The star of the Tokyo Auto Salon is Toyota’s FT-86 G Sports concept, a sports car closely related to the much-discussed Toyobaru—the relatively affordable two-plus-two sports coupe jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru. The FT-86 G Sports concept is powered by a turbocharged version of the Subaru-derived 2.0-litre Boxer engine, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, although …Read More

This is the Toyota Mark X G Sports concept introduced at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon. To be rolled out across Japan from mid-2010, this concept car will be part of the G’s sports conversion series, which Toyota has decided to design in-house rather than outsource in a break from tradition. Exterior modifications for the Mark X G Sports concept …Read More

Porsche has made public the 911 GT3 R at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham, UK. Built by Porsche’s Motorsport Department, Porsche’s latest FIA GT3 race car is based on the 911 GT3 RS road car, and comes equipped with ABS, traction control and a downshift throttle “blip” function, ensuring that casual racers who join the Racing Driver Development Programme will find …Read More

Honda has decided to give us a preview of three models that will be displayed at the Tokyo Auto Salon from January 15 to 17. The annual Japanese auto show puts up over 600 vehicles for display, making it the largest auto show in the world. Honda will be showcasing ten models, but has released information on only three. Leading the show is …Read More

There has been little news from Ferrari at this year’s Detroit Auto Show. But the Italian supercar maker is not without representation: It is a Ferrari 599XX you see in the photo above, and it is on show—at the Chrysler booth, thanks to the Chrysler/Fiat tie-up; Ferrari is the sister company of Fiat. Just like how automakers are sure to …Read More

Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the E-Class cabriolet at the Detroit Auto Show. Complementing the E-Class sedan and coupe, the E-Class cabriolet replaces the CLK cabriolet for a five percent lower price tag. Mercedes- Benz has persisted with a fabric roof, which keeps the weight count lower than CLK cabriolet’s, instead of using the increasingly popular metal roof. Mercedes-Benz claims that …Read More

This is Audi’s e-tron Detroit Concept car, a close relative of the e-tron concept first showcased at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. However, the Detroit e-tron is smaller and lighter, and uses two electric motors instead of four to drive its rear axle, bringing about a 40/60 front/rear weight distribution favoured by Audi. There is 204 hp and 2650 Nm to …Read More

With Honda CR-Z hogging the limelight at the Detroit Auto Show, surely Toyota has something to show off too? Indeed, they do, unveiling a compact hybrid concept known as the FT-CH, a four-seater hatchback designed for urban commuting and targeted at a younger audience. As one of the models under the planned Prius family, FT-CH uses Prius’ platform and hybrid …Read More

Volkswagen has made public the New Compact Coupe (NCC) concept at the Detroit Auto Show. A coupe variant of the next-generation Jetta, NCC is only concept in name, as it appears almost production-ready outside and inside. To justify the price premium over the upcoming Jetta, NCC will be differentiated in terms of the front end design, widened tracks and …Read More

The 2011 Honda CR-Z has been officially unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. With the 2+2 CR-Z coupe-hatchback, Honda aims to introduce a sporty, fun-to-drive hybrid to a segment in which the current driver’s car is Toyota Prius. CR-Z is based on a shortened, widened version of Honda Insight’s platform, but features new spring and damper settings. Power comes …Read More

No, there is no car under what appears to be a silver cloth. This is Mercedes-Benz’s Rising Car concept, the first concept car unveiled at the ongoing Detroit Auto Show. Gather what you can from this profile, because all future Mercedes-Benz models and especially the next-generation CLS will draw heavily from this concept. It seems the SLS AMG-inspired front end is …Read More

The 2012 Ford Focus is set for official introduction at the Detroit Auto Show starting later today in the U.S., before starting sales in early 2011. For now, Ford has released some information on the third-generation Focus, the car set to take centre stage under the One Ford global vision. Focus will be a global car in every aspect, as Focus models for …Read More

If you think the upcoming Peugeot RCZ is handsome, you will love the Peugeot SR1, an Aston-Martin-esque roadster concept waiting to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. While not expected to enter production in its entirety, SR1 debuts an all-new Peugeot logo and points to the French automaker’s future styling direction, one expected to debut on 207’s successor. SR1 is powered by Peugeot’s …Read More

For the first time since its founding in 1983, Proton will be attending the Geneva Motor Show—a key event on the automotive calendar during which automakers introduce concept cars and launch their latest models. This piece of news was made known by Proton’s managing director Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir, who added “We have come of age and the …Read More

Tata Nano, one of the cheapest cars in the world, has become one of the most expensive out there. At the New Delhi Auto Show, DC Design, a Mumbai-based firm, has introduced a bespoke Tata Nano that will cost 10 million rupee (not rupiah!), which exchanges into 738,332 ringgit (excluding all the crippling duties). The firm plans to carry …Read More

Maruti Suzuki, the company with almost 50 percent of the Indian market share, has launched the Suzuki R3 Concept MPV at the New Delhi Auto Show. Futuristic on the exterior and interior, the R3 is a six-seater, three-row compact MPV that caters to India’s growing middle-class population seeking something stylish yet practical. No official information has been released regarding …Read More

Not to be left out of the compact car launches at the on-going New Delhi Auto Show, Honda has unveiled the “New Small Concept”, a stylish compact hatchback with an “Efficient Energetic Exterior”. Positioned as a rival to Toyota Etios and Maruti Swift, Honda’s new supermini will be powered by “a small engine”, rumoured to be either a …Read More

It took five years in the making from the concept car first unveiled at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, but the production-ready Tata Aria crossover is here, showcased at the New Delhi Auto Show. Positioned as a crossover between an MPV and SUV, Aria will be Tata’s most expensive model when it goes on sale in India later this …Read More

Following the teaser video released yesterday, Toyota has launched the Etios in concept form at the New Delhi Auto Show, even though 90 percent of the car is already production-ready. The entry-level, Suzuki Swift-rivaling Etios will be available in sedan and hatchback body styles. The sedan will be equipped with a 1.2-litre petrol engine, while the hatchback will …Read More

General Motors is on a roll: Chevrolet Cruze, GM’s first global car, is now accompanied by Chevrolet Beat, launched today by GM India at the on-going New Delhi Auto Show. Described as having the “best-in-segment design, performance and safety”, the five-door Beat will replace the current Chevrolet Spark in India, before making its way to over 150 markets around the world. …Read More