SsangYong has been through some troubling times of late, so it’s interesting to see the Korean carmaker planning for a return from the brink.

Perhaps as something of a reminder that the company is still around and pushing ahead, SsangYong is set to reveal a production-viable version of its C200 Eco Crossover at the upcoming Seoul [...]

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From mid this year, Saab’s entire Australian line-up will be compatible with the ethanol-heavy E85 fuel, making Saab the first automaker in this country to fully embrace the largely plant-derived fuel additive.

The Swedish manufacturer will also be extending its pollution-reducing two-stage turbocharging system across its diesel offerings, adding yet another string to Saab’s eco-friendly bow. [...]

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While most cars at the SEMA Show can be characterised as chrome-dipped, gold-plated and diamante-encrusted examples of styling gone amok, it’s easy to forget that there are still a few show cars hidden in those giant Las Vegas halls that don’t provoke strong bouts of nausea.

Islands of common sense and tasteful restraint in a [...]

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