2021 BMW iX gets full marks in Euro NCAP crash test
Planning on buying the BMW iX as your first fully electric car? Well, good news, because it has just scored full marks in the latest European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) …
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Volvo recognised by CDP for climate action leadership
Volvo Cars has been recognised for its sustainability strategy by CDP, a global non-profit organisation that helps companies disclose and manage their impact upon the environment. Volvo has received an A score …
Ford to invest RM3.8 bil to upgrade its Thailand plants
With the unveiling of its all-new Ranger pick-up, Ford has announced plans to upgrade its manufacturing facilities that build the truck in Thailand. The Blue Oval says it is pumping in US$900 …
BMW i3 Sedan sighted in China – fully electric 3 Series
Here is what appears to be a fully electric version of the BMW 3 Series, albeit one that is badged as an i3 Sedan, according to a filing sighted on the website …
All-new Volkswagen Amarok teased, to debut in 2022
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has officially revealed that it will be unveiling the next-generation Amarok next year. The new pick-up truck was developed by the automaker's Australian and European teams, with production set …
Toyota GR86 to be sold in Europe for just two years
Following its initial reveal in April this year, the Toyota GR 86 has since made its European debut, with the first units scheduled to arrive at dealerships there in the spring of …
Volkswagen Group still exploring Porsche IPO – report
According to a recent report by Reuters, Volkswagen is still looking into a possible initial public offering (IPO) of Porsche as a means to fund the sports car maker’s push into software …
2022 Kia Carens teased ahead of December 16 debut
Kia has shown the upcoming Carens in a series of official sketch images ahead of its debut in Gurugram, India on December 16. In contrast to outgoing generation that was a compact …
Peugeot to be fully EV brand in Europe by 2030 – CEO
Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson has revealed that the company will be a fully electric-only brand in Europe by 2030. Every new model it launches from 2030 will be electric, but it will …
2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe in Europe – PHEV only, petrol variants dropped; updated ADAS and equipment
The Jeep Wrangler enters the 2022 model year for left-hand-drive European markets with a simplified line-up, which now is comprised solely of the 4xe dual-motor plug-in hybrid powertrain, along an updated equipment …
Ford aims to be second largest EV maker in two years
Ford has announced a highly ambitious plan to be the world's second largest electric vehicle manufacturer within the next two years. To do that, it will have to one-up Volkswagen's massive EV …
Ford developing all-new full-size EV pick-up platform?
2021 Ford F-150 Lightning The demand for electric vehicles is around two to three times the amount expected by Ford, CEO Jim Farley told Automotive News. In response, Ford is doubling its …
Fifth-gen Toyota Prius set to arrive in 2022 – report
According to a report by Autocar, the Toyota Prius will remain a key model in the carmaker’s line-up, with a fifth generation being hinted to arrive in 2022. The current, fourth-generation Prius …
2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 to use electrified 2.0L four-pot – over 650 PS touted, can surpass current V8
While it's already a certainty that the W206 Mercedes-AMG C 63 will lose the roaring V8 to an electrified four-pot, it appears that the next-generation E 63 will also be similarly downsized. …
Renault Austral teased – Kadjar successor due in 2022
Renault has revealed the name of its new C-segment SUV which will replace the popular Kadjar next year, and it’s called the Austral. According to the French carmaker, the name was registered …
2022 Mazda 2 Hybrid debuts – Toyota Yaris-based 1.5L full hybrid, 3.8 l/100 km WLTP fuel consumption
Mazda has unveiled the Mazda 2 Hybrid, bringing a self-charging full hybrid to the Japanese carmaker's model line-up. This is based on the Toyota Yaris Hybrid that is built on the GA-B …
Volvo and Polestar to develop new entry-level SUVs
According to a report by Autocar, Volvo and Polestar will focus on introducing new entry-level electric SUVs after launching the XC90 successor (reportedly called the Embla) and Polestar 3 respectively. On Volvo’s …
Zeekr 001 – 2,012 units sold in first production month!
Zeekr, the new premium electric vehicle start-up brand under Geely, has announced that it sold 2,012 units of the 001 in its full month of production. This might not seem like much …
Mercedes-Benz partners with Factorial Energy for solid-state battery tech; prototype testing from 2022
Mercedes-Benz will be working with solid-state battery specialist Factorial Energy for the joint development of solid-state battery technology, the automaker has announced, and will aim to begin testing prototype cells as early …
Vingroup seeking US IPO for VinFast within 2H 2021
According to a report by Reuters, Vingroup is planning to list its car business unit – VinFast – on the United States stock market in the second half of next year. An …
