All-new Nissan Juke teased before September 3 debut
It’s been almost a decade since the Nissan Juke revealed itself to the world, and a second-generation model is set to make its debut on September 3. The Japanese carmaker has released …
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MINI Rocketman comes to life – production compact EV to be made in China with Great Wall, 2022 debut
Remember the cute MINI Rocketman Concept from a couple of years back? According to Autocar, the actually mini-sized MINI has been green-lighted for production. In keeping with the times, the Rocketman will …
Volkswagen Beetle production comes to a conclusion
The end has been looming large for the Volkswagen Beetle, and the final unit has rolled out of the sole third-generation Beetle production facility in Puebla, Mexico. The last of the third-generation …
Fiat 500 going electric, BEV version to debut in 2020
The MINI can now be had as a full electric car, and soon, one can have another iconic car in EV flavour. Yesterday, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced a 700 million euros …
Bentley EXP 100 GT concept debuts – AI-enhanced EV with 700 km range; 1,500 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.5s
In line with its 100th anniversary celebrations, Bentley has unveiled the EXP 100 GT concept, a fully electric vehicle with range of up to 700 km, aimed at showcasing what luxurious motoring …
Porsche stands by NA engines, manual transmission
Amidst the increasing hype on electric cars, here's one bit of news for petrolheads to cheer on. Porsche GT's boss Andreas Preuninger has revealed that the manual gearbox and naturally-aspirated engines have …
2019 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport teased – July 25 debut
Nearly four years ago, the third-generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport made its global debut, and on July 25, the Japanese carmaker will unveil the first facelift for the ladder frame-based seven-seat SUV in …
Hyundai teases all-new model before Frankfurt debut
The 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show isn’t set to take place until September, but Hyundai has already begun teasing an all-new model that will make its debut at the event. According to the …
Geely Boyue Pro introduced for China – substantial styling updates; new GKUI 19; 1.8T gets 7-speed DCT
Geely has released more information and photos of the new Boyue Pro, a week after it unveiled the latest version of the Geely Smart Ecosystem (GKUI 19) and E-Series chipset that are …
MINI Cooper SE debuts – brand’s first fully-electric model; 181 hp and 270 Nm; up to 270 km of range
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the MINI brand, and with electromobility being a major focal point within the automotive industry in today’s age; the British carmaker has unveiled the new …
De Tomaso P72 unveiled – only 72 units to be made
De Tomaso turns 60 this year, and after facing financial difficulties leading to it being acquired by Ideal Team Ventures in 2014, the Italian carmaker has now presented its first (new) product …
BMW and Daimler ink deal to develop autonomous tech together – joint R&D teams at both companies
BMW and Daimler have firmed up their plans to develop autonomous driving tech together, the two companies having inked an agreement to cooperate on developing next-generation technologies for driver assistance systems, automated …
Porsche 911 RSR revised for 2019 – mid-engined GTE race car to defend WEC titles, debuts at Goodwood
Porsche is at the top of its game at the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the moment, fresh from securing a clean sweep of the manufacturers', drivers' and teams' titles in …
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 …
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. …
