New Renault 5 Prototype – classic hatch returns as EV
Earlier this week, Renault's newly appointed CEO Luca de Meo revealed that the automaker will be reviving some of its best-selling cars from before as electric vehicles. Well, the very car you …
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Samsung teams up with Audi, BMW, Ford, Genesis for digital key tech; SmartThings-Android Auto integration
Samsung recently hosted its Galaxy Unpacked event, which saw the debut of several products like the new Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Buds Pro and others. However, it isn’t all gadgets that were …
Kia reveals new strategy, teases electric vehicles for private and commercial buyers – 7 new EVs by 2027
Last week, Kia revealed its new logo and its slogan, Movement that Inspires, that both signify a new direction for the future. Today, the South Korean carmaker is giving us a glimpse …
2021 AC Cobra 378 Superblower debuts – 6.2 litre supercharged V8 makes 580 hp, priced from RM715k
After releasing the AC Cobra Series 4 Electric in December 2020, the automaker has introduced the very first production AC Cobra 378 Superblower. This Mk4 model is a remake of the original …
Thailand studying new structure for the entire vehicle excise tax system to give EVs a leg up over ICE cars
To boost the sales of electric vehicles and make full EVs more attractive, Thailand's excise department is looking at a full restructuring of the vehicle excise tax system, in favour of EVs …
Alpine has now become an electric car company – new EV sports car jointly developed with Lotus announced
The “Renaulution” has begun. That is what the Renault Group is calling its new business strategy, which will see some radical changes made to restore the company’s competitiveness. Among the many brands …
Honda HR-V – European production officially ends to make way for radical, electrified-only next-gen model
After seven years of sales, Honda has effectively ended the production of the HR-V in Europe, a move that coincides with changes to real-world driving emissions regulations (RDE2) that came into effect …
Cadillac Celestiq EV sedan teased at this year’s CES
General Motors had quite a bit to show at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including a sneak peek for the Cadillac Celestiq concept. Set to preview the brand’s upcoming flagship EV …
Stefan Sielaff resigns as Bentley’s head of design to reportedly join Geely Design, replacing Peter Horbury
After nearly six years of service as Bentley’s head of design, Stefan Sielaff has now left the British marque and will be replaced by Andreas Mindt from March 1 this year. Mindt …
2021 Suzuki Jimny price increased in Indonesia, tops out at over Rp.400m now – from RM113k is still cheap
When the Suzuki Jimny was launched in Indonesia in mid 2019, we were shocked at how affordable the little 4x4 was there. Priced from Rp 315.5 juta from the manual to Rp …
2020 Bentley Continental GT Convertible – 37 units recalled, soft top can be activated from “too far away”
Bentley Australia has issued a recall for 37 units of the new Continental GT Convertible. This is to address a potential safety risk pertaining to the car's electric roof mechanism, and only …
Proton Saga launched in Nepal: 1,299 cc, ESP, RM122k
Proton continues its expansion into global markets with the launch of the Saga in Nepal. The mountainous country is the fifth to receive the sedan, after Brunei, Pakistan, Kenya and Egypt. Available …
Audi sold 1,692,773 vehicles worldwide in 2020 – down -8.3%, but achieved historic sales performance in Q4
Audi has announced that it sold a total of 1,692,773 vehicles worldwide in a pandemic-stricken 2020, a fall of -8.3% compared to the previous year. Just like Mercedes-Benz, the four rings saw …
Porsche delivered 272,162 cars worldwide in 2020 – Cayenne is best-seller; Taycan EV outsells Cayman
Last year, Porsche delivered a total of 272,162 cars worldwide, which is 3% less than what it managed in 2019. “The corona crisis posed a great challenge from spring 2020 onwards. Nevertheless, …
Volkswagen Golf – 56,000 recalled for software issue
Volkswagen will recall 56,000 units of the eighth-generation Golf to rectify issues with the car's infotainment system and reverse camera, Automotive News Europe reported. This will involve vehicles made until July 2020, …
2021 Isuzu D-Max lands in the UK – ADAS as standard!
The third-generation Isuzu D-Max has finally entered the UK market. Unveiled back in October 2019, the pick-up truck has been thoroughly overhauled to provide improved fuel consumption and safety, and all variants …
UK drivers to evade EU speeding fines due to Brexit
With the United Kingdom formally exiting the European Union due to Brexit, the Cross-Border Enforcement (CBE) Directive that was first introduced in 2015 will no longer affect UK drivers travelling abroad. The …
VIDEO: Sony Vision-S begins road tests in Europe – could we see a production Sony electric vehicle?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtyojR38K0c One of the biggest announcements at last year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was the Sony Vision-S, a rolling testbed of the Japanese giant's automotive imaging and infotainment technologies. It's been 12 …
2021 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series: Aviation for US
Since it was introduced in the United States in 2017, the Lexus LC has been the subject of a series of Inspiration Series models that featured eye-catching colours, including the gorgeous Nori …
Renault and hydrogen specialist Plug Power plan JV to produce fuel cell light commercial vehicles in Europe
Renault and US-based Plug Power have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch a 50-50 joint-venture based in France by the end of the first half of 2021. …
