Hino Australia announced the introduction of an all-new Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) option on a selection of its 500 Series medium-duty truck models.Dubbed “ProShift 6″, the new AMT will initially be available as an option on FC 1022 and FD 1124 500 Series models.The Hino-designed and manufactured ProShift AMT is one of a number of [...]

Mazda’s All-New CX-5 will deliver a compelling mix of style and space when it joins the newly-classified medium SUV segment later this month.The Mazda CX-5 will be the first new entrant into the newly-classified medium SUV segment and with SUV buyers typically requiring ample space for a wide variety of uses, Mazda has designed the [...]

Toyota’s new Camry Hybrid has scored an impressive motoring trifecta with boosts to power, economy and value.As the flagship of the seventh-generation Camry range, the hybrid sedans deliver a power surge of 7.8 per cent over their predecessors, with a fuel-economy improvement of up to 17 per cent on the city cycle.
Camry Hybrid now has [...]

A new V8 petrol engine, advanced off-road technology and updates to styling and equipment extend LandCruiser 200 wagon reputation as “king off the road” (LandCruiser Sahara shown).Toyota has heralded an affordable compact hybrid car that will cut fuel use and emissions in half without resorting to expensive technologies or manufacturing methods.
Toyota’s iconic LandCruiser 200 wagon [...]

The first two generations of the allroad quattro from the years 2000 and 2006 were winners, and Audi hopes to build on this success with the third generation. Universally talented, the new A6 allroad quattro extends the range of uses for the A6 Avant because when the asphalt ends, it just keeps on driving. Performance [...]

The new SL from Mercedes-Benz offers considerably more sportiness and comfort than-its successful predecessor, setting new benchmarks in the luxury roadster segment. Add to this absolute suitability for everyday use – making it an unparalleled all-rounder amongst sports cars. In short: anyone who talks about the new SL is talking about passionate, refined motoring of [...]

Toyota Motor Philippines unveils a new edition of the country’s best selling commercial vehicle; the new Innova. Expressinga bolder design with the same top-notch quality to offer, the new Innova is ready to take on Philippine roads.Since its first appearance in 2005,the Innova has provided customers with a comfortable, dynamic and affordable MPV that suits [...]

Torrance, Calif. – Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., along with its agency of record, Saatchi & Saatchi LA, launched the marketing campaign for the Prius c, the newest member of the Prius Family. “The Game of Life with Prius c” demonstrates key vehicle attributes in a fun and approachable way that aims to appeal to [...]

Torrance, Calif. – As drivers endure the steady ascent of fuel prices nationally, Toyota, the most fuel-efficient full-line auto manufacturer in the United States, has strengthened its portfolio of efficient cars with five recently introduced vehicles that offer an average combined fuel economy of 44 mpg.
The Scion iQ (EPA rated 37 mpg combined), Camry Hybrid [...]

Detroit – To learn first-hand what customers expect in a full-size luxury sedan, Cadillac XTS designers and engineers spend time in homes making observations and taking notes. A recurring theme was the desire for more space to accommodate active lifestyle gear, like golf bags.
The Cadillac engineering team responded by setting a target to fit four [...]

Geneva – Land Rover has showcased its strongest ever product portfolio on the first day of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. In addition to the brand’s 2012 lineup, three special vehicles highlighted the breadth and strength of the Land Rover brand – the 1,000,000th Land Rover Discovery, the DC100 Defender Concept vehicle and for the [...]

Detroit – Chevrolet will build 69 COPO Camaros for 2012, the brand’s first purpose-built Camaro drag-racing specialty car designed to compete with the quickest in NHRA’s Stock Eliminator and Super Stock classes. National records for quarter-mile times in these contests are in the nine-second range.
The COPO Camaro is going to shake up the sportsman drag [...]

The 1,000,000th Land Rover Discovery has been produced at Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull manufacturing plant in the UK West MidlandsLand Rover to showcase the Discovery’s unique versatility and breadth of capability by embarking on a expedition from its birthplace in Birmingham, UK to one of its fastest growing markets Beijing in China.
A significant milestone for [...]

Stuttgart – The Porsche Panamera has won the Internet Auto Award in the higher and luxury class. Users of Internet portal AutoScout24 gave pride of place to the Gran Turismo for the second time since 2010.
The offering comprises economical six-cylinder vehicles, a particularly fuel-efficient diesel and a full-hybrid version, which can be driven on purely [...]