Tesla Cybertruck better than people realise – Musk
The Tesla Cybertruck proved to be one of the most polarising vehicles to have debuted in 2019, with space-age looks and impressive battery-electric tech. But company founder and CEO Elon Musk said …
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Frankfurt Motor Show to be replaced next year – report
Motor show participation is on a decline, with the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show set to be the show's last running before it moves to another venue within Germany next year. Known in …
2020 Lotus Evora GT410 debuts – 3.5L supercharged V6, 416 PS & 410 Nm; 0-100 in 4.1s, 298 km/h Vmax
Lotus has unveiled the Evora GT410, which is essentially an enhanced version of the GT410 Sport. It's built with comfort in mind, so the car comes fitted with Sparco sports seats and …
Mercedes-Benz EQS teased, prototype next to concept
Official "spyshots" of test prototypes are a thing now, and Mercedes-Benz has recently posted photos on Facebook of an EQS mule next to last year's concept. This confirms that not only is …
Alpine A110 SportsX – sports car gets rally-style mod
From what we hear, the Alpine A110 is a great sports car, one that's loved by critics. But what next for the reborn brand? Unfortunately, sports cars are niche products in today's …
Nissan reportedly planning to cut 4,300 jobs, shut two manufacturing plants as part of cost-cutting initiative
Nissan is reportedly planning to cut at least 4,300 white-collar jobs and close down two of its manufacturing sites as part of a cost-cutting initiative, Reuters reports, citing information gleaned from multiple …
Ford Mustang Mach-E gets 32,000 bookings – report
Two months on from the debut of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, demand for the electric SUV has reported seen the company receive 32,000 reservations for at U$500 (RM) per reservation, according to …
Grab, Hyundai introduce GrabCar Elektrik in Indonesia
Earlier this week, ride-sharing provider Grab - in partnership with Korean automaker Hyundai - officially introduced its GrabCar Electric service in Indonesia. The initial fleet consists of 50 Hyundai Ioniq Electric EVs, …
2020 Seat Leon debuts – MQB Evo hatchback, estate; 1.4 litre TSI petrol plug-in hybrid with 60 km EV range
Seat has unveiled the latest, fourth-generation Leon, an all-new model that is based on the latest iteration of the Volkswagen Group's MQB platform dubbed MQB Evo, which underpins the eighth-generation Golf that …
Renault officially appoints Luca de Meo as new CEO
It's official - former Seat boss Luca de Meo has just assumed the role of CEO for Renault, just over a month since rumours first hit the streets. According to AutoExpress, the …
2020 Bentley Ice Race Continental GT breaks cover – 635 PS, 900 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 3.7s; to race on ice!
Bentley Motorsport has unveiled a special Continental GT in preparation of the 2020 GP Ice Race in Zell am See, Austria, one powered by the range-topping 6.0 litre W12 engine. It makes …
Thailand to make gasohol E20 the core petrol this year
Thailand has announced that it is aiming to become the first country in Asia to use ethanol as a core fuel. The country's energy ministry plans to promote gasohol E20 as the …
Ford settles dual-clutch transmission lawsuit, could pay up to US$100 mil to Focus and Fiesta owners
Ford has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit in the United States with nearly two million owners - and former owners - of Focus and Fiesta vehicles equipped with its troubled DPS6 …
Maserati Ghibli PHEV heads to Beijing motor show; Quattroporte and Levante to be facelifted this year
Maserati is set to bring a hybrid version of the Ghibli to the Beijing Motor Show in April, which will also be the Italian marque's first electrified model, Automotive News Europe reports. …
Bugatti W16 engine still has life in it – to last till 2030?
In a time where downsizing is the norm, Bugatti's venerated 8.0 litre W16 quad-turbo engine is perhaps the last of its kind. According to Bugatti boss Stephan Winkelmann, the W16 engine still …
Renault, Nissan to revive joint R&D projects – report
Renault engineering chief Gilles Le Borgne is due to meet his counterpart at Nissan, Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi in Japan this week as the French and Japanese brands aim to revive joint projects crucial …
China’s Great Wall buys GM India plant for USD300 mil
Ending General Motors' (GM) involvement in car manufacturing in India is the sale of its plant in Talegaon in Maharashtra state to China's Great Wall Motor. The deal, said to be worth …
Geely establishes RM117 million Coronavirus fund, free ride-hailing and 50 MPVs contributed to Wuhan
Geely has announced that it will be cooperating with the Li Shufu Public Welfare Foundation for the establishment of a RMB200 million (RM117 million) fund for the prevention and control of the …
2020 Volkswagen Caddy teased, to debut in February
Volkswagen has teased the next-generation Caddy, an A-segment commercial van that can also double as a family MPV. According to the automaker, the fifth-generation car is completely new, and no screw has …
992 Porsche 911 GT3 appears in TV commercial spot
When the Super Bowl rolls around, it appears customary for automakers to take commercial spots around the annual American Football championship game. Most are funny, some are extravagant, and in the case …
