SPIED: BMW iX electric SUV – production interior seen
The BMW iNEXT - rumoured to be named the iX - is set for its official debut tomorrow (November 11), and it appears that a near-production development vehicle has taken to public …
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2021 Land Rover Discovery – facelifted seven-seater receives updated engines, improved second-row seats
The 2021 Land Rover Discovery is the latest in the Jaguar Land Rover product family to receive its mid-lifecycle update, four years on since the fifth-generation seven-seater - internally codenamed L462 - …
Porsche 911 to be internal combustion ‘for a long time to come’; 400-volt hybrid powertrain studied – Blume
In contrast to the definitely numbered days of the internal combustion engine in future Bentley models, there will be plenty of life remaining in the fossil-fueled Neunelfer as Porsche chief Oliver Blume …
Tesla ‘not a real automaker’ despite valuation: Toyoda
Toyota president Akio Toyoda has said that the Japanese manufacturer is a real automaker while Tesla isn't, in reply to a query during a briefing, Bloomberg reported. The remark followed Toyoda's acknowledgement …
Mazda 3 MPS full-fledged hot hatch return unlikely with premium direction, focus remains on driving dynamics
Ever since the Mazda 3 hatchback was announced to feature a 2.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine before its eventual debut, the Japanese carmaker has since ruled out the return of a successor …
2021 Hyundai Tucson – convenience features detailed
Hyundai unveiled the 2021 Tucson in September, and the fourth-generation SUV brought a striking change in its aesthetic, to say the least. The compact SUV segment is a competitive one, and the …
Bentley to go fully electric by 2030; first electric model to debut 2025, internal combustion phased out in 2026
As part of its Beyond 100 strategy, Bentley has announced that it will be moving towards full electrification and switch its entire model range to battery electric powertrains by 2030. The Crewe-based …
Mercedes-Benz to divert from autonomous driving development, redirecting focus towards profit – report
W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz is planning to pull back from the race towards fully autonomous driving for public use, Redaktions Netzwerk Deutchsland (RND) reported. This is in reference to Level 5 autonomous …
Volkswagen ID.4 X, ID.4 Crozz debut in China – up to 550 km range, 80% battery charge in 45 minutes
The Volkswagen ID.4 fully electric SUV made its debut in September, joining the ID.3 hatchback in employing the automaker's MEB platform for its fully electric vehicles. Volkswagen has unveiled two versions of …
Kuchai Link 2 direct overpass to open Nov 12: Besraya
The Kuchai Link 2 direct overpass is expected to open to the public on November 12, according to Bernama. The two-lane overpass connects Jalan Kuchai Lama to the Sungai Besi Highway over …
SPYSHOTS: 2021 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe on test
With the G22 BMW 4 Series Coupe and G23 4 Series Convertible having made their debuts, the 4 Series Gran Coupe will soon have its turn as our spy photographers have captured …
2021 Toyota Mirai – details revealed ahead of debut
Toyota announced last month that it will be unveiling the second-generation Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle in December, though it has emerged that selected Japanese journalists have gotten early access to the cars …
Volvo brings EV motor design, development in-house
Volvo has opened a new electric motor laboratory in Shanghai, China for the development and testing of electric vehicle components. This supplements ongoing electric motor development in Gothenburg, Sweden and battery labs …
SPIED: Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo, undisguised
The load-lugging estate version of the Porsche Taycan has been sighted once again, this time essentially without any camouflage and therefore with its production bodywork in plain view. the long-roofed bodystyle was …
Aston Martin EV to debut with Mercedes tech in 2026, new engine considered for Valhalla hypercar – Moers
2019 Aston Martin RapidE Aston Martin will debut its first fully electric vehicle by 2026 with technology from Mercedes-Benz, said Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers to Automotive News Europe. This comes after …
Proton Ertiga replacement rendered with X50 styling
With the long-awaited Proton X50 SUV launched, the national carmaker's entry into the highly competitive B-segment SUV market will certainly be a regular sight on Malaysian roads. What if the X50's design …
Polestar 2 recalled for inverter – 4,586 units affected
Polestar has issued a recall for the Polestar 2 for the replacement of faulty inverters, for which 4,586 customer vehicles have been involved. The inverter in question transforms energy stored in the …
Ford to recall Kuga PHEV for drive battery replacement
Ford Europe will be issuing recall notices to owners of the Kuga PHEV, having approved a repair for the battery defect that was discovered in August, Autocar reported. Four vehicle fires were …
SPYSHOTS: Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Ducktail’ seen testing
With 650 PS and 800 Nm of torque, few will want more performance than the latest Porsche 911 Turbo S already offers, though it packs a bit more weight than something like …
Toyota, Lexus fuel pump recall for vehicles produced July 2017 to July 2019 – another 10,350 units affected
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced another recall for potentially faulty fuel pumps on certain of Toyota and Lexus models in Malaysia. The affected vehicles have fuel pumps which may stop operating, …
