International Car News

‘Green’ motorcycle goes on sale in Brazil
Monday, May 4th, 2009

A motorcycle which can run on sugar cane ethanol has gone on sale in Brazil. 'Mix', a modified version of Honda CG, can also run gasoline alone or a mixture both ethanol and gasoline.

 

Honda CG is a small motorcycle that is very popular in Brazil with of sales of over 30,000 being reported every month for the original gasoline-only versions.

 

World Car of The Year 2009
Golf VI: The ‘Whole’ in one
Friday, May 1st, 2009

The Volkswagen Golf VI is the 2009 World Car of the Year. It beat its two closest rivals the Ford Fiesta and the Toyota iQ to win this coveted automotive award, traditionally announced at the New York International Auto Show.

P.U.M.A
Gm & Segway unveil P.U.M.A
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
General Motors Corp. and Segway today demonstrated a new type of vehicle that could change the way we move around in cities.
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
The Ford Focus has been an enormous success for Ford around the globe. The introduction of the upgraded Ford Focus line-up will keep the popular model at the top of its segment by providing its customer with many class-leading qualities. 

A fresh, new exterior along with an upgraded interior, impressive new features and technologies combined with a new engine ensures that Focus remains a competitive force in the medium car market.
Ford Bantam
Ford Bantam: Diesel power
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
The Ford Bantam range will be expanded with the introduction of diesel derivatives to the range for 2009.
Suzuki
Suzuki Celebrates 100 years
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
The Suzuki Motor Company (SMC) celebrates its centenary in 2009, and while automotive industry around the world continues to feel the effects of global financial turmoil, the company remains upbeat about its long-term prospects as a multinational mobility solutions provider.
Automechanika Awards
Automechanika SA Innovation Awards
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Automechanika South Africa’s first ever Innovation Awards competition is proving popular, with 24 entries received. This event to encourage automotive innovation is an integral part of the “menu” at the Automechanika automotive aftermarket trade fairs held around the world. The inaugural local event will take place at Expo Centre, Johannesburg, from March 18-21.
Honda i-srs Airbag
Honda's i-SRS airbag - Intelligent airbag
Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Honda has unveiled the world’s first intelligent driver-side airbag. Known as the i-SRS airbag system, the new device continuously stages the volume of gas used to inflate the airbag, which enhances occupant protection while significantly reducing the impact of the airbag.

Developed exclusively by Honda, the i-SRS airbag features a spiral-shaped seam structure and a gas release control valve that controls the deployment and the pressure of the airbag.

Nissan wins award for groundbreaking mobile phone technology
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
NISSAN wins award for groundbreaking mobile phone/intelligent key technology
Nothing is Impossible
Toyota athletes prove ‘nothing is impossible’
Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Mega-marathon runners Braam Malherbe and David Grier have triumphed over pain, injury, huge storms, massive flooding and dangerous river crossings to ‘run a smile’ around the entire coastline of South Africa, enjoying a heroes’ welcome in the Mozambican resort of Ponta do Ouro.
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