C118 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 4Matic debuts with 302 hp
With the Mercedes-Benz A-Class line-up - sedan and hatchback - now available as performance AMG "35" models, it's now time for the second-generation C118 CLA to get its very own. This is …
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VIDEO: Ghosn speaks out, says he was backstabbed
https://youtu.be/s1kE2ovnMU0 Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn - who despite being out on bail, was re-arrested last week on fresh allegations that he used company funds to enrich himself by up to US$5 …
Ford, General Motors, Toyota collaborate with SAE Int’l to form Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC)
SAE International - together with automakers Ford, General Motors and Toyota - has announced that it is teaming up with the three automakers for the formation of the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium …
Honda to end car production in Turkey after 2021
Honda will stop making cars in Turkey in 2021, when production of the current Honda Civic sedan ends, the company said in a statement, reported by Reuters. The Japanese carmaker says that …
Lexus LC variant due to be revealed this year – LC F?
There really isn't much wrong with the achingly beautiful Lexus LC, but more is always better, and all signs point to something exciting being in the works. According to CarBuzz, a new …
Lotus to preserve tradition of lightweight, handling and parts sharing to enable brand differentiation – report
Having now come under Geely parentage, Lotus is now in an improved position in terms of development resources available for its future products. Traditionally famed for sports cars, the British automaker will …
Toyota C-HR Neon Lime in Europe – 2,000 units only
With its swooping coupé-inspired design and a range of striking colours, the Toyota C-HR certainly stands out in a crowded SUV market. But there are perhaps those who want to stand out …
Next Volkswagen Golf R Plus to get 400 hp – report
There is hope for an even more potent Golf R variant yet, as the Volkswagen R performance vehicles division has resumed development efforts for a near-400 hp version that could sit atop …
Kia SP Signature concept previews B-segment SUV
Like plenty of carmakers at the moment, Kia is leaning heavily on the SUV movement, releasing model after model at breakneck pace. Its next offering, a compact B-segment crossover due to be …
2020 Ford Escape for China – Kuga gets massive grille
The new Ford Kuga has only just been unveiled, but the midsize SUV has already given a makeover, this time for the Chinese market. The Escape, as it's known in the Middle …
Pininfarina Battista – 1,900 hp, 2,300 Nm pure electric hyper GT; 0-100 km/h in under 2 secs, 150 units only
Meet the Pininfarina Battista. When it arrives in 2020 in full production form, the pure electric hyper GT will be the single most powerful road-legal car ever designed and built in Italy, …
Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series officially revealed
This is the new Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series, which is essentially a glitzier version of Crewe’s only SUV model. Based on the Bentayga V8, the variant features a number of unique …
VIDEO: Honda celebrates Red Bull, Toro Rosso engine partnership, showcases full range of products
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4sXv91xKlQ Four years after returning to Formula 1 as an engine supplier, Honda is finally partnering up with a top team in the form of Red Bull, in addition to supplying its …
Ford trademarks Mustang Mach-E name in Europe, US
Following the patent filing for the Mach E and Mach-E monikers in December 2018, Ford has taken a step further by trademarking the Mustang Mach-E name, suggesting that an electrified Mustang is …
BMW to continue offering a V12 engine up until 2023
While it would appear that Mercedes-Benz is planning to stop shoving a V12 engine into its S-Class, the folks over at BMW won’t be going down the same path. The V12-powered 7 …
Ford Puma teased – small crossover, sports car name
It seems that carmakers are running out of ideas for model names and are having to pilfer through their back catalogue, with evocative sports car names being the first casualties. First, Mitsubishi …
Audi AI:ME concept tipped for Auto Shanghai debut
Audi is set to present a new concept at this year’s Auto Shanghai, which it describes as an “automated driving compact car for the megacities of tomorrow.” To go along with the …
Volkswagen I.D. Roomzz teased, Auto Shanghai debut
Volkswagen is heading to the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show with the sixth model from its I.D. family, the I.D. Roomzz. Like its stablemates, the I.D. Roomzz is based on the automaker's MEB …
Toyota opens up 24,000 hybrid technology patents, offers royalty-free access for everyone till 2030
In a move to promote hybrid cars, Toyota will be offering royalty-free access to its hybrid vehicle technology patents with immediate effect, and it is to last until 2030. According to a …
McLaren reveals more of its new grand tourer model
At this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the “McLaren of Grand Tourers” was announced, which is the fourth model in the company’s Track25 business plan after the Speedtail, 720S Spider and 600LT Spider. …
