Genesis GV60 electric crossover caught undisguised
To date, we've seen a number of spyshots of Genesis' first dedicated electric vehicle, tipped to be called the GV60. Now, however, images of an undisguised unit – likely snapped during a …
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Volvo to introduce B5, B6 petrol mild-hybrids in the US
Two years on from Volvo's global revealing of its 48-volt mild-hybrid petrol and diesel powertrains, the B5 and B6 variants will be entering the United States market in selected models, according to …
Hyundai Santa Cruz ‘goes home’ – ad campaign taps California beach city’s local surfers, skaters, artists
https://youtu.be/kjlnYOhxgKo Tucson, Arizona. Santa Fe, New Mexico. Hyundai has a habit of naming its SUVs after American cities, and when it came to their new compact truck, they called it Santa Cruz. …
Porsche 911 Turbo S ‘One of a Kind’ Pedro Rodríguez
Porsche Latin America and Porsche Mexico have unveiled a special version of the 911 to honour Mexico's most accomplished race car driver, Pedro Rodríguez. It's called the Porsche 911 Turbo S ‘One …
Porsche IPO needs consideration – Volkswagen CEO
In an interview with Reuters, Volkswagen Group board chairman Herbert Diess revealed that any steps to take Porsche public in order to tap into capital markets “would have to be carefully considered.” …
2022 Honda NSX Type S to debut on August 12 – 350 units worldwide; last hurrah before production ends
Ever since the second-generation Honda NSX (it’s known as an Acura in the United States) made its debut in 2015, it was widely rumoured that there would be a hotter version of …
Toyota Avalon to be officially discontinued in the US
It appears that Toyota will be discontinuing the sales of its flagship Avalon sedan in the US, ending a long run that began since 1994. According to Automotive News, Toyota's purchasing department …
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 goes on sale in Japan – 309 PS and 415 PS twin-turbo V6s, GR Sport, from RM196k
Revealed to the world in June, the new Toyota Land Cruiser has gone on sale in its home market of Japan today, available in five variants and two engine choices. Known as …
2022 Honda HR-V e:HEV – UK pricing announced, three variants, from RM159k, deliveries from end-2021
Having revealed details of the e:HEV hybrid powertrain on its European-market HR-V last week, Honda has now confirmed pricing of the compact SUV for the UK market, along with the variants it …
BMW i4 M50 Safety Car to debut at Spielberg, Austria for FIM Enel MotoE World Cup on August 15
BMW has unveiled the BMW i4 M50 as the first fully electric vehicle from its line-up to be tasked as the official safety car for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup, and …
Toyota Yaris ECOVan debuts – hatchback converted into light commercial vehicle; 720 litres of boot space
Converting passenger vehicles into light commercial vehicles is pretty common in Europe, as we’ve seen with the Citroen My Ami Cargo and Renault Zoe Van. Toyota has now done the same for …
Huawei and GAC to develop smart electric SUV with Level 4 autonomous capability, out in market by 2025
Huawei is working together with Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) to develop a smart SUV, which is expected in the market by the end of 2023. The two companies officially announced the project …
1989 Proton Saga comes out top at Hagerty UK’s Festival of the Unexceptional, becomes best classic
Opportunities for a Proton Saga to win an international award are fairly rare, especially a Proton Saga that is as old as most millennials. But one in the United Kingdom has done …
Toyota diesel-hybrid powertrains in development?
The development of diesel powertrains have appeared to be sidelined by that of petrol-electric hybrids and fully electric powertrains in the shift away from reliance on petrol, though now the rumour mill …
Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 added to GR Heritage Parts Project – spare parts for iconic 4×4 will be reproduced
It's not just sports cars that can create a lifetime passion in its owner, but off-roaders too can engender a special bond between man and machine. Some of these hardy work machines …
2021 Geely Emgrand sedan open for booking in China – 1.5L NA with CVT, priced from RM57k to RM60k
Unveiled last month, the new Geely Emgrand is now open for booking in its home market of China. The budget-oriented sedan is a big deal for the carmaker, as it replaces the …
Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition – 220 units for US
There have been no shortage of variants, editions and tuner renditions of the new Land Rover Defender since it surfaced in September 2019, but this has to be one of the best …
Aston Martin sales up by 224% in H1 2021 compared to H1 2020 – DBX SUV is the brand’s best-selling model
Aston Martin has announced its financial results for the first half of 2021, which show that the company is slowly recovering from the global pandemic that left quite a mark on its …
Toyota GR86 gets GR Parts bodykit, suspension, wheels and brakes; GR Parts Concept also shown
The new Toyota GR 86 has yet to go on sale in Japan, but Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has wasted no time in offering a range of GR Parts for the sports …
CATL unveils its first-generation sodium-ion battery
Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has unveiled its first sodium-ion battery, which it hopes to form a supply chain for by 2023. The new battery does not contain lithium, cobalt or nickel, …
