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Mitsubishi releases teaser before Paris Motor Show
At first glance the teaser displays the now familiar cues we associate with Mitsubishi’s new Lancer, but the proportions appear a good deal smaller, and the headlights are definitely rounded, as opposed to the standard Lancer’s sharp...
Suzuki Kizashi 3 Unveiled in New York
Suzuki has piqued interest ever since the unveiling of the Kizashi concept back in 2007. After all, it’s not often we see a large car concept from the carmaker, known for it’s rally and motorbike heritage and a history of compact (and ver...
Mitsubishi Concept RA Lands in Detroit!
The Concept RA has appeared in Detroit looking like a cross between the new Lancer EVO and (perhaps) the latest generation USDM Mitsubishi Eclipse, or even an Audi TT. The strictly concept only (Sorry, guys and girls) Concept RA sports a 2.2 litre, ...
The New Nissan Silvia?
Well we’re back after an unexpected departure time, in time no less for news of a new Silvia. Will Nissan deliver a coupe, with huge tuning potential to the masses? Apparently yes. There’s a wait, with both the CEO of Nissan Carlos Ghosn ...
Rumors: 2009 Acura TSX Type-S?
According to LeftLane and the Acura TSX Community, there’s some speculation as to wether Acura is going to offer the TSX in a Type-S guise. Known as the Honda Accord in other markets, the TSX is a highly polished, front-wheel-driven, mid-size s...
New CR-X? The New Honda CR-Z Concept
It looks like we can expect a new CR-X coupe at the Tokyo Motor Show. In fact, Winding Road says we can go the unusual step of saying this car will see production! Featuring a svelte, almost Volvo-esque front, curves that seem to evolve from the old...
IS-F Already on Sale in Japan!
Well we couldn’t quite believe our eyes when we heard the IS-F is already up for sale over in Japan, despite not being available till Feb 2008 over in the states (and who knows when in Australia). The Ultra Hot Lexus L-FA Classically...
More on the Suzuki X-HEAD
We don’t know what it is about this pick-up/truck/car/rescue-vehicle/lime chariot but we love it. Here’s some more cool pictures of the X-Head, expected at Tokyo Motor Show this year. [Source: Autoblog]...
Suzuki to Debut “Kizashi 2.0″ at Tokyo Motor Show
The Kizashi appeared at Frankfurt not long ago, and hot on it’s heels comes the Kizashi 2, which looks to be either a crossover or soft roader. Kizashi 2.0 The car apparently drops the 2.0L 4cyl TDi expected in the Kizashi 1.0. Instead Kizas...
More 2008 Subaru WRX STi Shots Released
Subaru continues to whet enthusiast appetites with dark, moody shots of the new STi. Although not immediately clear in the pics, it seems the STi is going to be designed to stand apart from it’s WRX base with a more masculine, bulked up appeara...
Suzuki X-HEAD Concept
With a hilarious name of X-HEAD, Suzuki have busted into the freaky tank market with this strangely attractive vehicle, part of a continuing new trend in Suzuki stepping outside it’s kei-car and motorbike market. Suzuki X-HEAD. Funny name, fun...
Confirmed: New ‘AE86′ Is More Than Just A Rumour
Development has been progressing behind the scenes in the new ‘AE86′ with JDM lovers 7tune releasing some tantalizing details about Subaru and Toyota’s new ‘AE86′ collaboration, called simply the ‘Lightweight Spo...
Honda Accord Tourer Concept
At this years Frankfurt Motorshow, Honda hasn’t been resting on it’s laurels. Instead they’ve given us a beautiful concept tourer (or wagon, depends on your idea of a wagon is). It’s clear Honda have their sights set on giving...
Frankfurt Motorshow 2007: Toyota iQ
Sometimes a car you’ve never heard of is thrown up in the media as rumours, and sometimes it’s thrown up at a motorshow. The Toyota iQ is the latter, a strange looking small car that could be a (dimension-wise) smaller version of the Priu...
10 Nissan GT-R Spy Videos Round-up
Here’s a quick round up of 10 videos of the Nissan GTR, the 480HP monster coming very soon. Enjoy ! Nissan GTR Track Testing Spy Vid Nissan GTR On Road Spy Vid Nissan GTR at Goodwood Nissan GTR at FastLaneDaily Nissan GTR (PROTO) at the 39th T...
2012 Lexus ‘GS-F’ to get 500-HP V10?
It’s four and a bit years away, but some sources believe the GS-F will carry the 500HP V10 slated for the LS-F concept, setting it squarely in the BMW M5’s path, and possibly the Audi RS6’s. Details for the Formula 1 inspired powerp...
Nissan Mixim Concept To Be At Frankfurt
ED: And let’s hope it stays a concept. The Nissan Mixim The Nissan Maxim is a a full electric vehicle with a 1+2 seating setup, ‘unique’ styling and is crammed with computing hardware, internet access and all manner of gadgetry, pr...
2008 Impreza WRC Concept to be Shown in Frankfurt
Subaru will show 2008 WRC car at the Frankfurt show this September with the Subaru WRC Concept. The car shows us what Petter Solberg will be driving come next years World Rally Championship and also give us some insight into what styling next-gen S...
Toyota Reviving the AE86?
Apparently. Here’s a peek: New AE86? Click to enlarge. Pics from Autoblog A low down on what we can expect: RWD (of course) 1.5L 2NZ-FE at 120HP (Yeah right. If it’s anything like AE86’s still going, this won’t be f...
No Show: New Honda NSX Contender Won’t Be At Tokyo?
More disappointment as the UK’s Autocar magazine announces the “Advanced Sports Car Concept”, revealed back in Detroit in January and largely considered to be the new NSX, won’t be at the Tokyo Motor Show in October. NSX Cont...
Strange Nissan Van to Debut at Tokyo Motor Show
We’re back after an unexpected fortnight long technical hiatus with some interesting news. Apologies to all whos emails may be a bit late in coming. Wheels.ca gives us the heads up over a new and interesting Nissan van expected at the Tokyo Mo...
