Bentley’s 2025 luxury EV model to be a “taller sedan?”
Bentley has repeatedly made clear its goal to introduce a full electric car by 2025, but it's not doing so just for sakes. According to a new Autocar report, the new EV …
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Next Nissan X-Trail sighted in Brazil document filing
Known in the American market as the Rogue, the next Nissan X-Trail has been sighted in a document filing with the Brazil government's ministry of economy. Though the document does not mention …
Mercedes-Benz shows its support for social distancing
The fight against the Covid-19 pandemic isn’t easy, but if we do our part by taking precautionary measures like social distancing, we increase our chances of overcoming the health crisis sooner rather …
Ford extends closure of several NA plants indefinitely
As the Covid-19 pandemic worsens in the United States with over 180,000 cases being reported (the highest in the world right now), Ford has announced that it will extend the closure of …
New Toyota GR Hilux to take on Ford Ranger Raptor?
Toyota may be on the verge of introducing a proper, high-performance version of the current Hilux to take on the Ford Ranger Raptor. According to CarsGuide, Toyota had successfully trademarked the "GR …
Daihatsu Sirion Cross leaked: SUV-style Perodua Myvi
An anonymous reader has sent us images of a brochure of a Daihatsu Sirion Cross, hinting of an impending launch. Now, I'm sure you readers already know that the regular Sirion is …
Cleaner air in China, Italy, United States observed; potential impact of electric vehicles shown – report
The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak has seen widespread disruption of manufacturing operations as well as trade and sporting events worldwide, however it appears there is a silver lining of sorts in the wake …
2020 Honda City awarded five-star ASEAN NCAP rating
The 2020 Honda City has been awarded a five-star safety rating by the ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme (ASEAN NCAP), with the fifth-generation sedan model obtaining an overall score of 86.54 points. …
VW Golf GTI Mk7.5 by Mountune52 – 385 PS, 510 Nm!
Remember the famed Ford tuner Mountune? Well, the company has struck a partnership with wheel maker Fifteen52 – appropriately called Mountune52 – to work on Volkswagen Group vehicles, and it has released …
Volkswagen to donate RM190 million worth of medical equipment to doctors and hospitals across Germany
The Volkswagen Group has announced that it will be supplying doctors and hospitals in Germany with medical equipment to help frontliners with their Covid-19 battle, a donation totalling to a value of …
Covid-19: UK-based F1 teams aiding respiratory device production; Mercedes design approved for NHS use
A collective of seven Formula 1 teams based in the United Kingdom and their respective technology divisions working towards the manufacture and delivery of respiratory devices required in the treatment of Covid-19 …
Aston Martin secures cash injection from Lawrence Stroll – DBX production and entry to F1 confirmed
Aston Martin has formally secured a deal with new investor Lawrence Stroll, and claims that it has the funding to weather the next 12 months, Autocar reports. The deal will see Canadian …
Covid-19: 2020 Paris Motor Show partially cancelled
They're all falling like dominoes. Yesterday, we heard about the 2020 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) a.k.a. the Detroit Auto Show cancelled, with its venue turning into a makeshift hospital for …
Fast & Furious Dom’s Dodge Charger goes Lego
If you live your life a quarter brick at a time, the Lego Technic build of Dom's Dodge Charger R/T from the Fast and Furious movie series is the set of plastic …
Ford will produce 50,000 ventilators within 100 days
With the number of Covid-19 cases in the United States breaching the 140,000 mark, companies in the country are pulling their resources together to help fight the pandemic. Among them is automaker …
BMW i Hydrogen NEXT fuel cell details revealed – developed with Toyota, 374 PS, production in 2022
With the Toyota GR Supra still grabbing headlines all over the world, it's easy to forget that BMW and Toyota have other lesser-known collaborations that go beyond sports cars. One of those …
BYD introduces new, safety-oriented Blade EV battery
BYD has officially introduced its new Blade battery pack, which it claims will mitigate concerns about battery safety in electric vehicles. The pack will first be used in the company’s upcoming Han …
Datsun exits Indonesia market; Nissan to ensure warranty, service, parts supply for 10 years – report
Datsun has announced its departure from the Indonesia market, as parent brand Nissan has called an end to manufacturing in the country amid struggles to improve profitability, Kompas reported. This is a …
2020 Genesis G80 makes its global debut – third-gen sedan gets striking new design, technology, engines
The 2020 Genesis G80 has finally made its official global debut ahead of a planned sales launch in South Korea on March 30, before arriving in North America during the second half …
PSA Group pilot restart plans opposed by unions; company assures health and safety measures – report
PSA Group is preparing to resume operations at its European factories which were halted in light of the coronavirus outbreak, however various unions said that the plan is premature, Automotive News Europe …
