Bowler CSP 575 – reviving the old Defender body style
The face may be familiar, but this isn’t a restoration job – UK rally-raid specialists Bowler has come up with a brand new 4x4 offering utilising the shape of the original Land …
Global Car Launches · Page 98
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 now in Thailand – 262 PS 1.5L three-cylinder PHEV; from RM280k; Malaysia next?
The Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 has been introduced in Thailand, where it is offered in three trim levels, R-Design Expression, R-Design and Inscription. All three are powered by a T5 Twin Engine …
Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 officially revealed – 315 hp and 420 Nm; zero to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds; Drift mode
Here it is, the most powerful Volkswagen Golf R ever built by the German carmaker. Based on the eighth-generation (Mk8) Golf, the new hot hatch takes its place at the top of …
Geely’s LEVC starts UK production of VN5 electric van
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company, previously known as the London Taxi Company), which is owned by Geely, has announced the start of production for its new electric van, the VN5. The new …
2021 Toyota Crown introduced in Japan with new kit
It wasn’t that long ago that Toyota unveiled the 15th-generation Crown, but the large sedan has now been given an update in Japan. At first glance, it’s hard to see what the …
Mitsuoka Buddy – a RAV4 with 80s Chevy truck looks
Japanese coachbuilder Mitsuoka has released its first SUV, and if you’re familiar with the company’s current and past creations, you’ll know it’s going to be quirky. Without further ado, we present to …
Lexus LC Aviation – a 70-unit limited edition for Japan
The pin-up car of my dreams is putting on a sportier outfit for a limited time. This is the Lexus LC Aviation limited edition for Japan, a limited run of 70 units …
2020 Isuzu MU-X debuts – seven-seat SUV launched in Thailand with 1.9L and 3.0L turbodiesel engines, AEB
The third-generation Isuzu MU-X has officially made its debut in Thailand, where it will be offered in six variants, with prices ranging from 1.109 million baht (RM147,884) up to 1.579 million baht …
2021 Jaguar E-Pace – 309 PS 1.5L three-cylinder PHEV, 1.5L and 2.0L MHEVs; revised exterior and interior
The Jaguar E-Pace has been given a refresh for the 2021 model year, three years on from its global premiere as it entered a segment populated by the likes of the Audi …
Subaru Forester gets turbo power in Japan – 1.8 litre unit with 177 PS, 300 Nm; Lineartronic CVT and AWD
The fifth-generation (SK) Subaru Forester has been without a turbocharged engine since its debut in 2018, with only two naturally-aspirated mills and a hybrid powertrain available. This decision wasn’t well received by …
G82 BMW M4 Competition x Kith – 150-unit limited run
Well, that didn't take long. Just one week after BMW debuted a concept version of the new G82 M4 in collaboration with New York streetwear retailer Kith, Munich pulled the wraps off …
Volkswagen Golf TGI debuts – 130 PS bi-fuel 1.5 litre CNG variant with petrol reserve; 400 km WLTP range
The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf gains a natural gas-powered addition to its line-up with the debut of the Golf TGI, powered by a 1.5 litre inline-four cylinder Miller cycle bi-fuel engine that primarily …
Torsus Praetorian School Bus debuts – rugged student transport with 6.9L turbodiesel; 290 PS and 1,150 Nm
School buses are pretty straightforward things, but this one is a little more complicated. What you’re looking at is the Torsus Praetorian School Bus, and it is “intended for the toughest school …
2021 Fiat 500 3+1 debuts – EV gains small third door
The latest Fiat 500 gets a third body style called the “3+1,” which joins the existing convertible that debuted in March, and the hardtop that arrived in June. Based on the hardtop, …
Genesis G70 facelift detailed for Korea – same petrol and diesel engines as before, AWD gets drift mode
Hyundai's luxury offshoot Genesis has revealed more details of the facelifted G70 sedan, nearly two months after showing us the first photos of the car. The company has confirmed the engines for …
2021 Fiat Panda facelift makes its official debut – Sport variant added, 1.0L mild hybrid available across range
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Fiat Panda and to celebrate the occasions, the company has released an updated model dubbed the New Panda. Five trim levels are offered at …
Nissan Magnite makes its global debut in India – sub-four-metre compact SUV with 1.0L turbo three-cylinder
This is the all-new Nissan Magnite, a sub-four-metre SUV (required for favourable tax exemptions) that is set to go on sale in India early next year and in other markets later. The …
2022 GMC Hummer EV debuts – three-motor electric pick-up truck with 1,000 hp and 15,591 Nm of torque!
Here it is - the return of the Hummer nameplate on a fully electric pick-up truck, after several teasers from the beginning of the year. Its headline output figures of 1,000 hp …
2021 Suzuki Across plug-in hybrid SUV launched in the UK – based on the Toyota RAV4, priced from RM245k
The 2021 Suzuki Across plug-in hybrid SUV has officially been launched in the UK, with prices starting from £45,599 (RM245k). Suzuki's first PHEV model is actually a rebadged version of the Toyota …
2021 Hyundai i20 N debuts – 1.6L T-GDi, 204 PS, 275 Nm; 6-speed manual with Launch Control & rev match
Hyundai has finally unveiled the i20 N hot hatch, confirming earlier reports that it would be getting the Gamma II 1.6 litre turbocharged GDi four-cylinder petrol engine. The four-potter, which makes its …
