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Suzuki launches new Wagon R in Japan

Monday, September 29th, 2008 4,610 Views

Japan's highest-selling Kei car is Suzuki's Wagon R, a version of which is sold in India as well. The latest edition of the Wagon R has just been launched in Japan.

Final Series of Arnage to roll out

Friday, September 26th, 2008 1,046 Views

To celebrate 10 years of the Arnage, 50 years of its mighty V8 engine and 90 years of the marque, Bentley Motors will launch a limited edition run of the model at the Paris Motor Show next week.

Lotus engineering developing Civic hybrid racecar

Friday, September 26th, 2008 1,017 Views

Lotus Engineering is supplying technical expertise to Oaktec in developing racing technology that exploits the performance potential of the petrol-electric Honda hybrid system. Lancashire based Oaktec, a specialist in energy efficient vehicle design, approached Lotus Engineering to investigate areas of battery and system control technology that enable maximum racing performance ...

Lambo to launch new car at the Paris Motor Show

Thursday, September 25th, 2008 1,125 Views

This one's a bit of a mystery. The Paris Motor show's around the corner, and the teaser campaigns have begun going out to the public. Here's one from Lamborghini.

Porsche Panamera GT to break cover

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 1,428 Views

Porsche has begun teaser campaigns for its four-door model, the Panamera. Starting on  September 15, the Panamera Online Magazine will offer a wide range of information about the latest addition to the Porsche lineup.

Porsche increases its VW Stake to 35.14 per cent

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 779 Views

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, acquired a further 4.89 per cent of the Volkswagen ordinary shares on Tuesday, 16 September. As a result, the total stake in the Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer now amounts to 35.14 per cent of the voting rights. This step ensures that Porsche has a lasting majority ...

Hyundai completes development of new diesel engine

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 2,674 Views

The Hyundai Powertrain R&D Center has completed development of a new diesel engine for compact passenger vehicles.

Lotus to sell limited-edition Europa

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 3,180 Views

This year Lotus celebrates its 60th birthday and to mark the occasion, the British sports car manufacturer has produced a real gem of a car – a fully customised, diamond-set Lotus Europa valued at £150,000 which will be launched at Lotus’ birthday celebrations in Hethel, Norfolk on Sunday 14th September 2008.

MINI 4×4x4×4 preview

Monday, September 15th, 2008 2,581 Views

The MINI Crossover Concept is a design study for a fourth variant in MINI’s current model range with four doors, four driven wheels, four single seats and is four metres in length. The MINI Crossover Concept is the first MINI model to measure over four metres in length and almost ...

Porsche to launch Transsyberia-spec Cayenne

Monday, September 15th, 2008 2,253 Views

The term “Transsyberia” stands for the intercontinental rally from Moscow to the Mongolian Capital of Ulan Bator about 7200 kilometres away. In 2006 a Porsche Cayenne won this highly demanding off-road rally for the first time. Then, entering the competition model for the Transsyberia Rally in 2007, production-based Cayenne Ses ...

2009-model BMW M3 revealed

Monday, September 15th, 2008 12,351 Views

BMW has been beavering away at the M series for 2009 – the M3, the M5 and the M6. We dug out a little information on what will probably be the best-selling M car in India, the M3.

Honda Insight preview

Monday, September 8th, 2008 1,253 Views

Honda will reveal a concept version of its new small hybrid vehicle, the Insight, at the 2008 Paris International Auto Show on October 2. The new Insight Concept shares styling cues with the Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle and will provide an early look at the vehicle.

Hyundai India planning to export CKD kits

Friday, August 29th, 2008 975 Views

Hyundai Motor India Ltd is planning to export CKD kits to further accentuate their position as the biggest automobile exporter in the country.

VW takes third spot worldwide

Friday, August 29th, 2008 1,305 Views

The Volkswagen Group has taken third spot among the world’s top automakers thanks to the Wolfsburg-based company’s delivery figures in the first half of 2008. Rival Ford has had to settle for fourth position.

New A6 announced for Germany

Thursday, August 14th, 2008 1,577 Views

Audi has announced the new A6, and it has a host of upgrades that improve power, efficiency, safety and make it look better. No official word on it yet, but it may make its way to India sometime next year.