Monthly Archives: August 2013

Kia Niro Concept unveiled ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show debut

Kia Niro Concept unveiled ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show debut

Following two teaser images, which were released earlier this month, Kia has now unveiled the Niro concept ahead of its public debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

Toyota plans aggressive alternative-power development

Toyota plans aggressive alternative-power development

Toyota will show a hydrogen fuel cell car in January in Las Vegas, sell it in 2015, get 10% better fuel economy from its next-generation Prius gas-electric hybrid and make its plug-in hybrids easier to recharge, company executives said Wednesday.

Toyota Supra Mk4 hits 20… and celebrates

Toyota Supra Mk4 hits 20... and celebrates

Famed for their appearances in the Fast & The Furious films, well as humbling established supercars, the fourth generation Toyota Supra was a bit of a wake-up call for the rest of the car industry.

Toyota CEO North America, James Lentz testifies on Toyota’s brake override questions

Toyota CEO North America, James Lentz testifies on Toyota's brake override questions

Toyota Motor Corp. decided not to market its brake-override system as “safe stop” to avoid promising more than the mechanism could deliver for driver safety, the company’s top U.S. executive told a California jury.

Sir Ray Tindle to notch up 50 London to Brighton runs

Sir Ray Tindle to notch up 50 London to Brighton runs

On Sunday 3 November Sir Ray Tindle will be embarking on his 50th Brighton Run, each time driving his faithful single-cylinder Speedwell Dogcart, a 1904 car that he purchased more than half a century ago to fulfill a childhood dream.