Tesla eyeing 2,100-acre site in Texas for Cybertruck
Tesla Motors is reportedly zeroing in on a 2,100-acre plot of land in southeast Austin, Texas as the base for its second Gigafactory in the country. According to Automotive News, the automaker …
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New Need for Speed game teased – arrives in 2021
https://youtu.be/U5Ow-M-1K_c?t=2708 The Need for Speed series has been around since the 90s, with the latest entry being Need for Speed Heat, which was released in November last year. Now, the company has …
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 to get carryover 1.4L TSI with 8AT instead of DSG in Australia – Malaysia as well?
The Mk8 Volkswagen Golf will land in Australia early next year with a small surprise. The 1.4 litre TSI engine from the outgoing Mk7.5 Golf will continue, but instead of a DSG …
Hyundai Palisade, Genesis GV80 production halted due to withdrawal of supplier – resumes this week
While many companies are ramping up production after closures related to the coronavirus pandemic, some others are facing teething issues. Hyundai has had to suspend production of its Palisade and Genesis GV80 …
2021 Lamborghini Urus SUV gets new Pearl Capsule design edition, colours and minor equipment updates
Lamborghini is attempting to make the Urus more attractive to prospective customers with a new Pearl Capsule design edition, which comes from its Centro Stile customisation arm. Available with the 2021 model …
EA211 engine production surpasses three million units
Skoda Auto has manufactured the three millionth EA211 engine at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, a facility that has been used to produce engines for more than 120 years. …
Renault CEO-in-waiting Luca de Meo ready for battle
It was confirmed early in the year, but because of a non-compete clause in his former contract, Luca de Meo will only take up his new role as CEO of Renault on …
Bentley Bentayga facelift leaked before official debut
The Bentley Bentayga first broke cover back in September 2015 as the carmaker’s first SUV and looks set to be given a facelift, according to photos posted by Instagram user @wilcoblock. These …
2020 Mazda MX-5 R Sport debuts in the UK – RM146k
The limited edition Mazda MX-5 R Sport has finally gone on sale in the UK, with production limited to just 150 units. Prices start from £27,700 (RM146k), and as part of a …
Toyota GR Yaris build film hints at more GR models
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5HbXTq-22g It's safe to say that the new Toyota GR Yaris is the most highly anticipated hot hatch right now. Not only is it the first proper rally-bred homologation special in a …
BMW to axe 10,000 contract workers due to Covid-19
BMW will not be extending the contracts for 10,000 of its contract workers, an insider familiar with the matter told Reuters. The Bavarian automaker is in the midst of implementing cost-cutting measures, …
BMW, Mercedes autonomous tech alliance put on hold
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have put on hold an alliance to jointly develop autonomous driving tech. "Following extensive review, the two companies have arrived at a mutual and amicable agreement to concentrate on …
BMW 8 Series Golden Thunder Edition makes its debut
BMW is giving its entire 8 Series range a bit of bling with a new Golden Thunder Edition, which will be available from September 2020 onwards. Available as a coupe, convertible or …
No reason to go past 180 km/h, Volvo safety boss says
As promised, Volvo is currently rolling out the 180 km/h speed limit for all newly manufactured vehicles, but even the reduced speed limit won't make a significant difference in improving safety, said …
2020 Toyota Harrier gains GR parts from TRD in Japan
Alongside Modellista, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has released its own range of accessories for the new Harrier, all of which carry the Gazoo Racing branding. Unlike the chrome-laden offerings of its sister …
G11/12 BMW 7 Series LCI – mild-hybrid diesels up to 340 hp/700 Nm, Integral Active Steering on all variants
The G11/12-generation BMW 7 Series LCI (facelift) has been updated with a pair of new inline-six turbodiesel engines, now featuring 48-volt mild-hybrid technology along with a new exhaust after-treatment system which results …
Thailand Jan-May 2020 auto production drops 40.2%
The auto industry isn't in the best of shape now, with the world itself being rather troubled in 2020. The coronavirus has "stopped the world" somewhat, with its effects far reaching and …
2021 Chevrolet Colorado facelift – Silverado-like face
Chevrolet has released photos of the facelifted 2021 Colorado in standard guise, months after we got a look at the more rugged ZR2 model, which is one of four available trims, with …
2020 Toyota Harrier gets Modellista parts in Japan
Fresh from its Japanese market launch, the new Toyota Harrier has already been given a large selection of dress-up parts from Toyota's Modellista arm. As with the company's recent efforts, the SUV …
Next Ford F-150 to gain OTA updates, sleeper seat
The next-generation Ford F-150 is due to make its debut next week on June 25, and the Blue Oval has released a shadowy teaser of the pick-up truck's front end that is …
