Lexus delivered a record 765,330 units globally in 2019
Lexus has announced its global sales results for 2019, with the Japanese premium carmaker delivering a new record high of 765,330 units. The figure represents a 10% increase from 2018 and is …
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2020 MINI Cooper SE – more technical details revealed
In July 2019, MINI introduced its first ever electric car, the Cooper SE. Technically, the automaker's first EV was the MINI E which debuted in 2008, but that car was a strict …
Suzuki XL7 – ‘Ertiga SUV’ launching soon in Indonesia
The Suzuki XL7, the SUV-styled version of the Suzuki Ertiga MPV, will be launching in Indonesia at the end of this month, according to local reports. The XL7 is essentially the XL6 …
Petrol, diesel ban in UK to be brought forward to 2035
The United Kingdom had in 2017 announced that it was going to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040, though a plan by prime minister Boris Johnson under …
Next-gen MINI to be delayed because of Brexit, costs
Brexit has finally happened, and development of the next-generation Mini hatch is set to be delayed due to uncertainty over the UK's trade relations with the European Union. Besides that, it is …
Volkswagen TDI – cleaner diesel with twin-dosing tech
Diesel powerplants, and those from Volkswagen in particular have weathered a hard time in recent years to say the least, but that hasn't stopped the German manufacturer from continually developing diesel engines …
Mercedes-Benz C200 Coupe in Thailand drops 1.5L 48V for 2.0L turbo engine – Malaysia to follow soon?
Mercedes-Benz Thailand has revised the engine offerings of some of its two-door models for the 2020 model year, with the C205 C-Class Coupe as well as the C238 E-Class Coupe and A238 …
Thailand announces cheaper annual road tax for EVs
In a bid to encourage the use of alternative energy instead of fossil fuel, Thailand's department of land transport has announced incentives for those who use clean energy vehicles. This will come …
2020 Hyundai Creta to make its debut in India on Feb 6
Hyundai India has dropped a teaser on its Facebook page, signalling the arrival of the all-new Creta, which is set to be introduced at the 2020 Auto Expo on February 6. The …
GMC Hummer EV Super Bowl ad stars LeBron James
https://youtu.be/t6EPPJHaCtw The Hummer Super Bowl ad has come and gone, and let's cut to the chase - it didn't reveal any new info on the upcoming truck or show an unseen side …
Jaguar won’t do big grilles, says the trend is “crude”
Have you ever wondered why one of the most jarring trends in the automotive scene today is the enlargement of the radiator grille? Well, according to Jaguar design boss Julian Thomson, it's …
Nissan teases upcoming compact crossover for India
Nissan has released a teaser image of a new compact crossover that will be introduced in India, which the carmaker says will be built on its global SUV heritage and advanced technologies. …
Ford develops 3D-printed wheel nut as thief deterrent
Have you been a victim of wheel theft? Well, Ford has come up with an impressive solution to stop these unrelenting thieves dead in their tracks, and it involves 3D-printing. The technology …
Volvo S60 T8 AWD now in Thailand – imported from Malaysia, Momentum and R-Design, from RM288k
The new Volvo S60 is now available in Thailand. The third-generation sedan is imported from Malaysia, the regional assembly hub for Volvo, and is available in T8 AWD form. Two trim levels …
Mercedes-Benz X-Class – production to end in May
Mercedes-Benz is pulling the plug on its X-Class, less than three years after introducing the premium pick-up. It had been reported last July that the automaker was looking to drop the model …
Hyundai aims to be Europe’s top EV brand this year
The likes of Volkswagen are preparing to go big into electric cars with its ID range, but mass market rival Hyundai Kia has a decent head-start on the EV front. The Korean …
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance divides recovery work; Mitsubishi to lead in Southeast Asia – report
Leaders within the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance are refreshing their strategy for the group of companies to recover from troubles faced recently, Automotive News Europe reported. The strategy will see the alliance divide their …
Bosch says global auto production may have peaked, announces job cuts & lower production levels for 2020
Bosch has announced job cuts and a review of its business to cope with a 44% drop in full-year operating profit and a lower demand for cars, adding that global automotive production …
Hummer is back! 1,000 hp electric truck, GMC badge
https://youtu.be/gCcs2UxkYvM Hummer is back! With the electric truck scene heating up in the US, General Motors has decided that it's the right time to revive its macho truck brand and turn it …
Fast & Furious 9 teaser trailer ahead of May 22 release
After the success of the Hobbs and Shaw spin-off last year, the Fast & Furious franchise is once again kicking into high gear with its eighth (yes, eighth) main sequel on May …
