Mazda EV coming in 2020, PHEVs in 2021/2022 – report
Mazda's SkyActiv range of powertrains have won it big fans, but the company is now at a crossroads. It had a fleet average carbon dioxide emissions figure of 135.2 grams per kilometre …
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Toyota named world’s most valuable car brand again
It’s that time again where a marketing firm issues its report on the most valuable brands in the world, and according to the 2019 BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands list, …
Aston Martin DBX SUV – pre-production phase begins
Aston Martin Lagonda’s second manufacturing plant in the UK has started producing cars, with pre-production models of the DBX SUV taking first honours. The opening of the 90-acre facility in St Athan, …
Subaru Forester receives minor updates in Japan
The Subaru Forester has been given a minor update in Japan, with sales of the “new” SUV set to begin in the country later in mid-July. As far as changes go, they …
F48 BMW X1 facelift PHEV lands in Europe March 2020
The facelifted F48 BMW X1 will be joined by an xDrive25e plug-in hybrid variant next year. This will be made available in more markets than previously, when the pre-facelift xDrive25Le was a …
G21 BMW 3 Series Touring debuts – better practicality
Estate cars remain a popular choice among car buyers in Europe, which is why BMW has rolled out the new G21 3 Series Touring for customers who require more practicality than what …
Toyota Supra to enter 24 Hours of Nurburgring race
The Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) team will compete in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring race, which takes place at the famous German circuit from June 20-23. Toyota's factory race team has competed …
Audi, Renault, Honda to use Alibaba’s smart speaker
Audi, Renault and Honda vehicles in China will feature Alibaba's Tmall Genie Auto smart speaker, the Chinese tech company said at the CES Asia 2019 tech trade show in Shanghai, reported by …
Ultima RS revealed – 1,200 hp, 400 km/h, road-legal
Many carmakers talk about building “race cars for the road,” and one of the oldest of the bunch is Ultima Sports, a company based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. You may or may …
Mercedes-Benz GLB shown: compact SUV with 7 seats
Previously an unloved subsection of the Mercedes-Benz lineup, the compact car range has grown to become a significant and vital part of the company's revival as a more youthful brand. With four …
FCA, Renault attempting to revive merger deal, but Nissan demanding stake cut from the French – report
Surprise surprise, there's more to this intriguing family drama! Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has walked away from merger talks with Renault, citing "political conditions" in France as an insurmountable issue. The French …
Tesla pick-up to be better than Ford F-150, and be a better sports car than a standard Porsche 911 – Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk never seems to run out of big aims and bold claims. This time, the South African billionaire revealed on an hourlong podcast that the pricing for the Tesla …
Toyota details the new e-TNGA platform – 10 BEV models to be available worldwide from 2020 onwards
https://youtu.be/alBEnqviois Following Toyota’s announcement that it would develop a platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with Subaru, the carmaker presented its vision on how it plans to popularise BEVs, particularly its …
Noise cameras tested by UK Government – report
The United Kingdom government is trying out a new camera system that targets vehicles which are breaking noise limits, Autocar reports. The 'noise camera' prototypes will be installed at several locations over …
Michelin Uptis airless tyre announced, debut by 2024
Tired of patching punctured tyres? Well, Michelin is close to solving that problem. Introducing the Michelin Uptis (short for Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System), an airless mobility solution for passenger vehicles that does …
Pagani Zonda Zun – images of one-off build leaked
The Pagani Zonda is two decades old, though it hasn't stopped customers from continuing to commission the Argentine-founded Modenese supercar maker for one-off projects based on the the model that has been …
Kia XCeed Crossover – sleek SUV to debut on June 26
Kia is on a roll now, introducing SUVs after SUVs. The automaker is at it again, this time teasing an all-new SUV-coupe dubbed the XCeed Crossover. Kia calls it the crossover utility …
2019 Mazda 3 2.0L SkyActiv-X details revealed: 180 PS, 224 Nm, 5.4 litres per 100 km, standard mild hybrid
We've been waiting with bated breath for finalised details of Mazda's novel SkyActiv-X engine, and Hiroshima has finally given us the lowdown. The Spark Plug Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) mill, which is …
F92 BMW M8 gets M Performance parts, lots of carbon
Why would an owner of the new BMW M8 - a full-on M car and the famed performance division's flagship model - feel the need to tack on some M Performance parts …
Jaguar XE SV Project 8 – Touring spec, 15 units only
Owners of the Jaguar XE SV Project 8 who want a more civil-looking version of the high-performance sedan can look forward to getting their hands on the new limited edition Touring specification …
