Three things weird happened today. First, Jalopnik sent us a cellphone tip.
Next weird thing is the tip itself: Toyota, known for having the gadgety-est cars around, is developing a cell phone with Japan’s #2 wireless carrier, KDDI Corp (in which Big T owns an 11 percent stake). Mike is all wordsmithy, so I’ll let him […]

The ticketing program for the 2007 United States Grand Prix will start Wednesday, Aug. 30 with the renewal period for existing USGP customers and the sale of three-day “Season Passes” for $60 to all customers.
All other reserved seats will go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 1.
The eighth United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis is scheduled for […]

DaimlerChrysler Malaysia Sdn Bhd has released the new price list for its Mercedes-Benz CKD (completely knocked down) and CBU (completely built-up) models.
For the A-Class CBU models, the A170 Avantgarde (1699cc) is priced at RM183,888 for private registration without insurance while the model with high specs is priced at RM198,888.
For the B-Class CBU models, the B170 […]

Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corp said it has decided to make Indonesia the largest production center for its all purpose vehicle (APV) in the world.
Suzuki APV cars will be produced in Indonesia not only for the domestic market but also for the export market, said its managing director Shinzo Nakanishi.
Suzuki is expanding production facilities outside […]

American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced pricing on its all-new XL7 crossover SUV and SX4 compact sport X-over (crossover). The stylish and versatile Suzuki XL7 has a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $22,899. The highly anticipated, bold and functional SX4 with standard all-wheel drive has a starting MSRP of $14,999 — making it […]

IC designer Micronas has announced a set of development kits for hybrid IPTV and DVB set-top boxes (STBs).
Micronas has created two versions of the reference design, including an IPTV and DVB-T design for the European network of terrestrial antennas and an IPTV and DVB-S2 version for worldwide satellite broadcast systems.
The company said these reference designs […]

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced that the Lancer Evolution IX MR
high-performance 4WD sports sedan (GSR/RS) and the Lancer Evolution Wagon MR high-performance 4WD sports wagon (GT/GT-A) go on sale at affiliated dealerships throughout Japan on August 29, 2006. The MR designation is an abbreviation for Mitsubishi Racing, and is restricted to the most prominent […]

Price: $17,490
As tested: $19,380, with automatic transmission.
Why were driving it: It’s a new model.
Likes: Interior layout. Metallic-look highlights lift cabin. Well-equipped. Controls on steering wheel and MP3-capable sound system. Decent interior space and boot. 1.6-litre engine is perky enough. Anti-lock brakes standard. Five-year warranty.
Dislikes: Looks and feels basic inside. Grey-on-grey colour. Hard plastics are unwelcoming. […]

Japanese carmaker Nissan plans a new investment of 50 million U.S. dollars to expand assembly plant and increase dealerships in Indonesia, a newspaper reported Tuesday.
Nissan through its local subsidiary PT Nissan Motor Indonesia ( NMI) has announced a plan to introduce a new multi-purpose vehicle model, the Levina, whose assembling will be based in Indonesia.
The […]

More importantly, both engines eventually will see widespread use in a variety of vehicles.
Ford’s new DOHC 3.5-liter V6 makes its debut in the new 2007 Edge but will also be adapted for use in the 2007 Lincoln MKX and MKZ, among other products. The engine makes 265 horsepower and will be mated to a six-speed […]