Geely’s satellite plant gets license, production in Oct
From blockchain tech to making satellites, Geely seems to have a hand in every jar. But this one has links to cars, which of course is the group's main business. Last week, …
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Lexus tops J.D. Power’s US Vehicle Dependability Study again – Porsche 911 most dependable model
J.D. Power has released its 2021 United States Vehicle Dependability Study, which measures the number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year-old …
Geely and Concordium announce blockchain tech JV
The Concordium Foundation and Geely Holding Group have signed a joint venture agreement that will use Concordium’s blockchain technology to "become a leading blockchain technology and service provider in China". The JV …
Honda appoints Japan R&D chief Toshihiro Mibe as its new president and CEO, succeeding Takahiro Hachigo
Honda has announced that its president and CEO Takahiro Hachigo will step down from his post on April 1. He will be succeeded by Toshihiro Mibe, the automaker's head of research and …
Lexus IS F Sport model teased – NA V8 power coming?
There's something interesting brewing at Lexus, one that it is keeping quite close to its chest. The company will be revealing a new F Sport model at midnight and has released two …
Tesla Model Y Standard Range dropped from line-up; CEO Musk previously said range ‘unacceptably low’
Tesla has discontinued the Standard Range variant of the Model Y, reports Inside EVs, with the base variant once again removed from the model line-up. At its debut, the Model Y Standard …
2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class official images leaked – AMG Line this time, more interior details
W206 C-Class AMG Line We've had our first uncovered look at the 2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class over the weekend, via what looks like official press photos that were leaked slightly ahead of …
Ferrari F1 team extends 92-year partnership with Shell
Ferrari and Shell have agreed to extend their long-term agreement, which will see the latter continue to serve the Italian carmaker’s Formula 1 team as its “innovation partner.” Both brands have been …
2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class pictures leaked
So this is it, folks - the 2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class before we're supposed to see it. These images, posted on The Automobilist Facebook page, give us the clearest view yet of …
Mazda MX-30 recalled for brake lights, hill start assist
The Mazda MX-30 has been recalled in Europe for braking-related issues, reports German site kfz-betrieb.vogel.de. These involve two separate issues - the lighting up of the vehicle's brake lights when reversing, even …
Skoda Kushaq shown in sketches – March 18 reveal
Having teased the Kushaq for a few months now, Skoda has confirmed that its made-for-India compact SUV will make its world premiere on March 18. To whet appetites, the Czech carmaker has …
Maserati Grecale gets teased ahead of debut this year
Maserati’s revival plan is in full swing, with the Italian carmaker now teasing its next SUV model, the Grecale. Set to make its debut before 2021 comes to an end, the Grecale …
2021 Nissan Qashqai revealed – sharp new looks, tech from X-Trail, new 1.3L mild hybrid, e-Power available
It's seemingly an endless barrage of new car reveals today, and the latest to have its covers pulled off is the new Nissan Qashqai. The Euro-centric C-segment SUV enters its third generation, …
2022 Honda HR-V genuine accessories showcased – Urban Style and Casual Style packages available
The third-generation Honda HR-V has finally been revealed and is set to go on sale in Japan (where it’s known as the Vezel) this coming April. Ahead of the model’s official launch, …
Jaguar Land Rover to drop 2,000 staff globally – report
Jaguar Land Rover has announced that it will be cutting 2,000 salaried jobs from its global workforce, Reuters reported, shortly after announcing its plan to turn Jaguar's model line-up fully electric by …
2022 Honda HR-V revealed – angular design, revised interior, new e:HEV hybrid model, improved Sensing
Here it is, everyone – the new Honda HR-V has finally been revealed! Replacing its hugely successful predecessor, the third-generation model has a lot riding on its shoulders, but that hasn't stopped …
Ford will only sell passenger EVs in Europe by 2030
Ford has announced a strong commitment to electrification in Europe by announcing plans to no longer sell passenger vehicles with internal combustion engines by 2030, with a fully electric line-up being offered …
Land Rover Defender range could add pick-up variant
2020 Land Rover Defender Hard Top 110 Land Rover could be introducing a pick-up truck bodystyle to the Defender model line, Autocar reports, as Jaguar Land Rover executive director of vehicle programmes …
Singapore expands its electric vehicle push – S$30 mil for initiatives, 60,000 EV charging points by 2030
Last year, Singapore announced that it would begin the push to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) at the start of 2021, outlining measures that would be undertaken to encourage consumers …
Red Bull Racing signs deal to continue using Honda F1 power units from 2022 season to the end of 2024
Honda’s planned exit from Formula 1 left Red Bull Racing with a bit of problem, as the racing team would be left without an engine supplier after the 2021 season. However, that’s …
