2021 Toyota Prius 2020 Edition debuts – 2,020 units
This is the 2021 Toyota Prius 2020 Edition, which is a special edition model meant to commemorate 20 years of the hybrid model’s introduction to the United States for the 2021 model …
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Nissan e-NV200 XL Voltia – 90% more storage volume
Nissan has revealed the new e-NV200 XL Voltia, which is a larger version of its fully-electric e-NV200 panel van. The goods transporter will be produced in three European countries by various partners, …
Lotus Elise Classic Heritage Editions debut – 100 units
Lotus has just launched four new limited edition versions of the Elise Classic Heritage Edition, which pays tribute to the automaker's racing history. As you can tell, they all feature familiar Lotus …
Skoda Enyaq iV teased – electric SUV with 500 km range; 302 hp RS gets from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 secs
Skoda has revealed the first details of the Enyaq iV, the first electric SUV from the Czech carmaker. Essentially a rebadged version of the forthcoming Volkswagen ID.4, it will be built on …
Musk delays Tesla Roadster – Model Y, Cybertruck first
Makes business sense, this. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that the new Tesla Roadster will be put at the back of the new model queue, behind the Model Y SUV and …
Toyota Prius Albermo SP42 – Ferrari Portofino clone
Just a few days ago, we showed you Albermo’s XR51 body kit for the Toyota RAV4 that transforms the SUV to look more like a Lamborghini Urus. However, not everyone is drawn …
Volvo to use roof-mounted LiDAR sensor on next-gen models in 2022 – full highway autonomous driving
Carmakers are racing each other to deliver full autonomous driving to the buying public, with many promising to bring the technology to market within the next few years. This increasing automation will …
German institute designs polymer camshaft module
In a bid to reduce engine weight and lower manufacturing and assembly costs, the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT has designed a camshaft module made from fiber-reinforced thermoset polymers. Currently available …
Ford to restart US production operations from May 18
Ford has announced that it will resume production at its North American facilities from May 18 after temporarily shutting them down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The resumption will be carried out …
Renault ordered to halt production at Sandouville ‘until further notice’ after re-opening on April 28 – report
Renault has been ordered by a French court to suspend production after the French automaker had resumed operations at a manufacturing plant that had been found to have insufficient precautions against the …
Ferrari delays new model launches due to Covid-19
According to a report by Automotive News Europe, Ferrari plans to launch two new models this year. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected the company’s production schedule, it has …
2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Quadrifoglio debut – subtle styling enhancements and improved safety kit
Alfa Romeo has launched the updated Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio in Europe, featuring better levels of equipment and safety. To start, both cars get a new pair of dark tinted LED tail …
Toyota hints at hot hatch for US in tweet; GR Corolla?
2020 Toyota GR Yaris The Toyota GR Yaris made its official debut at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon earlier in January this year, arriving as a production car that forms the basis …
Lamborghini Huracan Evo RWD Spyder revealed
Lamborghini has officially unveiled the new Huracan Evo Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Spyder, which is essentially the convertible version of the Huracan Evo RWD that debuted earlier this year. With deliveries set to …
2020 BMW Alpina D3 S – a sleeker, enhanced M340d
Alpina has just released more details on the D3 S, which is the Bavarian company's take on the G20 BMW M340d. Power comes from a B57 3.0 litre straight-six turbodiesel, producing 355 …
Fiat Chrysler sees Q1 loss ahead of May 18 reopening, PSA merger deal on track for completion by 2021
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) charted a loss of 1.69 billion euros (RM7.9 billion) for the first quarter of 2020, and has warned of a significant loss for the subsequent quarter even with …
Mercedes-Benz G-Class gains 6-seat mod from Hofele
From the factory, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class offers seating for five people across two rows, but if that isn’t enough for you, Hofele is on hand with a solution. The German tuner recently …
BMW lowers 2020 margin outlook for its auto division
BMW is lowering its profit outlook for its car and motorcycle divisions, attributing the revision to worse-than-expected demand caused by measures to contain the novel coronavirus. The Bavarian automaker told Reuters that …
India recorded zero car sales in April due to lockdown
The Covid-19 pandemic lockdown in India has left its mark on the country’s automotive industry, as it recorded exactly zero domestic sales in the first month (April) of the 2020-2021 financial year, …
Volkswagen global operations under revision, takes over development of MEB Entry from Seat – report
Volkswagen Group has taken over development responsibilities for its entry-level electric vehicle architecture project, currently known as MEB Entry. Development for this was initially the purview of Seat, Autocar reports, and these …
