Porsche teases Taycan RWD variant for new markets
Porsche has taken to social media to tease “a new addition to the family,” which appears to be a new variant of the Taycan. Based on the image posted, it’s clear we …
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New Renault 5 EV won’t replace Clio or Zoe – report
Renault caused quite a stir when it revealed its new “Renaulution” business plan, which also saw the debut of the rather lovely Renault 5 Prototype. Essentially a modern take on a classic, …
Third-generation Nissan Qashqai powertrains detailed – 160 PS/270 Nm range extender EV, 1.3L mild-hybrid
Details regarding the third-generation Nissan Qashqai have been trickling through, beginning with the first teaser image that revealed part of its frontal silhouette, followed by a glimpse of its dashboard architecture. Now, …
United States to get own version of new Honda HR-V
Honda recently teased the imminent debut of the third-generation HR-V (also known as the Vezel in Japan), which will be revealed next month on February 18. We’ve seen plenty of spyshots of …
Honda e-Drag, N-One K-Climb revealed at TAS 2021
Having teased its two concepts for the virtual-only 2021 Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this month, Honda Access has finally released images of the cars in full. With its Honda e-Drag and N-One …
2021 Honda HR-V teased – e:HEV hybrid, larger glass roof, wireless Apple CarPlay confirmed, Feb 18 reveal
Honda has just dropped a bombshell by announcing that the third-generation HR-V will be revealed on February 18, finally replacing its eight-year-old predecessor. To go with the news, the company has released …
Geely and Taiwan’s Foxconn form JV to provide consulting services in manufacturing processes, ICT
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) and Foxconn Technology Group have signed a strategic cooperative agreement that will establish a joint venture company. The JV will provide OEM production and comprehensive customised consulting …
Mercedes-Benz EQA teased ahead of January 20 debut – EQA250 with 190 PS confirmed; first look at interior
On January 20, Mercedes-Benz will unveil the latest member of the EQ family, the EQA, which joins the EQC and EQV in the company’s all-electric line-up. This is just another step in …
Toyota settles on RM728 million fine for delayed emissions-related defect reports to United States EPA
Toyota has settled for a fine amounting to US$180 million (RM728 million) for the late filing of emissions-related defect reports to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States, Reuters reported. …
Rolls-Royce “Silent Shadow” to kickstart EV era soon – BMW-powered luxury car with over 500 km range?
Rolls-Royce is rumoured to introduce a new range of luxury electric cars in the early half of this decade, possibly kicking things off with the newly-patented Silent Shadow model (a play on …
Audi reportedly plans to be EV-only brand by 2035
Several automakers have announced their commitment to electrification, with some even planning to stop selling cars with internal combustion engines altogether, like Volvo. According to a report by WirtschaftsWoche, Audi is set …
New Kia Sportage reveal in 2H 2021; CV EV, K7 in Q1
At a virtual global roundtable held today, Kia gave a more detailed explanation of its new brand strategy, which it also unveiled today. In it, the company reaffirmed its commitment to introduce …
Philippines to implement new vehicle inspection guidelines – tyres to be limited to five years of age
The department of transport in the Philippines is planning the implementation of a new motor vehicle inspection system, reports Auto Industriya. This is centred upon a more stringent set of checks that …
Dacia Bigster Concept debuts – rugged, hybrid C-SUV
Dacia has taken the veils off the Bigster Concept car, giving us a glimpse of the company's first and upcoming C-segment SUV. It will be built on the Renault-Nissan modular CMF-B platform …
Renault outlines its ‘Renaulution’ transformation plan – aims to become tech company working with cars
The Renault Group has unveiled its new 'Renaulution' strategic plan, which aims to shift Groupe Renault towards becoming a leader in electrification and mobility. The outline for the new business model is …
Huber Era debuts – a Lamborghini Aventador homage
Huber, a bespoke coachbuilder based in the United Arab Emirates, has launched the Era, which is essentially an exterior "facelift" of the Lamborghini Aventador. The Era was created to pay homage to …
BMW announces Digital Key Plus using UWB tech found in iPhones – first debut with all-electric iX SUV
Last year, BMW announced that it would adopt Apple’s CarKey feature, making it the first carmaker to do so. Dubbed Digital Key, it allowed owners to conveniently and securely lock, unlock and …
Toyota unveils GR010 Hybrid Le Mans Hypercar racer; 680 PS 3.5L biturbo V6, 272 PS front electric motor
Toyota Gazoo Racing has unveiled the GR010 Hybrid Le Mans Hypercar, the full name given to the racing car that will be the Japanese manufacturer's entry into the 2021 FIA World Endurance …
Geely KX11 seven-seat SUV revealed – carmaker’s third CMA-based model launching later this year
This is the production version of the Geely KX11, which is the company’s third model to be based on the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) after the Xingyue and Xingrui. Taking the form …
New Renault 5 Prototype – classic hatch returns as EV
Earlier this week, Renault's newly appointed CEO Luca de Meo revealed that the automaker will be reviving some of its best-selling cars from before as electric vehicles. Well, the very car you …