Daihatsu Motor announced that it will stage the world premiere of its D-Compact X-over concept at the Paris Motor Show later this month.
The D-Compact X-over was created jointly by Daihatsu and Italy’s Italdesign led by Giorgetto Giugiaro, and is based on a concept of “harmony with nature.” This new concept crossover features a glass roof […]

Fiat is interested in principle in forging a partnership with DaimlerChrysler to build new subcompact cars, one of which would likely be the Dodge Hornet concept, but only on certain conditions, CEO Sergio Marchionne said on Tuesday.
DCX is said to be looking for a production partner to develop and manufacture the Hornet subcompact for the […]

The folks over at The Hollywood Extra continue to get the photos no one else finds, and they posted these magazine scans of what may be the next-generation Toyota Corolla hatch for Europe. If the scan is to be believed, the next Corolla — if it retains the Corolla name, will sport styling cues from […]

Suzuki has announced pricing for its new XL7 and SX4. The 2007 Suzuki XL7 crossover has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $22,899 and comes standard with GM’s 3.6L V6 developing 252-hp and 243 ft-lbs. of torque mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The XL7 will be available in XL7, Luxury and Limited trim levels. […]

Toyota of Europe has announced that it is bringing a more powerful Yaris to the 2006 Paris Motor Show, when it unveils the production version of the Yaris TS concept that debuted at the Genever Motor Show.
The production Yaris TS will be equipped with a new 1.8-liter dual VVT-I engine that produces 132-hp (up from […]

Volkswagen is launching a six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic function in its Polo small car, which becomes the first vehicle in its class with the technology. The six-speed is mated to VW’s 1.6L four-cylinder gas engine, and gives the Polo the characteristics of a mid-class vehicle in the small vehicle segment.
The six-speed automatic is offered […]

Nissan’s next-generation Sentra will be hitting dealer showrooms soon, but there is still a little wait for Nissan’s sporty Sentra, the SE-R.
Caught on camera during testing on the German Autobahn, the SE-R will have the standard sporty appearance items, including a bolder front airdam, extended side sills, and rear decklid spoiler. But the SE-R is […]

Toyota Motor, Japan’s biggest automaker, may supply small cars for Subaru to sell in Europe, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Thursday. The Yomiuri said Toyota, which is the largest shareholder of Subaru’s parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries, could supply cars beginning as early as 2008 and will include small-car hits such as the Yaris and […]

Mazda spokesman Jeremy Barnes told Edmunds Inside Line, that the automaker has no plans to launch the MicroSport to the U.S. Mazda showed the MX-MicroSport, which is based off the European Mazda 2, at the Detroit Auto Show three years ago.
Barnes said that the MicroSport would have to “drive like other Mazdas” and be able to […]

General Motors officially launched the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo for the U.S. market today. The new Aveo features an all-new exterior that is longer, taller wider and better looking than the outgoing version.
The Chevrolet Aveo is offered in two trim levels, LS ($12,395 base) and the more dressed-up LT ($13,925 base). Both models are powered by […]