Amsterdam to ban all petrol and diesel cars by 2030
Amsterdam says that all cars and motorcycles running on fossil fuel will be banned from the city from 2030. The city's council will phase in changes over the next six years as …
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Maserati vows to not go full electric, will keep internal combustion engines alive for that “raw emotion”
Things have not been rosy for Maserati, but that's not stopping the Italian automaker from swimming against the tide. Instead of going full electric, Maserati North America boss, Al Gardner said "this …
Volkswagen ID.3 – camouflaged electric hatch leaked
Volkswagen is making huge strides into the world of electric mobility with its first electric vehicle, the production version of the ID. concept, which will go on sale roughly a year from …
Range Rover Evoque PHEV due in a year, no EV model
Land Rover will not be introducing an all-electric Range Rover Evoque, not least till 2025 as it focuses its efforts on hybrid technology, Autocar reports. Jaguar Land Rover UK boss Rawdon Glover …
C118 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 gets accidentally revealed
As many of us are aware, an even hotter version of the C118 Mercedes-Benz CLA is on its way in the form of the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45. While we’ve only seen spyshots …
2019 Hyundai Ioniq facelift gets detailed – styling and equipment updates; EV version gains larger battery
Hyundai has released a lot more details about the facelifted Ioniq, which will continue to be offered with a hybrid (Hybrid), plug-in hybrid (Plug-in) and full electric (Electric) powertrain. The facelift brings …
Toyota Glanza is a rebadged Suzuki Baleno in India
A year ago, Toyota and Suzuki announced that they would supply each other with vehicle models for the Indian market, with Suzuki providing the Baleno and Vitara Brezza to Toyota and the …
Tesla infotainment ranked first, BMW second – report
With the increasing reliance of drivers upon modern infotainment systems, the computerised systems are meant to improve convenience, though the most recent owner satisfaction survey conducted by Consumer Reports suggests that there's …
Geely Binyue PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV launching soon – will we get it as the Proton X50 PHEV?
This is the Geely Binyue PHEV, the plug-in hybrid version of the B-segment SUV that surfaced late last year in China. According to Chinese media, the Binyue PHEV is set to debut …
Suzuki will stop selling diesel cars in India in 2020
Maruti Suzuki, which is India’s largest carmaker by market share (51% by the end of FY 2018), recently announced it would stop selling diesel cars in the country by the end of …
F40 BMW 1 Series – M135i set to get 306 PS, 450 Nm?
The launch of the all-new F40 BMW 1 Series is near. From previous reports, we know that the 1 Series will sit on the new FAAR front-wheel drive platform, and there's also …
Tesla expects a global shortage of key minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries in the future
The global push towards electrification means that demand for batteries will surely increase, and that growth also means more resources will be needed for the production of these power units. It's expected …
V167 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 with a V8 coming soon?
It appears a higher-end version of the V167 Mercedes-Benz GLE is on its way, according to Car Buzz. During a visit to a local dealership, the publication was presented with an order …
Audi to intensify development of hydrogen fuel cell
Audi has announced that it will intensify development of hydrogen fuel cell technology, a move driven by concerns over the sourcing of natural resources for battery production, as well as doubts over …
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe – 4-door teased, June debut
Click to enlarge The BMW 8 Series will soon get its third member after the 8 Series Coupe and 8 Series Convertible. The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is, like other GC-badged …
Hyundai i30 N with all-wheel drive in the works – report
With 279 PS sent to the front wheels, the Hyundai i30 N is already a pretty serious hot hatch, but a source at the South Korean manufacturer has confirmed that an even …
Next Mercedes-AMG models to use F1-style MGU-H?
We've heard a lot about the future of Mercedes-AMG in recent weeks, whether it's electrification or the use of all-wheel drive across the lineup. Those words have come straight from AMG boss …
Lexus to build new entry-level model, slots under UX
The new UX may be billed as a more affordable entry into Lexus ownership, but Toyota's luxury offshoot thinks it can go lower still, as Autocar reports that an even smaller model …
Toyota 86 Hakone Edition – green paint, bronze wheels
Carmakers have been naming their models after places on Earth for some time now, with the Kia Rio, Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevrolet Malibu and Ferrari California being just a few examples. Now, …
Australia to implement Euro 5 petrol standard in 2027, to sell Euro 3 RON 91 and Euro 4 RON 95/98 until then
Last month, it was reported that Australia will continue to retain its current fuel standards unchanged for the next eight years. The announcement made by the government, which said that petrol quality …
