Peugeot 508 R PHEV with 350 hp in the works – report
Peugeot Sport is reportedly working on a new plug-in hybrid R performance model, and the lucky recipients are the 508 and 508 SW. Apparently, both R models will feature a more sophisticated …
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Hyundai Ioniq Electric to get more range next year?
When the Hyundai Ioniq Electric was introduced in the United States at the end of 2016, it had an EPA-rated range of 200 km (280 km on the more lenient European NEDC …
Mercedes-Benz GLC L – a longer wheelbase for China
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the latest recipient of the traditional treatment required for European cars to succeed in China - the long wheelbase. The premium brand's midsize SUV offering has already been …
Nurburgring is the ideal place for testing new vehicles, not just about setting the fastest lap times – BMW
Most associate the Nurburgring with one thing, and that is setting the fastest lap times. It isn’t a surprise that many manufacturers take their newest models there to prove a point but …
2019 Yenko Camaro – 1,000 hp supercharged coupe
The Chevrolet Camaro has undergone a facelift for the 2019 model year and here, big-horsepower tuner Specialty Vehicle Engineering follows suit with its four-figure output figure treatment. As with the one before, …
Tesla is now the most followed auto brand on Twitter
Tesla Motors has overtaken Mercedes-Benz to be the most followed automotive brand on Twitter, having amassed 3,030,485 followers as of last night (October 21). The lead is slim, with Mercedes-Benz trailing behind …
Genesis G70 gets world’s first 3D instrument display
Genesis' big bet on the compact executive segment, the G70, was unveiled last year to take on class stalwarts such as the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4. Now that …
Porsche electric SUV, sports car in the works – report
Porsche is going great guns into the increasingly populated electrified vehicle market, with a battery-electric SUV, fully electric sports car and a Targa version of the forthcoming Taycan, according to a report …
Tesla secures land for $2 billion Gigafactory in China
Here's a spot of good news for Tesla, which has of late appeared in the news for the wrong reasons. The electric carmaker has signed an agreement with the Shanghai government for …
2019 Hennessey Heritage F-150 – 19 units only, 758 hp
Hennessey Performance (HPE) has introduced the final addition to its range of Heritage Edition vehicles, which are influenced by the Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition. The 2019 Heritage F-150 is the vehicle …
Ford GT production extended by two years, 350 cars
The original plan was to make 1,000 units of the Ford GT, but the Blue Oval received overwhelming response from over 6,500 applicants for the reborn sports car in 2016, and that …
Terrafugia begins order taking for Transition flying car
Terrafugia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, has started order taking for its first flying car. Called the Transition, the two-seat aircraft/car will be delivered to customers from 2019, with …
Volkswagen shows off its interactive lighting systems
https://youtu.be/krtZknuZfB4 During Volkswagen’s recent Future Talk event, the German automaker gave us some insight into its latest lighting systems, some of which are already available as an option on the latest Touareg. …
SEAT Tarraco SUV production starts in Wolfsburg
For the first time in about 20 years, Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant is producing a model of another group brand - the SEAT Tarraco. The Spanish brand's flagship SUV uses a long version …
Skoda Kodiaq GT – China-only SUV coupe debuts
Such is the pull of the Chinese market that the country's SUV "coupé" craze has piqued the interest of any carmaker worth its salt. Even the eminently practical Skoda has been sucked …
2019 Mazda 3 gets teased ahead of November debut
https://youtu.be/lvr5quwTcog Mazda has released a new teaser video of what is likely the all-new Mazda 3, which is slated to be unveiled in November this year. During the company’s recent Technology Briefing, …
2019 Acura NSX GT3 Evo – track-only racer updated
It’s been several months since the Acura NSX GT3 started began its competition life, and Acura Motorsports has now revealed an enhanced version of the race car. This is the NSX GT3 …
G07 BMW X7 makes its official debut – three-row SUV
This imposing vehicle you see here is the all-new G07 BMW X7, which has been revealed as the flagship of the German automaker’s SUV (or SAV if you’re into BMW lingo) range. …
Audi accepts 800m euro fine for V6/V8 diesel offences
Munich prosecutors have issued an administrative order against Audi for deviations from regulatory requirements in certain V6 and V8 diesel engines. The division of Volkswagen has accepted the 800 million euros fine, …
Skoda Scala is the name of new Golf-sized hatchback
Click to enlarge Skoda has revealed the name of its upcoming entry into the European compact hatch segment. The Skoda Scala will be a replacement for the Rapid Spaceback, competing in a …
