Baidu launches fully driverless ride-hailing in Beijing
Baidu has opened its Apollo Go fully driverless robotaxi service to the public in Beijing, where users will be able to hail a robotaxi without a safety driver at the vehicle's controls. …
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Honda N7X Concept – production car set for GIIAS August debut, 1 model to replace both Mobilio, BR-V?
The Honda N7X Concept received its digital world premiere in Indonesia yesterday. Designed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific, the N7X name stands for "New 7-Seater eXcitement" and the three-row, seven-seat, SUV-flavoured people …
BMW i Hydrogen NEXT pilot programme due in 2022
While battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are a big part of BMW’s plans for the foreseeable future, the German carmaker is also developing other CO2-free drive technologies, namely vehicles powered by hydrogen. In …
Audi e-tron GT goes on sale in Europe, from RM494k
The Audi e-tron GT, unveiled back in February and immediately available for pre-orders in its home market, will now begin shipping to all 27 European markets, including the UK. In Germany, the …
First Bentley electric vehicle to be an SUV – report
2021 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid by Mulliner The first fully electric model to emerge from Bentley's plan in moving away from internal combustion will be an SUV, reports Car Magazine, and will make …
Volkswagen ID.4 becomes the first-ever production EV to complete the NORRA Mexican 1000 off-road race
Fresh from winning the 2021 World Car of the Year award last month, the Volkswagen ID.4 has now been announced as the first production electric vehicle to complete the National Off-Road Racing …
Tesla’s European plant opening pushed back to 2022
It appears that Tesla's new European Gigafactory in Germany is not expected to be operational until January 2022. According to Automobilwoche (sister site of Automotive News), company CEO Elon Musk has given …
Geely Icon gets spring special editions – Koi and Blazing Love variants, 1.5T mild hybrid, 7DCT, RM84k
The futuristically-styled Geely Icon has entered its second year on the market, and to keep the compact SUV fresh, the Chinese carmaker has added two new spring-themed special edition models. The two …
VinFast aims to enter North America, European markets in 2022; battery leasing hoped to drive growth
VinFast VF e36 (VF33) Ranked number five in vehicle sales in its native Vietnam, VinFast is aiming to enter the North American and European markets in 2022, and aims for a listing …
Honda N7X Concept previews 2022 BR-V 7-seat SUV
After teasing a mysterious new vehicle several days ago, Honda Indonesia has finally revealed all via an online event held just a few moments ago. This is the N7X Concept, which is …
Kia EV6 announced for the UK – fr RM232k to RM292k
Just a month after the Kia EV6 broke cover, the automaker has announced that the fully electric crossover will go on sale in the UK soon, with first deliveries taking place in …
Astra Daihatsu invests RM482m for Rocky, Toyota Raize production in Indonesia – 1.2L NA, exports later
The Daihatsu Rocky and Toyota Raize, sister cars to our Perodua Ativa, were launched in Indonesia last week. As is usually the case with compact car twins sold with Daihatsu and Toyota …
Touring Superleggera teases 95th anniversary model
Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera will celebrate its 95th anniversary this year, and the Italian coachbuilder has something rather special planned in the shape of a two-seat coupe that will make its debut next …
2021 BMW X3 LCI leaked – new face, wheels and paint
The facelifted G01 BMW X3 that is set to be unveiled sometime this year has leaked ahead of schedule. The photo above is currently featured on BMW Spain's website, and it reveals …
Huawei in talks for controlling stake in Chinese carmaker; electronics firm ‘not making cars’ – report
Huawei Seres SF5 Huawei is in talks to take a controlling stake of a Chinese automaker's electric vehicle unit, reports Reuters, the news wire quoted two people with direct knowledge of the …
Ford F-150 EV to reportedly revive Lightning moniker
It’s been a long wait for the all-electric Ford F-150, and while the company has yet to confirm a debut date, a report by Car and Driver suggests that it will be …
Volkswagen to be probed by SEC – “Voltswagen” April Fool’s stunt may have influenced stock market price
Volkswagen's seemingly harmless April Fool's joke has caused quite the PR nightmare, as the company now finds itself being investigated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and whether or not …
Toyota Raize launched in Indonesia – 1.2L NA and 1.0L turbo, 3 variants including GR Sport, RM62.5k-RM75k
In a double debut, the Toyota Raize was launched in Indonesia today alongside its Daihatsu Rocky sibling. As highlighted earlier today, the compact SUV goes on sale in the republic in three …
Audi LMDh prototype teased, will go racing in 2023
Audi is continuing to develop its new race cars that will form the basis of its revitalised motorsports programme. As well as a first-time Dakar Rally entry next year, Ingolstadt is also …
VW Group CEO Diess to leave positions at Skoda, Seat; to focus on software development ops – report
Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess will be stepping down from his positions as head of supervisory boards at the Skoda and Seat brands, Reuters reported. Quoting German newspaper Handelsblatt, Diess was reported …
