Toyota and Subaru to co-develop hybrid engine
Since Toyota's 8.7% stake purchase in Fuji Heavy Industries which makes Subaru cars, there has been on-going talks on the usage of Toyota's hybrid engines in Subaru cars. But this proved to …
GM reduces Suzuki stakeholding from 20% to 3%
GM is going on a share dumping spree. It previously unloaded Subaru shares partly to Toyota and the rest onto the open market. It's recent stake dump is in the form of …
Chevrolet Aveo gets thumbs down from Euro NCAP
The latest round of Euro NCAP tests was not very favourable for the Chevrolet Aveo, a rebadged Daewoo Kalos. Among all the cars in the latest batch of tests which included the …
Students build hybrid sportscar powered by soybeans
A group of students from the West Philadelphia High School's Academy for Automotive and Mechanical Engineering have come up with a prototype hybrid car that runs on soybean fuel. And it's a …
Kia may use Naza’s Gurun plant for regional/global production
Kia Motors Corp General Manager for Marketing William Choi mentioned in an interview with reporters at the Geneva Motor Show that Kia might consider using Naza Kia's plant in Gurun, Kedah to …
Honda to develop Honda Fit Hybrid?
Rumours are that Honda is developing a hybrid version of it's Honda Fit (Honda Jazz on our shores) for worldwide release as early as Q2 2008. It is intended to be the …
Smart Roadster lives on
In one of my previous posts I mentioned DaimlerChrysler's efforts to restructure and replan Smarts business model, a company which has not turned a profit in almost 8 years. Casualties of the …
Proton and Chery partnership?
A few days ago there were rumours on Proton partnering up with Jinhua Young Man Automobile for it's maiden entry into the Chinese market. Yesterday, industry sources were quoted to say Proton …
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 …
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 …
