Car models – are names or alphanumerics preferred?
A car's model designation is its name, which is at the top, or at least near the top of a list of elements that make up its identity, and certainly one among …
BMW Group Classic showcases the ZBF-7er concept
https://youtu.be/jsemfFTVL3Y BMW Group Classic previously gave us a tour of the Integrated Concept Engineering (ICE), which is a concept car that was never shown to the public. In that video, the ICE …
2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X by Walkinshaw
Click to enlarge The Volkswagen Amarok is really old now, having first hit the market back in 2010. There will be a sequel, and the next-generation Amarok will be based on the …
Bentley unveils 22″ carbon-fibre wheel for Bentayga
Do you own a Bentley Bentayga and love carbon-fibre? The British luxury marque has unveiled a 22-inch carbon-fibre wheel - the largest wheel made of the material - for its SUV, that …
Mercedes-Benz EQS’ rear-wheel steering offered as a RM2.4k/year subscription in Germany, free in the US
When the Mercedes-Benz EQS was revealed back in April, the German carmaker confirmed that the all-electric sedan comes fitted with rear-wheel steering as standard. Just like on the S-Class, this allows the …
Porsche Renndienst exhibits futuristic interior design
Remember the Porsche Renndienst concept from last November? A six-seater family MPV concept that Porsche secretly made? Well, it is back, but the goal this time is for the automaker to give …
Koenigsegg Jesko – viewed in detail with founder/CEO
Having made its debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the Koenigsegg Jesko was named after Jesko von Koenigsegg, father of the company's founder and CEO, Christian von Koenigsegg. Built as a …
Chip shortage for carmakers could ease within weeks
It's no secret that the global automotive industry has been enduring a semiconductor shortage for about a year now, impacting vehicle production just as demand is shooting back up as the world …
Wealthy individuals are now buying used Bentleys, Rolls-Royces and McLarens to cut down waiting time
With travel plans and social events put on hold indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, wealthy individuals have turned to retail therapy as a means of escape. This is benefitting luxury automakers …
Lamborghini CEO says Aventador’s successor will feature a V12 with PHEV tech, discusses future models
The Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae is a significant model in the Italian carmaker’s history, as it is the company’s final V12-powered series production car not to feature any form of electrification. …
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series buyers required to commit to not reselling within 12 months of purchase
Buyers of the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series range in Japan are required to confirm that they will not resell their newly-purchased vehicles on to other parties in a bid to …
Volvo next-generation EVs to get “emotional” names
At Volvo's Tech Moment presentation last month, the company announced it would be ditching its XC, S and V alphanumeric naming convention in favour of "proper" monikers for its future models, which …
G80 BMW M3 CS and G82 M4 CSL on the way with up to 540 hp, carbon-fibre parts – 2022, 2023 debuts
The current G80 BMW M3 and G82 M4 will apparently receive high-performance versions in the future, according to a future products plan posted on the Bimmerpost forum. These include the new M3 …
Audi RS Q e-tron – twin motor electric off-roader, TFSI engine to recharge battery; to race in 2022 Dakar Rally
Audi Sport has officially begun testing the new Audi RS Q e-tron ahead of its debut at the upcoming Dakar Rally season, set to kick off in January 2022. With this, the …
Brabus 800 SUV Coupe debuts – tuned Mercedes-AMG GLE63S Coupe; 800 PS, 1,000 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 3.4s
The Brabus 800 SUV Coupe is the latest product to join the German tuning company’s portfolio after a slew of other models that are named in a similar fashion. Don’t believe us? …
BMW unable to build 10,000 cars due to chips shortage
The BMW Group has revealed that nearly all of its manufacturing plants in Germany are affected by the ongoing semiconductor shortage, and has thus far prevented it from completing the production of …
Singapore Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant to fund charger installation on non-landed properties
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore will be partially funding the installation of electric vehicle chargers in non-landed private residences in the country through the Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant (ECCG), …
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept revealed – 300 hp SUV, coilover suspension, Kingfisher Blue
The launch of the latest Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R in the United States left quite a mark on Volkswagen of America, as the company decided to take one of its …
Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX more details – over 1,000 km of range to be tested in 2022, better aero than EQS
No, Mercedes-Benz did not reveal the Vision EQXX as expected during its Strategy Update presentation yesterday, but it did announce a couple more details about its experimental electric prototype. Stuttgart firmed up …
2021 Jeep Wrangler 80th Anniversary Edition unveiled
Jeep has just taken the veils off the Wrangler 80th Anniversary Edition. Made for the UK market, it is shown here in the popular Sarge Green colour, and gets embellished with Neutral …
