2021 Lexus RC, ES gain Black Line special editions
Lexus has unveiled Black Line trim variants for the 2021 RC coupe and ES sedan, bringing a darkened look to the exterior and interior of the coupe and the sedan. These are …
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2021 Formula 1 season calendar released – 23 races
The 2020 Formula 1 season has been quite the roller coaster ride, with several races being either delayed, cancelled, or added in for a total of 17 outings. There were plenty of …
Bugatti boss Stephan Winkelmann officially returns to his old seat as Lamborghini CEO, double role now
It's official. Audi AG has announced that Stephan Winkelmann will be president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini from December 1. Already head of Bugatti, he will retain his present post and assume …
Renault Kiger concept revealed – previews new sub-four-metre compact SUV; India launch in Q1 2021
In India, the sub-four-metre segment is a hotly contested one due to the excise duty that the government imposes on such vehicles. Naturally, carmakers have jumped at the opportunity, creating a variety …
BMW to set up new assembly plant in Munich for new cluster architecture, EVs – new X1 confirmed for 2022
BMW Group has revealed that it will be investing an additional 400 million euros (RM1.94 billion; spread between now until 2026) for a new vehicle assembly plant in Munich. This is part …
2022 Subaru BRZ debuts – redesigned second-gen sports car gets a 2.4L boxer engine; 228 hp, 249 Nm
This is it, the second-generation Subaru BRZ. Just like the original that made its debut at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, the new sports car is the result of Subaru’s partnership with …
Bugatti CEO Stephan Winkelmann to take on second chief executive role at Lamborghini, starting Dec 1?
Back in September, Lamborghini announced that its CEO, Stefano Domenicali, would be leaving his post to return to Formula One as its new CEO. The Italian luxury automaker has not named his …
Audi RS Q8 by Mansory gets huge power bump – 4.0L bi-turbo V8 makes 780 PS, 1,000 Nm; 0-100 in 3.3 secs!
Earlier in the year, Mansory shocked the aftermarket scene with its modified Audi RS6 Avant that made 740 PS and 1,000 Nm. This time, the folks at the tuning outfit outdid themselves. …
Daimler and Geely to develop next-gen hybrid engines
It appears that Geely chairman Li Shufu's 9.69% stake in Daimler is bearing fruit. Having already secured a joint venture to develop and build smart vehicles, his company is now working with …
2022 Infiniti QX55 unveiled – market debut next year
Infiniti has taken the wraps off its new QX55 SUV, which marks a return to the crossover-coupe segment for the automaker following the QX70’s departure. When it arrives on the scene next …
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 debuts – 6.4 litre Hemi V8, 470 hp/637 Nm; 50 mm lift, Hydro-Guide intake ducts
If you really want to one-up your V6-engined rival, a V8 ought to do the trick. First revealed as a concept on the same day the 2021 Ford Bronco made its debut, …
McLaren 620R tuned by Novitec to 701 hp, 710 Nm
McLaren released the 620R last year as a more track-focused, road-legal version of the 570S GT4 racer, which is being offered in very limited units. It’s an impressive bit of kit in …
Z223 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class teased before debut
Following the debut of the seventh-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class in September, the German carmaker has now begun teasing the ultra-luxury version of its limousine. On November 19, the world will get to see …
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series – fastest production car on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, 6:48.047 lap time
If you've ever doubted the true prowess of the aero-frenzied C190 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, its latest feat will shred those to bits. That's because the feral coupé has just set the …
Confirmed: UK to ban petrol, diesel car sales in 2030
It's now official. UK prime minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that the country will be bringing forward its ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel-powered cars and vans from 2040 …
Mercedes-Benz EQC gains 11 kW onboard charger
Mercedes-Benz has announced a charger upgrade for the EQC, which now gets a water-cooled onboard charger rated for 11 kW AC and will become available immediately. This will enable quicker charging either …
2022 Honda Civic debuts in prototype form – 11th-gen C-segment sedan previewed with all-new design
Here it is, the first official preview for the 11th-generation Honda Civic, revealed via Twitch. What you’re looking at here isn’t the exact production version of the C-segment model, but rather a …
Mazda to upscale and drop Mazdaspeed for good?
The Mazdaspeed brand, for as long as it has been around, was adored by many. But ever since the SkyActiv range of cars came along, Mazdaspeed became somewhat more elusive. This is …
MINI Vision Urbanaut revealed – a lounge on wheels
With the BMW iX and Motorrad Definition CE 04 already revealed, it's time for the final member of the family to get its own unveiling at BMW's NEXTGen event. Meet the new …
Uber to sell Advanced Technologies Group unit: report
Uber is currently in discussions to sell its Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) self-driving vehicles unit to Aurora, TechCrunch reported. Aurora Innovation was founded by former programme leaders at Google, Tesla and Uber, …
