Fisker to use BMW turbocharged engine as range extender
Fisker, the California-based startup that does sexy electric cars, has announced an engine deal with BMW for its new range. Codenamed Nina, the new line up will slot in between the Audi …
Bentley Continental Flying Spur – special edition for China
Click to enlarge Another special edition of the Bentley Continental Flying Spur is coming about, and this one is set for the Chinese market. The company is working together with British design …
Citroen Tubik Concept – an odd looking moving apartment
Wacky and out of the world concepts are not as common as before, as more carmakers put their resources where it matters. Many concepts these days are already "on the way" or …
2012 Honda Insight – refreshened hybrid set for Frankfurt
Honda has given the Insight bit of a freshening up, and the 2012 model year hybrid is set to be introduced in Frankfurt. The exterior rework consists of a new front grille, …
Audi A2 Concept – plenty of premium-standard space
Another debutant in Frankfurt will be Audi's A2 Concept all-electric - the company says the technical study will offer premium-standard space with plenty of room for four people in a vehicle that's …
Nissan Teana production to stop in Japan, but domestic sales to continue through imports
In news earlier this week from Japan, Nissan says it will end domestic production of its Teana sedan by next year due to weak demand from the Japanese market as well as …
Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Concept – input by the champ
You are looking at the Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel version, said to be designed by, and built for, the reigning Formula 1 world champion. It will make its debut in concept form …
Volkswagen NILS – one for all, and all for one
Volkswagen will be showing off NILS, a single-seat electric concept vehicle, in Frankfurt. The compact offering is 50 cm shorter than the Up! at 3.04m long, and is just 0.39m wide from …
Lotus six-pack set for Frankfurt, with three new models, two new options and a special limited edition on list
Click to enlarge Plenty of action from Group Lotus at Frankfurt later this month, with no less than six items on the agenda, of which the Evora GTE limited special edition seen …
Mazda 2 CKD assembly in Vietnam from October 2011
The Mazda 2 will be locally assembled in Vietnam from October 2011 in a newly constructed assembly plant in the Nui Thanh district of the Quang Nam province, with sales of the …
New MINI Coupe – production car details revealed!
And here's the 5th member of the MINI family - the production version of the new MINI Coupe. It's the brand's first model to adopt a three box body style - the …
All-new Mercedes-Benz B-Class officially revealed!
After a leak earlier in the week, which we carried here, Mercedes-Benz has decided to reveal everything about their all new B-Class ahead of its world debut at Frankfurt next month. To …
Another version of the new Toyota Camry – is this ours?
Two days ago, we posted on the new seventh-generation Toyota Camry that made its debut in USA. However, we all know that there are various versions of Toyota's popular D-segment sedan, and …
Frankfurt preview: second-gen Bentley Continental GTC
Bentley's Continental GTC convertible goes into its second-generation form next month, when the car makes its debut in Frankfurt. The drop-top, which replaces the current model that was introduced in 2006, will …
Toyota Camry definitely has Hyundai’s Sonata in its sights
Well, it's very much a case of can't ignore any more, and making no bones about it at that - a report says that Toyota's new seventh-gen Camry definitely has the Hyundai …
Bumper to bumper – Mazda recycles old to make new
Over in Japan, Mazda has begun recycling scrapped bumpers from end-of-life vehicles (ELV) to obtain raw material for use in new vehicle bumpers. The new technology is initially being used to make …
Chevrolet Malibu set to be brand’s flagship in Europe
The new Malibu is set to be Chevrolet's European flagship model - the midsize sedan, which debuted in Shanghai in April, will make its first appearance on the continent at Frankfurt and …
Westfield iRACER – 260 hp, 660 Nm track-bound electric
Click to enlarge. This is the Westfield iRACER, a track focused electric vehicle set to take part in the EVCUP, the world’s first circuit racing series exclusively featuring zero-emission electric vehicles. Designed …
Mercedes B-Class image leaked ahead of Frankfurt debut
This is the first official image of the all new Mercedes-Benz B-Class, leaked ahead of its world debut at the Frankfurt show. Aspects that have been improved over the current "Compact Sports …
Mazda axes the rotary RX-8 due to low sales and emissions
Mazda, the Zoom-Zoom brand famous for its rotary engined sports cars, has decided stop making the RX-8, the only rotary powered model in its current range. Factors linked to the death of …
