BMW CEO Harald Krüger to resign from role in 2020
BMW CEO Harald Krüger has announced that he will not seek a second term in office, and will step down after four years at the helm of the German carmaker when his …
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Volkswagen, Ford reach outline agreement on EV, autonomous car alliance – VW to share MEB platform
Volkswagen and Ford have reached an outline agreement to share electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous car technologies, according to Reuters, quoting a source familiar with the matter. This EV and self-driving tech …
India plans tax cuts to promote EVs, reduce pollution
India, a country choking on its own emissions, has proposed tax waivers on the purchase of electric vehicles to kickstart sales, Reuters reports. It has also removed import taxes on some auto …
Mitsubishi announces investment deal with Gojek
Mitsubishi Motors, Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance have announced plans to invest in Indonesia-based Gojek, which runs an on-demand multi-service platform in its home country, as well as in …
Lexus LC Convertible confirmed for production, camouflaged prototype makes Goodwood FOS debut
Remember the Lexus LC Convertible concept from the Detroit Auto Show in January? Well, apparently Lexus (and the public, it seems) liked it so much that it is putting the droptop version …
Volvo Cars achieves record first half sales in H1 2019
It has been a record breaking first half of the year for Volvo Cars, sales wise. The carmaker reported sales of 340,826 units in the first six months of 2019, up 7.3% …
Energy Absolute’s homegrown Mine Mobility EV to go on sale in Thailand next year – 200 km range, RM161k
An update on the progress being made by Thai utility provider Energy Absolute (EA), which in February this year firmed up plans to market its own electric vehicles (EV) in the Kingdom. …
Audi R8 LMS GT2 debuts – another gentleman’s racer
With the Stephane Ratel Organisation set to host GT2-class racing in 2020, Audi Sport has released a new offering for gentleman racers looking to get in on the action. Making its debut …
Aston Martin Vantage Heritage Racing Editions and aerokit launched, as Goodwood FoS celebrates brand
Aston Martin’s racing history is as old as the company itself. This year, Gaydon celebrates two significant anniversaries – 60 years since its iconic 1-2 win at the 24 Hours of Le …
BMW X7 Pick-up concept revealed – a special one-off
The BMW Group recently told twelve of its vocational trainees to come up with something special for this year’s BMW Motorrad Days. What they came up with is something that is both …
Ford GT Mk II debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed – 700 hp track machine; 45 units only; USD1.2 million
Making its debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed is the new Ford GT Mk II, a track-only version of the sports car, which has been developed to deliver optimum performance …
Radical Rapture revealed – 765 kg; 350 hp and 434 Nm
Radical Sportscars, the purveyor of track-focused machines, has introduced its latest creation at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Called the Rapture, it’s the company’s new flagship, road-legal sports car that continues …
C118 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 4Matic+ unveiled – 2.0L turbo four-pot with up to 421 PS; 270 km/h top speed
Introduced alongside the latest A 45 is the new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4Matic+, which should appeal to those that want a little more boot space and coupe-ish styling than what the hot …
Toyota GR Supra GT4 race car revealed, on sale 2020
Following the GT4 Concept that was shown at Geneva earlier this year, Toyota Gazoo Racing has revealed the real thing - the Toyota GR Supra GT4 race car for customer teams. It …
W177 Mercedes-AMG A45 4Matic+ debuts with up to 421 PS, 500 Nm – 0-100 km/h in 3.9s; Drift mode
Gather around, boys and girls, because Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled more performance versions of the latest W177 A-Class positioned above the A 35. This is the new Mercedes-AMG A 45 4Matic+, which …
Lister LFT-C unveiled, based on Jaguar F-Type – 5.0L V8 makes 675 hp, 0-100 km/h over 3s; 10 units only
This is one car brand we don't hear very often. Lister, a British sports car manufacturer, has introduced the LFT-C sports car at its headquarters in Lancashire. Only 10 units of the …
Hyundai reveals its new CVVD valve control system
https://youtu.be/5atYksEpAm8 Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled its new Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology, which will first be applied on the Smartstream G 1.6 litre turbocharged four-cylinder T-GDi that is available for …
GALLERY: New Geely Boyue Pro SUV debuts in China
Late last month, Geely released first images and details of the Geely Boyue Pro, a refreshed and facelifted version of the Boyue, which is of course the base car for Malaysia's Proton …
Toyota might build a Supra Targa if there is demand
Would you love the A90 Toyota GR Supra more if it were available as a targa top? Well, if enough customers make that request, Toyota could just build them. In an interview …
G29 BMW Z4 M40i tuned by G-Power – 500 hp, 700 Nm!
Time does indeed fly, because we're already in the second half of 2019, which means the G29 BMW Z4 is almost a year old. Currently, the range-topping roadster is the M40i, and …
