Ford reduces Mazda stake from 33.4% to 13
Another one of the big 3 is dumping their stocks in other car brands in order to stay afloat. This time it's Ford will be reducing their 33.4% stake in Mazda to …
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Vauxhall Insignia wins 2009 Car of the Year award!
The new Vauxhall Insignia (UK name, also called the Opel Insignia in Europe) has been voted as the 2009 Car of the Year (Europe)!
New extended Audi A4L for the China market
Audi claims the new Audi A4L is the first long wheelbase version of a car in its segment, with a 60mm longer wheelbase compared to the A4.
New Ford Focus TDCi with 6-speed twin clutch Powershift launched in Thailand
Ford is selling 4-door and 5-door versions of the new Ford Focus TDCi diesel with 6-speed Powershift transmission for 1,099,000 Thai bahts.
GM sells its Suzuki stake to stay float
As it doesn't look like GM is going to receive any federal bailout anytime soon, it's raising some cash to stay afloat by selling all of its stake in Suzuki - 3% …
Chery sets up assembly base in Thailand
Chinese automaker Chery Automobile Co Ltd signed an agreement with Thai company Thai Chery Yarnyon last Friday to assemble SKD (semi-knocked down) packs of Chery vehicles in Thailand. An initial planned capacity …
Next generation SLK to feature an oil burner?
The next gen Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster set to debut in Spring 2010 will come with a 204 PS 2.2L twin turbo diesel variant.
Mercedes-Benz to replace CLK with E-Class Coupe
Mercedes-Benz will axe the CLK in its current form and replace it with a 2-door coupe that is based on the E-Class chassis.
Opel Zafira powered by 1.6 liter CNG turbo engine
The Opel Zafira people mover is now available with a 1.6 liter turbocharged CNG engine that produces 150 horsepower and 210Nm of torque.
Mazda Demio – changes for 2009 model year
Mazda has changed a few things on the Mazda Demio (Mazda 2) for the 2009 model year, it's not a facelift but more like some minor equipment changes. The interior's center panel …
Lotus Sport 2-Eleven GT4 Supersport race car
Lotus Sport 2-Eleven GT4 Supersport race car is a race-prepped version of the Lotus 2-Eleven designed to comply with the rules of the European SRO GT4 Supersports category.
New Nissan Cube to debut new catalyst with low precious metal content
Between 30% to 50% of the world's platinum output is used in automobile catalytic converters, and automobile-based usage are set to become even higher of fuel cell cars become more popular in …
MUGEN bodykit for the new Honda Life
MUGEN has wasted no time in releasing a kit for the newly launched Honda Life, to satisfy those who have the extra hunger for individuality and don't want their little Honda Life …
New Michelin Lunar Wheel based on the Tweel
According to Michelin, the new Tweel-based lunar wheel maintains flexibility and constant ground contact pressure even at very low temperatures to enable moon rovers to navigate loose soil and lunar craters with …
Hamann wheels for the F01 BMW 7-Series
German tuner Hamann recommends you ponk out a whole 5-digit load of cash and purchase these wheels for your new F01 BMW 7-Series, when it gets arrives on our shores of course. …
2009 Toyota Rush Facelift unveiled in Japan
The new Toyota Rush features a new front bumper, new tail lamps, a new alloy wheel design and a 5% improved fuel economy.
New Bentley Azure T Convertible
This is a more powerful version of Bentley's answer to the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe - the Bentley Azure T. The letter T in the name means power is up from the …
Volkswagen Tiguan gets front-wheel drive
Volkswagen has added a front wheel drive option to the Trend & Fun variant of its Volkswagen Tiguan in Germany, probably to improve emissions ratings across its product range as well as …
Nissan GT-R receives minor updates for 2009
While we wait patiently for the even faster GT-R V-Spec to roll out of Nissan's garages, they've gone ahead and performed a few minor updates on the "baseline" GT-R. New for the …
Kia Borrego FCEV may make Los Angeles debut
A fuel cell concept version of the Kia Borrego SUV could be unveiled at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of this month. Called the Kia Borrego Fuel Cell …
