2020 Toyota C-HR gets improved safety, kit in Japan
Facelifted just last year, the Toyota C-HR is being updated again for the Japanese market. The B-segment crossover retains the same revised look but gains a new version of the Toyota Safety …
2021 Kia Stonic – now with mild-hybrid powertrain, iMT gearbox, updated infotainment and safety systems
Three years on from its debut, the Kia Stonic gets updated for the 2021 model year with new powertrain options and safety systems. The B-segment crossover gets a new EcoDynamics+ mild-hybrid petrol …
Mercedes-Benz and CATL announce enhanced EV battery partnership, including upcoming EQS supply
Mercedes-Benz and everybody's favourite EV battery-maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL), have announced the entering of the next stage of their strategic partnership. This next level will see them "create cutting-edge …
SEMA Show makes U-turn, cancels 2020 edition in Nov
It was only last month that the organisers of the SEMA Show were feeling bullish, pressing on with the 2020 edition of the famous tuning show despite Covid-19 wrecking havoc in the …
Jaguar Land Rover developing software to reduce passenger motion sickness in autonomous vehicles
Project Vector - Jaguar Land Rover's autonomous EV concept Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is developing software for self-driving vehicles to adapt their driving style in order to reduce motion sickness among its …
Nissan Magnite Concept – B-SUV’s interior revealed
Last month, Nissan unveiled its Magnite Concept, which previews an upcoming B-segment SUV meant primarily for India, but which will eventually become a global offering. Having shown the exterior, the automaker has …
Infiniti QX55 teased again – debuts on November 11
The Infiniti QX55 will officially makes its global debut on November 11 this year, marking the brand’s return to the luxury crossover coupe segment, which it vacated after retiring the QX70 (formerly …
Car sales in China up for the fourth consecutive month – 2.08 million cars sold in July, up 15% from July 2019
Vehicle sales in China is up for the fourth consecutive month, and according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, roughly 2.08 million cars were sold in July 2020. The figure is …
GMA T.50 debuts – true McLaren F1 successor with 3.9L NA V12, 12,100 rpm redline, 986 kg; RM13 million!
Meet the new Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 supercar, or GMA T.50 for short. If you think it shares an uncanny resemblance to the legendary McLaren F1, that's because Murray designed both cars, …
Ford CEO Jim Hackett to retire at the end of September 2020 – Jim Farley named as replacement from October
Jim Hackett (left), Jim Farley (right) From one Jim to another, Ford CEO Jim Hackett has announced his retirement from the company at the end of September, with current COO Jim Farley …
Toyota Urban Cruiser – compact SUV confirmed for India, built by Maruti Suzuki, based on Vitara Brezza
India has been expecting a compact Toyota SUV based on the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza for some time now, and here it is, confirmed as the Toyota Urban Cruiser. The above image …
Groupe PSA to use Android infotainment from 2023
The PSA Group has announced that it will employ the Android Automotive OS for infotainment systems in its vehicles from 2023, the company said in a statement released on LinkedIn. "Groupe PSA …
2021 Mazda 3 Turbo pricing revealed for the US – 46% more expensive than the base model; 250 hp, 434 Nm
Nearly a month after the 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo made its debut in the United States, the company has now revealed official pricing for the new model, along with a launch film …
Is Honda bringing back the Motocompo as an e-bike?
Fitting into the rear hatch space of the 1981 Honda City (Bulldog in some markets) was the Honda Motocompo folding motorcycle. But is Honda bringing back the Motocompo? According to a US …
Nissan Pavilion – pay parking with your EV’s electricity
Nissan has just opened a new brand showcase space, Nissan Pavilion, a stone's throw away from its headquarters in Yokohama. Among the novel technologies being presented at the exhibition is the ability …
Honda trademarks CR-Z name in US, what’s going on?
What's going on here? Media in the US have discovered Honda filing a recent trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, for the CR-Z name. As we all know, …
Audi TT, R8 could be dropped amidst line-up review; both possibly relaunched as fully electric models
A number of internal-combustion Audi models could see the end of the line as a result of an extension of the Audi Transformation Plan that "aims to provide an even more effective …
2021 Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Convertible debuts – 6.0L twin-turbo W12, 0-100 km/h in 3.7s!
The 2021 Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Convertible that was unveiled earlier in February this year will be making its global debut at Cheval Blanc in Saint-Tropez, France, as part of the automaker's …
Volkswagen takes over Audi completely after buyout
Audi has long been associated with Volkswagen, with the Volkswagen first acquiring the then Auto Union from Daimler back in 1964. Initially securing a 50% stake in the business, that figure has …
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition for the US – 5.7 litre V8 now with third-row seating, new colours
Toyota has introduced the three-row seating configuration for the 2021 Land Cruiser, adding to the range of United States market variants of the Land Cruiser Heritage Edition. Initially introduced for the 2020 …
