2022 Hyundai Elantra N teased ahead of official debut
Hyundai is looking to further expand its range of N-branded vehicles in the United States with the upcoming Elantra N, which is the performance version of its C-segment sedan. For now, the …
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2021 Honda HR-V rendered with more angular look
Notching its seventh year on the market, the Honda HR-V is ripe for a full makeover. The next generation of the B-segment crossover is likely just around the corner, and having seen …
Porsche 911 to be internal combustion ‘for a long time to come’; 400-volt hybrid powertrain studied – Blume
In contrast to the definitely numbered days of the internal combustion engine in future Bentley models, there will be plenty of life remaining in the fossil-fueled Neunelfer as Porsche chief Oliver Blume …
2020-2021 Japan Car of the Year – 10 finalists named
The 10 finalists for this year’s edition of the annual Car of the Year Japan awards have been named. The selection has been whittled down from an initial 33 nominations, and the …
2020 Honda Odyssey facelift with Modulo accessories
Honda has just released the Odyssey facelift in Japan, and this second refresh for the fifth-generation MPV is a bigger one compared to the nip/tuck that surfaced in 2017. This RC generation …
Tesla ‘not a real automaker’ despite valuation: Toyoda
Toyota president Akio Toyoda has said that the Japanese manufacturer is a real automaker while Tesla isn't, in reply to a query during a briefing, Bloomberg reported. The remark followed Toyoda's acknowledgement …
Nio launches 100-kWh battery pack with upgrade plans
Chinese EV carmaker Nio has launched a 100-kWh battery pack that features a cell-to-pack (CTP) design, which can be used for its existing vehicles like the ES8, ES6, and EC6. Enabling owners …
2021 Lexus IS now in Japan, new F Sport Mode Black
The new 2021 Lexus IS continues its world tour, arriving in Japan where sales kicked off last week. The latest compact executive sedan is heavily based on the third-generation model but receives …
2021 Ford EcoSport Active, the rugged version debuts
This is just-unveiled 2021 Ford EcoSport Active, a more rugged version of the EcoSport compact SUV, which by the way, is still very much alive and well. The Active series has been …
Lotus Lambda SUV reportedly set to arrive in 2022 with all-electric powertrain – up to 750 hp, 579 km of range
A Lotus SUV is a big deal for the Hethel-based company, and after preliminary details were revealed last month, Autocar UK now has more information about the model, codenamed Lambda. While it …
2020 Honda Odyssey facelift debuts in Japan – MPV receives new styling, features, e:HEV hybrid system
After an earlier preview back in September this year, Honda has now officially launched the facelifted Odyssey in Japan. Still in its fifth generation, this is the second refresh for the MPV …
Mazda 3 MPS full-fledged hot hatch return unlikely with premium direction, focus remains on driving dynamics
Ever since the Mazda 3 hatchback was announced to feature a 2.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine before its eventual debut, the Japanese carmaker has since ruled out the return of a successor …
Proton X50 1.5 TGDi engine, 7DCT combo receives top award from China’s Society of Automotive Engineers
The 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine and seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox combo used in the Proton X50 1.5 TGDi Flagship has received a top award from China’s Society of Automotive Engineers. SAE-China awarded …
2021 Hyundai Tucson – convenience features detailed
Hyundai unveiled the 2021 Tucson in September, and the fourth-generation SUV brought a striking change in its aesthetic, to say the least. The compact SUV segment is a competitive one, and the …
Audi RS e-tron GT teased – dual-motor electric four-door coupé with 646 PS, 830 Nm, around 400 km range
Audi has released more images of the RS e-tron GT as selected media were given the opportunity to drive pre-production prototypes. The fastest version of the electric four-door sedan boasts some impressive …
Thailand approves tax incentives to lure EV production
Governments across ASEAN are battling it out for foreign investment, and even better if it's in sectors that are viewed as future. Electric cars are certainly in that category. Indonesia, which has …
Bentley to go fully electric by 2030; first electric model to debut 2025, internal combustion phased out in 2026
As part of its Beyond 100 strategy, Bentley has announced that it will be moving towards full electrification and switch its entire model range to battery electric powertrains by 2030. The Crewe-based …
Nissan devising new 2021 business plan for Thailand
Nissan says it will unveil a new 2021 business plan for its operations in Thailand before the end of the year. The plan will focus on production of new car models, including …
2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat – 710 hp, 875 Nm 3-row SUV will be available for only one model year
Unveiled in July, order books for the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat are now open in the US. Dodge says that it will build the world’s most powerful series production SUV exclusively …
Mercedes-Benz to divert from autonomous driving development, redirecting focus towards profit – report
W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz is planning to pull back from the race towards fully autonomous driving for public use, Redaktions Netzwerk Deutchsland (RND) reported. This is in reference to Level 5 autonomous …
