Honda ZR-V SUV – Civic-like interior shown in China
We've known about the Honda ZR-V since early this month – even earlier if you count the version set to be sold in the United States, called the HR-V there – yet …
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EV adoption could slow down as lithium prices go up by almost 500% in a year due to chronic lack of supply
The push for electric vehicles has driven lithium prices up by almost 500% in a year, according to a report by Bloomberg. The metal is a key component in EV batteries, and …
Mercedes-Benz confirms it will continue to take part in Formula 1 despite EV-only road car plans by 2030
Mercedes-Benz will continue to participate in Formula 1 despite the automaker's overall direction towards electrification in the coming years, Autocar reports. The automaker is the majority shareholder in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 …
Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo in GT7 – AWD hybrid Swift Sport roadster with Hayabusa engine, 435 PS, 970 kg!
When people think of Suzuki, they usually imagine small and cheerful cars like the Swift and Jimny, or tiny kei cars such as the Alto, Hustler and Wagon R. But the Japanese …
Ford Bronco Raptor – 418 hp, 596 Nm official output figures from 3.0L biturbo EcoBoost V6 petrol engine
The 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor made its debut at the beginning of this year, touted at its launch as the most powerful road-legal Bronco yet. It was already made known at the …
Geely builds a second battery plant for its EV push
If you want to build more electric vehicles (EVs), you'll need more batteries, and Chinese automaker Geely is taking steps to secure more of the latter by building them in-house at a …
Volkswagen ID.7 and ID.7 Tourer – production versions of I.D. Vizzion and ID. Space Vizzion concepts named
Volkswagen I.D. Vizzion Volkswagen previously unveiled the I.D. Vizzion concept back in 2018, which previewed a fully electric sedan that will sit at the top of the ID. line-up that currently includes …
2023 BMW M2 teased: new G87 to be revealed this year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOP4ozMCcvA We've known as early as November that the new G87 BMW M2 was coming this year, with confirmation from Munich itself. Since then, we've seen spyshots and an official teaser of …
2022 Maserati MC20 Cielo debuts with electrochromic folding glass roof – only 65 kg heavier; 630 PS, 730 Nm
Maserati has officially taken the veils off the new MC20 Cielo, a convertible version of its halo sports car. Cielo, which means 'sky', weighs just 65 kg more than the coupe, and …
2022 Ford Ranger XL, XLT launched in Thailand – XLT now gets AEB, lane keep assist; from RM71k-RM121k
Ford has officially announced the Ranger XL and XLT models in Thailand, nearly two months following the debut of the higher-end Ranger Sport and Wildtrak. Up to 12 variants are available for …
Tesla still the top premium car brand in the US, outsold BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Audi in Q1 2022
According to new vehicle registration data from Experian (via Automotive News), electric vehicles accounted for a significant portion of the premium/luxury car segment in the United States during the first quarter of …
Polestar 3 electric SUV confirmed for debut in October
The Polestar 3 electric SUV will be making its global debut this October, manufacturer Polestar has confirmed. The order books for the Polestar 3 are expected to open on the day of …
VinFast to move legal and financial HQ to Singapore
Vietnamese automaker VinFast is relocating its legal and financial headquarters to Singapore as it readies for a potential public listing and its first exports to the US and European markets. Its CEO …
Hyundai building its first dedicated EV and battery plant in US – RM24b Georgia facility ready in 2025
The Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) will be building its first dedicated full electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facilities in the US. The new factories will be located in the southeastern state …
Volkswagen to overtake Tesla EV sales by 2025 – CEO
A little over two years ago, Volkswagen Group chairman Herbert Diess said Volkswagen could overtake Tesla in the EV race. Today, however, he is adamant that Europe's largest automaker will indeed overtake …
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS in Thailand – two EQS450+ variants; CBU first, CKD later this year; from RM1.1 mil
The Mercedes-Benz EQS has finally been launched in Thailand, just over a year after its global debut last April. Initially, the brand’s flagship all-electric sedan will be offered in two variants – …
Tesla officially registered in Thailand – filing shows it will sell passenger vehicles, pick-ups and light CVs
It appears that Tesla is officially setting foot in Thailand, after documents of its registration with the Kingdom's ministry of commerce cropped up on social media. According to a Twitter user, Tesla …
2023 Honda CR-V – sixth gen official teaser images released, will feature new advanced hybrid system
Honda has released teaser images of the upcoming sixth generation Honda CR-V. Seen here is a dark blue specimen with Hybrid badging below the CR-V logo. Of course, the 2023 Honda CR-V …
Toyota xEV Center launched in Indonesia to advocate electrification, showcase green initiatives and tech
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) has launched the xEV Center, located at the TMMIN Karawang 3 facility on a 600 square metre site. The xEV Center is intended to serve as a …
Toyota cuts global production by 100,000 units in June due to Covid lockdown in Shanghai and parts shortage
If you need another reminder that Covid-19 is still impacting vehicle production, Toyota has announced that it will suspend operations on selected days in May and June at several of its plants …
