Audi R8 GT: More power, less weight, not bare bones
Audi has unveiled the ultimate R8, which is lighter, more powerful and faster. The R8 GT, which is limited to only 333 units, is about 100 kg lighter than the standard R8 …
GALLERY: Haunting images of the Citroën Metropolis
This is the Citroën Metropolis concept car, which shows off the French brand's typical wackiness on a long limo body. To make its debut at the World Expo in Shanghai, the Metropolis …
US will not get the 7-seater Chevrolet Orlando
Automotive News has reported that General Motors will not sell the 7-seater Orlando in the US and said that the company intends to focus on its current models. Nevertheless the Cruze (Delta …
PSA Peugeot Citroen to rebadge Mitsubishi ASX
PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi have announced that the Mitsubishi ASX (called RVR in Japan) will be built for PSA Peugeot Citroen. This comes as no surprise considering how many other "rebadge" …
Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa race car by Zagato
This is not a concept car like the Alfa Romeos we saw in Geneva, namely the 2uettottanta roadster by Pininfarina and the outrageous Pandion by Bertone, but a real race car. It …
Volkswagen: China vital to the success of EVs
The Chinese market has become so important for world automakers that Volkswagen is betting the success or failure of the electric car on how well it is received by consumers in China. …
Hyundai’s new GDI engines revealed in Beijing
Other than the new Verna, Hyundai has a few other interesting announcements made at Auto China 2010. First is a new 1.6 litre engine packed full with tech such as direct injection, …
Youngman Europestar Lotus L5 launched in Beijing
Youngman Europestar launched a new car at Auto China 2010, engineered by Lotus for the Chinese company. The previously launched RCR (GEN2) and Jingyue (Persona) have been renamed the Lotus L3 5-door …
Maybach models get facelifted at Auto China 2010
The latest (and possibly last) facelifts of the Maybach 57, 62, 57 S and 62 S will be unveiled at Auto China 2010 in Beijing. The Maybachs have been updated with a …
Volkswagen Phaeton facelift for Auto China 2010 exhibit
Volkswagen has given the Phaeton a makeover and is set to launch it at the Auto China 2010 expo. Other than the aesthetic changes, the car also gets some new equipment such …
How the Chinese previous generation Saab 9-5 looks like
This is not a copy, they bought the rights to it. Late last year, Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp (BAIC), China's fifth-largest automaker paid $200 million to General Motors for three vehicle …
Production at BMW’s US plant may grind to a halt thanks to the volcanic ash cloud phenomenon
The effects of the volcanic ash cloud phenomenon is creeping into the automotive industry. A spokesperson from BMW Mathias Schmidt revealed to Bloomberg that the operations at the company's plant in Spartanburg, …
Kia Magentis Koup and Wagon in the works?
Click for enlarged version of image Peter Schreyer has indicated that he would love to do a wagon and coupe version of the Kia Magentis, also known as the Kia Optima here …
Mercedes Shooting Break concept previews all-new CLS
This is the Shooting Break concept car from Mercedes Benz that will make its debut in Auto China 2010. Although it's in a shooting brake wagon style, a lot of what you …
Toyota Camry Hybrid production & sales begin in China
The production of the Toyota Camry Hybrid (the version with the Aurion-style look) has started in China via Toyota's partner Guangzhou Toyota Motor. The Camry Hybrid will be sold between 319,800 yuan …
It’s official: FD2 Civic Type R to be discontinued after August, Japan to get 2010 spec UK-built hatchback
The impending demise of the FD2 Civic Type R is confirmed; Honda has announced that it will discontinue production of that manic machine after August 2010. However, Honda is out to sooth …
Honda to discontinue the FD2R Civic Type R?
Japanese press site 47News claims that Honda will be announcing the discontinuation of the Honda Civic Type R FD2R on the 19th of April 2010, which is basically this Monday. The report …
Finalised Renault Fluence Z.E. unveiled, on sale next year
Renault has unveiled the finalised designs of the Fluence and Kangoo Z.E. vehicles while announcing that those who wish to be among the first to drive them can pre-reserve their unit at …
Audi A8L with W12 engine to make Beijing debut
The Chinese love everything long, when it comes to cars that is. China's nouveau riche lust after German premium cars, but find them too constricting, which is why there's a "L" version …
Ford expands its EcoBoost range with 4-potters
Ford has announced a few more engines that will join its EcoBoost range of 'downsized' turbocharged engines with direct injection. One is a 1.6 litre inline-4 EcoBoot which will be slotted into …