Nissan KIX announced for Japanese market
The Japanese domestic market rebadging game continues as manufacturers try their best to cut development costs and maximize profit in these tough time. Nissan announced today in Japan the new Nissan KIX, …
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Volkswagen Golf Mk6 to get more performance variants including twin-turbo diesel?
Performance versions of the Mk6 Volkswagen Golf will go beyond the GT, GTi and the R32-replacing higher-powered version of the Golf GTi.
BMW X1 teaser photo shows mini-X5?
BMW has released another teaser image of the BMW Concept X1 in some pretty bad light but with the help of some brightness and contrast adjustments we are able to see a …
Aston Martin DBS now with automatic transmission
Click to enlarge Those who have been eyeing the Aston Martin DBS but didn't really want to bother with the fuss of the sole 6-speed manual transmission option it has can now …
Oil prices drop 10% on bailout bid failure
Prices of crude oil dropped about 10% yesterday on the NYMEX after the US House of Representatives rejected the Bush administration's bid for a US$700 billion bailout of the American financial sector …
Warren Buffet invests in China’s BYD
MidAmerican Energy Holdings, a unit of investor Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway announced it will be paying US$230 million for a 10% stake in Chinese automaker BYD Auto. BYD Auto (Build Your Dreams …
Audi S3 now with 7-speed twin clutch S-Tronic
The 2.0 litre TFSI engine in the Audi S3 producing 265 PS at 6,000rpm and 350Nm of torque between 2,500 to 5,000rpm finally gets the 7-speed version of the S-Tronic dual clutch …
Proton Satria Neo: Top Gear Australia’s “Bog Standard Car!”
In Top Gear Australia, the segment is called the "Star in a Bog Standard Car", and the first car used is our very own Proton Satria Neo!
Alfa 166 to underpin new Guangzhou Auto sedan
Guangzhou Automobile will be developing a new large sedan using the platform of the Alfa Romeo 166, fully licensed and paid for of course. The 166 has just been discontinued in spring …
Next generation Lada cars to be based on Renault Logan in 220 million Euro deal
Russian car manufacturer AvtoVAZ will pay a sum of 220 million Euros to Renault (who owns 25% of AvtoVAZ) to license its Logan car platform to use as underpinings for the next …
Suzuki Wagon-R launched in Japan
Suzuki has just unveiled its all-new Suzuki Wagon-R in Japan. It's essentially the same car and model line-up as the Mazda AZ-Wagon, offering two different styling options, two engines and three choices …
Mazda launches all-new Mazda AZ-Wagon
Mazda has just unveiled the new Mazda AZ-Wagon in Japan, which is a badge engineering project based on the Suzuki Wagon-R. Two different exterior styling options are available. The "standard" model is …
Fiat launches “PUR-O2” green brand
Volkswagen has BlueMotion, Mercedes-Benz has BlueEFFICIENCY and soon Toyota will make Prius a badge for fuel efficient vehicles that are environmentally friendly. Fiat is wasting no time developing its own "Green" brand …
Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept
Maserati's GranTurismo MC Corse Concept takes the Maserati GranTurismo S and race-preps it up to 450 horsepower.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback and Lancer Sportback Ralliart set for Paris 2008 debut
Here are some new photos released of both the regular and Ralliart version of the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. The Lancer Sportback is essentially a hatch version of the Lancer to attack the …
Third teaser image of Lamborghini Estoque released!
Above is the latest teaser image for the new upcoming front-engined Lamborghini set to rock the 2008 Paris Motor Show, adding to the other two teaser images we've already seen (on the …
Honda Civic Hybrid: base for a rally car?
Energy-efficient vehicle design specialists Oaktec have been working on Honda's IMA hybrid system for motorsports usage since 2004.
Chevrolet Volt: a RM300,000 price tag?
The Chevrolet Volt will be entering our region via Thailand but don't count on it solving your fuel price woes as it is estimated to be priced at nearly 3 million Thai …
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk6 “Concept”
The first initial details on the new Mark 6 Volkswagen Golf GTI have been unveiled by the German manufacturer. Like the previous Mk5 car, it is powered by a 2.0 litre TSI …
Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman Guard Limousine
Mercedes-Benz's special protection unit division has unveiled the Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman Guard limousine. These vehicles are generally used for not only rich people but very important people - prime ministers, presidents, royalty, …
