Motor

Next Generation Nissan Micra to Debut at the Geneva Motor Show

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:02:00 +0000

Nissan has today confirmed that its next-generation Micra will appear at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

Nissan to open Leaf pre-order 'reservations' in April

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:14:00 +0000

Nissan Motor Co (7201.TO) will begin taking reservations in April for is an all-electric Leaf vehicle which is due to roll into showrooms in some U.S. markets in December.

From Thailand with Love: Aston Martin DBS replica based on Opel Calibra

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:08:00 +0000

If James Bond were real, we wouldn't recommend trying to impersonate him. We get the feeling that 007 wouldn't take to impostors very well. Fortunately he's a fictional character – or so we're led to believe – so the gloves are off. If you're planning on pulling off the Bond look, you're going to need a Bond car. And if it's the Bond of late, you'll need an Aston Martin. Unfortunately, most of us can't afford a real Aston, so a group of coachbuilders – apparently in Thailand, world capital of the sex-change operation – have created this replica.

First Look: 2011 Ford Focus

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:39:00 +0000

Finally, Ford gives us the European Focus we're been coveting for years. The 2011 Ford Focus is actually a global car that will be about 80% identical in every market. Even the front fascia is the same around the world.

First Look: Volkswagen New Compact Coupe Concept

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:39:00 +0000

Are you ready for the year of the Volkswagen? The German giant is planning to release more cars in 2010 that it has in any single year in its history, and it'll start things off with a bang in Detroit. Meet the Volkswagen New Compact Coupe Concept, the latest in a new trend of sporty hybrids.

Chevrolet Hints At Styling For New Aveo

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:34:00 +0000

As competition heats up in the subcompact car segment, Chevrolet is giving its value-priced Aveo a bolder design and more powerful engine.

Honda to Introduce New Compact Car in India, Thailand in 2011

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:24:00 +0000

Honda Motor Co., Japan’s second- largest carmaker, plans to introduce a new compact car in India to challenge the dominance of Suzuki Motor Corp. in the country.

A mightier Mustang: Ford offers 5.0-liter engine option

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:39:00 +0000

DETROIT — To those not steeped in Ford Mustang history, the news that the 2011 model will come with the option of a 5.0-liter engine probably sounds like a big, "So what?" But for enthusiasts, the news conjures memories of the 1970s and '80s, when Ford souped up the Mustang with a big engine.

Cool License Plates for Internet Geeks

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:59:00 +0000

Have you ever thought of a cool way to take your web life offline? To show off you are an Internet geek? Here’s a cool idea for you: a web-geeky automobile license plate:

Mercedes-Benz Cars at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:30:00 +0000

Mercedes-Benz Cars is reaching for the skies at this year's International Motor Show in Frankfurt. With the aid of a special illuminated membrane, the large interior space of the venerable Frankfurt Festhalle (festival hall) has been divided into a series of fascinating themed rooms and areas, creating an excitingly light and stylish atmosphere.

2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:15:00 +0000

The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHV) Concept vehicle will make its world debut next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Reva Launching Two New Cars at Frankfurt

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:52:00 +0000

At midday on Wednesday 16th September 2009 Reva Electric Car Company (REVA) will be unveiling two new M1 classified electric cars at the 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA).

Outcry as Samoa motorists prepare to switch driving sides

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:43:00 +0000

Samoa is about to become the first nation in nearly 40 years to switch the side of the road that traffic drives on, and the reasons are primarily economic.

Ford Mustang Outpoints Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in Consumer Reports Tests of Sports Cars and Coupes

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:57:00 +0000

The freshened Ford Mustang outpointed two other reincarnated muscle cars -- the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger -- as well as the new Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Consumer Reports' tests of six sporty cars and coupes in the October issue.

Porsche Cayman Recognized as Top Sports Car in UK and USA

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:53:00 +0000

Motor Trend Magazine has chosen the Porsche Cayman S as the "Best Driver's Car" for 2009. Additionally, the Cayman was also picked by British car journal Auto Express as "Best Sports Car" in their New Car Awards 2009. In both cases Porsche's mid-engined coupe won over experts with its driving dynamics, precision, feedback and response.

A Modern Classic in the Making: All-New 2010 Devon GTX Blends Breakthrough Styling With Track-Proven Performance to C...

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:13:00 +0000

Conceived by a visionary industrial artist, brought to life by some of the world's leading automotive engineers and designers, and proven on some of the most demanding race tracks in America, the all-new 2010 Devon GTX stands ready to stake claim as the next great American supercar.

1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe Sells for $7.25 Million

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:13:00 +0000

The championship-winning 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX2601 has made history again, selling for a record-breaking $7.25 million at Mecum's inaugural Monterey Auction on August 15, 2009.

New Bentley Mulsanne Makes World Debut at Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance, California

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:13:00 +0000

Today [Aug 16], Bentley Motors unveiled the Mulsanne, the company's all-new flagship grand tourer, at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance in Monterey, California.

2011 Infiniti M Makes Virtual Debut at Concours d'Elegance

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:28:00 +0000

Infiniti today provided an advanced look at the all-new 2011 Infiniti M performance luxury sedan at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. This is the third generation of Infiniti's popular M and the first to be sold across all of Infiniti's 32 markets around the world, including Western Europe.

Electric-Powered MINI E Trial Provides Practical, Real-World Feedback From Hundreds of Drivers

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:23:00 +0000

Two months into its pioneering field trials of electric-powered automobiles, MINI USA is gathering valuable, real-world data from 450 drivers of MINI E electric-powered vehicles.