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  BMW 4 Series to debut in June bearing bold new face

  10 April 2020 / 0 comments

  The forthcoming BMW 4 Series looks set to be the automaker’s first model to proudly wear the elongated kidney grille, and a BMWBlog report states that the coupe will be unveiled in June. From the […]

   

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  Koenigsegg Gemera and Jesko Absolut at Ängelholm

  10 April 2020 / 3 comments

  Last month, Koenigsegg unveiled two new cars at the cancelled Geneva Motor Show, with founder Christian von Koenigsegg presenting the Gemera and Jesko Absolut on-stand via a live stream within the Palexpo. The company has […]

   

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  Caterham Super Seven 1600 – retro-inspired model

  10 April 2020 / 0 comments

  Caterham has unveiled the latest addition to its line-up, the Super Seven 1600 which joins the range as a permanent addition. The Super Seven 1600 features a 1.6 litre, naturally aspirated Ford Sigma engine paired […]

   

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  Volkswagen lays off 1,500 staff at Tennessee, US plant

  10 April 2020 / 0 comments

  Following news from the US that Honda and Nissan has furloughed thousands of employees, it’s now the turn of Volkswagen to lay off workers at its US assembly plant in Tennessee. According to Reuters, 1,500 […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz answers Audi’s Four Rings Challenge

  10 April 2020 / 3 comments

  As the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Audi recently asked its fans and followers around the world to get creative and submit artworks that represent the brand’s famous four rings. Called the #FourRingsChallenge, the […]

   

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  Lotus mulling bespoke programmes for carmakers; revered Handling by Lotus badge to return soon?

  10 April 2020 / 1 comment

  British marque Lotus has long been known for its lightweight sports cars, but it has also done work for other automakers through Lotus Engineering, its consultancy division. This places the carmaker in a good position […]

   

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  Automatic headlamps are now mandatory in Japan

  10 April 2020 / 12 comments

  According to a report by Driving Vision News, automakers must equip all new vehicles sold in Japan with automatic headlamps, making it likely the first country in the world with such a mandate. This comes […]

   

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  Synthetic fuel a possible alternative to EVs – McLaren

  10 April 2020 / 0 comments

  McLaren has revealed that it will proceed with the creation of a development vehicle that runs on synthetic fuel, serving as proof that the technology is a valid alternative to battery-electric vehicles. Company COO Jens […]

   

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  Nissan faces Covid cash crunch, requests $4.6b credit

  9 April 2020 / 6 comments

  The coronavirus has put most of the world in lockdown, and businesses are suffering as a result. Carmakers are among the hardest hit, and even the biggest ones are feeling the financial heat. Now comes […]

   

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  Changan Uni-T – 180 hp/300 Nm 1.5 litre turbo, FWD and AWD, Level 3 self-driving; from RM73k in China

  9 April 2020 / 15 comments

  Chinese manufacturer ChangAn has released pricing for its new crossover, the Uni-T, which will be priced from 120,000 yuan to 150,000 yuan (RM73,710 to RM92,138) for two variants in China when it goes on sale […]

   

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  2020 Formula 1 season likely to start in Europe from July, closed races being considered – Ross Brawn

  9 April 2020 / 2 comments

  With the Covid-19 pandemic still present all over the globe, Ross Brawn has indicated that the 2020 Formula 1 season will likely start in Europe from July. Brawn, who is Formula 1’s managing director of […]

   

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  Indonesia car sales expected to drop by 50% in 2020

  9 April 2020 / 5 comments

  There’s no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the world about us, and not just from a health perspective. There’s also what it is doing to economies, with the significant […]

   

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  Geely Binyue Pro goes on sale in China April 15 – 1.5 litre 177 hp/255 Nm three-cylinder, seven-speed DCT

  9 April 2020 / 9 comments

  The Geely Binyue Pro has been revealed in pictures on the CarNewsChina Facebook page, which shows the latest B-segment crossover from the Chines automaker to be dressed in sportier-looking bodywork. The Geely Binyue Pro will […]

   

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  Ferrari to offer voluntary Covid-19 tests for employees and their families as it aims to reopen next week

  9 April 2020 / 0 comments

  Ferrari is raring to go back to making cars and will pilot a project to conduct voluntary screening of employees and their families for the novel coronavirus. The target is to reopen on April 14, […]

   

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  2021 Lexus LC gets suspension tweaks, 10 kg lighter

  9 April 2020 / 1 comment

  The Lexus LC is one of our favourite cars, offering a compelling blend of exotic looks, intoxicating V8 noises and performance and finely tuned dynamics. However, that hasn’t stopped Toyota’s luxury division from tinkering with […]

   

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