F92 BMW M8 Coupé, F91 Convertible debut – 625 hp!
The existence of a new BMW M8 has been teased long before the latest G15 8 Series even made its debut, ever since BMW announced the car would go racing in the …
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Polestar rolls out final prototypes from Chengdu plant
It's almost, yet not quite production time for the Polestar 1, which was unveiled last year, and boasts output figures of 600 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque from its Electric Performance …
2020 Renault Koleos facelift – new look and engines
Renault has taken the veils off the updated Koleos SUV, featuring enhanced looks, new engines and a range of tech upgrades. This time, the automaker introduced two new diesel engines that offer …
2020 Audi A6 allroad quattro – the best of both worlds
At long last, Audi has revealed its answer to the X213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain, and that is the new A6 allroad quattro. The A6 allroad continues a tradition that spans over 20 …
Mercedes-AMG builds the world’s most powerful turbo 4-cylinder engine for the new A45 – 416 hp, 500 Nm
https://youtu.be/MdMQ4OjbYng Mercedes-AMG prides itself on its “one man, one engine” principle, and this continues with the newly introduced M139 engine, which will go into the upcoming W177-based A 45. Touted as the …
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover to develop next-generation electric drive systems together
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover have announced that they will be working together to develop next-generation electric drive units for EVs. The automakers say the move will enable both companies to save …
Bentley eyes Pikes Peak record with Continental GT
Having taken the production SUV record at last year's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a lightly modified W12 Bentayga, Bentley is heading to the annual timed event in Colorado, United States …
Mercedes-AMG CLA35 4Matic Shooting Brake debuts
Say hello to the new Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4Matic Shooting Brake. The second-generation junior wagon is also recipient of the hot M260 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine, producing 306 PS at 5,800 …
FCA withdraws Renault merger offer – who’s to blame?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has withdrawn its offer to Renault for a merger. The Italian-American company said "the political conditions in France do not currently exist for such a combination to proceed …
Mercedes-Benz GLB teased ahead of official debut
It’s been a long time coming, but Mercedes-Benz will soon introduce the new GLB in the United States, specifically in the state of Utah. Billed as the “first compact SUV that can …
Toyota and Subaru to jointly develop a BEV platform
Toyota and Subaru have announced that it will reinforce its partnership by jointly developing a platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) of multiple vehicle sizes, including C- and D-segment sedans and …
Kia Seltos name confirmed for global B-segment SUV
Days after its new B-segment crossover was caught completely undisguised, Kia has gone ahead and confirmed that the name Seltos will indeed be attached to the car. While it may sound like …
Nissan appoints Delta Electronics as electric vehicle charging systems provider – AC and DC solutions
Nissan Thailand has announced the official appointment of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL as the primary provider of electric vehicle charging systems to complement the introduction of the Leaf in the Kingdom. "Nissan …
Apple CarPlay gets a design refresh at WWDC 2019
During the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, the company unveiled its new operating system for the iPhone – iOS 13 – which includes what Apple calls the “biggest update ever” for CarPlay. …
New Land Rover Defender does lion conservation duty
The new Defender is a deeply important product for Land Rover, as the nameplate represents the very roots of the company as a maker of go-anywhere, do-anything 4x4s. As such, the rugged …
Ferrari to introduce another three models in 2019, hybrid electric direction to be intently pursued
Ferrari, which launched the F8 Tributo in March and SF90 Stradale plug-in hybrid last week, isn't quite done in terms of product reveals for the year. The automaker is due to unveil …
Skoda Vision GT concept previews sportier Kamiq GT
Skoda has released the new Vision GT concept SUV, one that could potentially morph into the Kamiq GT when it makes to production. Being a GT variant, the Czech brand's fifth SUV …
Hyundai Kona Hybrid – Ioniq powertrain for the B-SUV
Hyundai has introduced the Hyundai Kona Hybrid to slot between the regular ICE-powered Kona and the battery-powered Kona Electric. Unveiled in Europe, the Korean carmaker says that the Kona Hybrid responds to …
Volkswagen ID.R sets new Nurburgring EV record
The fully electric Volkswagen ID.R has claimed the EV lap record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife with a time of six minutes 5.336 seconds with Romain Dumas at the wheel of the purpose-built …
Skoda Mountiaq pick-up concept – based on Kodiaq
Behold, the Skoda Mountiaq pick-up concept. The vehicle was built based on the Kodiaq SUV, and it measures 4,999 mm long, 2,005 mm wide and 1,710 mm tall. The wheelbase is 2,788 …
