2007 Mazda CX-7 Crossover Production Begins
The Nissan Murano can be said to be the very first crossover - combining the practicality of the SUV with the sportiness of a coupe. This is Mazda's offensive at the new …
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Proton courts Hindustan Motors for India market
Proton had attempted to enter the India market with talks with Hindustan Motors in 2003 but talks didn't really amount to much. Now Proton has started talks again with Mahindra and Hindustan …
Lifan buys Tritec factory
The Lifan Group, a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer has recently ventured into the car business, with their US$9,700 Lifan 520 sedan. A recent move has shown this is not just a one-off shot …
Chery QQ Crash Test
I posted on China's various imitations of western and Japanese cars a long long time ago. One of the most blatant copies have been the Chevrolet Spark/Daewoo Matiz's copy. Meet Shanghai Automotive …
Volkswagen in talks with potential CKD assemblers
Its interesting watching a new car manufacturer set up base in a country where its not had its presence around except through grey imports in a long time. Its kind of like …
Proton and Jinhua in partnership
In order to enter the coveted Chinese market, it is part of the rules and regulations that you have to partner up with a Chinese company to set up shop there. Proton …
Lexus gives away iPod Nanos for IS250 recall
Living up to it's premium brand and service, Lexus is giving out compensation to customers who have their Lexus IS cars delivery delayed due to a recall that is going on currently. …
Honda goes Harajuku with Gwen Stefani
This is very interesting. Gwen Stefani has done wonders with her Harajuku style L.A.M.B. fashion label which interestingly combines elements of Goth, lace and Japanese-ness. It just has a secret ingredient which …
Honda Civic Type R at Geneva 2006
Honda will showcase a concept model of the new Honda Civic Type R at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. AutoExpress says contrary to speculation, the Civic Type R will not have a …
Good start to 2006 for Proton Cars UK
Proton Cars UK has been doing quite well and is on track for a successful 2006. Proton sales in the Uk is up by 82% in a market which is down overall …
New Goodyear Eagle with ResponsEdge Technology
You've heard of carbon fibre bonnets, roofs, and even sports rims, but have you heard of carbon fibre tyres? Goodyear announced it's new Goodyear Eagle with ResponsEdge Technology which will begin to …
Toyota enters Camry in NASCAR
Toyota will be joining the NASCAR Nextup Cup series with it's Toyota Camry. I suppose this will give some inspiration to whoever that owns a Camry and is getting tired of it's …
2007 Nissan Sentra USDM
While our Nissan Sentra has just been facelifted here, Nissan has unveiled the new 2007 Nissan Sentra at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Our Nissan Sentra and the USDM …
2006 Pontiac Solstice trashes Miata sales
The Mazda MX5 Miata has been the world's top-selling entry-level two-seat roadster for 16 years now since it's debut in 1989. The MX5 was the brainchild of Bob Hall, who is now …
Rover production restart doubtful
Six months after Nanjing Automobile bought MG Rover, Rover's future is looking bleak as Nanjing doesn't seem to be doing anything about restarting Rover's production. Nanjing rescued Rover from bankruptcy from USD2.44 …
Ford: Only Fords in our car park please
Ford Motor Co just announced that from February 1st 2006 onwards, there will be no vehicles from makes other than those built by Ford or one of it's subsidiaries allowed in it's …
Lamborghini confirms plans to build SUV
The SUV craze. I don't have to introduce this phenomenon to you anymore. Heh. Porsche's Cayenne was a hit and Lamborghini has plans now to emulate the success with a luxury SUV …
Mitsubishi denies joint venture plans with Proton
Here are some more updates on Proton's possibilities on entering a joint venture with another car manufacturer. Mitsubishi Motors Corp issued a statement debunking speculation that it might jointly set up a …
Proton disposes of MV Agusta for 1 Euro
Proton Holdings has sold it's 57.57 percent stake in MV Agusta Spa to an Italian company Gevi Spa. Gevi Spa will assume MV Agusta's debts and working capital requirements totalling 139.44 million …
2006 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy
UPDATE: The Nissan Sylphy has been launched in Malaysia! Two model variants are available, both with 2.0L engines. Click to read more and find out details and pricing. Nissan has launched it's …
