2,918 Protons on Thai roads so far
Proton has been in the Thai market for just over 1 year now, and its market share is currently 1.4% or 2,918 cars. Total industry volume for 2008 in the Thai market …
GM is no longer world’s largest automaker
GM is no longer than world's largest automaker in terms of sales, ending its 77-year claim to that title. GM only sold 8.36 million units in 2008, which is slightly less than …
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport needs to be built by 3 brands for economies of scale
Click for enlarged image Volkswagen says the Concept BlueSport will make it into production if other marques in the group such as Audi and SEAT want it to, according to a senior …
Fiat to take up 35% stake in Chrysler and share platforms and engines
Fiat S.p.A today confirmed that it has signed a "a non-binding term sheet to establish a global strategic alliance" with Chrysler and Chrysler's majority shareholder Cerberus Capital Management.
Chrysler considering new car-based pick-up truck
Chrysler is said to be mulling introducing a small pick-up truck based on a monocoque car chassis to slot in below its large ladderframe trucks. Such a vehicle would allow Chrysler to …
Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 Smart Edition: now cheaper!
Mazda Japan has just announced the Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 Smart Edition (the Mazda 3 is called the Axela in Japan), which is over 160,000 yen cheaper than the base Axela 15C …
Is the new 510hp Jaguar XF-R an M5-killer?
The new Jaguar XF-R is powered by the new AJ-V8 Gen III engine that supercharges 5.0 liters of displacement in V8 configuration to produce 510 PS and 625Nm of torque.
Lexus HS 250h Detroit Auto Show Unveiling Video
Essentially what you could consider a hybrid version of the Toyota Avensis, the new Lexus HS 250h is not exactly a dedicated hybrid version by that definition but in the Lexus line-up …
Toyota unveils TF109 Formula One racer car
The second car manufacturer to reveal their 2009 Formula One car is Toyota, and here is their new TF109. Like the Ferrari F60 that was revealed a few days ago, the TF109 …
Proton Savvy a top 10 car of 2008 in Thailand?
Thai business daily The Nation has picked the Proton Savvy as one of Thailand's top 10 cars in 2008 as it has a cheap price, good acceleraton, and almost go-kart-like handling.
3rd Generation Toyota Prius with Hybrid Synergy Drive: Official Details and Photos
Toyota says the new 2010 Prius is roomier, quieter, more advanced and has more equipment. It even has a moonroof equipped with a solar panel located over the rear seating area.
2009 Tokyo Motorshow might be cancelled
The Tokyo Motorshow is currently a biennial event, as in it only happens once in every two years. The last time was in 2007, so by right there should be a Tokyo …
UAW rallies outside the Detroit Auto Show
United Auto Workers members and supporters rallied outside the Detroit Auto Show that's going on this week in protest against lowering their wages, which are higher than non-unionized assembly plant workers that …
Nikkei: Mitsubishi to supply 10,000 electric cars a year to PSA Peugeot Citroen?
Japanese newspaper The Nikkei reports that the deal went through and Mitsubishi will supply the French company up to 10,000 electric cars a year by the year 2011.
2010 Toyota Camry (US market) get a facelift and new 2.5 liter VVT-i engine
The American's 2010 model year cars are here and it's time for the US market Toyota Camry to get a facelift. Our ASEAN Camry is actually the Australian Toyota Aurion, which has …
Audi Sportback Concept pre-Detroit leaked images preview upcoming Audi A7 four-door coupe
First hi-res images of the Audi A7 Sportback Concept (the nameplate on the car seems to say Audi Sportback Concept) set to be displayed at the Detroit Auto Show tomorrow have been …
New Honda Insight hybrid details revealed early in Belgian official Honda magazine
The Honda Insight will be powered by an Euro 5-compliant 1.3 liter (1,339cc) i-DSI i-VTEC engine that has 8 valves (2 per cylinder), Dual & Sequential Ignition (2 spark plugs per cylinder), …
Volvo FH16 is the most powerful truck in the world!
The most powerful truck in the world as of today is the new Volvo FH16, which thanks to its D16G engine, puts out a massive 700 horsepower and 3,150Nm of torque!
New Nissan GT-R SpecV promises to be quicker
Well, the eagerly awaited Nissan GT-R SpecV has finally been revealed by Nissan, but details are sparse about how much more powerful it is other than a stronger torque band.
Volvo S80 to get new 205hp Volvo D5 twin-turbocharged diesel engine
Click for enlarged image Volvo is the latest car manufacturer with a new high-powered twin turbodiesel engine that has good power, loads of torque and at the same time, low emissions and …
