Saab’s adventure continues – Youngman joins the party
The tempestuous affair that is Saab continues, with another Chinese suitor entering the picture to now make it a three-way deal. The Swedish automaker, owned by Spyker Cars, had been given a …
Fiat to build its dual clutch transmission in China
Fiat will produce its dual clutch transmission in China for its Chinese market vehicles, according to reports - the transmission will be used in vehicles built by Fiat's 50-50 joint venture with …
BAIC interested in acquiring Opel in Europe?
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding is certainly ramping things up - the company, which has joint ventures with Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz to build cars for the Chinese market, is set to launch its …
Suzuki to debut Swift-based plug-in hybrid in 2013
Looks like the Suzuki Swift will be going electric - the Nikkei reports that the automaker is set to introduce a home-rechargeable plug-in hybrid version of the hatchback sometime in 2013. The …
ZF 9HP 9-speed auto transmission – details announced
ZF Friedrichshafen's 9HP nine-speed automatic transmission, which was first announced earlier this year, now has more specific details about it, though there's still no mention of when it is expected to debut …
Renault Mégane Renaultsport 265 Trophy limited edition – 15 hp and 20 Nm more than RS 250 Cup
Those salivating at the idea of a Renault Sport Mégane RS 250 Cup will be dropping buckets at the sight of this one - it's called the Mégane Renaultsport 265 Trophy, and …
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 returns to Nurburging, eclipses 2008 lap time with a 7:19.63 blitz
In June 2008, General Motors took a standard Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 to Nurburgring, where it posted a lap time of 7 minutes, 26.4 seconds, driven by Corvette development engineer Jim Mero. …
Oh deer, watch out! – Volvo developing system to avoid collision with wild animals
More news on the collision avoidance assistance front, but this time, it has to do with animals - Volvo is developing a system that alerts and automatically brakes for animals on the …
Ford seeking globally harmonised communications standards for advanced wireless systems
Ford is working with automakers and safety leaders globally on a standardised platform for advanced wireless systems that can allow vehicles to “talk” to each other - based on a common communication …
Subaru WRX STI sets new Isle of Man road-car lap record
A production-spec Subaru WRX STI sedan has broken the Isle of Man TT's road-car lap record, which is more than two decades old. The WRX STI, driven by former British Rally Champion …
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 …
