F15 BMW X5 Limited Black, White Editions for Japan
BMW Japan is sending off the third-generation BMW X5 (F15) with a limited edition model that will be available only in its local market. Based on the xDrive35d M Sport, only 190 …
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Geely Binrui – first photos revealed, based on BMA
A couple of weeks ago, Geely announced the initial details of its new B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA), its first modular platform designed completely in-house. At the time, the company said that its …
European car market achieves highest first half sales in H1 2018 – 24% SUV growth; diesels, MPVs down
More first half of the year car sales records falling, this time on a continental scale. The European car market recorded its best first half performance of the century in H1 2018 …
Porsche Taycan – EV powertrain details announced
Porsche has released early details for the Taycan, and has confirmed that its all-electric model will boast a maximum output figure of over 600 PS or 590 hp (440 kW) courtesy of …
BMW Z4 gets teased ahead of debut at Pebble Beach
BMW has confirmed that an all-new production car will make its world debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 23. The German automaker didn’t reveal any information about the upcoming …
Audi PB18 e-tron concept to debut at Pebble Beach
While Audi may or may not be shelving plans for a next-generation R8, that doesn't mean it has given up on the whole supercar lark just yet. Debuting at Pebble Beach, California …
BMW M2 Competition pops balloons for a new record
https://youtu.be/QzJeQOibd5s In May 2016, Ashrita Furman managed to burst a total of 63 balloons in one minute using a focusable 2W 450 nm blue laser, which was enough for the American national …
Suzuki Vitara facelift gets new 1.0 litre Boosterjet turbo
Suzuki's cute and cuddly Vitara SUV is getting a facelift, bringing with it a pair of new engines and a number of new safety features underneath its mildly revised exterior. It's just …
NSW, Australia trials a 40 km/h limit when passing emergency services – what do you think of this?
https://youtu.be/EQA_d7puGug Beginning September 1, New South Wales motorists will be required to slow down to 40 km/h when passing emergency services on the side of the road. Drivers in both directions on …
BMW M division will retain manual gearboxes for now
While some car companies have abandoned the manual transmission altogether, the CEO of BMW M will ensure they are offered for the next generation of the company’s products. In a report by …
Microlino EV passes homologation tests for European markets – production set to begin in December 2018
First revealed two years ago, the Microlino has been homologated for European roads, with production set to start in December 2018 followed by first deliveries in Switzerland soon after. The Microlino is …
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance achieves record first half 2018 sales – 5.54 million units, up 5.1%
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has announced that sales rose 5.1% to a new record of 5,538,530 vehicles in the first half of 2018. The three carmakers saw increased demand in product segments including …
2018 SsangYong Stavic – big MPV receives a facelift
The second-generation SsangYong Stavic facelift has been introduced in the United Kingdom, where it is sold as the Turismo (also known as the Rodius in other markets). Revisions to the big MPV …
Bugatti Divo gets teased again August 24 debut
Ahead of an official debut next month, the Bugatti Divo has been teased again on the company’s Facebook page. A brief video and photo reveal some of the details that will be …
Geely BMA modular platform – more details released
Geely has released more details of its B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA), its first modular platform designed fully in-house. The Chinese conglomerate says that BMA shares the flexibility and scalability of the larger …
McLaren Speedtail confirmed – BP23 gets named, 106 units only, RM8.5 million, over 391 km/h top speed
https://youtu.be/XF4LrazQnTw McLaren’s upcoming hyper-GT, which was previously codenamed BP23, has finally been given a name – Speedtail. Along with reinforcing the brand’s love for tails, the reveal also includes some additional information …
Toyota Thailand’s first half of 2018 sales jump 26.3%
Thailand's auto market had a great first half of the year, posting growth in production, domestic sales and exports. Production increased 7.7% to 188,970 units, while exports grew 4.8% in the first …
Lexus LFA Art Car marks ten years of ‘F’ performance
To mark the tenth anniversary of the Lexus ‘F’ performance brand, the company’s European division has unveiled the LFA Art Car, which will debut at the Total 24 Hours of Spa race …
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ sets new Nürburgring record – 6 minutes 44.97 seconds beats the GT2 RS
https://youtu.be/QRsq35Et-EY Ladies and gentlemen, meet the new king of the Nürburgring, the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. Though it hasn’t been revealed in full yet, a camouflaged example has managed to set a new …
Hyundai i30 Fastback N confirmed, debut this year
After spyshots of it emerged, Hyundai has confirmed that it's developing the i30 Fastback N, which will be the third model in its high-performance N line-up after the i30 N and Veloster …
