Lotus SUV closer to reality under Geely ownership
Remember that SUV Lotus once presented in Geneva? That was over 10 years ago and the car, more accurately referred to as Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV), was called the Lotus APX (short …
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Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo – top shooting brake with 680 hp, 850 Nm, 3L/100km FC
The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo range already has a plug-in hybrid in the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, now here's something range topping. The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo (phew!) …
Toyota is still the world’s most valuable automotive brand in Interbrand’s 2017 Best Global Brands list
Interbrand has released the 2017 edition of its Best Global Brands rankings, with Toyota taking the top spot in the automotive sector. The Japanese manufacturer has a brand value estimated to be …
Subaru WRX STI S208 debuts – 450 units, Japan only
At the previous edition of the Tokyo Motor Show, Subaru unveiled the WRX STI S207, which was a limited-run, high-performance version of the WRX STI. It was limited to just 400 units …
No BMW M car with four-cylinder engine unless hybrid
Mercedes-AMG may have the compact performance market sewn up with its successful 45 series powered by turbo four-cylinder engines, but its rival BMW M is having none of that. According to a …
Subaru BRZ STI Sport to debut in Tokyo – 100 units
This is the Subaru BRZ STI Sport, which is set to premiere at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. Yes, its another special edition of the boxer-powered sports car, but this one is …
RBR will be Aston Martin Red Bull Racing from 2018
It's confirmed. Aston Martin will be Red Bull Racing's title partner from the 2018 season, and the team will be officially called Aston Martin Red Bull Racing. This is an upgrade from …
Driver killed after thrown out in crash, fake seat belt clip seen – is the (in)convenience worth your life?
A car crash which occured last Friday saw the driver of the sole vehicle involved lose his life after being thrown from the car he was driving. This would imply that the …
Subaru Viziv Performance Concept teased ahead of Tokyo Motor Show debut – preview of new WRX?
Subaru has released several teasers of its upcoming show car for the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, which is in the shape of a sports sedan. If that sounds like a preview for …
Malaysian auto assemblers hoping for gov’t support in the form of tax breaks, export incentives – report
Budget 2018 will be tabled next month, and business publications will do the usual wish list hunting. What do the captains want for the automotive industry? Here's a small sampling, compiled by …
Hyundai keen on merger with Fiat Chrysler – report
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is currently scouting for carmakers to purchase its business as it deals with mounting debts. So far, the rumour mill has churned out names like Great Wall Motor …
Harley-Davidson ends dealer partnership with Naza Prestige Bikes – search for new partners begins
After nearly a decade of partnership, Harley-Davidson has announced it will end its current dealership agreement with Naza Prestige Bikes. The motorcycle marque has revealed it will begin searching for new dealer …
Toyota 86 “draws” its own logo – visible from space
https://youtu.be/lh8eq1aEJNs What is the best way to promote the “supreme handling qualities” of the Toyota 86? A billboard? A video homage to Initial D? For Toyota UK, only a message that could …
Mitsubishi Xpander rendered with Nissan X-Trail bits
The Mitsubishi Xpander made its world debut at this year’s 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), and will reportedly also be sold as a Nissan model in the republic. If you …
New Perodua Myvi coming Q4 2017 – research house
A new Perodua Myvi could see the light of day as early as the fourth quarter of this year, if a report by The Sun is to be believed. Research house MIDF …
New MG6 unveiled, goes on sale in China in November
After seven long years, the first model from the reborn MG brand, the MG6, has finally received a replacement. The Chinese concern with a British badge may have branched out to superminis …
Uber loses licence to operate in London – safety and deception among the issues raised by authorities
Uber will not be issued with a new private hire operator licence after the expiry of its current license on September 30, Transport for London (TfL) said last Friday. The local government …
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 …
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 …
Grab partners with Here for more accurate routing
Ride-hailing service Grab has announced an expanded partnership with Here today, using the latter's maps to provide more accurate fare estimations, ETAs and trip routing. The mapping company will provide its services …
