Smart to sell a Nissan-derived B-segment car in the US
Smart USA has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nissan on the collaboration of a new vehicle for sale in the US market. The car, a five-door, B-segment …
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BMW 1-Series M Coupe reveals more in Paris town centre
You’d think that with a motor show as big as Paris, there wouldn’t be anything worth a second look outside the venue it was held at. Well, apparently there was, and it …
Kimi confirms an F1 return will not be with Renault
We can officially rule Kimi out for a return to Formula 1 in 2011, at least not with Renault F1. He is also quite miffed that the team has been using his …
Lotus Racing to use Red Bull gearboxes and hydraulics
Lotus Racing has announced recently that they will be using gearboxes and hydraulic systems from Red Bull technology from 2011 onwards. The agreement has been said to be a multi-year contract, without …
Hyundai release i20 Sports Edition CRD model in Paris
Hyundai and its European R&D Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, has developed an i20 Sport Edition, in cooperation with German high performance tuning company Car Research and Development (CRD), a Brabus-related company. Essentially …
Peugeot HR1 – a new concept for the SUV category
Just as the SR1 was Peugeot’s concept that showcased the design of its future sedan or coupe models, the HR1 is the SUV/Crossover equivalent. Based on various body designs, the HR1 is …
Nissan Townpod EV – Leaf technology in new segments
Nissan has revealed the Townpod EV at the Paris Motorshow, which looks very much like an electric Cube. The Townpod is said to cater to all manner of situations, be it the …
Official: BMW 1.6L turbocharged engines for Saab!
BMW will supply Saab Automobiles with engines for its vehicles from 2012 onwards. Ian Robertson, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, and CEO of Saab Automobile, JanÅke Jonsson, signed …
Renault ZOE Preview – next generation Clio EV?
Renault showcased the new ZOE PREVIEW in Paris recently stating that it will be a realistic glimpse of the forthcoming mass market. They go on to say that 90 percent of the …
Ford Fiesta RS WRC – Ford’s 2012 WRC entry
We’ve shown you the new MINI WRC set to take on the World Rally Championship in 2012. Now feast your eyes on Ford’s entry into the downsized category of the WRC, the …
Audi e-tron Spyder revealed at Paris Motorshow
Audi has added another car to the list of cars they dream of making. First there was the Audi e-tron, now let me introduce you to the e-tron Spyder. This concept is …
Audi Quattro concept – a revision of an 80’s legend
Audi has released pictures and details of the Audi Quattro concept, which draws inspiration from the 1984 Sports Quattro. In essence the car is a modern Audi as it looks like it …
Jaguar unveils C-X75 RE-EV concept at Paris Motorshow
Celebrating Jaguar’s 75th birthday, the company has rolled out the C-X75 RE-EV concept vehicle. As the designation indicates, the car will be a range extended electric vehicle, employing micro gas-turbines. This will …
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento: official reveal from the Paris Motorshow 2010
Lamborghini has finally revealed its concept sports car, which demonstrates the use of advanced carbon fibre technology. Official specs of the car has revealed that the Sesto Elemento, that we have been …
Mike Gascoyne extends contract with Lotus Racing F1 team
As the squabbles between Proton and Lotus Racing make front-page news, the Formula One Team announced that Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoyne has extended his contract for another five years. This ties …
Porsche Cajun – name for upcoming baby Cayenne?
Rumours have been going around about the news of Porsche releasing a baby Cayenne for a really long time now, and for a brief moment people were even referring to it as …
Visteon to showcase C-beyond concept based on C4 Picasso at 2010 Paris Motor Show
Visteon will be showcasing a concept vehicle at the 2010 Paris Motor Show called the C-Beyond, based on the Citroen C4 Picasso, developed in partnership with styling firm Estech. The concept is …
Aston Martin reveals the 420hp Vantage N420 roadster
We got a glimpse of the Vantage N420 coupe a few months ago and now Aston Martin have released a drop top version of the sporty baby Aston. Sporty, because it draws …
Workshop owners federation setup “grading system” for Malaysian automobile workshops
Federation of Automobile Workshop Owners Association Malaysia has announced that they will be introducing a profiling system where customers will be able to ascertain prices and details of a workshop online. The …
Fiat looking to offload Ferrari shares to purchase more stake in Chrysler?
Reports from an Italian publication have come in stating that Fiat is considering selling-off a partial stake in Ferrari to raise funds for a takeover of fledgling Chrysler. Fiat has a 20 …
