Autos

Article archive for category "Autos"

Wednesday 27 August 2008

• Audi upgrades luxury class A6
• Aston Martin planning world's most expensive car
• All-new Fiesta rolls off production line in Germany
• Converting a car to LPG saves fuel costs only on high mileage
• New Mazda 3 to be unveiled at Paris Show
• No medals for pedals in Sydney

Tuesday 26 August 2008

• In photos: 'Russia Moscow International Automobile Salon 2008 - August 26th'
• Study: French cars closest to EU CO2 targets, Japanese furthest

Wednesday 20 August 2008

• Megacities look at public transport traffic jams increase
• VW working on new mid-engined sports car
• Last of MINI convertibles rolls off production line
• Saab offers all-wheel drive system for 2009 models
• Seating in car crucial for airbag safety, test finds
• Tata planning electric-drive version of Nano - report

Wednesday 13 August 2008

• VW to launch sixth Golf generation in October
• Fiat planing more Abarth sport models
• End of the road for big SUVs?
• BMW 1-Series convertible with diesel option
• VW launches Jetta in India
• Gender differences in motoring habits confirmed

Saturday 09 August 2008

• Germany's Daimler pushing electric car programme

Thursday 07 August 2008

• In photos: 'Britain Jaguar 60th Anniversary'

Wednesday 06 August 2008

• Mini cars do not stand a chance in a collision with an SUV
• Effective use of air conditioning can save fuel
• BMW plans M-Models with Formula 1 hybrid technology

Tuesday 05 August 2008

• In photos: 'New generation Golf VI in Wolfsburg, Germany'

Wednesday 30 July 2008

• Chevrolet to reveal new compact Cruze in Paris
• Standard Smart car to be fitted with micro-hybrid
• BMW to test electric Mini fleet
• Audi working on 'green' traffic control of the future
• Aston Martin, Kilgour team up at Paris fashion show
• End of the road for BMW Z4

Wednesday 23 July 2008

• Opel Insignia ready for launch at London Motor Show
• Two wheels good, four wheels bad
• Tesla to build electric sedan in 2010
• Lotus to unveil Eco Elise at London Motor Show
• Cars of the future safer, cleaner and more comfortable
• Honda to unveil OSM two-seater concept at London Show
• Bentley Continental Flying Spur to debut at London Show

Tuesday 22 July 2008

• In photos: 'British Motor Show - July 22'

Monday 21 July 2008

• In photos: 'Opel/Vauxhall Insignia Launch Stunt at Tower Bridge, London'

Wednesday 16 July 2008

• Audi's new compact SUV in European showrooms this year
• BMW preparing to launch new flagship 7-Series
• Citroen takes wraps off C3 compact van
• BMW works on a car that recognises driver's face
• Porsche 356 paved the way for success story

Wednesday 09 July 2008

• Volkswagen offers special Eos 'Edition' version
• Opel Insignia to feature traffic sign recognition system
• Mazda to showcase Crossover concept for Russian market
• Honda customers in Germany most satisfied
• High fuel costs trigger breathtaking changes in car industry
• Harley Davidson motorbikes turn revolutionary in Cuba

Friday 04 July 2008

• BMW 7 Series limousine photos

Wednesday 02 July 2008

• All Mercedes petrol models with direct injection
• Park-assist helps drivers park in narrow garage - without a dent
• Honda starts production of FCX Clarity fuel-cell vehicle
• VW to launch electric car in 2010
• Germany's first Formula 1 car returns as modern road-going car
• Swiss Mindset to build super lightweight eco-car in 2009

Friday 27 June 2008

• Hailstorm damages up to 30,000 new VW cars awaiting delivery

Wednesday 25 June 2008

• BMW shows GINA concept with textile fabric skin
• Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback launch in Paris
• Mercedes plans production of electric Smart
• Skoda offers Superb as station wagon
• Car industry facing major challenge in mass-producing electric car

Wednesday 18 June 2008

• Lancia revives 'Delta' with new hatchback
• Citroen's iconic 2CV celebrates 60th birthday
• Cars getting cleaner, eco-test finds
• New VW Golf at Paris Motor Show, roadster planned
• Sporty new Seat three-door
• Makeover for Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Monday 16 June 2008

• In photos: 'Hungary Hybrid Car'

Wednesday 11 June 2008

• Wake me up as you go-go - new interior lights could beat fatigue
• Fiat Phylla concept city car runs on solar energy
• Full LED-headlamps offered for Audi R8 supercar
• Zonda Cinque racing car fit for the road
• Mazda2 three-door on sale

Wednesday 04 June 2008

• British petrol stations target fuel thieves with tyre spikes
• Electric Range Rover is on its way, says British eco-manufacturer
• Journey to work leads to high number of accidents, survey shows
• Affordable hybrids are Japan's answer to record oil prices
• Rolls Royce announces details of 'baby' coupe for 2010

Wednesday 28 May 2008

• Toyota Prius sales top 1 million
• Ferrari fights for customers with new baby GT
• BMW says solar roof panels could cut fuel bills
• Big boys' toys on the cheap
• Audi's hot hatch concept showcases diesel potential
• Poor marks for baby cabriolets in German crash tests

Friday 23 May 2008

• Brussels wants obligatory safety systems in cars from 2012

Wednesday 21 May 2008

• Audi expands TT line with new entry-level engine
• LED daytime running light available for retrofitting
• Toyota tops reliability over 30 years of breakdown reports
• MG sports car roars back to life in Britain
• Dutch firm offers old-school electric sports car
• From Cayenne to Quashqai - today's car names must sound exciting

Wednesday 14 May 2008

• Mitsubishi recalls Outlander diesel in Europe
• Electrics and engine problems main cause of breakdowns
• New-look for Mercedes CLC coupe
• Car makers discover solar power as additional energy source
• VW Passat parks by remote control
• Audi expands TT line with new entry-level engine

Wednesday 07 May 2008

• Makeover for Land Rover Discovery
• Australia's cars go backwards
• Tribute to BMW M1 with new concept study
• Peugeot-Citroen to build low-emission engine
• Smaller Audi SUV launched
• VW Passat parks by remote control

Wednesday 30 April 2008

• Jaguar XK convertible available with smaller engine
• Lithium-ion battery for Smart next year
• Hefty fine for using mobile in the car in most European countries
• VW Golf convertible planned for 2010, report
• Biofuels under fire as food crisis looms
• Infiniti extends model range in Europe with FX37

Thursday 24 April 2008

• In photos: 'Portugal 2008 International Auto Show'

Wednesday 23 April 2008

• Opel apprentices build special Corsa edition
• Porsche Boxter RS 60 Spyder recalls 1960s racing spirit
• Audi looking at plans to build super diesel sports car
• Volvo's fun hatchback now comes with zebra stripes
• Keeping you and your pet safe in the car
• BMW presents X6 sports activity vehicle

Monday 21 April 2008

• In photos: 'China Beijing Auto Show 21st April'

Sunday 20 April 2008

• In photos: 'China Auto Show'

Wednesday 16 April 2008

• Tesla to sell electric car in Europe by 2009
• Citroen 2CV 'Duck' returns with design study
• Electric cars are the future, WWF says
• Estate version of Fiat 500 planned
• Carbon-costing the company car

Tuesday 15 April 2008

• Chinese car firms diversify in battle for 'green' market
• India squeezes prices to mount small-car challenge
• Thailand claims 'eco' niche in Asia's small-car production

Monday 14 April 2008

• San Francisco to test high-tech parking system

Sunday 13 April 2008

• Mercedes plans gull-winged sports car: report

Wednesday 09 April 2008

• Sports cars remain popular despite eco-debate
• Facelift for Mercedes B-Class - fuel cell set for 2010
• Mercedes Sprinter van with natural-gas drive
• Competition and new choices in the hatchback segment
• Real or fake? Lucrative trade in imitation Ferraris, Bugattis

Saturday 05 April 2008

• In photos: 'Leipzig Auto Show'

Wednesday 02 April 2008

• CNG and LPG gas tanks relatively safe, crash test finds
• Hyundai to mass-produce hybrids by 2009
• Drivers can be distracted by car entertainment systems
• Lancia Phaedra on sale for 31,400 euros
• Health check for elderly drivers recommended
• Audi offers new high-speed seven gear transmission

Wednesday 26 March 2008

• World's first electric sports car goes into production
• Streets of Kiev swamped with vehicles, empty of law
• Audi offers new high-speed seven gear transmission
• Audi Q7 coastline in trendy white
• Car designer Pininfarina seeks cash to survive
• New Rolls-Royce Coupe is already sold-out

Monday 24 March 2008

• Hyundai Motor to begin production of hybrid cars in 2009

Thursday 20 March 2008

• X Prize Foundation offers 10 million dollars for fuel efficient car

Wednesday 19 March 2008

• In photos: 'New York International Auto Show March 19'
• BMW X5 with ActiveHybrid technology
• Car makers turning to trendy new colours
• Golf diesel hybrid at Geneva Motor Show
• 'Mister Volt' - the key man in helping GM build electric car
• Italian Quaranta sports car with Toyota clean-drive technology
• Norwegian company to build plug-in electric car

Tuesday 18 March 2008

• In photos: 'Sketch of the Buick Invicta show car'

Saturday 15 March 2008

• Report: Aston Martin could look to Mercedes for technology

Thursday 13 March 2008

• VW plans to boost sales through rolling out new models

Wednesday 12 March 2008

• Bentley to slash emissions by 2012
• Audi with first series production diesel sports car
• New John Cooper Works-tuned MINIs
• Morgan unveils zero-emission hydrogen car
• Golf diesel hybrid at Geneva Show

Wednesday 05 March 2008

• Green, greener, greenest - car-makers do battle in Geneva
• In photos: 'Geneva Motor Show Press Preview - Part Three'
• In photos: 'Geneva Motor Show Press Preview - Part Two'
• In photos: 'Geneva Motor Show Press Preview - Part One'
• Reinvented Ford Fiesta showcased in Geneva
• Roadster season opens with several new models
• Land Rover Freelander recalled in Germany
• Gender battle behind the wheel: Is it all genetics?
• Mercedes bionic car at New York's Museum of Modern Art

Tuesday 04 March 2008

• In photos: 'Geneva Motor Show Preview'

Friday 29 February 2008

• Daimler to use lithium-ion battery in hybrid cars
• PREVIEW: Good looks galore as wraps come off new cars at Geneva show
• Geneva Motor Show showcases new generation of urban SUVs

Wednesday 27 February 2008

• Plans go ahead for revival of East German 'Trabi'
• Porsche 356 replica with green credentials
• Opel to reveal minivan study in Geneva
• Honda to debut new Accord in Geneva
• Nissan GT-R with exceptional power at Geneva show
• Reinvented Ford Fiesta to be showcased in Geneva

Wednesday 20 February 2008

• Mazda 6 available with LPG drive
• Dutch robot refuels cars automatically
• Volkswagen unveils Routan minivan at Chicago Show
• Competition heats up in compact SUV segment
• Renault to launch Koleos crossover in Geneva
• Plans go ahead for revival of East German 'Trabi'

Monday 18 February 2008

• Porsche recalls 19,000 Cayennes because of fuel line rattles

Wednesday 13 February 2008

• Ecologists tailgate the company car
• Panel vans become popular family cars
• Toyota Prius wins clean-drive marathon
• Plans for four-door version of Smart micro-car
• Baby Rolls with diesel engine
• Electric sports car to be ready for 2009

Thursday 07 February 2008

• In photos: 'Chicago Auto Show Feb 6 2008'

Wednesday 06 February 2008

• Bumper to bumper: the relative cost of prangs
• Peugeot heads list of recalls 2007, report
• Longer new Skoda Superb
• No more traffic jams, parking problems with new navi systems
• Alfa Romeo to build rear-engined cars in future
• Car makers look towards electric future

Wednesday 30 January 2008

• India's Tata Motors may seek outright purchase of Jaguar, Rover
• Super sports cars with a touch of 'green'
• Renault gives Logan a clean makeover
• Mercedes fine-tunes new generation CLS
• Audi RS 6 Avant aimed at high-performance business class
• Opel Zafira makeover with three new engines

Monday 28 January 2008

• Toyota boosts sales to 9.366 million cars in 2007 - just behind GM

Thursday 24 January 2008

• Volkswagen recalls 27,000 cars
• Ford Motor cuts 4Q loss by over half to 2.8 billion dollars

Wednesday 23 January 2008

• GM, Toyota in tight race for top 2007 auto sales
• Audi R8 V12 TDI concept car unveiled in Detroit
• Launch of new 300 hp VW Passat coupe
• Car year 2008 comes with same glitz, power and a little green
• GM makes design statement with Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept
• Toyota to launch plug-in hybrid in 2010
• Assistance systems reliable but need improvement, test finds

Thursday 17 January 2008

• Japanese cars again hog top spots in reliability survey

Tuesday 15 January 2008

• In photos: 'USA Detroit Auto Show 15 January 2008'

Monday 14 January 2008

• In photos: 'North American International Auto Show January 14'
• GM introduces 'green' Hummer
• Ford rolls out second small-car Verve prototype
• German car makers to weather weak US market

Sunday 13 January 2008

• In photos: 'North American International Auto Show in Detroit - Preview'

Wednesday 09 January 2008

• In photos: 'India Auto Expo 2008'
• Tech really goes mobile as carmakers look for edge
• Car makers rethinking strategy for 2008
• Mitsubishi extends Outlander range
• Mercedes C-Class with new all-wheel drive
• Mazda to present two sports cars at Detroit Show
• Land Rover luxury at Detroit Show
• Opel hopes new slogan will lift sales

Friday 04 January 2008

• Dakar Rally cancelled because of terrorist fears

Wednesday 02 January 2008

• Honda Pilot mid-sized SUV at Detroit Show
• Renault Clio station wagon
• Powerful new Fiat Punto Abarth
• Futuristic Opel Flextreme with plug-in drive
• Skoda Superb ready in 2008

Wednesday 26 December 2007

• Ford offers Mustang with glass roof
• Vantage RS concept is quickest-ever Aston Martin

Friday 21 December 2007

• YEARENDER: Catch me if you can ­ baby Fiat, the year's must-have car

Wednesday 19 December 2007

• Ford Focus ST for sports fans
• Audi A3 convertible with classic vinyl roof
• Coffee cup alerts sleepy drivers
• Golf Variant in race car dress
• Talks between Apple and VW on 'i-Car' stalling, report

Wednesday 12 December 2007

• Skoda Octavia with natural gas drive
• Fuel-saving cars too expensive - automobile association says
• Progress in battery research fuels hopes of clean-drive revolution

Wednesday 05 December 2007

• Preventing back pain on long car journeys
• Luxury German cars lambasted as climate killers
• VW claims major progress on fuel cell technology
• Wankel's rotary engine is turning into a lean, green machine
• Fiat gives Croma new look

Saturday 01 December 2007

• Despite the hype, Europe is cool to eco-friendly cars

Wednesday 28 November 2007

• Maybach opens the roof for passengers
• Audi bringing fuel-efficient engines to Chinese market
• Audi Cross convertible at LA Show
• Honda unveils zero-emission fuel cell vehicle
• Cheap cars not always cheaper, test finds

Tuesday 27 November 2007

• Jensen Interceptor returns from the grave

Thursday 22 November 2007

• India to develop hydrogen-fuel cars

Wednesday 21 November 2007

• VW planning next generation of New Beetle: report
• BMW M5 Touring - race car disguised as wagon
• BMW system warns of 'ghost drivers'
• Mercedes E-Class with Bluetec diesel and direct injection
• Driver assistance systems take on human forms

Wednesday 14 November 2007

• Speeding on Germany's motorways under fire amid climate debate
• VW extends line-up of Caddy transporter
• Volvo shows glamour with XC70 Surf Rescue vehicle
• Hyundai to show Genesis Coupe Concept at LA Show
• Cars use more fuel than figures listed by manufacturers
• Lancia Delta HPE on sale 2008

Wednesday 07 November 2007

• Volkswagen's Up! station wagon makes debut in Tokyo
• Nissan GT-R takes on Porsche
• New exhaust system goes silent at the push of a button
• Most punctures can be avoided
• Mitsubishi to launch microcar in Europe
• Dust in car interiors trigger allergic reactions

Tuesday 06 November 2007

• Dreams of comeback for German cult car Trabant

Friday 02 November 2007

• In Photos: 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007: New wheels debut

Wednesday 31 October 2007

• Audi A1 Quattro hybrid concept at Tokyo show
• Daihatsu Mud Master-C concept at Tokyo Show
• Citroen Berlingo tested with second-generation biofuel
• Fresh look for Jaguar X-Type
• New Citroen C5 to hit the road in 2008
• Take a look at running costs of car before buying

Wednesday 24 October 2007

• Japan's carmakers target young buyers with 'cute' cars
• Mercedes S-Class with blind-spot assist system
• Nissan to show Pivo 2 electric car with rotating cabin
• LA Show to reveal shape of cars in 2057
• New light technology makes night driving safer - at a cost
• Honda with CR-Z hybrid concept at Tokyo Show
• New Lexus SUV hybrid at Tokyo show

Wednesday 17 October 2007

• Pumped-up Volvo S80 runs on biofuel
• New VW Fox 'Fresh' with more extras
• Mazda to show Taiki concept in Tokyo
• New materials give cars unusual design, make them eco-friendly
• Increased output for Audi Q7
• BMW launches M3 saloon

Wednesday 10 October 2007

• Details of Honda Jazz revealed
• Pre-production cars end up in scrapyard
• Porsche 911 GT2 on sale in Germany next month
• All new Mazda 6 ready for European markets this year
• Launch of BMW 1-Series convertible

Wednesday 03 October 2007

• Toyota puts pressure on European producers with new micro-car
• Days of the super sports cars numbered?
• Car makers looking at low-cost cars for emerging markets

Wednesday 26 September 2007

• Opel develops more cars for the handicapped
• Small station wagons serve growing niche market
• Mercedes F 700 concept car lauded and criticized at Frankfurt show
• Biofuels - a blessing or a curse?

Wednesday 19 September 2007

• Jaguar E-Type - the icon of British sports cars is half-century old
• New infotainment features to ease traffic jam frustrations
• GM HydroGen4 heading towards zero emissions
• Buyer beware as prices of classic cars go through the roof

Wednesday 12 September 2007

• Volvo to unveil fuel-efficient C30 diesel
• Volvo gives dozing drivers a wake-up call
• Nissan hopes concept car will appeal to computer kids
• Leaner, meaner Quattroporte bows in at Frankfurt show

Wednesday 05 September 2007

• European launch for Infiniti with scratch shield
• Car radio celebrates 75th birthday
• Opel planning Calibra successor for 2010
• Revival of the DeLorean with leftover parts

Wednesday 29 August 2007

• Audi A5 Coupe with two new engines
• Mercedes plans sports car with 1950s 300 SL gullwings
• Intelligent headlamp system for bmw 5-series
• Nissan to launch compact TIIDA in Europe
• Hydrogen-driven Ford Fusion sets new fuel-cell speed record

Wednesday 22 August 2007

• Audi to present small hybrid car in Tokyo
• BMW cemented sporty image with 02 series
• Few small cars fitted with ESP
• How to keep your classic car shining
• Hybrid BMW X3 planned for 2009
• Audi with world's first all-LED headlight

Wednesday 15 August 2007

• Mercedes presents new DiesOtto powertrain
• Nissan develops new 'pop-up' engine hood
• Peugeot's 308 RC Z Concept at Frankfurt Show
• First Bentley production car to top 600 hp
• China to showcase two SUVs in Frankfurt
• Progress on fuel of the future but no breakthrough - yet

Wednesday 08 August 2007

• Mercedes to cease production of 'Baby Benz', report says
• Small modifications make cars more economical
• VW planning successor to New Beetle for 2009, report
• Replace cabin air filter every year
• New MINI Clubman to go on sale in November
• Narrow tyres better than wide, test finds

Wednesday 01 August 2007

• Opel extends Antara SUV range
• Alternatives debated to climate-killing car air conditioners
• Audi putting 'cleanest diesel' into series production
• BMW readies X6 for Detroit Show
• Land Rover Defender fails Moose test

Wednesday 25 July 2007

• Bluish smoke from cars betrays Bulgaria's poverty
• Maserati Granturismo makes its debut
• Peugeot 207 offered as station wagon
• Intelligent cars to send automated emergency call in accidents
• Honda gets Thailand's eco-car rolling

Wednesday 18 July 2007

• Mercedes releases details of C 63 AMG sports car
• BMW extends 1-Series with coupe version
• Serbians queue up at the bank to fulfil the dream of buying a new car
• Extra package in Audi A4 Avant Edition

Wednesday 11 July 2007

• Trend towards smaller SUV's as car makers react to criticism
• Toyota launches modified Corolla Verso
• New BMW-6 Series Coupe and convertible
• Opel announces eco-strategy

Wednesday 04 July 2007

• Ferrari unveils super lightweight concept car
• Poor vehicle servicing can cause accidents
• Jaguar makes subtle changes to X-range
• Chinese-made Brilliance fails European crash test
• Institute lists most eco-friendly cars
• Daimler-Chrysler to unveil first diesel hybrid bus

Wednesday 27 June 2007

• Little technology transfer from Formula 1 to ordinary cars
• Mini Mercedes SUV coming in 2008

Tuesday 19 June 2007

• Personal roof motif for MINI

Wednesday 13 June 2007

• 50 years on and Germany's cult Trabant car is still going strong
• Canadian prototype three-wheeler is frugal and fast
• Lamborghini gets stamp of approval
• Homage in silver - special Phantom marks centenary of Ghost

Wednesday 06 June 2007

• Renault's new Twingo to be launched on June 15
• Researchers say history was bunk about Henry Ford
• Combustion engine set to dominate for 25 years, say experts
• Volkswagen Phaeton gets a minor makeover

Wednesday 30 May 2007

• Audi launches new TV channel
• Saab gives 9-3 range a facelift
• VW to build 1-litre car by 2009 - report
• VW unveils the ultimate Golf GTi with 650 horsepower
• Seat joins the lifestyle set with its first SUV
• Optimising car usage can save costs and help cut pollution

Wednesday 23 May 2007

• VW to offer hybrid for every model - report
• Land Rover Defender: Offroad icon celebrates 60th birthday
• Mercedes SLR McLaren in Roadster version
• Mercedes gives facelift to R-Class
• 'Baby' Opel to be launched at Frankfurt show

Wednesday 16 May 2007

• Rolls-Royce opens fifth showroom in China
• Audi extends A4 range with fuel efficient model
• Chrysler offers two-mode hybrid for 2008
• Alfa 159 2.4 JTD with more power
• Fiat Linea makes market debut
• Used eco-cars sought amid rising petrol prices

Wednesday 09 May 2007

• BMW to unveil 1-Series convertible
• New Ford Mondeo available in Europe
• Dacia to boost production threefold
• New Corvette gets more power

Wednesday 02 May 2007

• Chinese car makers turn away from copycat designs
• ZAP announces largest order for electric vehicles in history
• BMW presents Concept CS four-door sports car
• VW planning cheap sedan for 2009
• German cars most reliable, automobile association says

Wednesday 25 April 2007

• VW launches initiative to reduce fuel consumption in China
• Rolls-Royce offers armoured version of the Phantom
• Facelift for Volvo V50 and S40
• Station wagons buck trend toward Crossovers
• High-tech billboards wish Mini drivers a Happy Birthday
• Audi Cross Coupe quattro at Shanghai Show
• Chinese car maker showcases mini SUV

Friday 13 April 2007

• Germany leads fall in European car sales

Wednesday 11 April 2007

• Plans for Lotus-based super 644 hp electric car
• Hyundai enters luxury segment with Genesis
• Special edition of Mercedes CL 65 AMG
• Road noise the next environmental issue on the agenda
• Car industry under pressure to reduce CO2 emissions
• Camera-assisted headlights ready in 2009, producer says

Wednesday 04 April 2007

• Diesel particulate filters lead to car breakdowns, report says
• New Mercedes C-Class in German showrooms
• Cadillac bringing its first station wagon to market
• Rare Audi sport cars at international classic car show
• Aston Martin to produce Rapide
• Jeep Wrangler achieves altitude record at 6,646 metres
• Rebirth of a classic - Fiat 500 in new retro-look

Wednesday 28 March 2007

• Bentley Continental GT becomes world's fastest car on ice
• Angry German drivers take revenge on the speed cameras
• New Zealand brakelight invention prevents nose-to-tail crashes
• Drivers confuse real roads with computer racing games, study suggests

Wednesday 21 March 2007

• VW to launch new Golf in 2008, report says
• Bigger Mini to debut at Frankfurt show
• Audi museum dedicates special exhibition to Le Mans
• Revolution in airbag technology: sensors that hear a crash
• SUVs a danger to pedestrians, test shows
• Toyota showcases future design of hybrid

Thursday 15 March 2007

• Voice-controlled car entertainment to launch next year

Wednesday 21 February 2007

• Peugeot showcases first SUV in Geneva
• Honda hybrid sports concept lined up for Geneva
• Bid to boost sales of Smart micro car with new engines and comfort
• Volkswagen unveils cleanest diesel engine
• How 'green' is your car?
• Dodge Demon Roadster at Geneva Show

Wednesday 14 February 2007

• What motorists can do to help reduce the effects of climate change
• Safer and bigger Volvo V 70
• Mazda with Hakaze design concept at Geneva Show
• Opel goes roadster in a bid to shrug off 'boring' image
• Audi to build Shooting Brake A1 in 2009, report says
• German and Japanese cars top German roadworthy test report

Wednesday 31 January 2007

• Opel's 24-hour promotion prove huge success in Croatia
• More power for the open-top Lamborghini Murcielago
• Remake of Mercedes C-Class with different faces
• BMW modifies 1-Series, offers three-door version

Wednesday 24 January 2007

• Christie's to auction most expensive car
• SUV sales are set to fall, says industry survey
• Behaviour in a traffic jam can be learnt
• Manufacturers boost car-to-car communication systems
• Luxury sports cars - too slow at 300 km/h?
• MG now known as 'Modern Gentleman'

Wednesday 10 January 2007

• Legendary hotel renews fleet with 14 Rolls-Royce Phantoms
• Everything from Opel to Porsche sells in Croatia
• No more fogged up windscreens in cars of the future
• Toyota to unveil hybrid sports car at Detroit Motor Show
• Jaguar concept car signals future of legendary automaker

Tuesday 09 January 2007

• Chinese automaker's US debut shows promise, limits

Monday 08 January 2007

• BMW keeps luxury-car lead, Audi surges in China
• South Africa to get cars with 'breathalyser' technology
• Toyota's pickups trucks pose new challenge for US automakers
• Chrysler pushes ahead on China small-car venture
• Ford, Microsoft team up for in-car connectivity

Sunday 07 January 2007

• Detroit auto show no party for US carmakers

Wednesday 03 January 2007

• Volkswagen sees US sales slump in December
• Drivers can now go surfing, with new internet service
• Daihatsu Materia compact van on sale in Europe
• Evolution of Fiat 500 planned as big lifestyle event
• New Mitsubishi Lancer at Detroit Show
• Renault unveils plans for 'green cars'
• Mazda to show Ryuga and hybrid at Detroit show
• VW to extend TSI and clean diesel range

Tuesday 02 January 2007

• Mercedes-Benz recalls estate cars

Wednesday 27 December 2006

• Audi planning A3 convertible
• Maserati Quattroporte automatic version
• Peugeot to launch new convertible coupe 207 CC
• Forget silver and black - white is the new classy colour for cars
• The Ferrari of the East is reborn in Dresden
• New cars in 2007 with more safety systems and economical engines

Wednesday 20 December 2006

• Jeep announces Trailhawk concept vehicle
• Mazda to sell BT-50 pickup in Europe
• DaimlerChrysler: Car to car communication successful
• Toyota puts Auris on show in Bologna
• TV in the car - just for passengers
• Return of the hunter - carmakers revive the shooting brake

Thursday 14 December 2006

• 'Hands on the wheel' is modern car-safety cry

Wednesday 13 December 2006

• Car designers learn from nature in fine-tuning aerodynamics
• Opel announces improved engines for Astra range
• Volkswagen to launch 300 hp Passat
• Glamourous VW Beetle with 385 hp engine
• More safety high-tech for classic cars
• Volvo developing system to prevent rear-end collisions

Wednesday 06 December 2006

• VW could one day take on Toyota, Porsche boss says
• Audi top in index report, Japanese win on customer satisfaction
• Mazda Nagare at LA Show reveals future design cues
• Countdown for VW Tiguan, concept study at LA Show
• Ford Mustang from Italian design studio
• Crocodile leather and cocktail bars - German drivers compose cars

Friday 24 November 2006

• Volvo to recall 360,000 cars in the US over throttle problem

Wednesday 22 November 2006

• Sports car prototype smashed in high-speed German autobahn crash
• Mercedes developing early warning system for exhausted drivers
• Second BMW X5 generation launched in US
• New lighting effects for car interiors
• Stretch Cadillac for Chinese market

Friday 17 November 2006

• Chinese car producers warm up for export race

Thursday 16 November 2006

• First US reviews laud Honda's hydrogen car

Wednesday 15 November 2006

• New James Bond movie starring the latest Aston Martin
• Motorists adjust mobile phone use to situation, report
• French SUV with Japanese flair
• Smart Fortwo - trendy micro car survives despite problems
• Audi and VW with plans to build coupe

Wednesday 08 November 2006

• Fiat Panda 2007 range extended with sports and eco models
• BMW announces 3-Series Convertible for 2007
• Major car brands in Europe fail to meet fuel efficiency target
• Skoda to build Roomster as utility van
• Mercedes Bluetec diesel not clean enough for California
• Small details in the car make the difference

Wednesday 01 November 2006

• Hyundai Veracruz targets US market
• The diesel engine has arrived - in the sports car
• Toyota Auris to replace Corolla in Europe
• New TT Roadster from Audi

Wednesday 25 October 2006

• Car headlight bulbs on the way out
• GM uses patriotism to sell half-ton pickups
• A revolutionary Rolls-Royce - the Silver Shadow
• VW laboratory combines classic VW bus with modern technology
• New Range Rover diesel engine has device to stop misfuelling
• Aston Martin unveils world's most exclusive rally car

Wednesday 18 October 2006

• Fastest BMW convertible launched
• Audi adds more dynamic touch to TT Coupe
• Range Rover with 'armoured' version
• Mercedes extends AMG range to S and CL-Class
• BMW enlarges model range for Chinese market

Wednesday 11 October 2006

• A long road to hydrogen future
• Chinese CUV at Paris Motor Show
• New VW Touran launch in November
• Hyundai plans 3 vehicles from new Czech factory
• Mercedes design studio shows 'Eco-Roadster'
• Audi R8 super sports car available next year

Sunday 08 October 2006

• Trabis enjoy cult status in former East Germany

Wednesday 04 October 2006

• Volvo to stop developing biogas-fuelled cars: reports
• US firm develops Extreme Hybrid
• Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione recalls sporting tradition
• Cat-and-mouse game in hunt for pics of prototypes
• Citroen extends van range with C4 Picasso

Monday 02 October 2006

• Global car industry's roadmap leads to Trnava

Wednesday 27 September 2006

• Biofuels hailed as answer to fuel crisis but problems remain
• New Jeep Wrangler generation available in US
• US millionaire planning to build world's most expensive car
• Jaguar extends XK range
• Subaru revamps Legacy and Outback models

Tuesday 26 September 2006

• Preview: World's most fashionable motor show kicks off in Paris

Wednesday 20 September 2006

• Mercedes launches new diesel technology on US market
• BMW to produce hydrogen car
• Audi Q7 with superpower diesel motor
• Demand for classic cars soars in US
• Citroen with gullwing doors and diesel-hybrid power

Wednesday 13 September 2006

• German premium car makers hit by slump in SUV sales
• China Great Wall Motors to sell Hover offroader in Germany
• Bentley revamps Arnage range
• Eco-racer Lotus Exige 265E in green
• VW showing Scirocco concept study in Paris
• Ford S-Max scores top marks in crash test

Wednesday 30 August 2006

• Mercedes upgrades R-Class
• Honda Civic Hybrid chosen as most eco-friendly car
• New aero-acoustic technology applied to Mercedes-Benz CL

Wednesday 23 August 2006

• Car makers working on three wheelers - but is the market ready?
• British motor industry small and still surviving
• Revival of the world's greatest car race
• Subaru extends range fitted with LPG gas
• BMW to launch new MINI generation

Wednesday 16 August 2006

• Mazda to take hydrogen-powered car to Europe next week
• Still waspish after all those years ­ Vespa celebrates 60th birthday
• New Audi S3 generation released
• Citroen to present new C4 Picasso compact van
• BMW to unveil new X5 SUV at Los Angeles Motor Show
• Wheel-hub drive concept creates more space for passengers
• New assistance systems provide more comfort and safety

Thursday 10 August 2006

• Fuel costs, hot weather slow down car sales in western Europe

Wednesday 09 August 2006

• Scirocco - the sporty VW named after a hot desert wind
• Mercedes G-Class enters 27th production year
• Honda developing all-new hybrid model for 2009
• Exclusive BMW-7 Series edition
• VW planning new premium model

Wednesday 02 August 2006

• Kia gives sneak peak at its Slovak-made hatchback
• Cheaper Opel Corsa
• Anti-car theft devices improving but still not perfect
• Ford Fiesta celebrates 30th anniversary
• Air conditioner boosts fuel consumption

Wednesday 26 July 2006

• Revised BMW X3 with new engines and technology
• Saab launches biopower convertible at British Motor Show
• Australian carmakers stuck in the 1980s
• A most imposing Rolls-Royce - the Phantom Black
• Smart Fortwo with electric power
• Italian car maker Lancia - never big but still surviving

Wednesday 19 July 2006

• Specialist firms build cars with 'individual' look
• New Honda flagship Legend available in October
• Smart to be launched in US in 2008
• New Zealanders turn to motorbikes as petrol prices soar
• Mercedes-Benz Brooklands theme park to open in November
• Green light for new Aussie retro racer

Wednesday 12 July 2006

• Jaguar XKR debut at London Motor Show
• Tyres have evolved into high-tech product
• Alfa Romeo Spider in showrooms by September
• Mitsubishi Fuso launches cleanest truck
• Land Rover Freelander with more comfort