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Peugeot Details 2008 Small Crossover Concept, Confirms Production Model for 2013

The release of the first images of Peugeot's 2008 Concept on Tuesday ahead of a world premiere at the Paris Motor Show later this month has been followed up with fresh details on the study and official confirmation for the launch of a closely related production model beginning from 2013. Read more »

FIA to Launch Formula E All-Electric Car Racing Championship in 2014

Until recently, using anything other than a gasoline-powered engine in a racing car was not an option.

Audi changed that in 2006 with its Le Mans-winning, diesel-powered R10 TDI, Peugeot followed suit with the 908 HDi FAP, and suddenly race viewers and race car drivers alike were treated to a different set of sounds.

This year was even more interesting. That’s because in the 2012 edition of the 24 hour race, both Audi and Toyota fielded hybrid-powered entries, the former filling all three places of the podium and the latter showing that it was a force to be reckoned with before retiring.

Citroen Showcases New Brazilian Market C3 Supermini on Film

Citroen wants to gain a chunk of the popular supermini segment in Brazil with an updated version of its C3 hatchback, which features some styling and mechanical differences over its European sibling.

These include the French brand's newly designed front grille encompassing the double-chevron logo, a new front bumper with a reshaped lower grille and LED daytime running lights, while the interior sports round instead of rectangular air vents on the center console.

Honda Biker Goes Nuts After Passing a Ferrari 430 Scuderia in Brazil

Talking to yourself is never a good sign, even more so if talking suddenly turns into yelling all while you are speeding on the road on a motorcycle.

Equipped with a helmet-mounted camera, the Brazilian rider of what is said to be a Honda Hornet, starts his ride in a fairly normal manner - well, aside from the interesting conversation he's having with himself and the occasional "oh" whenever he sees a girl on the road.

However, at around 2 minutes and 20 seconds into the clip, he drives behind a white Ferrari 430, which he quickly passes once the green light turned on. And here’s when all hell breaks loose.

Hyundai Teases New HB20 Supermini Designed for the Brazilian Market

In its never-ending quest for global conquest, Hyundai is now targeting the popular supermini segment in Brazil with a new model named HB20 that stands for "Hyundai Brazil" with the '20' being a reference to the European market i20 upon which it is based.

Judging from the single teaser sketch and a video released by the South Korean carmaker, while similar in exterior dimensions, the HB20 and i20 will differ in styling with the Brazilian model sporting changes to the front and rear ends as well as the profile.

Renault to Boost Engine Production Capacity in Brazil by 25 Percent

French carmaker Renault today announced plans to expand its engine manufacturing facility at the Ayrton Senna production site in Curitiba, Brazil, by 5,000 square meters (53,820 Sq. ft.) in order to boost annual output from 400,000 to 500,000 engines by early 2013. Read more »

2013 Citroën C3 Receives a Mid-Life Nip and Tuck, In Brazil

Almost three years after launch, Citroën has given its second-generation C3 supermini a lite makeover.

Sources claim that these pictures were released by Citroën Brazil, but we wouldn't be surprised if most styling tweaks pass on to the European model, which could debut as early as the Paris Motor Show in September.

All-New 2014 Kia Forte / Cerato Compact Sedan Closely Modeled After the Cee'd gets Teased

The Kia Forte, also known as the Cerato in some countries including Australia and Brazil, has only been in the market in sedan form since 2008, with the Coupe variant following in 2009 and the five-door hatchback in 2010, but the Korean automaker is ready to move forward and present its successor.

The new generation of the Forte sedan is teased in these official renderings ahead of a launch in its home market of Korea under the new name 'K3'(domestic market only) and possibly a U.S. debut either at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November or the Detroit Motor Show in January of 2013.

Kia said that after the Forte sedan goes on sale in Korea, it will appear in many overseas markets during the first quarter of 2013, and will be followed by the five-door hatchback and two-door coupe variants.

Official: Volkswagen Presents Redesigned Gol Hatchback and Gol Voyage Sedan

While Volkswagen's European division is gearing up for the all-important world premiere of the brand-new Golf Mk7 at the Paris Motor Show, half way around the globe, the company's South American arm lifted the covers of the redesigned Gol hatchback and its sedan sibling named Voyage.

The Gol, which is the Portuguese and Spanish word for 'goal', is the best-selling car in South America since the mid-1980s, with more than 5 million units produced and sold in Brazil alone.

The mid-life facelift for both body styles brings Volkswagen's corporate face as seen on the latest Polo, Jetta and Passat models with a new grille, bumper and headlamp designs. At the back, there are new tail lamps and a restyled tail gate for the hatchback.

Chevrolet Sells a Record 1.3 Million Vehicles Worldwide in Q2, Up 2.3 Percent Over Last Year

General Motors' decision to make Chevrolet a global player much in the likes of the Ford brand is paying off, at least in terms of sales.

The bowtie brand delivered close to 1.3 million vehicles globally in the second quarter of 2012, up 2.3 percent over last year, marking the best quarter ever for Chevrolet and the seventh consecutive quarter of record-breaking sales.

New Chevrolet Spin is an MPV Version of the Cobalt for South America and Asia

Less than a year after the introduction of the new Chevrolet Cobalt sedan for select markets around the globe, General Motors pulled the sheets off a new compact minivan called the Spin.

The MPV was designed and developed by GM Brazil with the automaker stating that the car underwent tests in four continents around the world. The Spin is built at GM's factory in São Paulo, Brazil and will be sold across South America and Asia starting from July.

The Spin shares its platform architecture including its 2,620mm (103.1-inches) long wheelbase, mechanical hardware and design language with the Cobalt.

If you were not impressed with the Cobalt's styling, then we are going to guess that you will not warm up to the Spin either as it looks awkward, as if someone took the Cobalt and stretched its height on Photoshop…

Biker gets a Nasty Surprise when Snake Jumps Out of the Fairing at 250km/h -155mph!

Unless you practice serpent handling, any type of encounter with a snake can cause otherwise rational people to freak out and panic even if they can easily run away to safety.

Now, try to imagine for a moment being on a motorcycle traveling at around 250km/h (155mph) and a yellow snake jumps out of the protective fairing where it was hiding and lands with its face on your hand; what would you do?

Pissed Off Woman Unleashes Hammer Hell on Her Man's (?) Fiesta

You can never know how someone will express their anger as some people simply suppress their feelings while others explode like popcorn.

Of course, anyone who will allow their fury to guide them is asking for trouble – in some cases, lots of it as this driver proved back in March.

The YouTube has it that the woman seen in this video was furious over something that her boyfriend did and she lashed out on his Ford Fiesta. We can’t confirm it, but it does seem to make sense as a scenario.

Kewl Volkswagen Original Parts Promotion Has Viewers Clicking on Spoof Videos

An advertisement doesn't necessarily have to be "in your face" to be effective. For example, take a look at the promotional concept that Brazilian ad agency AlmapBBDO prepared for Volkswagen's genuine auto parts.

The agency came up with the idea of placing special banners on popular video spoofs on YouTube. The ad reads, "Don’t accept imitations. Prefer original parts. Click here."

Toyota to Roll Out 8 New and Cheap Compact Models for Emerging Markets by 2015

The relative maturity of the North American, European and Japanese markets are forcing Toyota Motor Corp. to look elsewhere for growth and in particular, emerging markets such as Brazil, China and India.

For this reason, the Japanese automaker said on Friday it plans to introduce eight new compact size models designed specifically for developing markets by 2015.

Fiat's Awesome Yet Simple Don't Drink and Drive Campaign

Creative minds can deliver a powerful message about the dangers of drinking and driving without veering off to gory scenes.

Fiat's newest advertising campaign for the Brazilian market is a prime example as the only thing we see in the 15 second-long clip is a beer can.

The short ad starts by displaying a bicyclist riding on the road on the beer's cap along with the words "Now you see" and then shows a hand lifting the metal tab and the tag "Now you don't". Simple yet extremely effective.

Fly past the jump to watch the ad for yourself.