BMW shows street light with integrated EV charger
BMW is leading the Charge of the Light Brigade, with a street light and an electric vehicle (EV) charging port in one. The prototype, imaginatively called the BMW Light and Charge, was …
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Holland & Holland Range Rover – guns and ‘Rovers
With their go-anywhere ability, split tailgate (perfect for lying down and picking off a goose or two), lavish interiors and aristocratic image, Range Rovers were born for the upper-crust sport of hunting. …
VIDEO: Bentley SUV teased; possible 2016 world debut
You may have heard about it, seen spyshots of it, and even caught the initial teaser on Youtube, but Bentley is keen to remind you that its upcoming SUV is very much …
Battery-free electric cars possible with graphene-based supercapacitors, according to research
A study conducted by researchers at Rice University and the Queensland University of Technology have resulted in the creation of a graphene-based supercapacitor film that could possibly replace the need for a …
Breathe easy with the 2015 Volvo XC90 – latest CleanZone approach to improve interior air quality
The 2015 Volvo XC90 will be the first vehicle built on the company's Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform to feature a multi-filter that aims to improve the interior air quality for passengers. …
Hyundai Accent facelift revealed for the US market
The fourth-gen Hyundai Accent RB has been facelifted for 2015 in the US - albeit rather mildly. Slightly changed are the front grille (the horizontal bar), head and tail lamps, and new …
Scion iM Concept – Euro Auris heading Stateside?
Toyota's American sub-brand Scion is bringing the Scion iM Concept car to the Los Angeles Auto Show next week. Described as a "five-door compact hatchback with sporty looks inspired by those seen …
Mercedes-Benz unveils 84-LED Multibeam headlight
You may remember that earlier in the year, Mercedes-Benz introduced the facelifted CLS-Class, complete with the firm's new Multibeam LED headlights with 24 high-performance LEDs on each headlight unit. This allowed for …
2015 Ford Everest unveiled – to get 2.0L EcoBoost
The 2015 Ford Everest has been unveiled in Beijing ahead of its public debut at the Guangzhou show next week, and the third-generation Ranger T6-based SUV arrives on the scene looking very …
Volkswagen Golf R 400 confirmed for production?
Earlier this year, Volkswagen rolled out a super-Golf - dubbed the R 400 - and blew everyone's mind away. Before them was a Volkswagen Golf which possessed power levels completely unheard of …
Audi A1, A1 Sportback facelifted to match S1’s looks
Four years on, the Audi A1 and its five-doored Sportback sister have been given a facelift, bringing them in line with the S1 that was unveiled in February. There's an updated front …
SPYSHOTS: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu undergoing testing
Our European spy photographers have managed to scoop the next-generation 2016 Chevrolet Malibu undergoing testing. This may seem a surprise considering the current eighth-gen model had only just been launched in Malaysia, …
VIDEO: Volvo FH truck vs Koenigsegg One:1 on track
Pitting an eight-tonne Volvo FH against a Koenigsegg One:1 on a track run may seem like quite a mismatch, but this then is the premise of the short video titled Volvo Trucks …
Honda says Malaysian fatality linked to defective Takata airbag – recalls widened, Civic included
A Malaysian woman was killed in a collision in July involving her 2003 Honda City which contained a defective airbag, Honda Motor Co confirmed today. The problematic safety component manufactured by Japanese …
Toyota Camry recalled, other models affected as well in worldwide recall exercise – 361,800 units involved
Toyota Motor Corp has announced a recall that involves a total of 361,800 vehicles globally for three separate defects. Models such as the Camry, Hiace, Regius Ace, Dyna, Crown and Crown Majesta …
New Subaru Outback for China to debut in Guangzhou
A Subaru Outback engineered specifically for the Chinese market is set to make its debut at the upcoming 2014 Guangzhou motor show later this month. From a stylistic point of view, not …
Takata changes composition of airbag propellant, denies defects in original composition – report
Amidst a series of massive vehicle recalls worldwide, Japanese automotive parts supplier Takata Corp has modified the composition of an airbag propellant that contains a volatile chemical, it told Reuters. A Takata …
Lotus Evora facelift to debut in March, future models could include crossover and four-door – report
In an interview given to Autocar UK, Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales has revealed that an updated Lotus Evora is set to be unveiled at next March's Geneva show. Besides changes inside and …
BMW F 800 R gets updated for year 2015; includes power hike, revised styling and ABS as standard
BMW Motorrad has updated its F 800 R roadster for the year 2015 with an increase of power and the inclusion of a raft of safety features along with minor aesthetics upgrades …
Most powerful diesel Ford Kuga with 180 PS, 400 Nm
The Ford Kuga is now available in Europe with a range of upgrades that include the SUV’s most powerful diesel powertrain to date. Improvements to the Kuga’s diesel and petrol engines also …
