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 …
Nissan planning to produce second eco-car in Thailand
The Nissan March has been a success in Thailand. The first eco-car to hit the market, the March propelled itself into the top ten vehicle sales chart of 2010, despite not having …
Strange but true! The 270 PS Volkswagen Caddy Racer
Click to enlarge The latest addition to the 2011 Volkswagen Racing Cup (VWRC) grid in UK was recently unveiled at the Commercial Vehicle Show at Birmingham’s NEC. Yes, a commercial vehicle show. …
Lexus LF-Gh hybrid – the face of the future GS emerges
Full images of the Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept, which is set to make its global debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show next week, have come about. The concept - …
Scuderi split-cycle engine – all set to revolutionise things
Click to enlarge Here's something for the techies. It's a split-cycle mill called the Scuderi Engine, and it's designed by the Scuderi Group, a US engine development company. What the company says …
Audi Q3 SUV revealed ahead of Shanghai world debut
First was the Q7, then the fast selling Q5, and now Audi has enlarged its successful SUV range with a compact model called Q3, revealed ahead of its motor show debut in …
Infiniti builds G37 Zero Car for Spanish Rally Championship
An Infiniti G37 Coupe S has been designated as the Work Car Zero in the 2011 season of the Rallies Championship of Spain - the car, supplied by Infiniti to the Royal …
MINI officially returns to rallying – WRC Team launched
The MINI WRC Team was officially launched at the MINI plant in Oxford yesterday, marking the return of the brand to the motorsport discipline that made it famous. This season, the team …
Caterham Supersports – the purest road-going Seven
Click to enlarge Just over two months after it debuted its new sports racer, the SP/300.R, to great success, Caterham Cars has unveiled another offering, the first new addition to its world-renowned …
BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid for China to debut in Shanghai
At the upcoming Auto Shanghai show, BMW - in collaboration with Brilliance Automotive - is set to debut a concept of a premium-segment plug-in hybrid sedan developed exclusively for the Chinese automobile …
Black Beast – Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition
Chevrolet is 100 years old this year, and its legendary model, the Corvette, will get a Centennial Edition to celebrate the milestone. This edition, which features a black colour scheme and unique …
Subaru XV crossover concept to debut in Shanghai
Click to enlarge Plenty of action coming from Subaru this month - the company is already set to introduce the redesigned Impreza sedan and hatch at the New York International Auto Show …
