Honda is suing Chinese...
Honda is suing Chinese firm ShuangHuan Auto over a lookalike version of its CR-V off-roader. The 4x4 is seen here at the Beijing Motor Show, and the cloning even extends to the name. Amazingly, this car is called the SR-V, and may interest Audi"s lawyers, too - it has half of the German firm"s four-ringed logo on the bonnet! Hironori Kanayama, president of Honda Automobile China, said: "We can"t stand by and see our worldwide quality compromised by copies."
Based on the new Fiat...
Based on the new Fiat Grande Punto, the drop-top supermini, which will appear at the Geneva Motor Show, has been created to maximise interior space. Even though the car uses a folding metal roof, its maker claims the cabin has enough room in the back to sit two adults in comfort.
However, as with any drop-top, exterior styling is just as important as interior space - and the Bertone Coupé-Cabriolet won"t disappoint. As this official sketch shows, it features a stylish, sporty look.