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Caterham, famous for its specialist lightweight sports cars, has released details for the updated Caterham Seven model. The roadster is now running Ford’s Sigma motor, and has increased torsional rigidity by 12 percent thanks to a new manufacturing process . The new range will start...

Toyota will be adding a number of new crossover and SUV models into its lineup to help address the consumer shift away from large truck-based SUVs. In a recent interview with Wards Auto, Toyota’s North American president, Jim Press commented that the “The trend towards crossovers will...

Italy’s Fiat is considering replacing its current logo with an all-new design just in time for the launch of the new Bravo. This would be the 16th time that Fiat is changing its label, but we’re not sure about the inspiration behind the new design. The current logo was created by the...

Could this be the face of Peugeot’s new 4007 crossover? Looking at these supposedly official images, it’s clear that the new car features trademark Peugeot design cues lifted from its more recent concepts. Namely, the centred bonnet bulge, which leads to its nose-like logo, as well as...

Another Ferrari Enzo was involved in a serious accident, this time killing 64-year old driver Gary Irwin Eisenberg when it collided head-on with a tree and caught on fire. The crash occurred on a road not too far from Eisenberg’s home in Monterey, California. He was driving his 2003 Ferrari...

Watch a top fuel dragster launching in slow motion. The amazing camera work captures the finer details such as the flex in the huge rubber tyres and the exhaust firing from each cylinder. Thanks to Susan for the tip.

Eight of the major car manufacturers have entered the third annual Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge, whose goal for this year was to design a new car that meets the environmental challenges of living in L.A. A winner won’t be announced until the end of November at the L.A. motor show...

The writing is on the wall for the US’ second largest car maker. Ford’s North American division better shape up or it may be the end for the blue oval. The bulk of Ford’s mammoth $5.8 billion third-quarter loss was recoded by its US arm, and the announcement has spurred the...

The first car from the newly appointed Roewe label from China’s Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp has already been captured numerous times in prototype form, but we now have some new images depicting the final version. The car is expected to make its public debut in November’s Beijing...

The mid-sized premium SUV market is about to seriously heat up, with planned introductions of new soft-roaders from the likes of Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz and Volvo. This possible SUV from Sweden’s Volvo is expected to reach dealers in early 2008, ahead of an official launch towards the...

Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault-Nissan and the man credited with turning around the fortunes of both companies, has been appointed as an honorary knight commander of the British Empire. Though he won’t carry the title “Sir” before his name - that honor is bestowed only to the...

Honda, the most fuel-efficient car company in America, will be increasing the production of its popular 4-cylinder Civic sedan to meet growing levels of demand. Starting in early 2007, Honda will utilize its flexible manufacturing capacity to deliver an extra 60,000 units to quell demand...

Just days after his thrilling race in the Brazilian GP and subsequent retirement, Schumacher has been given the gift of a private island from the crown prince of Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum gave Schumacher one of the man-made islands that make up The World, a collection of islands...

Ford’s recently appointed CEO, Alan Mulally, has ruled out any alliance with Renault-Nissan, adding that such an alliance would be the “wrong direction” for Ford. Renault-Nissan’s talks with GM recently collapsed but it was still keen to have a North American partner...

Steve Saleen, the founder and president of specialty vehicle manufacturer Saleen Inc., has given crucial details about the upcoming changes for the 2009 Ford Mustang facelift recently at an enthusiast car show. When asked whether the Saleen edition will receive an increase in power to match the...

If you still read automotive magazines it's quite likely you've seen adverts for new-fangled sprays that claim to prevent traffic tickets. They work by over-exposing the flash from a red light or speeding camera and thereby prevent you from getting caught. We’ve never tried them, but this...

Several Chinese auto makers are determined to establish themselves in the US, namely the Geely Corporation who plans to sell vehicles over here by as early as 2008. The company is expected to make a strong showing at January’s NAIAS in Detroit, after enjoying significant interest at its debut...

Ford’s financial report card is out today and it’s not looking good for the blue oval. The company has announced a preliminary third-quarter net loss for 2006 of $5.8 billion, which is equivalent to a loss of $3.08 per share. Considering that the same result for last year was a loss of...

Top Gear host Richard Hammond has given his first interview since his near-fatal crash, giving some important insights onto how close he came to death and what was going though his mind. Some memorable comments from the interview included Hammond stating, "I was upside down inhaling a field. My...

Here’s a very interesting documentary from Discovery channel about four of the Middle East’s richest men and the cars they drive. Some of the highlights include the rallying Sheikh who's good friends with Michael Jackson and his ten million dollar collection of supercars, plus the...