Tesla RM100k entry-level EV coming to China in 2022?
An affordable Tesla electric vehicle may still be a pipe dream for many of us, but it’s a dream that could be edging to reality faster than you’d think – especially for those in China. […]
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Classic Renault models to be revived as electric cars?
Renault CEO Luca de Meo has revealed that the automaker plans to revive some of its best-selling models of yore as electric vehicles. This, according to a report by Automotive News, is part of a […]
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Ford ends production in Brazil after over a century there – closing 3 factories to chase 8% EBIT margin
Ford has announced that it will cease production operations in Brazil this year. The Blue Oval says that the move is part of the company’s strategy to achieve 8% global operating margins, but the development […]
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2021 North American International Auto Show dropped, replaced by Motor Bella from Sept 21-26
Organisers of the North American International Auto Show have announced that the 2021 edition of the show has been cancelled, and in its place will be an ‘auto-centric’ event named Motor Bella. The 2020 NAIAS, […]
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BMW previews next-generation iDrive system in the iX
BMW is using this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to preview its next-generation iDrive infotainment system, which will debut with the iX that is set to go on sale later this year. On the iX, […]
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2021 Hyundai Kona N officially teased – hot SUV with 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 8-speed DCT; 280 PS and 392 Nm?
Hyundai has officially begun teasing the range-topping Kona N, a car which will go on to be the first ever high-performance SUV for the Korean automaker. At launch, it will join the i30 N, i20 […]
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Tesla reportedly looking for a design chief to head new China studio, to create cars specifically for the market
Tesla is reportedly searching for a design director to head a full-function studio in China that will come up with electric vehicles tailored to local consumer tastes. Citing a trio of sources familiar with the […]
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Volkswagen Golf Mk8 is Europe’s best-selling car for 2020 – 312,000 units deliveries; also top in Germany
Volkswagen has announced that around 312,000 units of the Golf Mk8 were delivered to customers in Europe last year, making it (yet again) the best-selling model in the region for 2020. The nameplate also came […]
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Baidu announces EV plans, strategic partnership with Geely – automaker to design, produce the electric cars
It’s official. Baidu, China’s largest Internet company, has officially announced plans to establish a company to produce “intelligent electric vehicles”. To do that, the “Google of China” is entering into a strategic partnership with Zhejiang […]
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Honda to showcase custom Jazz Crosstar, N-Van cafe, e electric drag car and N-One hillclimb car at TAS 2021
Joining in the festivities at the first-ever virtual-only Tokyo Auto Salon is Honda, which will showcase a few customised cars at this year’s event. The company is bringing its A-game with adorable concept versions of […]
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Ford and Ken Block end partnership after 11 years
Ken Block, otherwise known as the head Hoonigan in charge, has announced that he is officially a free agent after parting ways with Ford. The 53-year-old star of the Gymkhana video series has been associated […]
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Apple self-driving electric car ‘five to seven years’ from production, could still revert to systems-only approach
Tech giant Apple was reported to have its Project Titan self-driving electric car programme back in development, now with the tech firm set to incorporate its own breakthrough battery technology in the forthcoming vehicle. Its […]
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New Honda Civic Type R to remain pure ICE-powered – will it be the ultimate high-performance model, ever?
With more governments joining the green fuels crusade, many major automakers are forced to expedite the gradual demise of their conventional petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles. It’s a race against time in places such as the […]
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Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford and FCA impacted by shortage in semiconductor chips, to cut production
In December, news emerged that vehicle production could be disrupted early this year as the result of a shortage in semiconductor chips, with Volkswagen the first to sound the warning. Now, it looks like that […]
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General Motors reveals new logo for its EV strategy
With electric vehicles being a strongpoint of General Motors’ future, the company has launched a new marketing campaign called “Everybody In” to accelerate the mass adoption of EVs. To go along with the new campaign, […]
