SPYSHOTS: 2024 G60 BMW 5 Series hybrid, EV seen
Here's an early look at the next-generation BMW 5 Series, tipped to bear the codename G60, seen here in development form as hybrid and fully electric test units. The successor to the …
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Formula 1 Australian GP cancelled for second year running – quarantine restrictions put paid to the race
Yet another change to the Formula 1 racing season for 2021, with the FIA having announced through the F1 website that the Australian Grand Prix has dropped out of the race calendar …
2022 Mitsubishi Airtrek EV SUV gets revealed in China
After teasing the Mitsubishi Airtrek, the Japanese carmaker has revealed the all-electric SUV at the Chongqing International Auto Industry Fair (Auto Chongqing) in China. As we've known previously, the Airtrek will be …
Skyworth Skywell Imperium ET5 (EV6) electric SUV debuts in the US – from RM124k; up to 460 km range
Earlier known for its home appliances, Skyworth has become the first Chinese company to sell electric passenger cars in the United States market, according to Car News China. Using the Skywell brand …
2022 BMW 2 Series teased – G42 set to debut at Goodwood Festival on July 8 as more images leak
Munich's worst-kept secret is finally coming out of the bag. After a series of spyshots, leaks and even official prototype images, we pretty much have a rough idea of what the new …
Volkswagen releases first OTA update for ID.3 and ID.4
Volkswagen has released its first major over-the-air (OTA) software update for its ID. range of electric vehicles, with the ID.3 being the first to receive version “ID.Software2.3” this month, followed by the …
Ferrari F8 N-Largo by Novitec – new widebody kit, 3.9L twin-turbo V8 makes 818 PS, 903 Nm; 15 units globally
Novitec has officially introduced the Ferrari F8 N-Largo, an extensively modified supercar model based on the F8 Tributo. Production is limited to just 15 units globally. First things first, the design. Novitec …
Bugatti-Rimac joint venture confirmed – Rimac to own 55% share, Porsche 45%; joint R&D, resource sharing
Rumours of Bugatti partnering up with Rimac have been circulating for some time, and we now have official confirmation that this will indeed happen, with Porsche also involved in the deal. All …
Mercedes-Benz to merge AMG, Maybach, G-Class into single business group – to be announced in Sept?
Mercedes-Benz may make most of its money further down its product range, but one tends to forget that the upper echelons of its lineup is also very strong. Aside from the all-conquering …
Volvo aiming for an IPO in Sweden by the end of 2021
Volvo Cars is inching closer to a potential initial public offering (IPO), according to a report by Reuters. "We are looking at the possibility of doing an IPO before the end of …
Abarth 695 Esseesse debuts – lighter with bespoke styling; 180 PS 1.4L turbo engine; limited to 1,390 units
Abarth has released another special edition of its Fiat 500-based hot hatch called the 695 Esseesse, which will be limited to just 1,390 units. Despite the name, the collector’s model isn’t as …
Genesis G80 Sport shown with sharper looks, handling
With the third-generation G80 (née Hyundai Genesis) now in its second year on sale, Genesis has realised that it's time to push out new versions of its executive sedan. The latest model …
SK Innovation to pump RM110 bil into its EV battery business – aims to become a top three player end-2022
South Korean energy and petrochemicals company SK Innovation has announced plans to ramp up its electric vehicle (EV) battery business, saying it will be spending 30 trillion won (RM110 billion) over the …
BMW warns of critical chip supply shortage – report
A resolution for the semiconductor shortage appears to be some distance away, as BMW has now warned that the chip supply shortage shows no signs of abating and is likely to lead …
Honda to continue assembling 2022 Red Bull engines
Despite its time as an engine supplier coming to a close at the end of the year, Honda's relationship with Red Bull Racing has kicked into a higher gear for the 2021 …
Lamborghini teases new Aventador version for July 7
Lamborghini has announced it will host an event on July 7, where it plans to unveil a new product that could be another version of its V12-powered Aventador. The Italian carmaker isn’t …
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Urban Sport debuts in Europe
The Volkswagen Tiguan Urban Sport special edition model has just been launched in Europe. It's based on the latest facelifted model, with prices starting from 33,125 euros (RM163k) for the base 1.5 …
2022 BMW 2 Series – image leaked ahead of debut?
The latest in the trickle feed of information on the next-generation, 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe comes in the form of this image, which appears to be a leaked image ahead of …
Maserati revises trim range for MY2022 – GT, Modena and Trofeo for Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante
Maserati has revised the list of available trim levels for the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante as part of the company’s updates for the 2022 model year (MY2022). The options now include the …
Volvo posts best ever 1H sales in 2021: 380k cars sold
Volvo Cars has just reported its strongest first half sales, ever. In the first six months of 2021, the Swedish automaker sold 380,757 cars globally, an increase of 41% compared to the …
