| Peugeot 208 GTi launches from $29990 |
Aug 7th, 2013 |
Compared with the $2200-cheaper but auto-only Polo GTI and $4000-cheaper and manual-only Fiesta ST, the 208 GTi gets part leather, an extra zone for the climate control and touchscreen sat-nav over both. Peugeot cites that fixed-price servicing – at $370 per 15,000km or annual service until 60,000km or three years – and a package where owners cite the number of kilometres the car ...
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| Lawyer Man charged with auto rampage on LA boardwalk depressed about horrible accident |
Aug 7th, 2013 |
A Colorado man was left "profoundly depressed" after he drove his car into the weekend masses at the Venice Beach boardwalk, killing a woman and injuring 16 people, said his lawyer, who called it "a horrible accident." "I don't believe he intentionally tried to hit anybody," said public defender Philip Dube, who is representing Nathan Louis Campbell, 38. ...
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| Sydney dealer raids uncover stolen cars |
Aug 7th, 2013 |
A raid on four western Sydney car and used-parts dealers has uncovered a number of stolen vehicles.Police along with officers from NSW Fair Trading and the Roads and Maritime Services probed businesses at Homebush, Kings Park, Fairfield East, Concord and Greenacre on Wednesday and discovered several stolen cars at an auto-dismantler.They found a "distinct lack of paperwork" on vehicles ...
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| Hyundai on a journey to drive Made in India car |
Aug 7th, 2013 |
Hyundai will launch 3 compact cars in India over the next 18 months - the all new global hatchback Grand i10 to take on Maruti Swift, Eon 1 to take on Alto K10 & next gen ...
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| Automotive wireless market to expand by more than 40 from 2012-2018 says IHS |
Aug 7th, 2013 |
Wireless technologies like Bluetooth and embedded cellular are accelerating in the vehicle business, with market revenues set to rise by 41% from 2012-2018, according to research firm ...
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| Toyota Hybrid R concept teased |
Aug 7th, 2013 |
Toyota Hybrid R, little is known about the concept, with the Japanese manufacturer only releasinga picture of the car's logo and a brief statement. According to Toyota, the car will be "an exciting new concept that brings Toyota Hybrid System-Racing technology to the road (and track)". With details yet to be announced and information scarce, speculation of what the Hybrid R ...
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| 100 cars with same number |
Aug 7th, 2013 |
OVER 100 vehicles have been ordered recalled by officials at the Licensing Office in both Port-of-Spain and San Fernando after it was discovered that the vehicles were all issued with the same license plate ...
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| Vietnams auto industry faces crossroads ahead of Asean trade pact |
Aug 7th, 2013 |
Vietnam's automotive industry could face a major collapse under commitments to the Asean Free Trade Area (Afta) which will abolish auto import taxes in 2018. Asean+3 will waive taxes on car imports between Asean member countries, as well as Japan, South Korea and China, who are party to the agreement. The tax cut poses a disastrous threat to Vietnam's fledgling auto industry, unable ...
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| Automakers seek savings in transportation costs |
Aug 7th, 2013 |
All three Detroit automakers are eyeing reductions in transportation costs to help their bottom lines and invest in other areas, including new cars and ...
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| BMW 1 Series facelift spied |
Aug 7th, 2013 |
BMW 1 Series prototype are mainly confined to itsnose, with our spy shots revealing a revised front spoiler with newly designed air intakes and a reshaped kidney grille. While uncovered in the images, the headlights are also expected to receive some attention before the updated hatch is released to market, with a slightly narrower shape to encase a new light ...
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