Suzuki e-Survivor concept to make its debut in Tokyo
Suzuki will show off a future compact SUV concept at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. Break out that Destiny’s Child album, and say hello to the e-Survivor, a ladder frame-based vehicle with …
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Suzuki Xbee concepts to make their debut in Tokyo
For the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, Suzuki is presenting a selection of crossover wagon concepts known as the Xbee (pronounced as “crossbi”). Based on the Hustler, three different takes on the Xbee …
Volvo XC40 officially revealed – CMA platform, Drive-E engines, first model offered in ‘Care by Volvo’ service
This is it, meet the new Volvo XC40, which celebrates its launch debut today in Milan. The compact SUV is the smallest XC model offered by the Swedish carmaker, positioned below the …
McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo gets revealed
https://youtu.be/sO1oN5_DjhY This is the McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo, the carmaker’s entry in the Vision Gran Turismo project organised by game creator, Kazunori Yamauchi. You’ll get to take the virtual race car …
Proterra Catalyst E2 max electric bus achieves a new world record – travels 1772.2 km on a single charge
https://youtu.be/slDCwWnpQV0 Proterra, a company that produces heavy-duty electric vehicles, has announced it has set a world record for driving the longest distance ever travelled by an electric vehicle on a single charge. …
Land Rover Discovery Td6 tows 110-tonne road train
https://youtu.be/9DsK0SH0h9s When carmakers want to demonstrate just how capable their vehicles are, towing heavy objects is one of the more preferred activities of choice. Land Rover is no exception to this, and …
Hummer H1 transformed into an EV – 300 km range, 120 km/h top speed, Arnold Schwarzenegger-approved
After making an electrified Mercedes-Benz G-Class for Arnold Schwarzenegger last year, Kreisel Electric has now fulfilled the Hollywood superstar’s dream of driving an electric-powered Hummer H1. You read it right, a H1 …
2017 Mazda CX-5 revised Malaysian price list revealed – five CKD variants available, now priced from RM134k
Click to enlarge A new price list for the new 2017 Mazda CX-5 has surfaced, which supersedes an earlier one that was posted at the end of August 2017. While the number …
August 2017 Malaysia vehicle sales up 6.5% from July
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of August 2017, where a total of 51,720 vehicles were delivered. This result represents an increase of 3,167 units …
SPIED: Audi Q8 with more appropriate interior spotted
The Audi Q8 has been spotted in prototype guise again, but this time, we get to see the SUV’s actual interior rather than the SQ7-derived one seen in a previous test mule. …
Proton-Geely deal a good example of OBOR initiative
The Proton-Geely partnership is a good example of the One Belt and One Road (OBOR) initiative, according to Zhejiang Geely (ZGH) chairman Li Shufu. In the report by Bernama, Li Shufu said …
Bentley Bentayga Le Mans Edition by Kahn Design
You’re probably familiar with Kahn Design, the British tuning company that modifies exotic and luxury vehicles, which attract different opinions depending on who sees them. The company has now turned its attention …
Bugatti Chiron 0-400-0 km/h run – behind the scenes
https://youtu.be/PkkV1vLHUvQ Earlier this month, Bugatti released a video of the Chiron as it completed a 0-400-0 km/h run in just 42 seconds. The feat is no doubt impressive, and an excellent demonstration …
G30 BMW 530d is Victoria Police’s new patrol car – 80 units to join fleet by end-2018, all with ‘police pack’
Australia’s Victoria Police have decided to go with BMW to facilitate a fleet of new highway patrol cars, which will see 80 units of the 5 Series (in 530d guise) joining the …
Dubai introduces 50 Tesla vehicles to its taxi fleet
In a move that aims to transform Dubai into the smartest city in the world, the country’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a 50-strong taxi fleet featuring new Model S …
Proton hands over a brand-new Persona, engine and transmission to PDRM for research, training purposes
Proton recently handed over a brand-new Persona to the Strategic Resources and Technology Department (StaRT) at the Selangor police contingent headquarters. The vehicle will be used in training activities held by the …
McLaren 570GT receives MSO treatment – inspired by the F1 XP GT ‘Longtail’; limited to only six units
McLaren’s bespoke division MSO has unveiled its latest creation based on the 570GT, which will be produced in limited numbers of just six units in total. The special 570GT is inspired by …
2018 Honda Accord – production begins at Ohio plant
Honda of America Manufacturing (HAM) has celebrated the start of mass production of the all-new 2018 Honda Accord, a nameplate that has been sold in America for over four decades, with over …
VIDEO: Jaguar XJ L stars in ‘Game of Drones’ race
https://youtu.be/RXSviP1HqWg Jaguar has decided drone racing is the best way to demonstrate just how spacious the long-wheelbase XJ L really is. Therefore, the carmaker rounded up three units of the XJ L, …
BMW to use a flexible platform for all cars by 2020
From 2020 onwards, BMW vehicles will be built around a flexible vehicle architecture, which can accommodate a wide range of powertrain and drive setups. This is according to Robert Irlinger, brand chief …
