Toyota adds two new members to its crash dummy family
Car crash survivors have more to thank than luck, as carmakers put in a lot of effort in crash simulation and analysis. Toyota has added two new members to its family of …
Volvo C30 Electric production begins – first deliveries to leasing customers start in August
Volvo has begun production of its C30 Electric, and initial deliveries to leasing customers, mainly companies, authorities and governmental bodies is expected to begin from August. The car, which will be delivered …
Impul does its usual thing on the unusual looking Juke
Click to enlarge We are all familiar with the Nissan tuner Impul, as Tan Chong sells Impul kitted Nissan cars in Malaysia. The Impul racing team also comes to Malaysia every year …
New Chinese-Vietnamese JV to build low-cost EVs
With electric vehicles being the next big thing, seems that everyone and their uncle wants in on the genre, and the idea of making them mucho affordable in a region like Southeast …
New Volvo app allows remote checking and commands
Volvo has released a mobile app for iOS and Android that allows the driver to "stay in touch" with a parked car via his/her smart phone. The free app is an extension …
Aston to move Rapide production from Graz to Gaydon
Aston Martin has announced that production of its Rapide will move to the company's Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, UK. The four-door sports car is now built by Magna Steyr (MS) in Graz, …
Nissan Qashqai – next-gen to be completely designed, engineered and built in the UK
Nissan has announced that its next-generation Qashqai crossover - also known as the Dualis - will be designed, engineered and built in the UK. A £192 million investment, which will be funded …
In the future, cars to be a power source for the home?
Over in Japan, automakers are looking at turning electric and hybrid vehicles into external power sources for the home, aiming to turn them into a type of rolling battery, the Nikkei reports. …
Mercedes M-Class revealed with twin-turbo four-pot diesel
Mercedes-Benz has released pics and details of its next gen M-Class SUV, which will premiere at the Frankfurt show. They've taken the evolutionary route in terms of styling, which masks the fact …
Nissan Leaf set to take on Pikes Peak
More adventures for the Nissan Leaf, this time going up a hill. In this case, no less than Pikes Peak - the Leaf is set to challenge convention further this June 26 …
Audi Q3 production starts in Spain, market launch in Q4
Production for the new Audi Q3 has begun at SEAT's factory in Martorell, Spain. The small SUV, which will do battle with BMW's X1, had its world debut at the recent Shanghai …
Mazda BT-50 Freestyle Cab to debut in Melbourne
Click to enlarge Mazda is set to premiere the Freestyle Cab version of its new BT-50 pickup at the upcoming Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne, which begins on July 1. It's …
BAIC to introduce its first electric vehicle in September
Over in China, state-owned carmaker Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co is set to begin sales of its first electric car in Beijing from September, according to reports. The vehicle is a compact …
Opel Astra GTC revealed ahead of Frankfurt premiere
Opel/Vauxhall has released details on the Astra GTC ahead of the model's world debut at the Frankfurt show in September. The GTC is a three-door variant of the C-segment Astra, but isn't …
Lotus targeting Ferrari’s V8 with new engine, 550-570 hp
Yesterday, we posted some views from Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar, who revealed that Lotus is developing its own engines for future cars. The Proton owned sportscar firm uses Toyota engines in …
MINI Coupé previewed – four versions available at launch
It's not quite the official debut, but BMW has effectively introduced its upcoming MINI Coupé by means of a preview. The car, which was showcased in its concept form at the Los …
Renault Sport teases hotter Megane RS on Nürburgring!
Renault Sport, the sporting arm of Renault, has released a teaser video for what seems to be a hotter version of the Megane RS 250 Cup, which we absolutely adore in this …
Mazda to part production ways with Ford in the US
Mazda is in talks with Ford to stop joint production in the US by 2013, the Nikkei reports, paving the way for it to go the North American route alone as it …
Skoda Fabia RS2000 roadster blows the lid off things
Click to enlarge You can always count on the annual Volkswagen festival, the GTI-Treffen, which is held annually in Lake Wörthersee, Austria to provide a healthy blitz of unique treats, and the …
Another day, another topless star – Audi R8 GT Spyder
Click to enlarge Another day, another topless star. No, we're not referring to a certain Gossip Girl but the equally hot Audi R8 GT Spyder. How hot? This Spyder is a open-top …
