Volvo reopens Torslanda factory and offices in Sweden
Volvo Cars has restarted production at its Torslanda plant in Sweden as of Monday (April 20, 2020) following a short period of downtime due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision comes after …
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2021 Ford Bronco debut in Spring despite shutdown
Despite rumoured delays in production as well as new model preview events due to precautions against the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, Ford will be proceeding with the global debut of the …
Volkswagen Tiguan the best-selling VW model in 2019
Production of the Volkswagen Tiguan has just gone past the six million mark, firmly cementing itself as Volkswagen's best-selling model in the world. It's manufactured in four plants across four time zones, …
2020 Geely Binyue Pro to get new 1.4T mill in China?
Shortly after making its market debut in China, the 2020 Geely Binyue Pro appears to be getting another engine to supplement the line-up, this one being a 1.4 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol …
Toyota RAV4 reaches 10 million units sold globally
We still have yet to receive it officially (only once, back in 2006), but the Toyota RAV4 is an important car for Japan's largest carmaker, and in February it celebrated a significant …
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan facelift teased in first official sketch – refreshed design, new plug-in hybrid variant
Volkswagen has announced it will introduce a facelift for the second-generation Tiguan this year and has released an official sketch of the refreshed model. The MQB-based SUV’s new design matches up with …
Mitsubishi Triton gets the lift-kit treatment in Turkey
An elevated seating position gives drivers and occupants a sense of being in command, doubtlessly a key factor in the popularity of SUVs, crossovers and 4X4s in the present day, even for …
MEGA GALLERY: 2020 Audi RS5 Coupé & Sportback
Audi has just released a massive photo gallery of the RS5 Coupé and RS5 Sportback facelift. The updated pair was introduced in December last year, featuring small visual nip and tucks on …
New Ford Focus RS not happening due to emissions?
The ultra-hot RS has been the staple of the Ford Focus lineup for the past three generations, typically appearing near the end of the lifecycle. Fast Ford fans, then, will be disappointed …
Aston Martin 3.0L V6 hybrid to go into other models; V12 engine production to move to UK, become hybrid
The Aston Martin Valhalla that is set to enter production in 2022 will share its electrified V6 powertrain with future Aston Martin models shortly after its debut, Autocar reported. The 3.0 litre …
Mazda’s patent filing hints at rotary engine propulsion; in-wheel electric motor, capacitor-based hybrid system
In a new patent filing made in Japan, Mazda appears to be developing revolutionary in-wheel electric motors powered by a capacitor for use in future vehicles. The patent appears to be an …
Covid-19: Honda reconfigures 50 StepWGN, Odyssey MPVs for use as patient transport vehicles in Japan
In Japan, Honda says it has modified 50 of its StepWGN and Odyssey MPVs for use as transport vehicles to take Covid-19 patients to hospitals and quarantine facilities, Reuters reports. The automaker …
Fourth-gen new Nissan X-Trail official images leaked?
Click to enlarge Here are purported leaked official images of the new Nissan X-Trail (or Rogue in North America) that's set to debut this year, circulating on the internet. They're not very …
Lister Stealth teased – 675 PS V8, most powerful SUV?
https://youtu.be/HEp5oUydoYI Lister, a renowned 65-year-old British racing team and tuner, has dropped a teaser of its upcoming Stealth SUV which it claims to be the world's fastest SUV. The Stealth is based …
Ferrari begins producing respirator valves and fittings for protective masks to combat Covid-19 pandemic
Ferrari is stepping up its efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic in Italy and announced that it has begun producing respirator valves and fittings for protective masks at its Maranello plant. Currently, …
Covid-19: Volkswagen withdraws 2020 full year outlook
The executive board of Volkswagen AG has revealed that the full year outlook for 2020 - announced during its 2019 annual report - can no longer be achieved, with business severely impacted …
Honda recycles old hybrid car batteries for second life
Honda Motor Europe has announced the expansion of its battery recycling partnership with SNAM (Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux), in which the latter will collect and recycle lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride …
2020 Volkswagen Nivus revealed in new camo photos
The Volkswagen Nivus has been teased again by the carmaker’s Brazilian division, giving us a rather comprehensive look at the coupe-styled crossover, albeit wrapped in a thin layer of camouflage. As a …
Porsche 911 Turbo S – active aero technology detailed
Porsche has released additional details about its latest 911 Turbo S, this time paying particular emphasis on the Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) technology. PAA first debuted in the 2014 911 Turbo, and …
Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition – 4.0 litre V6 and 4.6 litre V8, from RM201,274 in UAE, limited to 20 units
Before the current-generation Toyota Land Cruiser bows out to make way for an all-new model this August, the United Arab Emirates gets a Heritage Edition in two petrol engine variants with retro …
