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 …
Lexus ROV Concept – a hydrogen-powered off-roader
Lexus isn't usually associated with off-roading, but the Japanese automaker is showing that it isn't short of the know-how to do so, showcasing its abilities through its ROV (recreational off-highway vehicle) Concept. …
Nissan Z GT500 – Super GT series contender unveiled
Nissan, with Nissan Motorsports International (Nismo) has unveiled the Nissan Z GT500 race car for the 2022 Super GT racing series in Japan. This succeeds the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT500, and the …
Porsche Vision Gran Turismo revealed, coming to GT7
Porsche is a relatively late addition to the world of Gran Turismo, having only made its debut in the most recent title, Gran Turismo Sport, in 2017. But Zuffenhausen's presence in Japan's …
Pocco Meimei, Duoduo launched in Thailand – up to 39 PS, 178 km EV range; smaller than Axia; from RM49k
Pocco Thailand, which is managed by parallel importer BRG Group, has launched the Pocco Meimei (MM) and Duoduo (DD) at the ongoing Thailand International Motor Expo. Both electric city cars are fully …
2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 – production bottleneck in Japan eases, deliveries to RHD markets resume
Toyota has finally resumed deliveries of the popular Land Cruiser 300 in right-hand drive markets, following production delays caused by the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. The crisis caused Toyota's global output for …
Toyota to debut second bZ EV model in 2022 – RM132k sedan for China, to feature BYD Blade LFP battery
Toyota is set to introduce an all-electric sedan in China sometime in late 2022. The model, designed in partnership with Chinese automaker BYD, will first be unveiled as a concept car at …
Toyota ZEVs to make up 50% of Western Europe sales by 2030 – hybrids to receive solid-state batteries first
Besides introducing the Corolla Cross, GR 86 and bZ4X, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) also shared its European business strategy at its recent Kenshiki (translates to insight from Japanese) event that took place …
Lexus RZ fully electric SUV – teaser images released
Lexus has released teaser images of the RZ, an upcoming battery-electric vehicle that is the first from the brand to be built on a dedicated BEV platform. This isn't the first battery-electric …
