Next-gen Nissan Micra confirmed, to be fully electric
A successor to the popular Nissan Micra has just been confirmed, and it will be a fully electric model. It shares the same CMF B-EV platform as the Renault 5, which is …
Lotus partners up with Britishvolt on EV battery tech – to feature in upcoming EV sports car due in 2026
Lotus has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Britishvolt to "collaborate on the research and development of advanced EV technology.” The partnership will focus on the co-development of a new battery …
Toyota bZ4X EV to be introduced in Thailand this year
Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT) has revealed plans to introduce the Toyota bZ4X, with the all-electric crossover slated to arrive sometime this year. The mention of this was made by TMT president Noriaki …
Thailand aiming to help auto parts manufacturers switch from production for ICE vehicles to that for EVs
Thailand is looking to help auto parts manufacturers in the country make the switch from producing parts for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to that for electric vehicles (EVs), doing so via …
Self-driving cars – English, Scottish, Welsh law commissions issue recommendations for liability
Should something go wrong when a vehicle is being autonomously driven, who is to blame? A joint report issued by the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission …
2023 Mazda CX-50 production begins in the US – 2.5L NA, turbo engines available at launch; AWD standard
Production of the Mazda CX-50 has begun at the new Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) plant in Huntsville, Alabama, a few months after the SUV first made its debut in November last year. …
BMW X2 Edition GoldPlay – look how it shines for you
The BMW X2 is evidently the black sheep in Munich's lineup, forgotten in a sea of newer, more exciting metal. Despite being in its fifth year on the market, the "coupé" sibling …
2022 BMW M8 Competition range updated – 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen; 625 PS 4.4L twin-turbo V8
Besides the regular BMW 8 Series range, the German carmaker also updated the high-performance M8 models for 2022. The most notable change is that the base M8 has been discontinued for all …
Thailand car sales down 4.2% to 759,119 last year; full-year volume forecast at up to 850,000 units in 2022
Car sales in Thailand dropped 17.2% in December and 4.2% overall last year, due to outbreaks of the coronavirus and the shortage of microchips required in the manufacture of vehicles, Bangkok Post …
MY2022 BMW 4 Series update – new 430i xDrive Gran Coupe variant, additional trim and colours for 4-er, i4
BMW has announced the new 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, making it the third AWD model in the 4 Series range. It will go on sale in selected markets soon, with power coming …
Thailand vehicle exports climbed to 956,530 units last year, poised for 4.5% growth to a million units in 2022
While car sales in Thailand's suffered a dip in 2021, with the TIV falling by 4.2% from that of the year before, vehicle production picked up compared to 2020, and so did …
2022 BMW 8 Series facelift revealed – Iconic Glow illuminated kidney grille, 12.3-inch infotainment screen
BMW has given the entire 8 Series range – Coupe (G15), Convertible (G14) and Gran Coupe (G16) – a facelift, with all three body styles set to go on sale in Europe …
MY2022 BMW iX gets Parking Assistant Professional – GPS-based automated parking now standard on the iX
The MY2022 BMW iX range will officially get the automaker's Parking Assistant Professional for the first time. It's a flagship automated parking system that will be made standard for all variants starting …
MINI Recharged programme – converting classics into EVs; 122 PS, 160 km range; reversible conversion
MINI has introduced a new in-house programme called Recharged, which converts classic Mini models to run purely on electricity. Developed by a team of engineers at the carmaker’s Oxford plant, the programme …
Daihatsu Rocky e-Smart Hybrid recalled for ECU fault
Daihatsu has issued a recall for the Rocky e-Smart Hybrid, which involves the control unit for the petrol-electric hybrid's powertrain. The Japanese manufacturer has stated that the fault in the ECU may …
Porsche PCM 6.0 infotainment system update – Spotify now native, wireless Android Auto, Charging Planner
The sixth-generation Porsche Communication Management (PCM 6.0 for short) has been updated to feature a number of optimisations, which now includes native Spotify integration for the first time and a brand new …
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor debuts with a 3.0 litre twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 and off-road-focused upgrades
Here it is, the new Ford Bronco Raptor. Billed as the most powerful street-legal Bronco ever, the range-topping variant benefits from several notable enhancements to entice hardcore off-road enthusiasts and will go …
Proton among official cars for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 – all models from Saga to X70 included
Proton has officially been appointed as one of the official vehicles for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, which is set to take place from September 10 to 25. The national automaker's …
2022 Aston Martin DBX S teased – new range-topping model set to get hotter V8, to rival Cayenne Turbo GT
Aston Martin is gearing up for the launch of an even hotter version of its best-selling vehicle, the DBX SUV. This follows a teaser that was uploaded to its Facebook page, with …
Sony seeking new partners to support its EV project
According to a report by Reuters, Sony is looking for new technology partners to support its potential entry into the electric vehicle market. In January this year, the company unveiled the Vision-S …
