The emphasis at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) held in Detroit was on making smaller, more energy efficient and beautiful vehicles.

A "green", short-term public car rental system using electric cars has been launched in Paris.

Toyota, the leader in hybrids and plug-in hybrids, debuts exciting Lexus and Toyota hybrid concepts at the Jan 10 - 13 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Clementi and Bukit Timah have the worst traffic during morning peak hours while those staying in Tampines enjoy the best morning travel time.

Motorcycle owners can buy low cost third-party insurance directly through the Internet for the first time.

The all-electric Nissan Leaf wins its third Car of the Year award at the Tokyo Motor Show, also the first time an electric car is Japan's Car of the Year.

A new transportation solution for those who need to drive wheelchair users around, which doubles up as an MPV.

Chevrolet, in conjunction with Mattel, has produced the first ever full-sized, real-life Mattel Hot Wheels special edition Chevrolet Camaro, which is on debut as a concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Answering to a theme of "Big answer from Small", Daihatsu's innovative concepts at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show demonstrate adaptive motoring that maximises fuel efficiency.

Jaguar Land Rover is entering into the downsized, more frugal baby saloon market, with a 4.5 metre-long front-drive. It is scheduled to be launched by 2015.