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  smart #5 interior sketches shown; to debut August 28

  23 August 2024 / 1 comment

  Interior sketches of the smart #5 have been released by the manufacturer, which come after homologation images of the model’s production version from the Chinese ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) were leaked. Now […]

   

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  2025 Volvo XC90 facelift to debut on September 4

  22 August 2024 / 0 comments

  The upcoming Volvo XC90 facelift is set to debut early next month on September 4 at the marque’s 90/90 Day event that will be livestreamed online, according to the manufacturer, where the heavily revised flagship […]

   

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  Aletra MPV based on Geely/Livan Maple 80V L to be launched in Indonesia – EV with up to 515 km range

  21 August 2024 / 0 comments

  Indonesia is set to welcome another Chinese electric MPV from Geely that will be sold under the new Aletra brand, which is a part of PT Sinar Armada Globalindo (PT SAG). Referring to Aletra Cars […]

   

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  SAIC’s MG to invest in hybrid production in Thailand as segment booms, CKD MG3 Hybrid+ in the works

  21 August 2024 / 0 comments

  It’s somewhat ironic that in the age of EVs, the good old conventional non-plug-in hybrid car is having a renaissance of sorts. It’s the entry level to electrification, the first step of the ladder to […]

   

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  Rimac Nevera R debuts – track-crushing EV with 2,107 PS; 0-300 km/h in 8.66 seconds; only 40 units planned

  21 August 2024 / 2 comments

  Rimac has revealed the new Nevera R, which is a lighter and even more powerful version of Nevera that made its debut in production form over three years ago. According to the Croatian carmaker, the […]

   

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  Toyota releases three-hour ASMR-style video; Subaru boxer engine sounds with STI aftermarket exhaust

  21 August 2024 / 3 comments

  Having committed to a renewed effort towards developing next-generation internal combustion engines, together with Subaru and Mazda as part of its multi-pathway commitment to carbon neutrality, Toyota has turned the spotlight – or rather, cameras […]

   

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  2024 MG3 Hybrid+ launched in Thailand – B-segment hatchback with 194 PS; two variants; from RM72k

  21 August 2024 / 7 comments

  The MG3 Hybrid+ has been launched in Thailand, just a few months after the electrified hatchback made its global debut in March this year. The model was also previewed in neighbouring Indonesia recently at the […]

   

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  Zeekr X to launch in Australia in October – RWD and AWD from RM177k, 009 end-2024; Malaysia next?

  21 August 2024 / 5 comments

  Zeekr is continuing its Asia-Pacific push with an upcoming expansion into the Australian market. Geely’s premium electric vehicle brand is launching its Zeekr X SUV there in October and has already released estimated pricing and […]

   

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  BMW brings Uno Car Party! to vehicles featuring AirConsole in-car gaming platform via OTA update

  21 August 2024 / 5 comments

  BMW Group is adding Uno to the list of games available through the AirConsole in-car gaming platform, which first made its debut in the latest G60 5 Series. Partnering with Mattel, the new Uno Car […]

   

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  2024 MINI Aceman SE launched in Thailand – smaller than Countryman; 405 km WLTP EV range; fr RM255k

  20 August 2024 / 2 comments

  Following its world debut in April this year, the MINI Aceman has now been launched in Thailand. The compact SUV, which sits between the Cooper and Countryman in the brand’s line-up, is being offered in […]

   

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  Acura Performance EV Concept previews first Honda-developed EV – production in late 2025 at new EV hub

  20 August 2024 / 2 comments

  It’s no secret that after dragging its feet when it comes to EVs, Honda is finally taking electric vehicles seriously. The company is pivoting hard, introducing the forthcoming global 0 (Zero) and Chinese Ye sub-brands, […]

   

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  Tesla Semi big rig truck catches fire in the US – road only reopened to public after 16 hours of firefighting

  20 August 2024 / 3 comments

  A Tesla Semi went off the road on Interstate 80 (I-80) in California, United States and crashed into some trees before going up in flames at around 3am on Monday (August 19, 2024). This caused […]

   

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  2025 Audi RS3 facelift debuts – sedan/Sportback; 400 PS 2.5T five-cylinder; 7:33.123 min Nürburgring time

  20 August 2024 / 1 comment

  Following the reveal of the Audi A3 facelift in March this year, the German carmaker has now revealed the full-fat RS version of the compact model. Still offered in sedan and Sportback (hatchback) forms and […]

   

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  Jaecoo J7 gets a Range Rover Evoque face as the Chery Tiggo 7 Sport – inspiration for local buyers?

  20 August 2024 / 12 comments

  Every once in a while, the Jaecoo J7 gets levelled the accusation of being a Land Rover copy. While this assertion is a little wide off the mark (although not entirely without basis), a new […]

   

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  Tesla Model 3 base variant gets fabric seats, single-colour ambient light; no more rear seat screen

  19 August 2024 / 15 comments

  The Tesla Model 3 range has been updated to get a reduced-specification variant that takes the place of the existing Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive variant for Mexico, and this is the base variant positioned […]

   

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