New Hyundai i20 shown in sketches – Geneva debut
Hyundai has released the first teaser sketches of the third-generation i20, which will make its global debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in March. Positioned between the i10 and i30, the …
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Nepal gov’t EV usage proposed for high-level officials
The government of Nepal has drafted a proposal that requires their high-ranking public officials to exclusively use electric vehicles for their daily commuting, the Kathmandu Post reports. This recommendation of transport usage …
Kia Sonet concept – sub-4m SUV to launch this year
Kia has revealed the Sonet concept at the Auto Expo 2020 in Delhi. Kia says that the showcar previews a global compact SUV that will launch in the Indian market in the …
2021 Cadillac Escalade – 6.2L petrol V8, 3.0L diesel; Super Cruise ADAS, 38-inch curved OLED display
Six years on from the fourth-generation model, the perennial celebrity's favourite full-size SUV has been updated with the arrival of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The fifth-generation Escalade shares its platform with its …
Geely to invest RM218m to develop ‘healthy vehicles’
The novel coronavirus outbreak, of which Wuhan in China is the epicentre, is the talk of the town, the thing that everyone is worried about. Our neighbouring countries have the highest number …
Suzuki Ignis facelift revealed with SUV-like styling
Suzuki's adorable little hatchback, the Ignis, has been given a subtle and rather charming facelift in Japan, strengthening its pseudo-SUV aesthetic with a new range-topping variant. All models receive a new four-slot …
Car factories in China closed due to novel coronavirus
The government of China has issued a guideline for automakers and car parts supplier to temporarily suspend operations due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, Reuters reports. As of yesterday (February 4), at …
Tesla signs battery supply deal with CATL – report
Electric vehicle battery producer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) said that it has signed a battery supply agreement with Tesla earlier this week, Reuters reports. Tesla will determine the volume of …
VIDEO: Toyota GR Yaris tested by Fernando Alonso
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fisqqmtV45A Now a works Toyota driver, Fernando Alonso has proved his mettle beyond the realm of Formula 1, winning at Le Mans, securing the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and completing the gruelling …
Ferrari 2019 sales up 9.5%, over 10k for the first time
Ferrari is a low volume supercar maker based in Maranello, Italy. Sounds about right, except that the volume isn't that low anymore these days. In 2019, they sold 10,131 cars with the …
Mazda patents new inline-six engine and 8-speed auto
In an investor report published last year, Mazda confirmed that it would develop six-cylinder engines that will be used in cars underpinned by a new and larger architecture. It appears that plan …
Hyundai eco-friendly car for Chicago – Sonata Hybrid?
At the Chicago Auto Show later this week, Hyundai will be introducing a new eco-friendly model for the United States market, and judging by the current lineup, it will most likely be …
Harman and Hyundai launch world’s first active road noise cancellation system – debuts on Genesis GV80
Harman has launched the world’s first active road noise cancellation system for a production vehicle in partnership with Hyundai, which will first debut on the Genesis GV80 SUV. The system – dubbed …
Hyundai suspends South Korea production due to China parts shortage – disruption from coronavirus
With the novel coronavirus outbreak showing no signs of slowing down, many carmakers have suspended production in China in line with government guidelines. These include Tesla, Ford, PSA, Nissan and Honda, among …
Ford Troller TX4 – South American market off-roader
Ford has unveiled the Troller TX4 Automatic, a 4x4 off-roader that is exclusive to the South American market. This is the beefed-up version of the Troller T4 that was also a Brazil-only …
Toyota introduces Acceleration Suppression Function
Toyota has developed a new Acceleration Suppression Function that was designed to counter the misapplication of the accelerator pedal, which will be part of an upgrade to its Safety Sense suite. The …
Toyota, Panasonic form JV for auto prismatic batteries
Toyota and Panasonic have announced the establishment of Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, a joint venture specialising in automotive prismatic lithium-ion batteries. This comes just over a year since the two companies …
Skoda Vision IN concept previews crossover for India; MQB A0-IN platform model set for 2021 market debut
The Skoda Vision IN concept has been unveiled ahead of the India Auto Expo 2020 in New Delhi, showcased as a preview of a model that will go into production for the …
Volkswagen Taigun SUV shown, late 2021 India debut
The Volkswagen Taigun has broke cover in India, shown in the run-up to Auto Expo 2020 event that will start in Delhi on Thursday. It's officially the Taigun Concept, but the car …
Renault Megane IV updated – new E-Tech PHEV variant
Renault has updated its entire Megane IV range, which sees some subtle styling changes and a revised equipment list. The update also includes revisions for the performance-focused RS model as well as …
