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Hindustan Motors launches Mitsubishi Outlander in India, looks to ...
14 hours ago - IBTimes India
Kolkata-based auto major Hindustan Motors has launched Mitsubishi Motor's popular sports utility vehicle (SUV) Outlander in India. According to C.K. Birla, chairman, Hindustan Motors, the Outlander, which has met with phenomenal success in other countries like...
Insight into Honda's next hybrid
05/10/2008 16:14 - Autochannel
PARIS, France, October 5, 2008Honda Motor Co., Ltd. presented the concept model of its all-new Insight dedicated hybrid vehicle scheduled to be introduced in 2009, at the 2008 Paris Motor Show (October 219; Press Days: October 23).
Honda Insight hybrid to be cheaper, if dealers cooperate
2 hours ago - Crave
The thrust of the new Honda Insight hybrid -- which debuted in Paris this week as a near-production concept -- is to "bring hybrid vehicles into a price bracket where a broader range of people can afford them," says the press materials.

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2 hours ago - Superbike News
Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is pleased to announce the signing of Atsushi Watanabe, the 2002 and 2007 Japanese Superbike Champion, who will race the all-new GSX–R1000 for the Irish based team in the 2009 British Superbike Championship.
2 hours ago - Autochannel
“nghai, October 6, 2008 (Gasgoo.com) Japanese carmaker Suzuki Motor showcased its seventh-generation Alto at the 2008 Paris Motor Show held from October”
Honda Gives First Outlook on Insight Hybrid Vehicle
3 hours ago - ATZonline
2008-10-06 - Honda revealed a concept version of its new small hybrid vehicle, named Insight, at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The concept car shares styling cues with the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle and provides an early look at the five-passenger hybrid vehic...
2010 Toyota Prius May Offer Sportier Performance
3 hours ago - U.S. News Rankings & Reviews
The Toyota Prius is an engineering marvel for its world-beating fuel economy, but driving enthusiasts don't exactly line up to buy them as track toys. Performance-wise, the Prius has always been just adequate.
3 hours ago - CARkeys
“lowing on from the success of a similar car in 2007, Suzuki has introduced a special edition version of the Swift supermini called the Attitude.”
Toyota aims to 'widen appeal of Prius
4 hours ago - Yes Insurance
Car insurance customers who would like to reduce their carbon footprint but think eco-friendly vehicles are unfashionable may want to check out the new Prius. Toyota has said the new model is both greener and sportier than its predecessor.
5 hours ago - Japan Corporate News
Tokyo, Oct 6, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Suzuki Motor Corp.'s 7269 Wagon R minivehicle was the best-selling automobile in Japan in the first six months of the fiscal year ending next March, keeping the top slot for the fifth straight year on a first-half basis, indus...
5 hours ago - HULIQ
Guangzhou Honda will soon begin production of Honda's brand-new City car, the Beijing news reported today.
6 hours ago - just-auto.com
This article is locked. You need to be a Full Member of just-auto to view this article. Existing users, please login at the top of the page. Summary: Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) has launched the third generation City sedan - following the emerging markets mod...
7 hours ago - Automotive World
Toyota has announced that its next-generation Avensis model will continue to be produced at the Burnaston plant in the UK. The news was revealed at the Paris Motor Show, where the latest model made its global debut.
9 hours ago - AutoWeek
“while there were numerous to choose from--the Honda CR-V, the Toyota RAV4, the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Acura RDX among the many --our decision was”
Toyota reveals plans for next Prius
12 hours ago - Wheels24.co.za
Obviously the next Toyota Prius will keep its petrol-hybrid powertrain, but Toyota has said its styling will be sportier. Although the Prius has been a huge success for Toyota, the brand accepts that it hasn't been quite as popular as it could have been withou...
2008 Paris Auto Show: Suzuki Alto unveiled
12 hours ago - Wheels Unplugged - Indis'a Automobile Magazine
Suzuki has officially unveiled the new Alto at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. This hatchback compact car will be christened 'A-Star' in the Indian market and will be launched here in November'08.
13 hours ago - Australasian Bus and Coach
Hino Australia says its new three-year unlimited kilometre warranty on all genuine parts is a first for any Japanese truck brand in the market. The ongoing parts warranty applies to all genuine Hino parts fitted by an authorised Hino dealer and applies to both...
13 hours ago - The Epoch Times
“Jo Ann Holt Driving the newly designed 2009 Toyota Corolla was an interesting—even an eye-opening—experience. I had always thought of the Corolla as more”
13 hours ago - Motoring
I’ve always had a soft spot for Nissan’s X-Trail - but then that applies to most of the off-road vehicles from this understated and often under-rated stable. There’s the beautiful Murano, for instance, which I’ve loved since I first clapped eyes on one...
15 hours ago - Bloomberg
Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co. , Japan's second- largest carmaker, topped the country's passenger car ranking for the 11th straight month with its Fit compact. Fit sales rose 52 percent in September from a year earlier to 16,350 units, the Japan Automob...
Toyota focusing on sporty style with Prius
20 hours ago - Car and SUV
The next-generation Toyota Prius will retain the petrol hybrid concept – but as well as being cleaner than the current model, it’ll be a lot more sporty, says Toyota GM managing director Miguel Fonseca.
New 178 PS Mitsubishi L200 Triton 2.5 Di-D
06/10/2008 03:12 - ASEAN Automotive News
“subishi quietly revealed a high-powered version of the Mitsubishi L200 (known as the Triton here) at the 2008 Paris Motor Show with the “2.5Di-D”
06/10/2008 02:19 - Beyond Fossil Fuel
Something amazing is coming from Toyota for 2009. It’s a Prius, breaking the 100 mpg barrier. The next Prius is set to be an evolution. The hybrid will keep its 1.5 liter gas engine.
2009 Honda Fit: Just an expensive economy car or something special?
05/10/2008 23:01 - Examiner.com
“Brady Holt, DC Car Examiner The 2009 Honda Fit isn't cheap and doesn't feel expensive, but it's very practical. There are two basic things every economy”
2009 Toyota Avalon
05/10/2008 08:23 - DetNews.com
My first inkling that I was starting to like the Avalon came while accelerating onto the highway. The 3.5-liter V-6 kicks in with 268-horsepower and 248-poound-feet of torque to barrel past the semi trucks on I-75.
05/10/2008 02:33 - Atlanta Journal Constitution
The big draw of the Fit, of course, is its great fuel economy — up to 35 miles per gallon — along with a starting price of $15,220 (including freight) for the five-speed manual-transmission model, and $16,020 for the model with a five-speed automatic.
2009 Subaru Legacy 3.0R Premier Package Review
04/10/2008 22:21 - Auto123
“greenish PZEV models were presented on the Canadian auto show circuit despite the WRX STI grabbing all the attention, but there are other notable”
04/10/2008 19:02 - Belleville News Democrat
Best of all, the five-passenger CX-7 earned an across-the-board, five-out-of-five-stars rating for passenger protection in federal government frontal and side crash testing. Starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge, is $24,5...
Behind the Wheel | 2009 Toyota Corolla A New Term for the World Leader
04/10/2008 16:14 - New York Times
“e than 40 years ago, when Tatsuo Hasegawa was chief engineer for the very first Toyota Corolla, he described his work as a quest “for the welfare and”
04/10/2008 13:41 - Honda Tuning Magazine
Unfortunately, vented aftermarket hoods for the GT-R are a little hard to come by, and Nissan seemed to frown on the idea of us trying to "modify" their factory piece.so, we contacted Seibon Carbon in Walnut, Calif.
04/10/2008 13:24 - Import Tuner Magazine
Admit it. We've all done it. You get home, plop your potato on the couch, and fire up the remote. Somewhere in your erratic pushing of buttons you stop and oogle at the machines; typically Speed, Discovery, or TNT.
04/10/2008 13:24 - Import Tuner Magazine
Coming to America in 2000 to obtain his MBA in Finance, Cenk acquired this '94 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo on the JZA80 chassis. He had already done his homework and found the Supra to be the best platform for tuning after the Nissan Skyline GT-R.
04/10/2008 11:02 - Autoblog
The Euro-only Toyota Avensis is reminiscent of the Lexus IS350 in the same way that you'd tell someone, "You kind of look like someone I know, but not really." It's the rising linear sideline, somewhat high and compact profile, and squared-off rear that do it.
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Toyota Scion: A bumpy road for a slick brand
15/09/2008 20:04 - Southtown Star
"There's real, viable opportunity for these models," said Rebecca Lindland, auto analyst with the Waltham, Mass.-based consulting firm Global Insight. "It seems a little bit strange that they wouldn't be saying, 'Hey, you know what, we've got a really big chan...
All-new Honda City launch in November 2008
16/09/2008 20:32 - Wheels Unplugged - Indis'a Automobile Magazine
It was reported earlier that an upgraded version of Honda City would be hitting the Indian roads by the end of this year. But now, it has been learnt that the car is expected to be launched by November'08.
All-new Honda City unveiled, launch in November'08
29/09/2008 16:13 - Autochannel
NEW DELHI, India, September 28, 2008 Honda Siel Cars India launched its all-new Third Generation Honda City with a completely new design, new engine, spacious cabin and equipped with various active and passive safety features.
BMW 1 and 3 Series get a Google engine
21/09/2008 03:09 - Los Angeles Times
Having already made Google Maps available in the 5, 6 and 7 Series, BMW is now doing the same thing for its 1 and 3 Series. It works like this, subscribers to the BMW Assist Convenience Plan can access BMW Search to find a business â such as a cinema, hotel, ...
Flagship Suzuki Grand Vitara
04/10/2008 09:50 - Austin American-Statesman
Like the bookish woman letting down her hair, Suzuki's Grand Vitara has blossomed into a desirable alternative for shoppers in the competitive compact SUV class. When the latest Grand Vitara went on sale three years ago, I was impressed with everything but the...
Toyota To Show CNG-Powered Hybrid Concept
26/09/2008 07:47 - InvestorIdeas.com
This will be the Japanese automaker’s second attempt to promote compressed natural gas (CNG) for use in consumer vehicles. It sold fleet customers a CNG powered Camry in 1999, but received little interest.
20/09/2008 04:52 - Chicago Sun-Times
WASHINGTON -- The governments highway safety agency said Monday it was studying whether it should expand past recalls involving the Honda Accord after receiving complaints of the car rolling away and crashing.
2009 Honda Fit: Second Look
01/10/2008 02:11 - Automobile Magazine
Now, more than ever, the Honda Fit seems appropriate. It's one of the few efficient small cars without excuses, without compromises, and without apologies - it behaves like a real automobile, it's at least a little entertaining to drive, and it doesn't feel as...
New Suzuki Alto
06/10/2008 03:48 - ASEAN Automotive News
Suzuki Canada have just finished their dealer meeting and have announced another couple of models that will be coming into Canada in 2009.
Mazda Drops Redesigned AZ-Wagon for Japanese Market
30/09/2008 10:34 - MotorTrend Magazine
For 2009, Mazda has given its Japanese market-only AZ-Wagon a complete redesign with plenty of new features to keep the boxy micro-mini competitive in Japan's fierce small car market.
Four Mitsubishi 'Racing Lancers' Spearhead Mitsubishi's Bid to ...
10/09/2008 21:39 - Auto Spectator
Tokyo, September 8, 2008 â Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and its motor sport unit, the Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart team, in association with its partners Repsol, Valeo and BFGoodrich - will enter the new, turbodiesel 'Racing Lancer' in next year's Dakar Rally ...
Nissan North America Announces September 2008 Sales
05/10/2008 01:26 - Moneycontrol.com
With this, Hero Honda’s cumulative sales in this financial year so far (April-September 2008) stands at 18,66,349 units as against 15,59,486 units in the corresponding period last year – reflecting a robust 19.
CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 1, 2008 - Mitsubishi Motors today announced ...
02/10/2008 19:00 - The FINANCIAL
The FINANCIAL -- Mitsubishi Motors on October 1 announced September 2008 sales of 7,378.
Nissan introduces all-new Murano
20/09/2008 13:32 - Which?
Tokyo, Japan - Nissan Motor Company has announced it will apply a series of new technologies in its manufacturing paint shops worldwide, with reduced energy consumption, CO2 emissions and waste solvents when compared to existing methods.
Toyota testing plug-in Prius in the UK
13/09/2008 11:31 - Gas2.0
Toyota and EDF Energy are using an new charging and invoicing system which is incorporated into the PHEV. This system is compatible with a new generation of public charging stations, which aim to make electric power more accessible on public roads and car park...



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