Toyota achieves 1 million hybrid milestone in Japan
Toyota announced that as of the end of July, they have sold 1 million hybrid vehicles in Japan, which adds up to 2.68 million hybrids finding homes globally. The company claims that …
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Mansory has a go at the Bugatti Veyron 16.4
Mansory is probably a name synonymous for outrages designs like the previously featured Porsche Panamera, but unusually they’ve gone for a more reserved look (as reserved as they can get) with the …
Be Warned: South Korea uncovers explosive, flammable and corrosive automotive refrigerant from China!
It looks like we'll have to watch out for more than just melamine-tainted milk from China - your car's air conditioning compressor might be dodgy as well! South Korea's Joong Ang Daily …
16-year old Malaysian gets to drive Lotus Racing F1 car
Lotus Racing announced today that they will be allowing 16 year old Malaysian karting prodigy Nabil Jeffri the chance to drive one of the Lotus Racing Formula 1 cars at an undisclosed …
Maruti Suzuki to make cars for Volkswagen?
Maruti Suzuki may manufacture cars for Volkswagen’s global market on a contract basis, according to reports by three publications which included the Economic Times and Hindu Business Line newspaper. "The talks with …
Facelifted Land Rover Freelander 2 – improved engine, new looks, 2WD model to debut next year
Land Rover will start sales of the facelifted Freelander 2 in the UK at the end of September, but the details are now out. There's a revised diesel engine and updated aesthetics, …
Wald previews mean styling package for the Toyota Prius
Click to enlarge Japanese tuner Wald International previews a new styling package for the eco-friendly Toyota Prius, proving that no car can escape the hand of the tuner, even an innocent eco …
The Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari – inspired by Scuderia
Fiat released the special edition 500 based Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari in right hand drive recently, confirming that the UK market will get 152 units of the 430 Scuderia inspired £29,600 baby …
Volvo to make 7-Series and S-Class competitor?
Geely Boss Li Shufu mentioned just hours after the announcement of the Chinese automakers purchase of Volvo that he wants Volvo cars to compete with top end marques like BMW and Mercedes. …
2011 Mercedes Benz S63 AMG – new 5.5 biturbo engine
Mercedes-Benz has released the 2011 S63 AMG which now comes with the same new engine seen in the facelifted CL63 AMG coupe. We're referring to the 5.5-litre biturbo V8 which comes with …
Special edition Alfa GT Quadrifoglio d’ Oro for Japan
Fiat Automobiles Japan have released a special edition Alfa Romeo GT Quadrifoglio d’ Oro that will have a limited run of 60 units. If you’re racking your brain trying to figure out …
Mitsuoka Himiko special edition – only 20 to be made
Mitsuoka, famous for its old world styled Nissans and the child scaring Orochi, has unveiled the special edition Himiko roadster. Like the Orochi, the name Himiko has a story behind it. Himiko …
GALLERY: Ferrari 458 Challenge action shots on track
We've previously only seen one static shot, but Ferrari has now released pictures of the 458 Challenge in action as the race car was taken out on the Vallelunga race track in …
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Balboni by Anderson
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Balboni is a special edition released by the Italian brand to celebrate test driver Valentino Balboni's retirement after 40 years of service to the company. He has …
Porsche Cayenne Diesel gets significant performance upgrade from Lumma Design
Lumma Design has come up with accessories and performance upgrades for the new Porsche Cayenne Diesel. Lumma added a D-Box to the 3.0-litre V6 oil burner, which increases power from the standard …
BMW 120i Coupe Performance Unlimited for Japan market
BMW has unveiled a JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) special of the compact 120i Coupe Performance Unlimited which will have a limited run of 30 units. The package gives prospective customers the addition …
Saab announces EV test fleet plans, next 9-3 to be mule
Saab has announced plans to roll out a test fleet of electric vehicles within the first quarter of 2011. The Trollhattan based company will use global locations for the test fleet including …
Volvo Cars now officially owned by Chinese Geely!
It’s official - Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited (or Geely as its known to you and me) has completed its acquisition of the Volvo Car Corporation from Ford Motor Company. This …
World’s first dedicated BMW M showroom in Singapore
The next time you pop down to Singapore for a visit, you might just want to revise your itinerary to include the world’s first BMW M show room, so you will be …
‘Supra’ trademark renewed – new Toyota Supra on the way?
There are hints of the possible production of a new Toyota Supra as Toyota have recently filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office for that model name on the 16th of …
