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Many would expect the relationship between Suzuki and Fiat to drift apart after Volkswagen bought a 19.9% stake in the Japanese carmaker. But no, both parties are set to continue their 10-year …
Another special edition Ford Fiesta has popped up, and this one's from Ford New Zealand. It's called the AB35 Fiesta, built to celebrate the company's 17-year sponsorship of the national rugby union …
Click to enlarge Volvo is set to test a new system called Flywheel KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), which it claims will make a four-cylinder engine feel like a six-cylinder and at …
The annual Wörtherseetour meeting for fans of VW Group models is celebrating it's 30th birthday this year, and Audi is bringing a hot gift to the party. Meet the one-off A1 clubsport …
Ford has announced that the Ecoboost engine will make its debut in Malaysia by mid year 2011. Since we've just entered into June, the launch should be just around the corner! The …
A filing with the the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by public listed electric car maker Tesla has shed some light on future plans. There will be a prototype of a Model …
Following on Daihatsu's plans to make Indonesia a base for its business expansion, the automaker has announced that it will establish a research and development centre on the site of its new …
More photos of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster have come about, as well as further details on features and kit. The vehicle, which rolls in at 1,660 kg (40 kg more than …
Hyundai has reached the five million vehicles sold milestone in Europe, 34 years after the first Hyundai Pony was imported in 1977. The five millionth vehicle was an i30, a Golf class …
Formula 1 may be full of verve, drama and action, as the just concluded Monaco GP showed, but it's off the subject when it comes to obtaining information and technology to better …
In a bid to clamp down on reckless driving, the British government has given the police power to issue on the spot fines, instead of cases going through the courts. Motorists will …
Finally. The name battle between Proton subsidiary Group Lotus and Tony Fernandes' Team Lotus will be settled after a long wrangle. The British High Court decision on the Lotus naming row will …
Dacia is set to take on Pikes Peak - the company will enter the tough cookie international hill climb in Colorado on June 26 with a purpose-built 850 hp Duster 'No Limit' …
They're not only snapping up foreign brands, but the Chinese are out to get bright foreign talent as well. It has been reported that two state-owned Chinese automakers started recruiting talent in …
Two years after the Ford Fiesta made its debut in China, Changan Ford has launched the upgraded 2011 Fiesta, with changes including a more refined interior, additional tech/features and new colours, as …
Tata owned Jaguar Land Rover is planning a new £400 million engine plant in India, sources told Autocar India. Apparently, the plant will be a "carbon copy” of a facility JLR has …
Daihatsu is set to make Indonesia an integral part of its business expansion globally, according to a report in the Nikkei. The Japanese small car specialist, which posted a record 103.4 billion …
Ford has come up with a prototype vehicle seat that can monitor a driver’s heart activity, a device that could one day reduce the number of accidents and fatalities that occur as …
Toyota has announced that it will be introducing Toyota Friend, a private social network for Toyota customers and their cars. Essentially, the in-car system will offer Toyota users the means to connect …
Some developments on the lubrication front. It isn't due out in the market anytime soon, but it does show how going thin can achieve better fuel consumption. It's a 0W-10 ultra low …
