BMW ‘open to owners modifying their 4 Series’: Weil
Given that the G22 BMW 4 Series has been intentionally designed to set itself further apart from its four-door sibling, the 3 Series, BMW head of exterior design Christopher Weil says he …
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Kia recalls 295,000 vehicles in the USA over fire risks
Kia is recalling 295,000 cars in the US over fire risks. The recall covers the 2012-2013 model year Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul and 2012 Sportage …
Pravaig Extinction Mk1 revealed – new made-in-India EV due in 2021; 504 km range; lounge-like interior
Pravaig Dynamics has revealed its first electric car called the Extinction Mk1, which will be available exclusively as a premium fleet service for business-to-business (B2B) clients in India. According to the company, …
2021 Aston Martin DBX Bowmore Edition: 18 units only
Aston Martin has unveiled the exclusive DBX Bowmore Edition to celebrate its partnership with British single malt whisky distillery, Bowmore. Only 18 units of the special SUV will be made, and it's …
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross facelift launched in Japan – petrol, PHEV variants available; priced from RM99k
The newly facelifted Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has now been launched in Japan, where it is offered in both petrol and plug-in hybrid variants. The latter marks the first time the compact SUV …
Petronas SRT’s Franco Morbidelli goes rally racing
Motorcycle race riders taking to four wheel competition is nothing new, it's been done before by luminaries such as John Surtees and Valentino Rossi. Latest to join the roster is Petronas Yamaha …
Nissan Leaf turns ten years old: over 500,000 EVs sold
https://youtu.be/WFzembpiicU It's a big milestone for electric vehicles as the Nissan Leaf celebrates its tenth anniversary. The humble zero-emission hatchback pioneered the segment and has since sold more than 500,000 units worldwide, …
2021 Audi Q3 45 TFSI e debuts – first ever compact PHEV with 1.4L engine; 245 PS, 400 Nm, 50 km e-range
Audi has taken the veils off the first ever Q3 and Q3 Sportback plug-in hybrid. The debuting pair takes on the 45 TFSI e nomenclature, with power coming from an electrified 1.4 …
Bentley Mulliner introduces four tweed interior options
Bentley Mulliner, Crewe's bespoke commissioning division, is now offering a very British interior option - tweed. The door trim option can be specified on the Flying Spur, Continental GT and Bentayga. The …
G81 BMW M3 Touring teased in new BMW M Town film
https://youtu.be/r83bmub8W-s BMW has released a cool new marketing film based in the fictional location of M Town, which is a place where fans of the brand’s M models can salivate and ogle …
2021 Bentley Pikes Peak Continental GT by Mulliner – all 15 units of the limited edition GT delivered globally
Remember the Bentley Continental GT that broke the production car record at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb last year? Well, the automaker has announced that all 15 units of the …
Mercedes-Benz G-Class modified by Hofele gains suicide doors to become an “off-roading limousine”
The latest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the darling of tuning companies, as we’ve seen plenty of interpretations of the renewed off-road SUV since its debut. Hofele is one such company that has experience …
Aston Martin V12 Zagato Heritage Twins by R-Reforged – first units revealed, part of private Zagato collection
First announced in April last year, the Aston Martin V12 Zagato Heritage Twins have turned into reality, with R-Reforged revealing the first two units that have been built. The silver Coupé and …
Grab and Gojek closing in on merger deal – report
In February this year, news emerged about a potential merger involving ride-hailing giants Grab and Gojek, but little headway was reportedly being made, with Gojek flatly denying that any plans of such …
2022 Ford F-150 Raptor front end seen in rendering
With the 2021 Ford F-150 pick-up truck having made its debut in June, fans of its high-performance variant will surely be looking out for the forthcoming Raptor, which has now appeared in …
Uber wants Covid vaccine priority for ride-hailing and delivery drivers, billed as non-health essential workers
The one bright spark of late is the emergence of Covid-19 vaccines and the speed at which governments plan to roll it out. Big pharma won't be making enough of the shots …
Lego Technic Jeep Wrangler Rubicon revealed – 665-piece set with articulating suspension and winch
If you’re tired of all the supercars and hypercars in the Lego Technic range, here’s something different. The Danish toymaker has released a new set based on the iconic Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, …
Honda to phase out pure petrol and diesel cars in Europe by 2023, to focus on hybrids and EVs only
Honda has announced its plans to phase out pure petrol and diesel engines in Europe by the end of 2022, after which the line-up will only consist of hybrids or full electric …
Volvo-Geely merger talks to resume in Q1 next year
Talks on a merger between Volvo Cars and Geely Auto – a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) – have been put on hold until the first quarter of next year. …
2021 Nissan Kicks, Armada facelifts teased for US
Continuing its slew of new car launches around the world, Nissan is revealing the facelifted Kicks and Armada for the United States at midnight on December 9. As is the case currently, …
