Ford Kuga crossover to debut at Frankfurt 2007
What we previously called the Ford X-MAX in speculation is now officially named the Ford Kuga, and naturally it is based on the Ford iosis X concept car that we saw at …
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Side and curtain airbags standard for JDM Toyotas
Toyota has raised the bar on passenger safety once again, with an announcement that side airbags and curtain shield airbags will now be standard on all new passenger vehicle models in Japan, …
Ferrari 430 Scuderia
These are the first photos of the new Ferrari 430 Scuderia, which you will be able to see in person at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, unveiled by none …
Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion now more economical
Volkswagen is of the opinion that if you don't continue to improve your products and keep at a standstill, it is actually a step backwards as technology always evolves. Thus, Volkswagen has …
Kia Sports Coupe Concept
Click to enlarge Kia will be revealing a new concept car at the 2007 Frankfurt International Motor Show called the Kia Sports Coupe Concept. Like it's namesake, it will be a sports …
Proton launches Waja and Neo in Indonesia
PT Proton Edar Indonesia has launched the Proton Neo and the Proton Waja at the 15th Indonesia International motor Show, the biggest automotive event in Indonesia. This means Proton's model line-up in …
Ssangyong Kyron gets a facelift
What does the Subaru Tribeca and the Ssangyong Kyron have in common? They both had unorthodox design elements in their initial design, but after a facelift, they look alot better! Even though …
Gordon Murray Design T25
If you don't know Gordon Murray by his iconic supercar the McLaren F1, you would have known him as one of the columnists in magazine Evo which you can pick up locally …
Youngman to sell Proton GEN2 badged as Europestar in China
Proton has secured a deal to supply fully built-up (CBU) Proton GEN2 cars to Youngman Automobile Group Ltd Co. to be sold in China. The agreement was signed between Proton Managing Director …
New SEAT Ibiza FR 1.8 20V T
The latest Ibiza to join SEAT's range of B-segment hatches is the SEAT Ibiza FR 1.8 20V T, which is powered by a 150 PS turbocharged 20 valve petrol engine. This is …
Next generation A-Class might share MINI platform
Autobild magazine reports what is the opposite of a previous statement by DaimlerChrysler saying there are no plans for any further JV development with BMW other than the current hybrid drivetrain cooperation. …
Volkswagen sneak preview of new engine projects
Volkswagen currently has a few futuristic engine projects running concurrently - one is a diesel engine that uses some petrol engine properties and another is a petrol engine that uses some diesel …
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution’s new S-AWC system
Click to enlarge The new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will have an updated version of Mitsubishi's S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) all-wheel drive system. An improvement over the old system is the new …
Mitsubishi reveals Twin Clutch SST gearbox
Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled two of the technologies that will go into the upcoming 10th in it's generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, but let's talk about them one at a time. We'll have …
Apple to develop sat nav and in-car entertainment system for Mercedes Benz
Interface experts Apple is supposedly working on a satellite navigation interface cum in-car entertainment system for DaimlerChrysler to use in it's Mercedes Benz cars. This new "iNav" (just guessing what it could …
W204 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
The new W204 C-Class now comes in AMG form as the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, a compact monster powered by a normally aspirated high 11.3:1 compression 6.3 litre V8 engine putting out 451 …
Lexus plans new hybrid car
Lexus is planning a new car for the 2009 model year that will only be offered with a hybrid drivetrain, much like Toyota's Prius hybrid car. The new hybrid-only Lexus will be …
Toyota develops Active Headrest system
Toyota's newly developed Active Headrest system promises to reduce the possibility of neck injury during low-speed, rear impacts. A sensor built into the seat's backrest recognizes when the occupant's lower back presses …
PSA Peugeot Citroen signs JV MoU with Hafei
PSA Peugeot Citroen has signed a MoU for a 50:50 joint venture with Chinese automotive manufacturer Hafei to manufacturer small people movers for the Chinese market at Hafei's Shenzhen plant. I wonder …
Magna interested in Volvo and Land Rover
The latest company rumoured to be interested in buying Volvo and Land Rover from Ford is Magna. Well, not exactly the two brands, but they're more interested in the plants that belong …
