ISIS AM01 – a street-legal sportscar based on the Saker GT
Click to enlarge It's called the ISIS AM01, and it's built by a small Dutch company called Isis Cars, which is the brainchild of Anton van Nunen and Max Alting Siberg. The …
Spy images of Kia K2 surface ahead of Shanghai debut
These leaked and spied shots are of the yet to be launched Chinese market Kia K2, tipped to make its debut at the Shanghai show. Its name and styling are exactly what …
Nissan Leaf start-up problems to be rectified
Nissan has said it will launch a voluntarily repair service campaign for its Leaf electric vehicle to address problems of some vehicles being unable to start, according to reports. The company has …
Jazeman Jaafar accomplishes two podium finishes in Monza
It was a good day out for Jazeman Jaafar at the opening round of the 2011 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series at Monza, Italy - the Malaysian managed to get to …
Strange but true! Nissan LEAF NISMO RC electric racer
Click to enlarge Here's another unlikely racer - the Nissan LEAF electric car. No, the "RC" in the name doesn't make this a toy, but it stands for "Racing Competition". This NISMO …
SEAT to expand into China – Leon and Ibiza set for 2012
Another brand joins the fray in that very important automotive market known as China. Spanish brand SEAT announces its impending arrival there with its participation at the Shanghai Motor Show, which begins …
Daimler donates cash and 50 trucks in aid of Japan
The earthquake-tsunami-nuclear crisis that has befallen Japan is one of the major disasters in recent history, wiping out entire towns and communities in a stroke. They who survived desperately need help, and …
Ford to introduce 15 new models in China by 2015
According to a Reuters report, Ford is set to introduce no less than 15 new models into the Chinese market by 2015 as part of its agressive expansion plans in the world's …
Cash strapped Saab eyeing to buy current MINI platform
Saab's production workers are now at home, not because it's a public holiday, but because the carmaker has stopped production "until further notice" amid a row with suppliers over unpaid bills. Rescued …
Kia Forte Koup captures company’s first-ever racing win
It's the first one ever for the company, making it a meaningful and historic moment for Kia Motors in just its second year of involvement in motorsports. The company scored the first …
Sebastian Vettel puts Infiniti’s road-cars through their paces
Click to enlarge Fresh from his win at the Malaysian Grand Prix, and ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel had a different type of cameo …
Peugeot SXC Concept: New look applied on a crossover
It's an indication of China's prominence that so many carmakers are lining up to set up world debuts in Shanghai. Peugeot is one of them, and the French marque that's targeting 200,000 …
Volkswagen mulling stake in Isuzu, eyeing possible takeover
According to reports, Volkswagen is considering taking a stake in Isuzu Motors or purchasing the company outright, though it looks like a decision won't be made anytime soon. Seemingly, one of VW's …
Volkswagen set to join WRC, plans to be revealed in May
The World Rally Championship is set to welcome another factory team in the form of Volkswagen, who will join the likes of mainstays Citroen and Ford, as well as newcomers MINI. It …
New Chevrolet Malibu leaked ahead of Shanghai debut
Click to enlarge This is an image of the all new Chevrolet Malibu, which is said to have been mistakenly uploaded to GM's media site. In the US, the Malibu is tasked …
Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT3 to replace DBRS9
Click to enlarge Aston Martin Racing has announced the introduction of its new Vantage GT3 race car - based on the V12 Vantage road-going version, the new car will be ready for …
Ex-Ford engineer faces jail for stealing trade secrets
Seventy months in federal prison and a fine of $12,500 is what Xiang Dong Yu a.k.a. Mike Yu has to repay after the ex-Ford engineer pleaded guilty to two counts of theft …
Indian market Ford Fiesta Classic slots below the new one
The current Ford Fiesta sedan will be unveiled in India today, where it will take on cars like the Honda City and VW Vento (Polo sedan). But there are plenty of sales …
Alfa Romeo 159 gets new interior and 136 hp 2.0 JTDM diesel
Click to enlarge To keep things fresh and kicking, Alfa Romeo has dressed up the interior of its 159 sedan for 2011, as well as introduced a new engine variant into the …
DBM Energy Hummingbird – from hero to zero to hero again
It's something that has all the makings of a movie - newcomer bursts on to the scene with an EV capable of stupendous range, demonstrating so in a run. Then, allegations of …
