Car News
Kia creates Horki brand and launches a new concept
Kia Motors Corporation’s joint-venture in China, Dongfeng Yueda Kia has unveiled a new Chinese-market concept vehicle and a new local brand name at the Shanghai Motor Show.
Volkswagen Beetle iSpy, the first VW with integrated iPhone
Two iconic products will be forming an alliance later this year: the iPhone from Apple and the Beetle from Volkswagen. As a result, the smartphone will interface with the Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet’s vehicle functions via a specially developed app (Volkswagen Car Net The Beetle) and a docking station. This makes the Beetle the first model in the Volkswagen Group in which the iPhone will become an integrated component.
MG3 European specs makes public debut in Shanghai
MG has used the Shanghai Motor Show to preview the new MG3 supermini, in advance of the UK and European launches later this year.
Nissan Friend-ME – fully unveiled in Shanghai
Nissan today revealed its Friend-ME concept, a four-passenger sedan designed for a generation with a very different automotive outlook.
Alfa Romeo MiTo Live, available at 16.590 pounds in UK
Alfa Romeo has launched the Alfa MiTo Live, a new limited edition of 250, that combines safety and technology with a passion for music.
Honda Crider sedan to be Chinese market exclusive
Honda introduced the Crider, a mass-production vehicle based on the Concept C (a concept model for a middle-class sedan developed for the Chinese market), which was introduced at the Beijing Motor Show last year.
Honda M Concept unveiled in Shanghai Auto Show
Honda exhibited the world premiere of the Concept M, a concept model of a mass-production vehicle to go on sale next year, at Auto Shanghai 2013.
Ford 1.5 liter EcoBoost engine to be built in Bridgend plant
Ford is announcing a £24 million investment programme at its Bridgend engine plant in Wales to produce a new fuel-efficient 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. EcoBoost technology delivers the power of a larger engine with smaller unit fuel consumption.
Ferrari LaFerrari debuts in Shanghai Auto Show. Only 50 units reserved for China
After Geneva, it’s Shanghai and LaFerrari is again the main attraction of the show. As was the case just over a month ago at the Geneva Motor Show, Maranello’s hybrid supercar attracted the most attention from the press and public alike in Shanghai.
MG CS Concept unveiled in Shanghai Auto Show
The new MG CS concept was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show 2013. The concept car is designed to slot into the compact SUV sector, one of the fastest growing areas of the global automotive market