Nissan Serena Nismo makes for a sportier proposition
It looks like Nissan's planned expansion of its Nismo brand has started, and the first examples of the push into new segments will go on show in Tokyo later this month. Aside …
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Nissan e-NV200 gets 40 kWh battery, 60% longer range
The Nissan e-NV200, the carmaker's electric-powered light commercial vehicle, has received a significant improvement. The EV's battery is now a new 40 kWh unit, which gives the e-NV200 a 60% extended range. …
Honda StepWGN updated in Japan – Sport Hybrid i-MMD variants introduced, Sensing comes standard
The Honda StepWGN has been refreshed for the Japanese market, with the Waku Waku Gate-equipped MPV receiving a range of updates to its styling as well as list of technologies. Starting with …
2018 Kia Stinger ready to roll in the US – 2.0T, 3.3 V6, more power than Audi S5, faster than Panamera
The Kia Stinger has arrived in the US, where it will go on sale in December. The Korean carmaker has released a big gallery of its big rear-wheel-drive GT on-location, along with …
Baojun E100 – GM’s tiny RM23k, 155 km EV for China
The recent IAA 2017 show in Frankfurt was all about carmakers talking about electrification and showing off electric concepts. Everyone's fear is to be left behind, if we are truly heading into …
Audi RS4 Avant and RS5 Coupe get Carbon Editions
Audi has introduced new Carbon Edition versions of the still fresh Audi RS4 Avant and RS5 Coupe. The new special editions, which will not be production limited, add motorsport-inspired carbon fibre reinforced …
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo – top shooting brake with 680 hp, 850 Nm, 3L/100km FC
The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo range already has a plug-in hybrid in the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, now here's something range topping. The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo (phew!) …
New MG6 unveiled, goes on sale in China in November
After seven long years, the first model from the reborn MG brand, the MG6, has finally received a replacement. The Chinese concern with a British badge may have branched out to superminis …
Volvo XC40 officially revealed – CMA platform, Drive-E engines, first model offered in ‘Care by Volvo’ service
This is it, meet the new Volvo XC40, which celebrates its launch debut today in Milan. The compact SUV is the smallest XC model offered by the Swedish carmaker, positioned below the …
Toyota launches new GR brand in Japan with sportier models – Yaris GRMN and 86 GR coming soon
Toyota has been working on building a sportier, more driver-focused image for itself over the past few years, and the launch of the GR brand today is a big step in that …
McLaren 570GT receives MSO treatment – inspired by the F1 XP GT ‘Longtail’; limited to only six units
McLaren’s bespoke division MSO has unveiled its latest creation based on the 570GT, which will be produced in limited numbers of just six units in total. The special 570GT is inspired by …
Genesis G70 – Korea’s 3 Series rival finally revealed
Hyundai is taking the Germans head-on with its premium brand Genesis, and nowhere is the South Korean conglomerate's ambitions more apparent than in the new Genesis G70, which is set to do …
Shelby Baja Raptor revealed with 525 hp and 827 Nm
Shelby American has introduced the new Shelby Baja Raptor, which is based on the latest Ford F-150 Raptor pick-up truck. This being a company that has a history of making fast Fords …
Chery Exeed TX unveiled in Frankfurt – PHEV version to arrive first; 1.8 l/100 km, 0-100 km/h in six seconds
Chery announced previously it will be introducing a new nameplate for the European market, and a compact SUV will be the first model to lead this effort. Here it is then, the …
Toyota Yaris facelifted in Thailand – Ativ-style front and cabin, 7 airbags and VSC standard, from RM60k
Toyota has given the Yaris hatchback a midlife facelift in Thailand. The Thai eco car gets the same look and dashboard as its new Yaris Ativ sedan sister, a new offering that …
Honda Shuttle updated with Sensing, improved i-DCD
The Honda Shuttle, which is a JDM "Jazz Wagon" (it was previously called Fit Shuttle), has received an update in its homeland. Update not facelift, because there's no change to the five-seater …
Mazda CX-8 – three-row SUV makes its debut in Japan
The Mazda CX-8 has been launched in Japan, where it retails for between 3.2 and 4.2 million yen (RM122k-160k). The CX-8 is a three-row SUV that serves as the SUV flagship model …
VW Polo GTI Mk6 makes show debut – 0-100 km/h 6.7s
The new Mk6 Volkswagen Polo GTI has made its motor show debut at the ongoing IAA 2017 in Frankfurt. The latest Polo GTI is the performance flagship of the sixth-generation Polo range …
Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line unveiled – sportier look
With the Volkswagen T-Roc first unveiled just a few weeks ago, the Wolfsburg-based automaker has presented the T-Roc R-Line variant at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. As the name implies, this is …
Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell revealed in pre-production form at Frankfurt show – two electric energy sources
As promised, the Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell has made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with the carmaker presenting the first pre-production units at the event. Touted as a world first, the …
