Nissan’s new No 3 resigns less than a month into role
There seems to be no respite for Nissan. The beleagured Japanese automaker, reeling from the loss of two top officials in the course of less than 12 months, had in October announced …
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Toyota GR Supra laps the Nurburgring in just 7:52.17 – three seconds faster than the G29 BMW Z4 M40i!
https://youtu.be/aIflu3L5Cd8 As we all know, the Toyota GR Supra and G29 BMW Z4 were developed as part of a sports car collaboration involving both companies, with both sharing similar mechanicals but with …
Aston Martin aims to sell 5,000 units of DBX a year, new SUV to be largest-single volume car in its history
For fans of the Aston Martin brand, the DBX has been a long time coming, because the British automaker has never made an SUV in its long and illustrious history. According to …
Subaru Levorg Prototype STI Sport teased ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon debut – 1.8L turbo boxer engine
At this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Subaru wheeled out the new Levorg Prototype that serves to preview the second generation of the station wagon model. The Japanese carmaker is following up on …
McLaren Speedtail is the fastest, most technically advanced model ever – 1,050 PS, 1,150 Nm, 403 km/h!
The McLaren Speedtail, which was unveiled in October 2018, went on a series of tests as part of a year-long developmental programme to further hone the hyper GT. After all, it is …
Daihatsu Taft Concept to debut at Tokyo Auto Salon
Daihatsu is bringing its A game to the Tokyo Auto Salon next month – in addition to the usual range of outlandishly modified vehicles, the compact car expert is also debuting the …
Volkswagen ID.3 production ongoing despite software issues, vehicles to be updated in storage – report
Volkswagen is pushing ahead with the production of its ID.3 fully electric vehicle despite 'massive' software problems, Manager Magazin reports. The hatchback EV has been in production at the facility in Zwickau, …
Kia Seltos to gain all-electric version in Asia – report
The Seltos is Kia's big bet in the burgeoning B-segment SUV market, and according to theKEEA, the car will receive an all-electric variant to add to the fierce competition in the sector. …
Proton Iriz R5: Why does it use the Evo X’s 4B11T mill?
Last week, we learned a great deal about why Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) chose the Proton Iriz as its R5 rallying machine. As it turns out, the Iriz platform was exactly what …
BMW i3 Urban Suite officially revealed for CES 2020
At the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2020, BMW will display the i3 Urban Suite, which it says provides a “a mobility experience tailored entirely to the passenger’s individual needs.” …
Mazda to shift Thai CX-3 production to Japan due to strong baht, forex affecting carmakers’ profits
Mazda may be planning to allocate around one billion baht (RM137.1 million) to upgrade its factory in Thailand next year, but future production at the AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) plant in Rayong won't …
IBM discovers cobalt-free battery that can outperform lithium-ion in cost, charging time and efficiency
International Business Machines (IBM) says it has developed a new battery with technology that doesn't require the use of heavy metals such as nickel and cobalt, instead utilising materials extracted from seawater. …
VW to launch 34 new cars in 2020 – 12 SUVs, 8 hybrids
Volkswagen is gearing up for what appears to be a very busy 2020, with plans to introduce 34 new models globally, of which includes 12 SUVs and eight pure electric or hybrid …
2020 Volkswagen Caddy teased before February debut
Volkswagen has previewed the next-generation of the Caddy in a number of sketches ahead of an official debut set to take place in February next year. The light van will be offered …
Hyundai Aura revealed, new sub-4m i10 sedan for India
Click to enlarge Hyundai has revealed the new Aura sedan for the Indian market. The Aura is a small booted version of the Grand i10 Nios hatchback, which is India's version of …
2020 Tata Nexon EV – full electric B-SUV debuts in India with over 300 km range, 0-100 km/h in 9.9 secs
Tata Motors has just taken the veils off the Nexon EV, a brand new, full electric version of its B-segment SUV that’s powered by its latest Ziptron technology. It’s pretty well equipped, …
Volkswagen receives fine for emissions breach, civil suit against financial services arm in Australia – report
The hits just keep on coming for Volkswagen. In Australia, the German automaker now has to weather a fine and a civil lawsuit against the automaker's financial services arm in the country, …
Volkswagen ‘ID Entry’ small EV teased in greeting card
Volkswagen has teased an entry-level electric vehicle in a Christmas card that has been circulated, Autocar reports. Known internally at Volkswagen as the ID Entry, this electric vehicle will be positioned below …
Toyota GR Yaris detailed – 1.6 litre turbo 3-cyl with over 250 PS/350 Nm, AWD, rear double wishbones!
Toyota may still be keeping mum with regards to details of its upcoming GR Yaris, but a recent first drive report from Autocar has shed some light on the hot hatch's key …
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase Limited Edition revealed for China – limited to just 15 units
China’s appetite for luxury cars is an insatiable one, and Bentley is looking to capitalise on that by launching the new Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase Limited Edition. Only 15 units will be offered, …
