2007 MINI Cooper D – diesel MINI moves up!
Another new variant to the 2nd gen MINI range will be unveiled at Geneva 2007, this time an oil-burner: the 2007 MINI Cooper D. This turbodiesel MINI is Cooper badged, so drivers …
2007 MINI One to make 2007 Geneva debut
One more addition to the new second generation R56 MINI family - the 2007 MINI One, which will make it's debut at Geneva 2007 next month. The MINI One is the entry-level …
Potential Chrysler Suitors
Ever since DaimlerChrysler announced that the sale of Chrysler and it's brands (Dodge, Jeep) to another party is now an option, there has been plenty of rumours, supposed insider news as well …
DaimlerChrysler has eyes on weight reduction
One disturbing trend for those concerned with both performance and fuel economy is that cars have gotten more and more heavier over the years. Compare the original Mk1 Golf GTI to the …
2007 Kia cee’d Wagon
The second production variant of Kia's new cee'd range for the European market will be launched at Geneva 2007 on the 6th March 2007. The 4.5 meter long wagon has a long …
Suzuki SX4-based sedan to be unveiled at Geneva
Remember the Suzuki SX4-based sedan that was posted in this blog back in September 2006? Suzuki will be unveiling it to the world at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show next month. Despite …
Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion Details
Click to enlarge: Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion Estate Volkswagen's new Passat BlueMotion will make it's debut at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show on the 6th of March 2007 - wish I could be …
2008 Mazda 2 Preview
Mazda gives us a preview of it's new B-segment hatchback, the Mazda 2. Updated to modern Mazda design language, gone is the boxy outlook of it's predecessor, instead you get a sporty …
MINI Clubman stationwagon and MINI Colorado/MINI Moke off-roader in works
MINI's previous Concept Frankfurt gave us an insight into the future of the MINI product range - currently comprising of the One, One D, Cooper, Cooper S and Cooper Convertible. You could …
Subaru turbodiesel boxer to make debut at Geneva
Subaru's boxer turbodiesel will make it's public debut at the 77th Geneva International Motor Show next month, and it will displayed together with a full drive train, mated to Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel …
New Ford Mondeo unveiled
Ford's new Ford Mondeo will debut at the 2007 Geneva Motor show, in it's three forms, 4-door sedan, 5-door hatch as well as the estate variant. Ford says this is probably Ford's …
Peugeot 207 SW Outdoor Concept
A natural progression to the offroader-looking stationwagon Peugeot 206 Escapade and Peugeot Escapade Concept would be a similar version based on the Peugeot 207, and them French guys have done it - …
Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept
Acura says it's Advanced Sports Car Concept which made it's debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show gives a preview of the styling cues of the next generation Honda NSX, …
BMW Alpina B7 based on BMW 7-series
BMW is bringing in the BMW Alpina B7 into the US market, with the model set to be on show during the 2007 Chicago Motor Show this month. Alpina, an official BMW …
Car companies and online advertising
On the international front, car companies have started going online with their advertising because it just plain makes sense, it's more interactive, it's results are so much more trackable, and readership can …
Audi sets up Audi A5 teaser microsite
Audi has set up a teaser microsite for the upcoming Audi A5 Coupe, the latest car to join the Audi family. As previously posted, the A5 is an exciting car to be …
Warranty Direct Reliability League Table 2007
Independent automotive warranty specialist Warranty Direct conducted a car reliability study covering more than 450,000 vehicles from 33 manufacturers in the USA and UK, and Mazda came out tops - with almost …
Axle tramp bane to manual E60 BMW M5 fun
BMW explains why it's manual transmission E60 BMW M5's DSC stability control cannot be disabled. The issue is with the huge amount of power and torque that the engine outputs - it …
PSA and Mitsubishi in turbodiesel deal
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroen signed an agreement regarding the supply of turbodiesel engines by the French manufacturer to it's Japanese partner. PSA Peugeot Citroen will supply it's 2.2 litre …
Naza begins exports to Nepal
Naza has exported it's first batch of Naza Sutera and Naza 206 Bestari cars destined for the international market on the 26th of January 2007. A small shipment ceremony was conducted at …
