Paris bans vehicles made before 1997 from city centre
In a bid to reduce urban pollution in its city centre during the working week, the city of Paris has issued an edict to ban vehicles made before 1997, as well as …
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Ferrari 458 MM Speciale revealed – one of a kind
If money is no object, extreme levels exclusivity is something that is well within reach. One such Ferrari customer has illustrated this perfectly by asking the Italian marque to come up with …
BMW’s 8 Series grand tourer set to make a comeback?
Rumours have emerged that BMW's 8 series might be making a comeback after it was discovered that the boys from Munich had filed a number of patents trademarking the '8' series moniker. …
Honda Clarity autonomous car showcased in Japan
At recent 2016 G7 Summit in Ise-Shima, Japan, which was held on May 26-27, Honda unveiled an automated drive version of its Clarity Fuel Cell (FCV). Previously, Honda had said that it …
Peugeot pick-up based on Toyota Hilux rendered
Earlier this month, it was reported that PSA Peugeot Citroen (now known as PSA Groupe) had plans to introduce a pick-up truck into its model line-up as part of its five-year growth …
ASEAN NCAP: Four stars for Nissan Navara, Suzuki Ertiga and MU-X; Kia Morning, Hyundai EON get zero
Click to enlarge The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has announced the test results of seven car models that were assessed in Q2 2016. They include the …
Next-gen Suzuki Swift Sport to dump 1.6 NA for turbo
It was bound to happen. A high-revving naturally aspirated engine has no place in today's world of cars, where efficiency and emissions rule the day. The Suzuki Swift Sport, which is now …
Mazda 3 – global production hits five million unit mark
Mazda has announced that total production of the Mazda 3 has reached the five million unit mark. The milestone was reached at the end of April, and covers all models of the …
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza notches up 70,000 orders in India, waiting period extends up to nine months
It appears that the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is becoming a firm favourite among buyers in India. According to Autocar India, the model has received more than 70,000 orders since it officially …
LaFerrari Spider confirmed on Top Gear’s comeback
Top Gear is back, with episode one of Series 23 airing over the weekend. What did you guys think of it? Good? Bad? Well, regardless of your thoughts on the revised show, …
Mazzanti Evantra Millecavalli – 1,000 hp, 1,200 Nm
https://youtu.be/iJU5hIZ2VGE After releasing 10 video clip teasers, Mazzanti Automobili is finally ready to reveal its latest creation, the Evantra Millecavalli. Never heard of it? That’s fine, because the only thing you need …
BMW 750Li Celebration Edition Individual for Japan
BMW Japan has announced a BMW 750Li Celebration Edition Individual to commemorate the automaker's 100th anniversary. The special G12 7er is part of the five celebration models that have been announced for …
BMW i8 Celebration Edition in Protonic Red for Japan
Remember the BMW i8 Protonic Red Edition from this year’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show? Well, BMW Japan has decided that the special edition model would be the perfect gift to commemorate the …
VIDEO: New Volvo V90 ad featuring Zlatan Ibrahimovic
https://youtu.be/2QzJCtpp5k4 Here it is then, the new European marketing campaign for the Volvo V90 has officially been released in full. Starring Swedish football superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the video clip is 3 minutes …
Hyundai i30 N hot hatch proves itself at Nürburgring 24-hour race – production car to launch next year
The have been racing on Sunday for some time now, but Hyundai still has nothing that's seriously sporty to sell on Monday. That's about to change pretty soon though, as the Korean …
Europe’s love affair with diesels withering as sales dip
It would seem that European car buyers are slowly moving away from oil burners following Volkswagen's diesel emissions scandal. Sales of diesel passenger cars, which have in the past accounted for more …
Takata defective airbag inflators – eight carmakers to issue recall for more than 12 million vehicles in the US
According to a Reuters report, eight automakers in the US will recall more than 12 million vehicles for defective Takata airbag inflators. The new recall is focused on passenger-side air bag inflators, …
S213 Mercedes E-Class Estate set for June 6 reveal
Mercedes-Benz has teased the arrival of the new S213 E-Class Estate, which is set to make its world premiere on June 6, 2016. The German carmaker recently uploaded a sketch of the …
Skoda Atero Concept – a ‘Rapid Coupe’ by students
We've seen some pretty interesting apprentice-designed concepts from Volkswagen, including the latest VW Golf GTI Heartbeat Concept for Wörthersee 2016, but here's something more comprehensive from the students of Skoda Academy - …
Peugeot L500 R HYbrid concept is a 100-year tribute
French automaker Peugeot has brought in a new concept called the L500 R HYbrid. According to the brand, it’s how Peugeot “sees the future of motorsport.” In addition to that, the concept …
