versions of the CX-5 …
VW gives workers respite from Blackberry messages
In a move that should hopefully unshackle the idea that work has to follow one home, Volkswagen has agreed to stop sending emails through Blackberry devices to its workers in Germany after …
Kia Ray EV – Korea’s first production EV enters the scene
Kia has introduced its Ray EV in Korea, and the zero-emissions city car has the honour of being the country's first production electric vehicle. The car, which is only for the domestic …
Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid introduced, in both saloon and estate form – E400 Hybrid also debuts
Mercedes-Benz has announced the introduction of the E300 BlueTEC Hybrid, available in both saloon and estate form, as well as the E400 Hybrid. Both vehicles will make their official debut at the …
Lexus LF-LC – wraps come off early on the new 2+2 coupe
Click to enlarge. It was supposed to only be fully revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 9, but the Lexus concept that is now known as …
Luca di Montezemolo to run for Italian presidency in 2013
Some news about Luca di Montezemolo - reports say that the Ferrari chairman has indicated his intention to be a candidate for the Italian presidency in 2013, the announcement being made in …
New vehicle sales in Thailand down by 67.5% in November
Reports indicate that new vehicle sales in Thailand dropped 67.5% in November from the same period a year earlier, the result of supply shortages brought about by the suspension of production due …
Audi A1 quattro: 256 hp and 350 Nm, only 333 units
Audi has announced the arrival of the range-topping A1 model called the A1 quattro. Just 333 examples of the form will be built in 2012, and all will be left-hand drive units. …
Welch Motorsport to expand to running two NGTC Protons in 2012 BTCC – current BTCC Persona goes on display
Welch Motorsports, which ran a Proton Persona built to Next Generation Touring Car series specifications in the second half of the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, is set to expand …
Saab suspends warranty coverage on its US vehicles
The not-so-pleasant news continues. Saab Automobile, which declared voluntary bankruptcy on Monday, has suspended warranty coverage on all of its vehicles in North America, according to a report. The suspension came into …
Lexus concept – another teaser shot of Detroit debutant
Click to enlarge. Last week, the new Detroit-bound Lexus concept was teased through a front partial. Now, a second image has come about, this time of the interior. Plenty of leather, wood …
Saab says goodbye after 64 years – Swedish automaker declared bankrupt after Youngman rescue attempt fails
It's curtains for Saab Automobile after 64 years in the business, as the last-ditch rescue plan by Chinese investor Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile fell through, the attempt blocked by former owner and …
Suzuki Kizashi Sport: the new big cheese for Suzy globally
There's a new global flagship model for Suzuki, and it's the Kizashi Sport. The Sport model features a host of external and internal modifications, which include a muscular front fascia (with chrome …
