We first saw the Skoda Octavia facelift sedan and estate models at the Paris Auto Show in October, and both models feature a new nose and tail lights which brought them inline with the latest Czech vehicles such as the Fabia and Superb.

The 2009 Octavia’s cabin also features a few new styling elements from the large Superb, such as the four-spoke steering wheel, the climate controls and revised trim.

There is also a new 122-hp 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine and the VW Group’s new seven-speed DSG double-clutch gearbox.

Check out the video of the Octavia Facelift below: (more…)

Japan’s daily business newspaper, Nikkei, have reported that Suzuki has ’shelved plans’ to introduce the production version of the Kizashi concept vehicle.

Suzuki recently planned midsize sedan was leaked onto the internet last September and it was meant to debut in 2009 with the sales starting in 2010. The Nikkei article states that Suzuki has postponed the presentation of the Kizashi due to the sharp decline in global auto sales. (more…)

December 2008 seemed to be a very, very bad month for automakers as companies suffered a big drop in sales. Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz and Tata Motors have suffered tremendously.

Below we have an indepth look at each company, and how they were effected. (more…)

Japan’s Matchless Crowd Racing (MCR) will reveal their modded version o the Nissan 370Z, which will come packed with a range of new accessories and performance parts.

The MCR Nissan 370Z will be on show at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon which runs from the 9th to the 11th of January.  (more…)

Recently Hyundai revealed their in-house developed 6-speed transmission, and they are busy launching their new Genesis Sedan and Coupe models.

But it seems like they are not done yet, as Hyundai-Blog have managed to get their hands on official renderings which show that Hyundai are working on a new 2010 Equus (VI).

The current Equus has been on sale in South Korea since 1999, and the new Equus will go on sale around 2010.

Hyundai’s new Equus won’t only look good, but it will also feature advanced safety and engine technology. Some of the features are expected to be Vehicle Stability Management System (VSM2), a Lane Departure Warning Sysmte (LDWS) and a Pre-Safety Seat belt system. (more…)

These are the newest shots of the 2010 BMW 5-Series Touring model. The new 5-Series sedan will arrive at the end of the year, while the Touring will arrive a bit later, maybe even in the second half of 2010.

Currently there is no information on the engines but rumour has it that the top of the line model will feature a 4.4-litre twin turbo V8 engine, the same one which currently powers the X6. (more…)

A rendering artist named Giom has created what he thinks the new BMW 1-Series should, would or even could look like.

This is his little piece on the renderings: (more…)

Hamann, who are famous for enhancing the performance on cars like BMW’s, Porsche’s and Lamborghini’s, have decided to venture off into a new model.

Bentley will soon be able to join the list of Hamann-tuned cars, and the model which will join the list is the Continental GT Speed. Although the GT Speed is not really that slow, Hamann will still add some more power. (more…)

The 2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover has been made official, and this comes just a week before the Detroit Auto Show.

Cadillac’s SRX Crossover will feature two different direct-injection V6 engines, and it seems as if Cadillac do not really know what the purpose of the vehicle is, as they are saying that the SUV will be very fuel efficient, where it will get no better than 25mpg on the highway.

Cadillac are also bragging about “excellent performance”, on a car which weighs in at 4300 to 4600lbs, and if they are serious about the excellent performance the 3.0-litre 260-hp engine will not do the job.

The 2.8-litre V8 will feature 300-hp with 295lb-ft of torque and this puts it on a level similar to that of the Infiniti EX35, but the EX35 weighs around 1,000 pounds less.

The engines will be connected to a six-speed automatic transmission with an ‘eco-mode’ setting, and when enabled it will shift for maximum fuel economy. (more…)

A company from New Zealand have decided that they are going to be a little different this year. They have created a three-wheeler which will combine the compactness of a motorbike and some of the practicality of car.

The Hodge Hawk was developed by Alex Hodge and it is powered by a Honda RC51 V-twin 999-cc motor which will rev up to 10,000rpm, it will have 120-hp which will go to the 19-inch front wheel. (more…)