GM to introduce industry’s first front centre airbag
One more added on the safety item list. General Motors is set to introduce the industry’s first front center airbag, which is an inflatable restraint designed to help protect drivers and front …
Ford Explorer made from Lego, all 382,858 bricks of it
Yet another full-scale vehicle replication with Lego bricks has come about, and this one is of a Ford Explorer. The bright red Legoland Florida edition Explorer is set to be the lead …
VIDEO: Honda City facelift launched in Thailand
We carried some leaked brochure scans of the Honda City facelift last week. The brochure, from Thailand, gave us pretty good looks at the changes made, both in and out. Now, the …
Honda Brio debuts in India – set to take fight to Suzuki
Honda has given its Brio hatchback its Indian debut - the car was officially introduced two days ago, and enters the country's most popular vehicle segment looking to chip away the dominance …
Toyota Alphard hybrid to be resurrected
In Japan, Toyota says that it will be resurrecting the hybrid version of its Alphard MPV for the domestic market, in response to customer demand. The hybrid variant of the vehicle made …
Ford Fiesta Metal special edition for the UK – 134 PS!
Here's a special edition that's more than just trim and colours. Ford is introducing this Fiesta Metal special edition in the UK, which will be limited to just 1,000 examples. Besides looking …
Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon supports breast cancer research
Yet another limited edition, but this one's for a good cause. The US market Fiat 500 "Pink Ribbon" limited edition was created in partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), which …
Skoda Citigo – urban dweller enters market in 2012
Click to enlarge. Skoda has announced details of its Citigo city car, which will make its debut in its home market, the Czech Republic, late this year before entering the rest of …
Caterham’s new engineering arm to produce affordable sports cars, inspired by original Seven and F1 tech
Here's the first piece of news from Caterham, since Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and his Team Lotus comrades Kamarudin Meranun and SM Nasarudin bought over the maker of the Seven in April. …
Gordon Murray Design TEEWAVE AR.1 electric sports car – a showcase of Toray technologies
Gordon Murray Design and Toray Industries has unveiled a prototype electric sports car called the TEEWAVE AR.1. The vehicle is the result of a commission from the Japanese industrial company for GMD …
Jean Alesi to take on Indy 500 in 2012 in a Lotus
Age is just a number. Forty-seven-year old former F1 driver Jean Alesi, who is Group Lotus brand ambassador, is set to make his return to competitive racing with Lotus in next year's …
McLaren Automotive announces expansion into Asia Pacific – regional hub to be based in Singapore
McLaren Automotive has announced that its Asia Pacific network will be managed out from Singapore via its wholly-owned subsidiary, McLaren Automotive Asia, which will feature an initial team of around 10 McLaren …
Perodua Myvi Wolfrace Design Concept – bling, UK-style
Click to enlarge. Over in the UK, Perodua has teamed up with Wolfrace Wheels, a UK-based wheel and design house, to come up with the Myvi Wolfrace Design Concept. The car is …
Australian team crowned as 2011 F1 In Schools champions
An Australian team has been crowned as the 2011 F1 In Schools World Champions. Pentagliders, from Brooks High School, Tasmania, took home the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions trophy in the finals, which …
Fourth-generation 2012 Honda CR-V Concept revealed
This is the 2012 Honda CR-V Concept that made its public debut at the Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim, California. It officially shows us the styling direction for the all-new, …
Nissan to supply Fuga sedan to Mitsubishi in Japan
Click to enlarge. Nissan and Mitsubishi have yet again expanded the scope of their OEM supply agreements in the Japanese market. From next year, Nissan will provide the Fuga luxury sedan to …
Mitsubishi begins i-MiEV joint testing with PTT in Thailand
It's a step further towards going the EV route in Thailand for Mitsubishi - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced that its Thai subsidiary Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh) has begun joint testing …
Daihatsu Mira e:S launched in Japan – 30km/l on this one
Daihatsu has thrown its latest Kei car contender into the fray, with the introduction of the Mira e:S in Japan. The minicar, which reinterpretates the three-door e:S Concept of two years ago …
Hyundai Eon launching soon in India, sits below i10
Hyundai is ready to roll out a small car in India that sits below the i10. Called Eon, the affordable five-door hatch will be Hyundai's weapon against India's best seller, the Maruti …
Honda City facelift brochure leaked ahead of Thai launch
It seems like Honda is ready to roll out a facelifted City soon! These brochure scans recently appeared on Indian Autos Blog, and were said to have been sent to them from …
