The Toyota Corolla, also known as Corolla Altis throughout ASEAN, has received a facelift which brings about a series of exterior and interior changes. Already in its 10th generation, the refreshed Corolla will be introduced for European markets starting in May. On the outside, the front gets new headlights and restyled grille and bumper, while the rear gets new light clusters …Read More

Euro NCAP, a safety performance assessment organisation responsible for testing cars on sale across Europe, has begun conducting tests on stability control systems to determine their effectiveness. While all of the initial batch of 40 cars tested passed the test, Euro NCAP highlighted that the Alfa Romeo MiTo and Subaru Impreza had room for improvement. Although the …Read More

After a one-year hiatus, General Motors has announced the return of Cadillac, its flagship luxury brand, to Europe via Cadillac Europe, a newly-formed company responsible for the import, distribution and marketing of selected Cadillac models. The financial crisis which lasted from 2008 to 2009 brought about the collapse of the Kroymans Group, the European distributor of Cadillac, meaning that GM had to …Read More

Here are pictures of the all-new Kia Sportage, leaked from a patent filing with the European Registry. Don’t sign the cheque just as yet if you are looking to buy the current Sportage. In line with Kia’s design renaissance, the new model appears significantly more modern than before, sporting Kia’s corporate grille and nice styling touches all-round. The new Sportage will …Read More

Volkswagen Polo has won the 2010 European Car of the Year award. For the first time in 18 years, a Volkswagen has clinched the top prize in Europe; Volkswagen Golf won the award way back in 1992. It was a close race, however. Of the seven finalists, which were rounded down from the initial 37, Polo received the highest points of …Read More

Think you are a daredevil on the roads? Well, this story will perhaps inspire you. According to British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, a group of SUV-driving young males in their twenties is racing through the roads of Sofia, Bulgaria in a game termed “Russian Road Roulette”. The rules are simple: Speed through red lights at night—without hitting the brakes, other …Read More

The latest Mk6 Volkswagen Golf has held on to pole position of Europe’s sales chart for the month of September, according to industry analyst firm JATO Dynamics. 59,552 units of Golf were sold, followed by 51,291 units of Ford Fiesta, and Vauxhall/Opel Corsa in third with 38,947 units. The impressive numbers are down to scrappage schemes introduced in various European …Read More