Luca de Meo: French brand Alpine to be mini Ferrari?
With the rebranding of the Renault F1 Team to Alpine F1 set for the 2021 season, new Renault boss Luca de Meo aims to take the Alpine brand to new heights. He …
Audi partners FAW to make e-tron vehicles in China
Audi and longtime joint-venture partner FAW have just signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the joint production of Audi's electric cars in China. The MoU was signed during the Germany-China Automobile …
Proton translating “Hi Proton” voice control for Thai relaunch – new range of products with GKUI system?
The "Hi Proton" voice control system has been a standout feature of Proton's latest models, and with its expansion to other Southeast Asian markets imminent, the company has been translating the system …
Koenigsegg Gemera launched in Thailand – 1,700 PS and 3,500 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 1.9s; from RM14.7 million
Koenigsegg’s practical family car, the Gemera, has made its launch debut in Thailand, where it will be priced at an eye-watering 111,098,385 baht, or around RM14.7 million! The four-seater first made its …
2021 Porsche Panamera facelift – Turbo S E-Hybrid now makes 700 PS; 4 E-Hybrid, 4S models announced
The facelifted, second-generation Porsche Panamera made its debut in August this year with uprated engines, and now the range has been joined by plug-in hybrid powertrains, as well as the return of …
Nissan says it will make the Safety Shield 360 suite standard on 10 models in the US beginning from 2021
Nissan is looking to improve the appeal of its cars in an effort to boost sales by not only introducing new or updated models, but also ensuring they are well equipped. The …
Porsche sold 191,547 vehicles in the first nine months of 2020 – 5% dip from 2019; nearly 11k Taycan sold
Porsche has revealed that it delivered a total of 191,547 vehicles to customers worldwide from January to September 2020. That is only a 5% reduction in sales volume (202,318 units) compared to …
Ford Bronco – right-hand drive conversion possible?
The new Ford Bronco is probably the most sought-after 4x4 in the world right now, but unfortunately, the reincarnated go-anywhere machine is only earmarked for the North American market at the moment. …
SSC Tuatara is now the world’s fastest production car – 508.73 km/h two-way average; 532.93 km/h Vmax!
The title for the world’s fastest production car has changed hands yet again, and it is the SSC Tuatara that has claimed the crown. On October 10 this year, the hypercar managed …
2021 BMW X5 M, X6 M Competition First Edition debut – 4.4L biturbo V8 with 625 hp, extra kit; 250 units each
BMW has released the First Edition variants of the F95 X5 M Competition and F96 X6 M Competition, the production of which is limited to 250 units each. Both models are made …
Ford Europe to miss CO2 emissions targets after Kuga PHEV recall, buy credits from other manufacturers
Ford is looking to buy emissions credits from other carmakers to meet its European carbon dioxide targets so that it can avoid hefty fines for missing them. According to Autocar, the Blue …
New Isuzu MU-X teased – debuts in Thailand on Oct 28
https://youtu.be/RVJN9qWqoto The third-generation Isuzu MU-X has been officially teased, with the three-row SUV set to make its first debut in Thailand on October 28. In a 15-second video clip posted on Isuzu …
Audi RS e-tron GT to get a triple-motor, 710 PS setup?
The soon-to-be-launched Audi e-tron GT range will reportedly be crowned by the RS e-tron GT, and a report by AutoExpress said that it's pretty much a done deal. This makes the RS …
UK law on phone use while driving to be tightened
Loopholes in UK law governing the use of mobile phones while driving are to be tightened next year, pending consultation. In a BBC report, it is illegal to hold in your hand …
Inaugural Vietnamese Grand Prix officially cancelled
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s first-ever Formula 1 race is now officially cancelled. The recent announcement comes from Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation (VGPC) after numerous discussions with the Federation Internationale de …
Next-generation MINI Countryman production to be brought in-house due to pandemic disruptions
The F60-generation MINI Countryman facelift that was introduced in May this year will be the last one to be manufactured under contract by VDL Nedcar, the manufacturing outfit in Born, Netherlands that …
McLaren Elva gets Gulf colours by MSO for Goodwood
At this year’s Goodwood SpeedWeek, McLaren unveiled a Gulf-themed version of its limited-production Elva, which serves to celebrate the renewed relationship between the British carmaker and the Gulf Oil brand. The historic …
Heico Sportiv introduces e.motion engine control unit – removes 180 km/h speed limit on Volvo models
Earlier this year, Volvo announced that it would intentionally cap the top speed of its new models (2021 model year onwards) at 180 km/h as part of its Vision 2020 commitment to …
2021 Lotus Evija makes dynamic debut at Goodwood
The Lotus Evija electric hypercar has just made its dynamic debut at the Goodwood SpeedWeek. The automaker fielded three of its pre-production Evijas, one complete in the familiar Lotus 'Solaris Yellow' finish, …
Daihatsu Rocky set for Indonesia, SUV spied testing
Our friends at Autonetmagz have published spyshots of an SUV believed to be the Daihatsu Rocky undergoing road trials in Indonesia, suggesting that the compact SUV will make its way into the …
