2020 Volkswagen Nivus teased – first debut in Brazil
Volkswagen has teased the upcoming Nivus in a teaser video, with the “Urban Coupe” set to make its debut in 2020. The crossover will ride on the MQB platform, and will first …
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Ford turns McDonald’s coffee waste into headlights
Many automakers are looking to incorporate sustainable materials in vehicle production, and Ford is not excluded from this. The company recently announced that it will collaborate with McDonald’s to use coffee beans …
Next Range Rover to share MLA base with Jaguar XJ
The next, fifth-generation Range Rover will continue to deepen the extent of its electrification when it arrives, and it is expected to feature a version with a zero-emissions, fully-electric powertrain alongside plug-in …
Porsche reveals new software-based torque control system for EVs – drive through snow as if on rails!
Porsche Engineering has developed and begun testing a new torque control system for an all-wheel drive electric SUV that will apparently provide maximum stability and safety when driving, all without using additional …
2020 Toyota Yaris GR-4 teased with all-wheel drive
https://youtu.be/O_tJYpjA-h4 The Toyota Yaris GR-4 was originally meant to make its global debut at the season-closing Rally Australia but due to unforeseen circumstances, the reveal had to be postponed. While a new …
Global car sales to undergo steepest decline since ’08
Global car sales are expected to fall by roughly 3.1 million units in 2019, the steepest year-over-year decline since the 2008 financial crisis, CNBC reports. This is based on findings by Fitch …
Thailand to establish a national EV panel within three months, to drive policies and speed up development
In an attempt to speed up development of its electric vehicle market ahead of its neighbours, Thailand is aiming to establish a National New Generation Vehicle Committee, and this will be accomplished …
BMW i8 Roadster LimeLight Edition makes its debut
This is the BMW i8 Roadster LimeLight Edition, a special one-off created by BMW Italia in partnership with Alcantara S.p.A. that was designed to “exude exclusivity and sustainability.” The show car isn’t …
Hyundai LaFesta EV makes its debut in China – 204 PS, 310 Nm; 56.5 kWh battery; up to 490 km of range
Beijing Hyundai, a joint venture between BAIC Motor and Hyundai Motor Company, has unveiled the new LaFesta EV at this year’s Auto Guangzhou in China. The new model will go on sale …
VIDEO: MINI Cooper SE stars in “The E-talian Job”
https://youtu.be/LSb45ix_8zw MINI has gone quiet. Like literally. The new Cooper SE is the automaker's first ever full electric car, and to celebrate its upcoming market launch (it's set to go on sale …
GALLERY: 2020 Audi RS6 Avant – the beast in detail
The Audi RS6 Avant is in many ways an aspirational car for car guys. Some like its looks well enough to warrant wanting one, others for its blistering pace, or in most …
Bentley Continental GT gets new limited edition model to commemorate Pikes Peak record – only 15 units
It was back in July this year that Bentley set a new production car record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and the British carmaker has now released a new limited-edition …
Volkswagen HQ raided again over diesel emissions scandal, for documents pertaining to EA 288 engine
The Dieselgate issue just won't go to rest. Earlier this week, German public prosecutors raided Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg again to confiscate documents, this time pertaining to the EA 288 diesel engine, …
Custom Rolls-Royce RED Phantom made to fight AIDS
Rolls-Royce has just unveiled the new Bespoke RED Phantom, a special one-off commissioned to benefit (RED)'s fight to end AIDS. The global charity organisation was founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver in …
2020 Jaguar F-Type Coupe, Convertible facelift debut – 5.0L V8 RWD returns, improved tech; fr RM292k in UK
Jaguar has launched its revised F-Type sports car, which is now an extensively revised version of the model that is built on the same aluminium structure as the outgoing model's. Leading the …
2020 Skoda Rapid gets teased in two official sketches
Skoda has released two official sketches of the upcoming Rapid, which is subcompact model that will be sold in Russia, and should make its way to India and China as a budget-friendly …
Bugatti Veyron costs over RM100k a year to maintain
Changing fluids for a regular car can be quite costly for some, but if you own a Bugatti Veyron, be prepared for a massive shock when you visit the service centre. There’s …
Bugatti Chiron Noire edition – 20 units only, fr RM14m!
Bugatti has introduced the Chiron Noire that's available in two exclusive finishes, Chiron Noire Sportive and Chiron Noire Elegance. The latter features an exposed carbon-fibre body that gives off a sinister matte …
Mazda’s SkyActiv-X engine a popular choice in Europe
According to a report by Automotive News, the take-up rate of Mazda’s SkyActiv-X engine in Europe has been higher than expected, so much so that it came as a surprise to the …
Next-gen Mercedes-Benz GLA teases its new interior
With the next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA set to debut on December 11, the German carmaker has released another teaser of the compact crossover. This time, the focus is on the interior of the …
