Geely & Volvo deepen collaboration, scrap merger plan
Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have decided to scrap their merger plans and instead chose to deepen collaboration. Volvo said in a press release that the collaboration will see both automakers pool …
Gran Turismo 7 launch delayed to 2022 due to Covid
https://youtu.be/ecUQE-sDUtk In June last year, Polyphony Digital released an announcement trailer for Gran Turismo 7, which is the next entry in the company’s famous racing simulator series. It’s been more than eight …
Perodua Ativa D55L SUV – virtual launch on March 3!
We've been waiting a while for Perodua's forthcoming compact SUV – its codename, D55L, first surfaced back in 2019. Well, the wait will soon be over, as the national carmaker has confirmed …
Michelin tyres to become 100% sustainable by 2050
Michelin aims to become a fully sustainable manufacturer of tyres from fully sustainable materials and processes by 2050. At present, nearly 30% of components used by Michelin in the manufacture of tyres …
BMW Operating System 7 gets updated – deeper Alexa integration, improved driver profiles, BMW M Laptimer
BMW Operating System 7 has been given another update, with version 11/20 rolling out to over one million vehicles worldwide across more than 20 models as of February 22, 2021. As with …
Daihatsu Rocky hybrid planned, to debut later this year
It looks like Daihatsu is planning to roll out a hybrid version of the Rocky SUV later this year. According to a Nikkei report, the move will mark the automaker's second attempt …
2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom Tempus Collection debuts – bespoke model inspired by time, limited to 20 units!
Meet the Rolls-Royce Phantom Tempus, the automaker's latest bespoke Collection inspired by time. Production is limited to just 20 units globally, all of which have been snapped up, of course. Let's start …
Nissan, Toyota production at plants in Japan paused due to earthquake-affected parts supply – report
Nissan halted production at its Oppama and Shonan plants in Japan for two days this week due to an earthquake that hit one of its suppliers on February 13, Nikkei Asia reported. …
2021 Audi A6, A7, Q5 TFSI e – PHEV models now with bigger 17.9 kWh battery; A6 Avant 50 TFSI e debuts
Audi has announced that the 2021 A6, A7 and Q5 TFSI e models will all get a larger 17.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, offering up to 91 km of range on a full …
2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class debuts – tech from S-Class, MBUX, PHEV with 100 km all-electric range
We’ve seen the spy shots, the teasers, and even the leaked images ahead of its premiere, but the wait is finally over as the wraps officially come off the 2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz …
Hyundai Ioniq 5 revealed – sharp-looking electric crossover with up to 302 hp, 605 Nm, 480 km range
No, you're not looking at a concept car or a prop from a sci-fi movie – this is a car that, provided you're living in the right markets, you'll be able to …
Gordon Murray Automotive T.50s Niki Lauda – 711 PS track monster with 1,500 kg downforce, 852 kg weight
A preeminent race car designer, Gordon Murray has had an incredibly successful 52-year career, penning several notable title-winning Formula 1 cars and the seminal McLaren F1. But he's embarking on a new …
Volkswagen Group close to Bugatti deal with Rimac
Rimac and Bugatti are "a good technological fit," said Porsche CEO Oliver Blume to German weekly Automobilwoche according to Reuters, adding to rumours that a deal could soon emerge between the supercar …
W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift launched in Thailand – diesel, PHEV variants; priced from RM430k
Mercedes-Benz Thailand has launched the new W213 E-Class facelift, with three variants being offered to customers in the country. The refreshed sedan was first introduced last March, bringing with it some styling …
Cupra Formentor VZ5 – 390 PS/480 Nm, 7,000 units
Teased earlier this month, the Cupra Formentor VZ5 SUV has made its debut as a limited-run, top of the range variant with an inline-five cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The Formentor VZ5 is …
2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance revealed – sports sedan with a 5.0L NA V8; 472 hp and 535 Nm
The world woke up to some terrible news: legendary French duo Daft Punk have announced that they are splitting up after 28 years. It’s another blemish on the year that is 2021, …
W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will reportedly get just four-cylinder engines – chief engineer explains why
It won’t be long before Mercedes-Benz unveils the fifth-generation C-Class, with the W206 set to make its debut on February 23. Previously, the German carmaker said that the new C-Class will only …
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, …
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 …
