MOTORING

No more talking behind the wheel: Scientists develop system that can shut down your cell phone while you're driving

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:25:00 -0500

Researchers have discovered how to stop drivers using their phones when they are behind the wheel without affecting use for passengers.

Chevrolet Volt Battery Issues Growing, Safety Findings May Have Been Suppressed

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:35:00 -0500

Following on from the announcement that GM is looking at redesigning the Chevrolet Volt’s lithium-ion battery system in the wake of several highly publicized fires resulting from test crashes, comes further news that both the automaker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration delayed disclosure of their original findings by months.

2nd electric car battery fire involving Chevy Volt

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:01:00 -0500

Federal officials say they are investigating the safety of lithium-ion battery in General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet Volt after a second battery fire following crash-testing of the electric car.

Chevrolet Thailand Launches Colorado Microsite

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:30:00 -0400

Chevy of Thailand has published the first official website for the all-new Colorado midsize pick-up truck.

Nissan launches second eco-car in Thailand, wants higher tax rebate

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:25:00 -0400

Nissan believes it will be able to sell more Almera eco-car sedans if the government will extend the same tax rebates offered for 1500cc subcompacts under its first-car incentive programme.

New Chevrolet Colorado makes its debut -- in Thailand

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:52:00 -0400

The new Chevrolet Colorado midsized pickup truck made its global debut yesterday in Bangkok and will go on sale Oct 17.

Texting while driving 'more dangerous than thought'

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:06:00 -0400

Texting or emailing while driving is more dangerous than previously thought, according to a new study of the behavior.

Isuzu D-Max - all-new model makes debut in Thailand

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:14:00 -0400

Isuzu has unveiled its all-new D-Max pickup in Thailand – the full model change version made its debut yesterday, ahead of the similarly-underpinned Chevrolet Colorado, which is expected to be introduced next week.

Mind-reading car could drive you round the bend

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:18:00 -0400

One of the world's largest motor manufacturers is working with scientists based in Switzerland to design a car that can read its driver's mind and predict his or her next move.

Volkswagen Up! City Car to Challenge Toyota

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:59:00 -0400

Volkswagen AG (VOW) will roll out the new Up! city car next month to tap growing demand for small, fuel- efficient vehicles as Europe’s biggest automaker aims to claim the industry’s top global sales position.

Mitsubishi to test electric vehicles in Thailand

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:44:00 -0400

Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi will soon bring its electric i-MiEV vehicle to a new audience – as it starts testing in Thailand.

Putin Test Drives Europe's Cheapest Car, Takes 5 Attempts To Start

Sat, 14 May 2011 13:32:00 -0400

Russian PM Vladimir Putin has a hard time starting up the "Lada Granta," marketed as Europe's "cheapest car." This happened during a visit to the Autovaz car plant in Samara region.

Thailand Launches 10-Year Road Safety Campaign

Wed, 11 May 2011 17:45:00 -0400

Thailand's Ministry of Interior has launched a 10-year road safety campaign, with focus on achieving 100 percent use of crash helmets, according to Thai News Agency on Wednesday.

Nissan To Fix 5,300 Leaf Electric Cars

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:37:00 -0400

Nissan Motor Co. says it is conducting a service campaign on 5,300 Nissan Leaf electric cars in the North American, Japanese and European markets to fix a potential software flaw that could keep the vehicles from restarting after they are turned off.

Next-generation Colorado pick-up shown in Thailand

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:14:00 -0400

Chevrolet has given a preview at the Bangkok International Auto Show of the next-generation Colorado pick-up truck that reaches Asian dealers later this year prior to appearing on its home market in the United States.

Chevy Recalls Cruze After A Steering Wheel Falls Off

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:56:00 -0400

Imagine turning your car’s steering wheel, or giving it a gentle tug, and having it break away from the steering column. Now you’re speeding along holding the suddenly useless wheel. It sounds like a vision from a cartoon, or every driver’s nightmare. And it happened to at least one driver of a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact car last month, and General Motors Corp. is recalling 2,100 of the cars as a result.

Is this the REAL final frontier? Sir Richard Branson unveils plan to pilot mini-submarine to deepest point of every o...

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:12:00 -0400

Sir Richard Branson plans to pilot a mini-submarine to the bottom of one of the planet's deepest oceans in his latest record-breaking adventure.

Mazda launches all-new 3 in Thailand

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:15:00 -0400

Shoot, how much does the 3 cost? Mazda Sales Thailand yesterday formally launched the all-new 3 in four-door saloon and five-door hatchback forms with 2.0-litre petrol engine, each costing an identical 1.064 million baht.

Honda Automobile, a new product launch Brio at the Royal Paragon Hall

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:51:00 -0400

Honda Automobile (Thailand) officially launched its new product Brio at the Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand, today (17 / 3). Global compact car is priced from 399,900 baht to 508,900 per unit. Brio is produced following the Eco Car program that proclaimed government of Thailand as do the Nissan March.

South Carolina Considers Alternate Penalties for Drivers Caught Going Slightly Above Speed Limit

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:58:00 -0500

South Carolina is considering a bill that would allow police to slap $150 tickets on motorists caught driving less than 10 mph over the limit --10 times the current minimum -- but let them skip reporting the tickets to shield low-speed offenders from higher insurance premiums.