TVR Griffith customer deliveries set to begin in 2022
When TVR first announced the new Griffith way back in 2017, the revived marque said it planned to begin production of the reborn sport car by the end of 2018. Unfortunately, delays …
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Skoda Kushaq – made-for-India SUV prototype shown
We're a couple of months from the reveal of the Skoda Kushaq, but the Czech carmaker has already seen fit to show its new B-segment crossover. Only, the development prototypes you see …
World’s biggest diesel engine factory in France begins electric motor production – slow death for diesel?
The world's largest diesel engine factory in Tremery, eastern France, will be making the pivotal switch to electric motor production. Last year, the plant had a 120,000-unit electric motor production capacity, but …
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander gets teased in new video – fourth-generation SUV to officially debut on Feb 16
https://youtu.be/znHZbubP4ZY Mitsubishi Motors has released a new teaser video of the fourth-generation Outlander SUV, which is set to make its global debut on February 16 (February 17 in Japan). This comes after …
Lotus confirms new Type 131 sports car for 2021; production of Elise, Exige and Evora also to end
Confirming a report by Automotive News Europe last week, Lotus has confirmed that it will be revealing an all-new sports car this year. Codenamed Type 131, the new model will form part …
Maruti Suzuki Swift was India’s best-selling car in 2020
The Suzuki Swift has emerged as the best-selling car in India in 2020, with Maruti Suzuki reporting around 160,700 units were sold to customers. The company also had another reason to celebrate …
Cupra Formentor by ABT Sportsline – 370 PS, 450 Nm!
ABT Sportsline was quick with this one, getting to work with the all-new Cupra Formentor which made its debut in March 2020. This particular variant was based on the range-topping VZ 2.0 …
VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz EQS teased yet again – new Eco-Assist, torque shifting functions demonstrated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhUTVtUAml8 Mercedes-Benz is continuing the slow tease of the new EQS ahead of its world premiere this year. In the first instalment of what appears to be a multi-part video series, Stuttgart …
2021 DS7 Crossback Louvre in the UK – from RM258k
DS Automobiles has introduced the limited edition DS 7 Crossback Louvre in the UK, one conceived in collaboration with Le Louvre museum in Paris. Priced from £46,530 (RM258k), the stylish crossover will …
S.Korea giving up to RM70k subsidy for EV purchase
It really pays to go green in South Korea. The home country of Hyundai and Kia will offer up to 19 million won in subsidies to those who buy an electric car …
2021 Abarth 595 revealed with subtle styling tweaks
Abarth has given the Fiat 500-based 595 an update for the 2021 model year, with four trim levels of the hot hatch being offered to customers. These include a base option that …
Hurtan Grand Albaycin unveiled – Mazda MX-5-based roadster, 2.0L and 1.5L engines; limited to 30 units
Following the release of spy images of both soft-top and hard top versions, Spanish coachbuilder Hurtan has officially revealed the Grand Albaycin, a Mazda MX-5-based roadster that has been given a retro …
Lotus will debut a new sports car in mid-2021 – report
According to a report by Automotive News Europe, Lotus will unveil a new sports car this summer (mid-2021), which it hopes will widen the brand’s appeal globally. In an interview with the …
BMW to simplify vehicle portfolio as it focuses on EVs
Variety may be the spice of life, but not when the bottom line has to be considered. The days of a multitude of body-style variations spawning from a model type as well …
VW Group 2020 operating profit halved to RM49.3 bil
The Volkswagen Group revealed in a statement that its operating profit for 2020 before special items (related to the Dieselgate scandal) was about 10 billion euros (RM49.3 billion), which is nearly half …
Sony Vision-S won’t be built for consumers – report
Electronics stalwart Sony has no plans to put its Vision-S electric vehicle concept on sale or even into mass-production, it has told Car and Driver, despite the car appearing to be very …
Subaru’s UK sales fell 68% in 2020, sold below 1k cars – new boss describes performance as ’embarrassing’
With just 951 cars sold, Subaru's sales in the UK fell by 68% year-on-year in 2020, a performance its country boss described as 'ridiculous' and 'embarrassing'. The brand did just below 3,000 …
MINI Yours Customised service has been discontinued
Back in December 2017, MINI introduced its Yours Customised service, which allowed customers to select, design and order selected parts to personalise their cars. By using 3D printing and laser lettering, bespoke …
BMW i4 teaser takes jab at Tesla, saying “simply accelerating fast in a straight line is not enough”
The BMW i4 is set to be revealed in just "a few months," according to Munich. The company has released yet another teaser of its electric four-door coupé, this time announcing a …
Tesla’s Autopilot won’t reach fully autonomy – Waymo
In an interview with Germany’s Manager Magazin, Waymo CEO John Krafcik has said that Tesla’s approach with its Autopilot system is not the right approach to achieve a fully autonomous vehicle. “It …
