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 …
7th-gen US market 2012 Toyota Camry finally revealed
We've had glimpses of it already, but here are the official details and images of the 2012 Toyota Camry, which has been finally launched. The seventh-generation Camry makes its debut in America, …
Lego Technic Unimog U400 – playfully plastic, this one
Yes, it's a Mercedes-Benz Universal Motor Gerät (better known as the Unimog) multi-purpose 4WD medium truck you see in the photos, going for cheap, but you can't drive - or for that …
Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI – diesel for the first time
Not as exciting as the recently revealed AMG version, but potent enough for most, and frugal at that. Diesel has finally found its way on to the Mercedes-Benz SLK, and the first …
Ford and Toyota to collaborate on new hybrid system for SUVs and pick-ups, as well as telematics standards
Ford and Toyota will be working together as equal partners to develop a new, advanced hybrid system for pick-ups and SUVs in North America. The system is expected to be ready for …
Frankfurt preview: Ferrari 458 Spider
Ferrari will be debuting the world's first mid-rear engined berlinetta equipped with a retractable hard top at the Frankfurt show next month - the 458 Spider is set to join the 458 …
Targeting 100k US sales, Mitsubishi fields Lancer SE AWD
US market Lancer Ralliart is a junior Evo with 237 hp 4B11T, AWD and Twin Clutch-SST Mitsubishi sales in the US has been on a downward trend, but the company is fighting …
Volkswagen up! due out in Europe in December – three versions and two engine output choices at launch
Volkswagen's new small car, the up!, will be launched in Europe in December. At point of entry, there will be three versions to cater for different budgets and needs - the take …
