Volkswagen tests Level 4 self-driving in Hamburg
A while ago, the research arm at Volkswagen Group began testing of its automated vehicles in urban traffic in Hamburg, the first time the automaker has conducted testing of Level 4 autonomous …
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Next Land Rover Defender exterior leaked online
It appears that a digital rendition of the next-generation Land Rover Defender has been revealed within the forthcoming SUV's instrument display. Posted in various Land Rover discussion boards and picked up by …
Thai BMW PHEV battery production starts next month
BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles assembled in Thailand will soon get PHEV batteries from a local source. The premium carmaker's supplier Draexlmaier will start high-voltage battery production in July, in a Rayong factory …
Mercedes-Benz to recall ’12-’15 GLK 220 CDI – report
Daimler has been required by the German transport ministry to recall 60,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Germany following the the discovery of 'software aimed at distorting emissions tests', Automotive News Europe quoted Bild …
2019 MINI John Cooper Works GP prototype unveiled
The forthcoming MINI John Cooper Works GP is slated for debut in 2020, though for now the brand has released images of the range-topping three-door hatch ahead of its launch. Production for …
Young buyers still prefer sedans, Nissan survey finds
Nissan, on the back of a survey which found that younger buyers still gravitate strongly towards sedans, has announced that it will be doubling down on sedans, with plans to grow its …
2019 Peugeot 2008 revealed – based on new 208 with lots of tech, electric e-2008 variant with 310 km range
Remember the Peugeot 2008? It was one of the first of the current crop of B-segment SUVs, introduced back in 2013. Six years is a lifetime in the automotive world, so Peugeot …
PSA opens $630m plant in Morocco, 200k capacity
Groupe PSA - the maker of Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Opel/Vauxhall vehicles - has started production at its new $630 million Kenitra plant in Morocco, near the capital Rabat. The project started …
MG ZS EV B-seg SUV launched in Thailand, 1.19m baht
The electric-powered version of the MG ZS SUV has been launched in Thailand at an attractive price of 1.19 million baht (RM160,384). The ZS EV - previewed at this year's Bangkok Motor …
Porsche GT models to be spared from electrification
Following the debut of the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder, the automaker's GT division has revealed that it has no plans to electrify the cars under its portfolio, Autocar reports. …
Renault Nissan Mitsubishi alliance to partner Waymo
Groupe Renault and Nissan have entered into an exclusive agreement with Waymo to explore all aspects of driverless mobility services for passengers and deliveries, in France and Japan. This agreement aims to …
2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 is the most powerful street-legal Ford – 5.2 litre V8 makes 760 hp, 847 Nm!
When the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 first debuted earlier in January, Ford levelled the floor with some bold claims, including that the Shelby GT500 would pack over 700 hp and is by …
Kia Seltos – global B-segment SUV makes its debut
Kia has taken the wraps off the Seltos, debuting the new B-segment SUV at an event in Delhi, India. The compact offering will be built in Korea as well as in India …
2019 Renault Zoe: EV gets 135 PS, 390 km WLTP range
Seven years on from its unveiling back in 2012, the Renault Zoe has received its biggest overhaul yet, keeping abreast with the advancing electric opposition. But while the French carmaker insists it's …
New Toyota Corolla Altis set for Thailand debut in Aug
The next-generation Toyota Corolla Altis is set to be launched in Thailand in August this year, according to Headlightmag. The local motoring site says that Thailand - a big market for the …
G16 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé revealed – four doors, same swish, new 840i variant with 340 hp straight-six
The new BMW 8 Series range is being steadily filled, with the introduction of the Convertible and M8 variants over the past year. Now, Munich has added one more body style to …
Toyota to install new engine cut-off system by 2020
Toyota has revealed that it will begin introducing two key safety features for its 2020 models. The first system shuts off the engine if it's left idling for too long, while the …
2020 Lexus GX 460 – new face; safety, off-road packs
The Lexus GX 460, as the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is badged and known in North America, has received a revamp starring a bigger and bolder grille, as well as new equipment. …
Singapore switching to distance-travelled ERP in 2020
Singapore is set to introduce a new pay-as-you-drive system for its electronic road pricing (ERP), in which motorists will be charged based on distance covered instead of the fixed fee in place …
Aston Martin Valhalla – official name for Project 003!
It's official. The Aston Martin AM-RB 003 project will formally be known as the Aston Martin Valhalla. Just as a refresher, the Valhalla is an upcoming mid-engined hypercar that is developed in …
