Rolls-Royce coupe – patent for one-off model seen?
A patent filed by BMW with the intellectual property office of Brazil for what appears to be a Rolls-Royce coupe has been sighted, according to Taycan EV Forum. This could be a …
International News · Page 371
Mercedes-Benz aims to be most-loved lifestyle brand
Mercedes-Benz seems to be fully embracing its repositioning as a lifestyle brand, capitalising on the transition to electric mobility and its expanding range of products and connected services. In an interview with …
GALLERY: G21 BMW M340i xDrive Touring First Edition – 374 PS and 500 Nm; limited to just 340 units
BMW is celebrating the market launch of the M340i xDrive with the First Edition, which is available in G20 sedan and G21 wagon guises, with a limited production run of just 340 …
Lotus advanced technology centre to be engineering consultancy headquarters; Evija first project to emerge
Artist's impression of Lotus' upcoming advanced technology centre A dedicated specialist advanced technology centre is in the works, Lotus has announced, and this upcoming facility will also serve as the headquarters for …
Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 production specs revealed – 5.9L NA V12, 588 PS, priced at RM3 million
It's confirmed - the Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 by R-Reforged will be entering production in September, and the guys behind the bespoke project have released juicy new details of the Aston …
2021 Hyundai Kona Night Edition debuts in the US
Dark-themed cars appear to be all the rage these days, and Hyundai is getting in on the action with the new Kona Night Edition. Set to go on sale in the United …
2020 Toyota Vios facelift teased ahead of July 25 debut
It's been three years since the current Toyota Vios made its debut in Thailand (as the Yaris Ativ), so a refresh is due for the popular B-segment sedan. Sure enough, Toyota's Philippine …
Jaguar Land Rover develops contactless touchscreen to reduce the transmission of bacteria and viruses
To reduce the transmission of bacteria and viruses in a post Covid-19 world, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has developed a new contactless touchscreen technology in collaboration with the University of Cambridge. The …
Mazda to resume normal production from August
Mazda has made the decision to return to pre-pandemic levels of operation beginning in August, the Japanese automaker said in a statement. Its manufacturing plants in Japan, Mexico and Thailand will resume …
Waymo and Fiat Chrysler expand autonomous car partnership to light commercial vehicles
The existing autonomous vehicle partnership between Waymo and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will be expanded, and FCA will develop fully self-driving vehicles exclusively with Waymo going forward, the companies said today, reported …
Porsche 1H 2020 sales down 12%, Cayenne best-seller
After going through a relatively stable first quarter, Porsche's global sales have taken a hit as the coronavirus forced many countries, as well as Porsche's core markets, to go into lockdown. As …
Skoda Enyaq iV set to make its debut on September 1
After releasing photos of camouflaged prototypes and preliminary details just a few months ago, Skoda has gone back to being mysterious with the upcoming Enyaq iV. The Czech carmaker recently dropped a …
Ford Tourneo Connect and Transit Connect receive new Active variants – rugged lifestyle people movers
Ford is expanding its Active range of vehicles, which are aimed at those who enjoy “outdoor and leisure pursuits,” with the new Tourneo Connect Active and Transit Connect Active. The two new …
Audi e-tron is the best-selling electric SUV in Europe
Audi's first fully electric series production model, the e-tron SUV, is currently the top-selling electric SUV in Europe. In the first six months of 2020, Audi delivered 17,641 e-tron models to customers …
Volvo and Geely planned merger temporarily on hold
Volvo Cars, which reported an operating loss for the first six months of 2020, says its planned merger with Geely Auto has been temporarily put on hold due to the Chinese company's …
Tesla Model S, Model X updates in ‘Palladium’ project?
American electric vehicle maker Tesla has a project in the works dubbed 'Palladium', which is said to entail major updates to the Model S and Model X, reports Electrek. The website has …
Toyota Corolla Sedan GR Sport – look-faster four-door
Remember the rumours about a possible Toyota GR Corolla? The go-faster model that's supposed to be the GR Yaris' larger sibling, potentially offering a similar engine and drivetrain setup? This...isn't it. Instead, …
Skoda Slavia – a convertible ‘Scala Spider’ by students
Not bad right? This is the Skoda Slavia, which is essentially a convertible version of the Skoda Scala hatchback, or a "Scala Spider" if you like. No, this is not a production …
Rimac C_Two goes drifting for development testing
We first got a good look at the Rimac C_Two at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, but the company has yet to release the production-spec version since then. Don’t worry, because the …
Volvo records staggering 80% PHEV sales growth in 1H 2020, but YOY sales down by 21% at 269,962 units
Volvo has just released its first half report, stating that it sold 269,962 vehicles during the first six months of 2020. That is a 20.8% drop compared to the same period last …
