SAY hello to the Qashqai, Nissan's latest in-breeding effort to develop the once elusive "mini sport utility" vehicle. Nissan hopes that this car's demographic will be itinerants, sparking a sense of adventure in everyone. read more ... Nomadic aspirations of the urban kind

CARS in Singapore don't come cheap these days. Not that they were ever cheap anyway, but the costs of ownership have become so prohibitive. With constant rises at the fuel pumps and the population of ERP gantries threatening to outnumber traffic lights, is it still possible to own a car without having a seven-digit bank balance? read more ... Geely CK

Steel that moves and is 113 kilos heavier. This comes in the way of the usual active differentials, an increased amount of active stability control, a five speed manual and the turbocharged, all-aluminum engine. read more ... Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

RECENTLY, FIAT underwent a huge overhaul in terms of its image and vehicles. Putting out a large number of vehicles with typical Italian flair, are they getting it right? The Bravo first debuted in 1995 but did not last the test of time. It’s only that they’ve come up with a follow-up. The current model is meant to be a replacement for the Stilo, and boy, what a replacement it is. Do not let the 1.4L engine distract you from what the car is capable of. read more ... Fiat Bravo T-Jet 1.4