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  VinFast’s first EV seen testing – November 2020 debut

  29 May 2020 / 16 comments

  It was previously reported that VinFast has plans to export electric vehicles to the United States in 2021, and we’re finally getting our first look at one of those offering, as several images of a […]

   

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  Tesla Cybertruck stars in Jay Leno’s Garage episode

  29 May 2020 / 2 comments

  The Tesla Cybertruck certainly garnered a lot of attention when it was first revealed in November last year, thanks to its futuristic styling, “bulletproof construction” and range of electric powertrain options. While the publicity for […]

   

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  Hyundai signs deal with Sony Pictures – carmaker’s models to feature in upcoming Spider-Man movies

  29 May 2020 / 5 comments

  Deals between carmakers and entertainment companies are not uncommon, as the exposure provided to the former can prove to be rather invaluable. For example, when Iron Man first appeared on the silver screen in 2008, […]

   

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  F90 BMW M5 facelift teased ahead of official debut

  29 May 2020 / 6 comments

  The G30 BMW 5 Series LCI (or facelift) only recently made its debut, and if you’re wondering why there’s no M5 variant in the line-up at the time of the model’s reveal, that is because […]

   

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  Swindon Powertrain’s crate electric motor now ready for purchase – 107 hp and 136 Nm; priced at RM34k

  28 May 2020 / 6 comments

  Last year, Swindon Powertrain revealed its plans to introduce a crate electric motor that would allow niche manufacturers, OEMs and hobbyists to electrify their vehicles using existing drivetrains. After a few months, the company has […]

   

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  Ken Block won’t star in 2020 Gymkhana 11 – Travis Pastrana to take over lead role with modified Subaru

  28 May 2020 / 2 comments

  The latest entry in the Gymkhana video series (Gymkhana 11) is set to arrive this year, but with a difference as Travis Pastrana will be in the leading role instead of Ken Block, as announced […]

   

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  G80 BMW M3 and G82 M4 will debut in September – up to 510 PS, automatic and manual, AWD and RWD

  28 May 2020 / 0 comments

  With every new generation of the BMW 3 Series, one question that is consistently posed is always, “when will the full-fat M version arrive?” Well, in the case of the current one, the answer is […]

   

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  McLaren to lay off 1,200 employees due to Covid-19

  28 May 2020 / 2 comments

  According to a BBC report, McLaren is planning to slash around a quarter of its workforce due to the Covid-19 pandemic that has battered its sales and advertising revenue. The company currently employs about 4,000 […]

   

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  G22 BMW 4 Series officially teased – debuts on June 2

  28 May 2020 / 2 comments

  BMW has confirmed via an official release that the second-generation G22 4 Series will make its official debut on June 2. To go along with the announcement, a teaser image was also provided, giving us […]

   

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  Aston Martin appoints ex-AMG boss Tobias Moers as new CEO from August 1 – Andy Palmer steps down

  27 May 2020 / 1 comment

  Tobias Moers After some speculation, Aston Martin Lagonda has now confirmed that Andy Palmer will be stepping down as president and group CEO of the British marque. In an official statement, the company also announced […]

   

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  2020 Kia Rio facelift revealed – refreshed B-segment hatchback gets mild hybrid petrol engine, new looks

  27 May 2020 / 3 comments

  The fourth-generation Kia Rio has been given its first mid-cycle refresh, with the B-segment hatchback set to go on sale in Europe in the third quarter of 2020. Aside from the expected styling and equipment […]

   

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  W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class shows its face in new teaser – official debut set for second half of 2020

  27 May 2020 / 7 comments

  View this post on Instagram Taking automotive luxury to the next level – the new S-Class is planned for the 2nd half of 2020. #MercedesBenz #SClass ????: @gorden.wagener A post shared by Mercedes-Benz (@mercedesbenz) on […]

   

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  G32 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo LCI debuts – updated styling, mild hybrid engines, revised list of equipment

  27 May 2020 / 6 comments

  After nearly three years, BMW has given the G32 6 Series Gran Turismo a facelift, or LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) if you follow the company’s lingo. The larger, more spacious sibling to the G30 5 […]

   

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  2020 Nissan Kicks facelift e-Power now launched in Thailand – updated design; four variants; from RM121k

  15 May 2020 / 36 comments

  It’s been a long time coming and finally, the 2020 Nissan Kicks facelift has finally made its launch debut in Thailand, the first country in the world to welcome the model and the second globally […]

   

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  Daniel Ricciardo to drive for McLaren from next year

  15 May 2020 / 2 comments

  Carlos Sainz’s move to Ferrari isn’t the only big news to happen in Formula 1 recently, as it has been announced that Daniel Ricciardo will drive for McLaren from 2021 on a “multi-year” agreement. The […]

   

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