Bugatti SUV won’t do justice to the brand or its history
While a few high-end carmakers have succumbed to the pressure of building an SUV, Bugatti is adamant that it has no plans to do so. This was revealed by Bugatti president Stephan …
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Polestar 2 electric sedan teased in app before launch
Remember yesterday's news about the Android-based infotainment system onboard the upcoming Polestar 2 electric sedan? Well, it turns out that in a web app previewing the system, Volvo's performance electric vehicle offshoot …
Carlos Ghosn officially resigns from his roles at Renault – new chairman of the board and CEO named
Carlos Ghosn has resigned from his position as chairman and CEO of Renault, as confirmed by the French company’s board of directors following a meeting on January 24. Renault’s board of directors …
Toyota and Panasonic agree to establish new joint venture to develop batteries for use in electric cars
Following a feasibility study conducted in 2017, Toyota and Panasonic have now agreed to establish a joint venture in 2020 to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles. Under the agreement, Toyota will hold …
Volvo, Polestar tease their upcoming Android-based infotainment system – debuts in the new Polestar 2
Polestar, the electric sub-brand of Volvo, has teased its new Android-based infotainment system that will feature in the upcoming Polestar 2 and next-gen XC90. To do so, the company launched a demonstration …
Volvo recalls 219,000 units for fuel leak issue – report
Swedish automaker Volvo is recalling approximately 219,000 vehicles following a discovery of an issue that could lead to a fuel leak in the engine compartment of the affected units, according to Reuters. …
Bentley teases special edition model for its centenary
Bentley is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, and to mark the occasion, it is preparing to release a special edition model at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. This teaser image is …
Ford to slot a compact pick-up below the Ranger
The Blue Oval has plans for a more affordable pick-up truck to slot in beneath the best-selling Ranger in its line-up, along with battery-electric versions of its F-series line of trucks, Ford …
Subaru stops production at its Gunma plant due to defective component – Malaysian vehicles not affected
Subaru has stopped production at its Gunma plant for several days due to a defective electric power steering component from its supplier, Hitachi Automotive Systems. The shutdown at Subaru’s sole Japanese plant …
Volkswagen-Ford alliance plan underwhelming – report
Investors weren’t pleased when presented with Volkswagen and Ford's alliance plan, viewing it as too defensive and lacking ambition, Forbes reports. Details of the partnership were announced during the 2019 North American …
Honda confirms new EV prototype for Geneva event
For this year’s Geneva Motor Show, Honda will unveil a new electric vehicle prototype, which is being previewed by this early design sketch. The Japanese carmaker says the prototype represents another step …
Germans riled up over potential Autobahn speed limit
A leaked proposal to impose universal speed limits on the German Autobahn is causing outrage among car-loving Germans, according to a report by Associate Press. Germany is one of the few countries …
TAS 2019: Mugen Honda Civic Type R RC20GT debuts
The Mugen RC20GT Civic Type R concept arrived at this year's Tokyo Auto Salon following its initial showing at last year's show, with its very imposing looks appearing to be carried over …
BMW, Daimler may co-develop future 1 Series, A-Class
Collaborations and joint ventures are increasingly common, where even direct competitors are likely getting together for the co-development of future models and technologies. BMW and Daimler may be next in line to …
Aston Martin Valkyrie gets AMR Track Performance kit
Now this is some good news. Owners of the Aston Martin Valkyrie can now further optimise their cars with the new AMR Track Performance pack, which can be easily interchanged with the …
Maserati Levante Vulcano – 150 units for Europe, Asia
If you feel left out from the previous Edizione Nobile limited edition pack, then this one's for you. Maserati has introduced the limited edition Levante Vulcano, with production limited to just 150 …
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Tag Heuer Edition – 50 units only, Monaco Black paint, limited edition watch
Aston Martin, in commemorating its partnership with iconic Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer, has introduced the DBS Superleggera TAG Heuer Edition. Just 50 units of this stealthy beast will be made, and it's …
2019 Renault Twingo facelift – new look, added power
Renault's cute, cheeky-looking city car, the Twingo, has been given a modest facelift for 2019, giving this kissing cousin of the smart forfour a revised look, some added kit and revised engines. …
TAS 2019: NATS Urus 86 – a 3-in-1 car like nothing else
As car guys, we've pretty much seen it all, from the breathtakingly gorgeous to copycatters and the downright wacky. But sometimes, even we get surprised by avid builders, or in this case …
First production Toyota GR Supra sold for RM8.7 mil!
The first production 2020 Toyota GR Supra to roll off the assembly line, "Global #1," was sold at the 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction for US$2.1 million (RM8.69 million). All proceeds made from …
