Honda plans for electrification of Europe fleet by 2025
Honda announced at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show that it aims to have some form of electrification across its entire European model line-up by 2025, a plan which builds upon its previous …
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Infiniti to completely exit western Europe by 2020
Infiniti has announced that it will be ceasing all operations in western Europe in 2020, with the exit from that market planned to take place early next year. The withdrawal is part …
2019 Nissan Futures – one in four Nissan vehicles sold in Asia and Oceania region will be electrified by 2022
During the recent 2019 Nissan Futures event in Hong Kong, the Japanese carmaker announced that it is aiming to electrify one fourth of its sales volume in Asia and Oceania by 2022, …
2019 Hennessey VelociRaptor Ford Ranger debuts – 2.3L EcoBoost, 350 hp and 522 Nm, 0-98 km/h in 6.1s!
If you ever thought the Ford Ranger Raptor lacked performance, well, Hennessey will take care of that for you. Once again, the aftermarket tuner has taken another Ford pick-up truck and did …
BMW M models to share BMW i’s electrification tech?
It appears that BMW M is in active talks with BMW i division on the possibility of electrifying future M models. While the Bavarian giant is looking to electrify its passenger car …
Malaysia-China Amazing Trip: Proton X70 owners drive 2,909 km in five days, convoy en route to Hangzhou
Sometimes, the spirit of adventure can truly embolden. Take for example this group of Proton X70 owners who embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to China - by land. That's right, a total …
Audi Q4 e-tron concept debuts – 450 km driving range!
This one has been a long time coming. We finally get to see the new Audi Q4 e-tron, albeit in its early concept stage. The compact four-door SUV has an exterior length …
Alfa Romeo Tonale concept – new midsize, PHEV SUV
One of the many concepts on display at the Geneva International Motor Show is the Alfa Romeo Tonale. This CUV (Coupe Utility Vehicle) is the first by the Italian automaker, and it …
Nissan IMQ Concept previews new design language
This is the Nissan IMQ concept car that was recently revealed at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. It's described as an advanced technology and design showcase that signals the direction of the …
Ginetta Akula debuts – 600 hp, 1,150 kg; 20 units only!
Ginetta, having recently confirmed its return to the lucrative game of producing exclusive high-performance cars, has taken the veils off its latest creation at the Geneva International Motor Show. The supercar is …
2019 Volkswagen Passat Variant R-Line Edition debuts
Making its debut at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show is this, the updated Volkswagen Passat Variant R-Line Edition. Production of this sporty-looking wagon is limited to just 2,000 units, and every …
Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer – PHEV SUV concept with 20 kWh battery, 70 km EV range, 700 km combined
Mitsubishi has introduced the Engelberg Tourer concept at the Geneva Motor Show. According to the manufacturer, the study is an all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid SUV which allows its driver to 'enjoy driving …
Tesla announces new V3 Superchargers – backed by one-megawatt power cabinet, 120 km range in 5 mins!
Tesla has announced the latest generation of its fast-charge DC Supercharger station, dubbed V3, boasting speeds of 250 kW. This more than doubles the automaker's existing 120 kW cap via the V2 …
Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered to go into production
It appears that Peugeot has given the green light to build the high-performance 508 Sport Engineered Concept, CarAdvice reports. This is after company CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparato replied a journalist's query on Twitter …
Uber not criminally liable for fatal self-driving car crash
Uber is not being held liable for the death of a woman who was killed by one of its autonomous cars in the US last year, a court investigation has found. The …
Proton Iriz R5 receives homologation for FIA events
Following its string of rally victories, the Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM)-prepared Proton Iriz has received FIA R5 homologation which enables it to compete in the full gamut of FIA-sanctioned rally events, including …
Carlos Ghosn granted RM36.8 million bail, leaves jail
Carlos Ghosn has finally walked out of jail, after spending approximately 108 days behind bars since his surprise arrest on November 19, 2018. The former Nissan CEO left the Tokyo Detention Centre …
Rolls-Royce Cullinan at max production limit – more demand coming from female and younger buyers
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is a hit with buyers, as the British luxury marque is striving to keep up with demand for its SUV, Automotive News Europe reports. The order books for the …
Ford’s new electric crossover will ‘go like hell’ – report
In a tip of the hat to Ford's historic melee with Ferrari at Le Mans, Ford executive chairman Bill Ford has said that the Blue Oval's first electric crossover will 'go like …
Petronas launches new iona e-fluids for EVs in Geneva
Petronas Lubricants has launched its iona range of e-fluids for the electric vehicle market at the Geneva Motor Show, and is part of the company's pledge to reduce carbon dioxide emissions with …
