Daily Archives: August 14, 2013

SsangYong Rodius returns with a new look – and a new name

SsangYong Rodius returns with a new look - and a new name

The SsangYong Rodius is back – only now it’s had a makeover. Often ridiculed as the ugliest car around, SsangYong has completely overhauled it with an all-new body and a new name – the Turismo.

Toyota Hybrid-R concept teased ahead of Frankfurt debut

Toyota Hybrid-R concept teased ahead of Frankfurt debutToyota has released two teasers and few details about the Hybrid-R concept which will debut next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

car technology at the Consumer Electronics Show

cartech at the Consumer Electronics Show by doug newcomb

The Consumer Electronics Show is an annual, four-day sensory overload, as the tech world brings its best gadgets to Las Vegas to wow attendees and the worldwide media.

Start-stop technology aims to save fuel but at what cost

Start-stop technology aims to save fuel but at what cost

Your car is eerily quiet at a stop light. You think it stalled. But, no, it is equipped with fuel-saving start-stop technology. Models as varied as the Kia Soul, Jaguar F-Type, and Ram 1500 V6 pickup are employing the system.

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA unveiled ahead of Frankfurt show

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA unveiled ahead for Frankfurt debut

Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new compact SUV – the GLA – which will be at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month before going on sale here in November with a starting price of around £25,000.