Kia K8 sedan previewed – replaces the K7/Cadenza
Kia has revealed the first official images of the all-new K8, which will replace the K7, or Cadenza, as it is known in the United States. The upcoming sedan is set to …
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2022 Mitsubishi Outlander unveiled – Engelberg Tourer looks, based on Nissan X-Trail, larger 2.5 litre engine
It's been a long time coming, but after nine years, a concept car, several spyshots and leaked images, Mitsubishi has finally introduced the new fourth-generation Outlander. The seven-seater SUV is all new …
2021 BMW 330i Iconic Edition in Australia – 200 units
BMW Australia will be launching the limited edition 330i Iconic Edition soon, with production limited to just 200 units. Pricing starts from AUD$81,900 (RM256k) and comes included with over AUD$10,000 (RM31k) worth …
McLaren Artura debuts – new plug-in hybrid supercar with 680 PS and 720 Nm; 0-100 km/h in three seconds
This is the McLaren Artura, and it represents the start of a new era for the Woking-based carmaker by being the company’s first series-production High-Performance Hybrid (HPH) supercar. Hybrid technology is something …
Future EVs will offer less battery range – Audi CEO
As progress is made in any segment of automobiles, an 'arms race' of numbers tends to happen as an effect of brands striving to outdo one another. Battery range may no longer …
2021 Rolls-Royce Koa Phantom debuts – the only RR in the world to feature the rare & protected Koa wood
Rolls-Royce has unveiled a new bespoke Phantom for billionaire and classic car enthusiast, Jack Boyd Smith Jr. This particular Bespoke Phantom Extended model features an unusually rare and protected species of Koa …
992 Porsche 911 GT3 revealed – better aerodynamics, new front double wishbones, 6:59.9 Nürburgring time
Ask a self-respecting car enthusiast to think of a Porsche and the first car that comes to mind would probably be the 911 GT3. Outside of the hardcore RS models, the GT3 …
2021 Peugeot e-Rifter debuts – electric seven seater, up to 275 km of range; 4,000 litres of boot space!
Peugeot has unveiled the new e-Rifter, which essentially is a pure electric version of the Rifter family car that debuted back in 2018. Like its regular counterpart, the e-Rifter is also based …
2021 Renault Captur on sale in Europe with petrol, LPG and PHEV powertrains; R.S. Line variant joins line-up
The Renault Captur gains the R.S. Line trim level for the 2021 model year, bringing motorsport-inspired aesthetics to the B-segment SUV on its exterior and interior. Introduced in its current form in …
Stellantis “disbands” FCA’s SRT division, engineers absorbed into firm’s global engineering organisation?
Fiat Chrysler's famed Street & Racing Technology (SRT) division has apparently been disbanded. This follows shortly after the creation of Stellantis - the fourth largest automaker is helmed by Carlos Tavares (also …
Jaguar goes fully electric by 2025 with Reimagine strategy, next-generation MLA-based XJ cancelled
With new CEO Thierry Bolloré at the helm, Jaguar Land Rover has announced its new global strategy named Reimagine that will see Jaguar become an all-electric brand by 2025. The previously planned …
W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class teased with funky new grille design – Feb 23 debut alongside wagon version
A new Mercedes-Benz C-Class will soon be upon us, with the fifth-generation model – the W206 – set to make its debut later this month on February 23. We’ve already seen many, …
High biofuel prices derail Thailand’s E20 gasohol plan
Thailand's plan to make E20 gasohol as the primary petrol in the country has been postponed indefinitely. It had been announced at the start of 2020 that the country would begin widespread …
Indonesia to remove ‘luxury tax’ on cars to assist auto sector hit hard by Covid – 10% to 30% off for 3 months
The coronavirus pandemic and movement restrictions to curb its spread has dampened appetite for new cars, but as Malaysia showed with its sales tax exemption, consumers can be lured to showrooms if …
2022 Kia Grand Carnival to be launched in the US on February 23, Sedona moniker officially discontinued
Kia has announced that it will be introducing the Grand Carnival in the US on February 23, officially replacing the Sedona moniker that has been in use since 1998. The decision is …
G28 BMW 3 Series Gran Sedan launched in Thailand – sole 330Li M Sport variant offered, priced at RM392k
After India, Thailand is the next right-hand drive country to welcome the long-wheelbase version of the G20 BMW 3 Series. Called the G28 3 Series Gran Sedan over there (its known as …
Porsche says no to a factory or building cars in China, says customers want cachet of “Made in Germany” tag
Is it important to a buyer where a car is built? Well, it seems to be for Porsche customers in China, so much so that the brand has nixed the idea of …
Nissan not in talks with Apple for car project – report
The Apple car is turning out to be a bit of a hot potato. Nissan has been reported as saying that it has not been in talks with the tech giant for …
Maserati Nettuno engine – getting acquainted with the 3.0L V6 heart of the new MC20 and the place it is built
The Maserati MC20 is the start of a new era for the Italian carmaker, and one of the hallmarks of the super sports car is its engine, the Nettuno. Designed completely in-house, …
Honda Performance Development offers Civic Type R K20C1 crate engine in US market for racing use
You can now buy a Honda Civic Type R engine in the US, à la carte. Honda Performance Development (HPD), the motorsports arm of American Honda Motor Co, has announced the release …
