Polestar 2 European pricing listed – from RM270,068
The Polestar 2 is now available to order in Europe, where the dual-motor EV will be priced starting from SEK 659,000 (RM279,893) in Sweden and 58,800 euros (RM270,068) in Germany. Production of …
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2019 Porsche Panamera 10 Years Edition debuts
Porsche has introduced the special Panamera 10 Years Edition to commemorate the first decade since the birth of the original four-door luxury sedan. In Germany, the anniversary edition is only available for …
Volvo teases fully electric XC40 in official sketches
Volvo recently announced the imminent debut of an EV version of the XC40 on October 16, and has now teased the model’s arrival with two design sketches, while providing some additional details. …
2020 Mazda 3 TCR unveiled – 2.0L turbo with 350 hp
This is the 2020 Mazda 3 TCR, which is a new customer race car that has been recently introduced as the company expands its motorsport presence. Designed by Mazda Design America in …
Mercedes-Benz on electrification – full CO2 neutrality by 2039, road to zero emissions will be market-specific
Electrification was one of the big buzzwords at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, with almost every carmaker present revealing a new electric vehicle or concept car. Not least of which was Mercedes-Benz …
2020 B9 Audi RS4 Avant facelift – 17% more efficient
The B9-generation Audi RS4 Avant gets a facelift two years on from the current generation model's debut, gaining updates to its exterior, interior and though its powertrain and headline figures remain as …
F95 BMW X5 M and F96 X6 M debut with Competition versions – up to 617 hp, 750 Nm; 0-100 km/h from 3.8s
To meet the demands of power-hungry SUV customers out there, BMW has unveiled the new X5 M and X6 M, both of which are available in Competition guise from the get-go because …
FCA fined US$40 million for over-inflating sales figures
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) slapped automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) with a US$40 million (RM168 million) fine last week for a number of fraudulent offences, including falsely reporting its …
Koenigsegg Regera sets a new 0-400-0 km/h record
https://youtu.be/E6aHQD1UqoQ Nearly two years ago, Koenigsegg managed to set a new 0-400-0 km/h world record when an Agera RS accomplished the feat in a blistering 33.29 seconds. Well, you can now forget …
Shanghai to ban diesel trucks by 2022 to cut pollution
How many times have you seen big old lorries spewing plumes of black smoke as they pull away from the toll plaza? Or noisy two-stroke kapcais (or a rust bucket on four …
Tesla’s Smart Summon feature faces some hiccups
https://youtu.be/nlCQG2rg4sw Tesla recently rolled out a big software update – dubbed Software Version 10.0 – last week, which includes a new Smart Summon feature for customers who paid extra for the Full …
Toyota GR Supra gets recalled in the United States
Over in North America, BMW has issued a recall for the 2020 Toyota GR Supra, with seven units being affected. According to an official report posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety …
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso – micro SUV launched in India
Maruti Suzuki launched the new S-Presso in India yesterday. A bit like Japanese kei cars (the JDM Suzuki Hustler comes to mind), the S-Presso is a tiny car with SUV styling, designed …
Toyota C-HR facelift debuts – new 2.0L hybrid variant
Toyota has unveiled the C-HR facelift in Europe, and the refreshed compact crossover will feature improved and new hybrid powertrains, a new multimedia system as well as the usual exterior design enhancements …
W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class first certified Level 3 self-driving car, “we’ll compete, cooperate with BMW”
As the automotive industry moves towards the future of autonomous driving, carmakers are having to find new and creative ways to stay ahead and survive. At a roundtable discussion at the recent …
Volocopter mulls S’pore for flying car launch – report
German aircraft manufacturer Volocopter is considering Singapore as one of the most likely venues for the commercial launch of its air taxi, Automotive News Europe reports. This, along with Dubai and Germany …
Nissan IMk Concept unveiled for Tokyo Motor Show
Ahead of this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan has unveiled the IMk, a fully electric concept car that showcases the brand’s Intelligent Mobility vision as well as the new direction for its …
Jaguar Land Rover to shut down UK factories for a week in November to ride out no-deal Brexit storm
Finally, we're in the Brexit month where the UK leaves the European Union. New prime minister Boris Johnson has vowed to push through with the deed whether or not a deal can …
Mercedes-Benz EQC gains a new line of accessories
Following the market launch of the Mercedes-Benz EQC, the German carmaker has now released a new line of accessories for its fully electric SUV for customers who want to make their EQC …
“Our cars are not smartphones, we design them to last” – Mercedes-Benz boss Ola Källenius on tech
The interior of the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS These are exciting times for the automotive industry, as advances in in-car technology are poised to revolutionise the car as we see it today. Mercedes-Benz …
