Ford’s new Twin-Force to debut in Lincoln MKS
Ford is developing a new range of inline-4, V6 and V8 engines that employ what it calls Twin-Force technology, a term it has trademarked but basically means an engine that uses twin-turbocharging …
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Mercedes Benz not interested in futher BMW JV
If you remember, I blogged some time in the middle of last month on a report that BMW's sales and marketing chief Michael Ganal wants BMW to increase cooperation with Mercedes Benz …
More PSA-Mitsubishi 4WD tie-ups
PSA Peugeot Citroen is expected to further expand it's cooperation with Mitsubishi Motors Cooperation after it's badge/styling engineering efforts with the Mitsubishi Outlander as the Peugeot 4007 and Citroen C-Crosser has shown …
NISMO Fairlady Z Type 380RS – 3.8 liter 350Z
NISMO has a 300 unit limited run of a special edition tuned up Nissan 350Z called the NISMO Fairlady Z Type 380RS that has it's engine displacement up to 3.8 litres from …
Volvo R-DESIGN bodykits for C30, S40, V50
Volvo fans were disappointed when Volvo announced earlier that it would drop it's R performance car series, with cars like the 850R and the recent S60 R being the latest of it's …
Uncovered Honda Accord sedan and coupe spotted!
The boys at Jalopnik have exclusive photos of a fully undisguised Honda Accord Sedan as well as a fully undisguised Honda Accord Coupe! Following the tradition of Malaysia getting the USDM Accord …
Honda Civic Mugen RR – with circuit lap video!
Mugen has put it's tuning touches on the Honda Civic Type-R sedan, which reduces it's weight by 10kg and boosts power output of the high revving 2.0 litre i-VTEC engine to 240 …
Volkswagen Tiguan details revealed
Volkswagen's new Tiguan SUV will make it's public debut in September at the 2007 Frankfurt International Motor Show, but here we have some official press photos to look at before it's public …
BMW 1-Series Coupe Specifications and Photos
BMW has released press information and images on it's latest model, the BMW 1-Series Coupe. The US market 1-Series Coupe will have different engine offerings from the European market coupe - instead …
New BMW 6-Series Facelift Revealed
BMW has unveiled the new facelifted BMW 6-Series Coupe and Convertible, which brings many updates to the 2+2 GT including a new turbodiesel engine variant as well as updated interiors and exteriors. …
Officials details on new BMW 1-Series Coupe
BMW UK has put up an official announcement of the latest body variant of the BMW 1-Series - the new 1-Series coupe. In the UK, it will come with three engine options …
E70 BMW X5 3.0sd now available
The new second generation E70 BMW X5 finally gets BMW's award-winning twin turbodiesel 3.0 litre engine, making it the BMW X5 3.0sd the second and most powerful diesel variant positioned above the …
Renault plans new plant in Indonesia
Indonesia could gain yet another production plant, as Renault intends to set up an assembly line there for a van model that was unnamed in the report by Reuters, but examples of …
New Ford Focus Artist’s Impression
This is what the next Ford Focus might look like. The current Ford Focus being sold on our local shores was first introduced in 2004, and it's about time for a mid-life …
Thailand gives Malaysia AFTA rates, finally
Thailand has finally granted Malaysian AFTA CEPT preferential rates, dropping tariffs for items coming into Thailand from Malaysia from 20% to 5%. Full details of this approval would be announced later by …
Alfa Romeo 159 TI (Turismo Internazionale)
The Alfa Romeo 159 has been graced with the famous TI badge. TI stands for Turismo Internazionale and both the sedan and Sportwagon 159 variants will have this new trim level in …
Significant improvement with E-Class quality in J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey
You could say the most recent Mercedes Benz E-Class model spearheaded Mercedes Benz's new reputation for bad quality control, something that many international members of the automotive industry have been talking about. …
Porsche dabbles in Touareg product planning
There is a tussle in the boardroom of Volkswagen AG over the Porsche Cayenne and the Volkswagen Touareg. Porsche is using it's majority stake shareholding to influence Volkswagen product planning and marketing, …
New D2 Phaeton to be smaller than Audi A8
Volkswagen's new second generation Phaeton will be developed using Audi's new MLP platform, and will be smaller than it's stable-mate the Audi A8 in interests of product differentiation. The new Audi A8 …
Scion might develop Scion xP pick-up
Toyota is considering adding a small monocoque two-door pick-up truck (think Proton Arena) to the Scion car line-up, which should fit right in to the whole youth and lifestyle angle of the …
