2021 Jaguar I-Pace Black special edition now in the UK
Jaguar has introduced the new I-Pace Black special edition models in the UK. They are based on the more expensive SE and HSE trims, with added features such as 20-inch gloss black …
Volvo partners with DiDi Autonomous Driving for self-driving test vehicles; aims to expand fleet in China, US
Volvo has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with DiDi Autonomous Driving, the self-driving technology arm of mobility technology platform DiDi Chuxing for a fleet of self-driving test vehicles. These will be XC90 …
2021 Nissan X-Trail revealed for China – new 204 PS, 300 Nm 1.5L VC-Turbo, Europe to get e-Power in 2022
Nearly a year after the latest Nissan Rogue was introduced in the United States, the mid-size family SUV finally wears the X-Trail badge. The fourth-generation model that has been revealed at the …
Mk6 Volkswagen Polo facelift teaser image released – new nose, full-width LED DRLs, April 22 world debut
The Volkswagen Polo facelift is ready and will be unveiled virtually on April 22. Wolfsburg says that the Mk6 Polo's design, technologies and specification matrix have had a comprehensive update. The current …
Ford Evos debuts at Auto Shanghai 2021 – Level 2 semi-autonomous driving, 1.1 m-wide display screen
Ford has unveiled the Evos crossover at Auto Shanghai 2021, showcasing the Blue Oval's first vehicle developed under its China 2.0 plan, as well as for being the first model to adopt …
G12 BMW 7 Series Two-Tone special edition unveiled – based on M760Li xDrive; 6.6L V12, 25 units, China only
Want a BMW 7 Series that can rival a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class? Well, say hello to the new 7 Series Two-Tone special edition. Unveiled for the first time at the Auto Shanghai 2021, …
Mazda CX-30 EV makes its debut at Auto Shanghai
The Mazda CX-30 EV has been presented at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2021, making it the second mass-production electric vehicle from the brand after the MX-30. Set to go on sale this …
V206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class L debuts in China – 89 mm longer wheelbase, more luxurious rear cabin
To continue catering to customers in China who have an affinity for stretched vehicles, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new long-wheelbase C-Class at the ongoing Auto Shanghai. Manufactured by Beijing Benz, which is …
BMW i4 M Sport – four-door GT previewed in Shanghai
The BMW i4 electric four-door grand tourer has made its official debut at the Auto Shanghai 2021, and it's shown for the first time wearing an M Sport kit. BMW said sales …
Lynk & Co 09 shown: large SUV based on Volvo’s SPA
To date, Lynk & Co has been playing in the near-premium sector, straddling the line between mainstream and luxury brands. But it's graduation day for this hitherto youth-oriented carmaker, as it's moving …
Ora Punk Cat is China’s electric 4-door Beetle clone
You've seen the Ora Good Cat in Malaysia (spied) and Thailand (officially previewed), now here's the cute electric hatchback's punk sister - say hello to the Ora Punk Cat. But wait a …
2021 Polestar 1 Special Edition – limited to 25 units!
Believe it or not, production of the Polestar 1 will be phased out at the end of the year, just three short years after it had hit the markets. A special edition …
Malaysia’s EV roadmap – 10,000 CBU full electric cars tax free, 7,000 AC/500 DC charging points in LCMB
While the government has yet to officially announce its automotive electrification agenda for the country, ambitious plans look to be in store, if a study published by the Malaysian Green Technology And …
Volkswagen ID.6 Crozz, ID.6 X revealed – China-only 7-seater electric SUVs with up to 305 PS, 588 km range
Underlining the continued significance of the Chinese market, Volkswagen is introducing two new models that are being made exclusively for the Middle Kingdom. The ID.6 Crozz and ID.6 X are both seven-seater …
MyBayar Saman mobile app to be improved; 814,622 users registered on platform as of April 15 – Police
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), through the Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) will be improving the MyBayar Saman mobile app in order to further increase the collection of summonses, …
Maserati Levante Hybrid officially debuts – 2.0L turbo four-cylinder with eBooster tech; 330 PS and 450 Nm
Following the debut of the Maserati Ghibli Hybrid in July last year, the Italian carmaker is continuing its electrification offensive with the introduction of the new Levante Hybrid. This is the brand’s …
2021 Geely Xingyue L flagship SUV debuts in China – 2.0T, Level 2 autonomy with 5G-enabled self-parking!
Geely Auto has officially introduced its flagship premium SUV, the Xingyue L, at the Auto Shanghai 2021. As previously reported, it is based on the Geely-Volvo Compact Modular Architecture, and the five-seater …
Volocopter, Geely display the 2X electric air taxi in Shanghai – UAM service to be rolled out in China soon
It seems so sci-fi, and many will be laugh it off as a flight of fancy, but flying taxis a.k.a. the flying car will soon be a real thing, judging by the …
Genesis Electrified G80 debuts – 500 km NEDC range; 350 kW fast charging for 10-80% charge in 22 minutes
Genesis has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Electrified G80 at Auto Shanghai 2021, just over a year after the global debut of the Genesis G80. At a passing glance, the …
2022 Mitsubishi Airtrek teased – nameplate returns on Chinese-market electric SUV, launching end-year
The Mitsubishi Airtrek name has quite a bit of goodwill attached to it, mostly thanks to the Evolution-engined Turbo-R. Now, the moniker is making a return on an electric SUV, teased at …
