Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
Articles
-
General Motors first introduced its compact RWD Kappa platform in 2006 with the launch of the Pontiac Solstice (pictured in Coupe form) and the Saturn Sky/Opel GT. Despite the platform only being in... -
Holden Special Vehicles launches ClubSport R8 TourerHolden Special Vehicles (HSV) – the official in-house tuner for Holden - has launched the new ClubSport R8 Tourer into the Australian market, packing the same performance and luxury appointments as the R8 sedan into the Sportwagon body. The new model is the company’s first wagon since...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Future Opels, Holdens and Daewoos could be designed in DetroitGeneral Motors’ recent shakeup of its model range has led to cancellations of various vehicle programs designated for the North American market, mostly comprising of large cars, SUVs and trucks. This in turn has caused GM’s American design studios in Detroit to be less inundated with...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Proton launches dual-fuel Gen-2 'ecoLogic' modelMalaysian carmaker Proton has launched a range of eco-friendly cars, in a similar vein to Peugeot's recent BlueLion program, as well as numerous other manufactures who have undertaken similar eco-friendly schemes. Launched in the UK, Proton will be offering an 'Ecologic' version of the GEN2 (also...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Update: Subaru reveals pricing for 2009 WRX and new GTUpdated with pricing details The 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX has had its internals and exterior tinkered with resulting in a performance upgrade from its predecessor. A 265hp (198kW) turbocharged intercooled boxer engine provides the grunt, while a retuned suspension system and wider, lower-profile...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Lutz: GM could be profitable as early as 2010General Motors reported a staggering net loss of $38.7 billion last year, and followed it up with a $3.3 billion loss in the first quarter of this year and a $15.5 billion loss in the second. Despite the dire situation senior executives are hopeful that the company can return to profitability by...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Dutch navigation company TomTom has unveiled a new satnav system that can update its maps in real-time for a number of different traffic conditions in order to help minimize time spent behind the... -
Nismo releases official tuner parts for Nissan GT-RWhile there has been a multitude of performance accessories launched for the GT-R since the car first made its debut last December, Nissan has finally released the first set of official upgrades through its in-house tuner Nismo. The range of parts are currently on sale in Japan only, and having the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Report: 2009 F1 cars designed to promote overtakingDetailed computer simulations of next year's sweeping aerodynamic bodywork changes predict that the new rules will lead to more overtaking. After November's season ending Brazilian grand prix, the formula one cars of 2009 will look considerably different; smaller wings and no winglets or bodywork...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Brit Firm Working On 620-HP Jensen Interceptor SXThe Jensen Interceptor was a car born out of the 1960s, with glorious Italian coupe styling and a nickname of "The Gentleman's Express." While the British-based Jensen Motors may have ceased trading in May 1976, engineers at Britain's 'V Eight' have revived the Jensen Interceptor sport car and are...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
GM's Reconfigurable Performance Display shows real time stats for ECOtec enginesWhile General Motors’ new ‘Reconfigurable Performance Display’ may be nowhere near as involving as the multi-function display system used in the Nissan GT-R, the performance feedback tool provides a number of vital vehicle statistics for very little money. The dealer-installed...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Report: GMC Considering Dropping The Acadia, Envoy Or CanyonGeneral Motors Company's [NYSE:GM] truck-focused brand, GMC, has been hit hard by changing consumer preferences, which has led to several reports that certain scheduled GMC products could be scrapped altogether. While GM continues to deny the rumors, the most likely candidates on the chopping block...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Since the new E90 series BMW M3 was revealed at the Frankfurt Auto Show last year, true BMW enthusiasts have been intrigued, but waiting for the CSL to come along. Standing for Coupe, Sport,... -
BMW USA announces 2.1% price rise on all 2009 modelsBMW has announced an average 2.1% price increase for the U.S. market across its 2009 model year range as a response to rising raw materials costs and exchange rate pressure. The price rise will affect those models that go on sale from October as well as a number of their related options and...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Buick prepping new small sedans for U.S. and Chinese marketsGeneral Motors’ sales in North America may have tanked but the carmaker’s performance in other regions, especially emerging markets such as Eastern Europe, South America, India and China, is booming. Of all the new markets, the one with the most potential is proving to be China...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Chevrolet lineup set to undergo radical changesThe next several years will be crucial for Chevrolet as the brand tackles some of the biggest problems it’s faced in its entire history, namely, the radical shift away from trucks and SUVs due to high fuel prices and tightening fuel economy restrictions. In response, Chevrolet is planning a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Audi Reveals RS 6 Sedan Ahead Of 2008 Paris Auto Show DebutEarlier this year, Audi revealed pictures and statistics for its monstrous V10-powered RS6 Avant, and now the first details about the sedan variant have been revealed just months out from new car’s debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show. Just like the Avant wagon, the new RS6 Sedan is...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Daimler considering U.S. production for Smart ForTwoThe once financially stricken Smart brand is now struggling to keep up with demand for its iconic ForTwo minicar, with managers considering building a second plant and adding more models. German media is reporting that a second production facility in either the U.S. or Asia could be on the cards as...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
The European Union's Environment Commissioner, Stavros Dimas, has said that a staggered introduction of stringent new CO2 emissions requirements will not be taking place. Despite numerous protests... -
Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte with built-in automotive appealNokia has introduced a new version of its premium 8800 mobile phone constructed from carbon fiber, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel – materials that can make an auto enthusiast weak at the knees. Called the Nokia 8800 ‘Carbon Arte,’ the new handset features woven...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
A1GP delays start of next season due to production setbacksA1GP's management has dropped the opening round of the series’ fourth season - which was to have been held at Mugello, Italy, next month - because the development of a new chassis won’t be complete in time. The first round will now start on October 4 at Zandvoort in the Netherlands...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Mitubishi reveals new Racing Lancer rally carMitsubishi has released the first images of its new Racing Lancer rally car, ahead of its motorsport debut in round six of the 2008 FIA Cross-Country Rally World Cup this October. The vehicle combines elements from both the new Lancer sedan and previous Pajero rally vehicles, and features a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Koenigsegg's next model could be a 700-hp super sedanSwedish supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg is thought to be working on a new, high-performance four-door sedan to rival other super sedans like the upcoming Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide. While there’s been no official confirmation, a Koenigsegg manager in the Middle East has hinted...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Audi builds one-off 420HP S5 Evo to test the watersAudi presented a special one-off version of its S5 coupe to a group of journalists recently at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia, Spain, which the carmaker described as being an ‘experimental’ model. The unique S5 was called the ‘Evo’ and it featured a 420hp (313kW)...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran