Archive for September, 2009

The Future of LDV?

September 19th, 2009 by Farce | No Comments | Filed in News

Truck maker LDV reconsiders its decision to restart manufacturing in the Philippines after receiving the first pictures of a proposed new low-cost model.

Bamboo Truck

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Tata Nano comes a Cropper

September 18th, 2009 by Farce | 1 Comment | Filed in News

The first test drives of the new Tata Nano get off to a bad start as Autocar‘s Steve Cropley (far left) explains how he swerved to avoid a Maruti Swift carrying 18 people as he left the car park.

Croppers-Nano-Crash

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Renault Twizy

September 16th, 2009 by Farce | 4 Comments | Filed in Motor Shows, Motorsport, News

Renault’s futuristic Twizy concept features a smart communication system to prevent accidents. (System not available on Renault F1 cars)

Renault Twizy Z.E. Concept

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Frankfurt: Peugeot BB1

September 16th, 2009 by Farce | No Comments | Filed in Motor Shows, News

“Und can you tell me vitsch end is ze front und vitsch is back? Nein? Oh vell it’s still better zan ze 107

Peugeot BB1

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Frankfurt: Mansory Vitesse Rose Bentley

September 16th, 2009 by Farce | No Comments | Filed in News

Even Barbie has been hit by the recession, and has now turned her hand to dealing drugs. Just don’t ask how Ken is making ends meet…

Mansory Vitesse Rose Bentley

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