SPYSHOTS: Corvette ZR1 seen with aggressive aero
Now that (most of) the wraps have come off the upcoming C7-generation Corvette ZR1 range-topper, we can see it has even more aggressive bodykit compared to the contemporary Z06; the car here …
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Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi plans EV platform merge
The Renault-Nissan Alliance could be consolidating all of its electric vehicle platforms, following its acquisition of a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. The new combined platform would help lower the cost …
Tesla hires ex-Apple engineer to lead Autopilot charge
In its latest move, Tesla Motors will be further fortifying its human resource with the hiring of Chris Lattner, who will become Tesla's vice president of Autopilot software. This follows 11 years …
SPIED: Mercedes-Benz X-Class pick-up tackles winter
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class pick-up truck has been spotted undergoing cold weather testing, and it appears to be edging closer towards production readiness. Though camouflage still conceals much of the front and some …
SPIED: Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV running winter trials
Spotted driving through the snowy roads of Sweden, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is something the Goodwood luxury automaker prefers to call a "High-Sided Vehicle", instead of an SUV. The resulting 'HSV' short-form is …
Toyota C-HR stars in drive-through immersive theatre
Launch gambits have always been an exercise in thrilling and impressing a crowd, and Toyota has taken a more involving approach with the UK launch of the Toyota C-HR. Titled The Night …
SPIED: Porsche Macan facelift undergoing winter trials
With the latest iteration of Porsche's smallest SUV receiving its update little over a year ago, the Macan is set to receive a facelift, as evidenced by this sighting of a test …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-Benz EQ C all-electric mule
Mercedes-Benz has commenced testing of its new EVA platform-based fully-electric vehicle, here seen clothed in the GLC's exterior. Tentatively dubbed the EQ C (EQ is the sub-brand for Mercedes' fully electric range), …
Tesla P100D sets new record for fastest 0-96 km/h time
The Tesla Model S in P100D guise has been claimed to be the quickest accelerating production car currently on sale, with its 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time of 2.5 seconds - back …
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon – more capable off-road
With a heritage dating back to World War 2, the Jeep Wrangler legend is built on its ability to tackle adverse conditions and terrain. The latest iteration here, the Rubicon Recon, aims …
SPYSHOTS: BMW M2 facelift – minor exterior changes
Little over a year has elapsed since the BMW M2 had its global launch, and now its facelift, or Life Cycle Impulse update in BMW-speak, has been spied testing out in public. …
BMW, Ford unlikely to make Formula 1 return: report
German automaker BMW has no plans to chart a return to Formula 1 racing, it told Autosport in a statement. "When we decided to pull out of Formula 1 in 2009 it …
SPYSHOTS: Audi RS5 spotted cold-weather testing
Once again, the next-generation Audi RS5 has been spotted testing, this time in wintry climes. Since wearing its current RS production body instead of its previous S5 clothes, the upcoming RS5 will …
SPYSHOTS: Volvo XC40 testing with production body
First spotted testing in October 2015, the upcoming Volvo XC40 has now been spotted wearing its production body, undergoing cold weather testing. Underpinned by Volvo's Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), the XC40 will …
Audi Sport limited-run hypercar possible: Winkelmann
Audi is considering a small production run for a quattro hypercar in the vein of Mercedes-AMG's Project One, according to Audi Sport chief Stephan Winkelmann as told to Car Advice. “Coming from …
Callaway Corvette Aerowagen – C7 shooting brake
Fancy a shooting brake-bodied Corvette? American tuner Callaway may have just the ticket for the C7 coupe. Though not a ground-up redesign, Callaway now has an Aerowagen package for the current, C7-generation …
GALLERY: BMW M760Li V12 in detail, plus videos
Powered by a 6.6 litre, turbocharged 12-cylinder petrol engine, the BMW M760Li tops the current G11/G12 7 Series model range. The blown V12 produces 610 hp at 5,500 rpm and 800 Nm …
Road accidents cost Malaysia RM9.2b last year – Liow
Beyond the human cost, there is a financial price to pay for road accidents, to the tune of RM9.2 billion last year, according to transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. Based …
GALLERY: Kia Stinger at the 2017 Australian Open
Though still at the pre-production stage, the Kia Stinger has made its live appearance at the 2017 Australian Open, the annual tennis event for which Kia is a key sponsor. In the …
Eight most valuable auto brands in the world ranked – Hyundai, Honda, Mercedes, BMW, Toyota make the list
Eight automakers have taken their places in the top 100 spots out of the Brand Finance Global 500 most valuable brands of 2016. The values of the brands in its league tables …
