News28th Oct 20152 min readMazda SkyACTIV-R rotary engine: turbo inevitable, no electrification…News28th Oct 20152 min readMazda SkyACTIV-R rotary engine: turbo inevitable, no electrification…
News28th Oct 20152 min readYamaha Sports Ride coupe revealed in Tokyo: Two-door, carbonfibre coupe previews brand's four-wheeled future…Mike Costello
News28th Oct 20152 min readLexus LF-FC concept revealed: "Progressive luxury" styling showcased in Tokyo…Mike Stevens
News28th Oct 20152 min readNew Volkswagen Phaeton to be full-electric, still years away…Alborz FallahThe next-generation Volkswagen Phaeton - which may be previewed by the C Coupe GTE concept shown here - will be an all-electric vehicle that will set the tone for the future of vehicles from the German brand. Speaking to the media at today’s Tokyo motor show, Volkswagen CEO of passenger cars, Herbert Diess, confirmed the next Phaeton will be available as an electric vehicle only, with the car’s launch pushed back even further amid the decision to go EV only. …
News28th Oct 20152 min readMitsubishi confirms brand-new premium SUV model line for 2017…Mike Costello
News28th Oct 20152 min readSubaru WRX STI S207 limited edition unveiled in Tokyo…Derek FungThe Subaru WRX STI S207 limited edition has just been unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo motor show. STI's boffins have coaxed more performance out of the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine used in the WRX STI. For the S207, power has been increased from 227kW to 241kW, while torque has been raised from 422Nm to 431Nm. …
News28th Oct 20152 min readVolkswagen "still believes" in the future of diesel engines…News28th Oct 20152 min readVolkswagen "still believes" in the future of diesel engines…
News28th Oct 20152 min readVolkswagen "did some things that were wrong" says brand CEO; focus now on electric…Alborz FallahVolkswagen’s new CEO says the company’s emission cheating actions in relation to its diesel engines “went against everything” that the company stands for. Speaking to the media at the Tokyo motor show today, Volkswagen’s CEO of passenger cars, Dr Herbert Diess, admitted that Volkswagen “did some things that were wrong". “Our customers' confidence and trust is what is most important to us and we are doing everything that we can win back this trust in our brand, and in our range of products.…
News28th Oct 20152 min readNissan IDS driverless EV revealed - Video: Is this the next Leaf?…Mike Stevens
News27th Oct 20152 min readMazda RX-9 previewed with RX-Vision rotary concept at Tokyo motor show…Alborz Fallah
News27th Oct 20152 min readMazda RX-9 all but assured as brand confirms rotary engine in the works…Alborz Fallah
News27th Oct 20153 min readHonda to launch 10-speed auto, automated driving and more electrified drivetrains by 2020…Tim BeissmannHonda will unleash a 10-speed automatic transmission, a host of electrified powertrains and a suite of autonomous driving features between now and 2020 as it casts a wide net for its future vehicle line-up. The Japanese company with a reputation for innovation is playing catch-up in some areas, such as the introduction of downsized turbocharged engines, while pushing the boundaries in others. …
