2021 Audi S3 gets new ABT Sportsline exhaust system
Remember the tuned Audi S3 that ABT Sportsline unveiled at the end of last year? Well, it's back, this time with a brand new, custom exhaust system. In standard form, the S3 …
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Volkswagen ID.4 named as 2021 World Car of the Year – Honda e, Mercedes S-Class among category winners
The winners of the 2021 World Car Awards have been announced, and unlike last year, the winners in the five categories were evenly spread, with different brands picking up each of the …
Tesla with Autopilot has nearly 10 times lower accident rate compared to normal cars in the US – Elon Musk
Tesla's self-driving Autopilot feature has come under heavy scrutiny over the past few years, especially following increasing reports of crashes (some fatal) while the system is engaged. The situation seems to have …
Mercedes-Benz Concept EQT teased – May 10 debut
Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced that it will unveil the Concept EQT on May 10, which previews a new model that will be positioned beneath the larger EQV and occupy the small-van segment. …
BMW to demonstrate solid-state batteries before 2025
The BMW Group has revealed that it is well on track with solid-state battery developments, and it plans to roll out a demo vehicle "well before 2025." This announcement follows the automaker's …
2021 Kia Cerato facelift launched in Korea – revised design, new tech and driver assists, same engines
Revealed in official photos last month, the facelifted Kia Cerato has now been launched in its home market of South Korea, where it's known as the K3. The C-segment sedan gets mild …
Miami Grand Prix joins 2022 F1 calendar, 2nd US race
The United States has long hosted Formula 1 Grands Prix, with the latest iteration of the USGP – held at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas – having been …
992 Porsche 911 Turbo S China 20th Anniversary Edition debuts – 5 heritage colours; from RM1.97 mil
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Porsche brand in China, and to celebrate the occasion, the company has wheeled out this, the 911 Turbo S China 20th Anniversary Edition. Created …
Volkswagen ID.4 gets full five stars in Euro NCAP test
The European NCAP crash safety test results for the Volkswagen ID.4 electric car is out - the five-door, two-tonne crossover has achieved top scores in the latest assessment programme. It fared commendably …
Audi concept Shanghai previews new electric SUV for China – production version due in second half of 2021
The Audi A6 e-tron concept wasn’t the only show car to make its debut at this year’s Auto Shanghai, as the brand also introduced the concept Shanghai at the event. The SUV …
2021 Jaguar I-Pace Black special edition now in the UK
Jaguar has introduced the new I-Pace Black special edition models in the UK. They are based on the more expensive SE and HSE trims, with added features such as 20-inch gloss black …
Volvo partners with DiDi Autonomous Driving for self-driving test vehicles; aims to expand fleet in China, US
Volvo has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with DiDi Autonomous Driving, the self-driving technology arm of mobility technology platform DiDi Chuxing for a fleet of self-driving test vehicles. These will be XC90 …
2021 Nissan X-Trail revealed for China – new 204 PS, 300 Nm 1.5L VC-Turbo, Europe to get e-Power in 2022
Nearly a year after the latest Nissan Rogue was introduced in the United States, the mid-size family SUV finally wears the X-Trail badge. The fourth-generation model that has been revealed at the …
Mk6 Volkswagen Polo facelift teaser image released – new nose, full-width LED DRLs, April 22 world debut
The Volkswagen Polo facelift is ready and will be unveiled virtually on April 22. Wolfsburg says that the Mk6 Polo's design, technologies and specification matrix have had a comprehensive update. The current …
Ford Evos debuts at Auto Shanghai 2021 – Level 2 semi-autonomous driving, 1.1 m-wide display screen
Ford has unveiled the Evos crossover at Auto Shanghai 2021, showcasing the Blue Oval's first vehicle developed under its China 2.0 plan, as well as for being the first model to adopt …
G12 BMW 7 Series Two-Tone special edition unveiled – based on M760Li xDrive; 6.6L V12, 25 units, China only
Want a BMW 7 Series that can rival a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class? Well, say hello to the new 7 Series Two-Tone special edition. Unveiled for the first time at the Auto Shanghai 2021, …
Mazda CX-30 EV makes its debut at Auto Shanghai
The Mazda CX-30 EV has been presented at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2021, making it the second mass-production electric vehicle from the brand after the MX-30. Set to go on sale this …
V206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class L debuts in China – 89 mm longer wheelbase, more luxurious rear cabin
To continue catering to customers in China who have an affinity for stretched vehicles, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new long-wheelbase C-Class at the ongoing Auto Shanghai. Manufactured by Beijing Benz, which is …
BMW i4 M Sport – four-door GT previewed in Shanghai
The BMW i4 electric four-door grand tourer has made its official debut at the Auto Shanghai 2021, and it's shown for the first time wearing an M Sport kit. BMW said sales …
Lynk & Co 09 shown: large SUV based on Volvo’s SPA
To date, Lynk & Co has been playing in the near-premium sector, straddling the line between mainstream and luxury brands. But it's graduation day for this hitherto youth-oriented carmaker, as it's moving …
