Auto Mania
Season’s opener for the Retro racers
Friday, 08 March 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 10 By Dr. Iain Corness
It has only just been a little over two months of a layoff, but the racing season 2013 starts up again for many of the classes running in Thailand, including…
Safer vehicles - or just more things to go wrong?
Friday, 08 March 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 10 By Dr. Iain Corness
What is in store for the motorists in the next decade? These examples are not “concepts”, but the technology is here now. For many OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturer), the integration…
The Thai Auto Book reports that General Motors Indonesia has completed its USD 150 million refurbishment of its car plant in Bekasi, a satellite city east of Indonesia’s capital Jakarta.
Toyota and Subaru produced a sporty, now Toyota and BMW for another
Friday, 08 March 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 10 By Dr. Iain Corness
Toyota and BMW had previously signed MOU’s to build a sports car and work together on hybrids and fuel cell technology. This year, the heads of the two companies signed…
And just when you thought there was a “pure” manufacturer
Friday, 08 March 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 10 By Dr. Iain Corness
GM and PSA Peugeot Citroen will jointly develop people-movers, a compact SUV and a new platform for the next generation of Opel/Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroen light cars under a strategic…
The car club meets at Jameson’s Irish Pub on Soi AR next to Nova Park. The next meeting is on Monday March 11 at Jameson’s at 7 p.m. A totally…
Autotrivia Quiz - Friday March 8 - March 14, 2013
Friday, 08 March 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 10 By Dr. Iain Corness
Last week I asked you to have a look at the couple and the car. Who were they and what was the car? It was Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow…
Volvo has built up a credible reputation for safety, but they have gone one step further with the new V40 Hatch. This time, as well as providing much secondary safety…
Volkswagen has shown a production version of its ultra frugal XL1 ahead of the distinctive new two-seater’s public premiere at the Geneva motor show on March 5.
Last week I asked what car was the first to put the horn button in the center of the steering wheel? It was the 1915 Scripps-Booth Model C. The car…
Not everyone thinks we are doing well
Friday, 01 March 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 9 By Dr. Iain Corness
Frost & Sullivan, commentators on the auto industry, believe that the implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 is likely to reduce the dominance of big Japanese automakers…
News this week that Mitsubishi is expanding their production facilities to increase the output of the Mirage eco-cars. Mitsubishi have stated that despite the first owners rebate having expired, eco-cars…
It appears that every manufacturer is touting just how ‘green’ they are, with Hybrids on the lot today and EV’s just around the corner tomorrow. But is that concept one…
The iconic Porsche 911 reaches its half century this year, and courtesy of the Porsche factory, here is the legend from the start through to today: The Initial 911 (1963)…
Autotrivia Quiz - Friday February 22 - February 28, 2013
Friday, 22 February 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 8 By Dr. Iain Corness
Last week I asked who invented the first practical windscreen wiper? Clue: 1911. It was Prince Henry of Prussia, who fitted his new invention to his Benz. So to this…
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