SsangYong E100 SUV teased – brand’s first-ever EV
SsangYong has begun teasing its first-ever electric vehicle ahead of an official debut in its home market set for the first half of 2021. Currently known by the codename “E100,” the EV …
Next Subaru WRX, WRX STI to get 2.4L engine – report
Subaru Viziv Performance STI Concept The next-generation Subaru WRX and WRX STI will both use variations of the Japanese manufacturer's 2.4 litre horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine, and though this was suggested earlier by …
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Xago debuts – hexagon-themed limited-edition model; only 10 units planned
This is the new Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Xago, a special edition model that draws inspiration from the carmaker’s obsession with hexagons, which is also the shape of the clouds at the north …
2021 Ford Bronco to receive 5.0L V8 kit by PaxPower – up to 758 hp with supercharger package for RM191,812
The Ford Bronco made its long-awaited return for the 2021 model year with two bodystyles and two engine options; a 2.3 litre inline four-cylinder and a 2.7 litre V6, both turbocharged petrol …
Hyundai Kona Electric sales cross 100,000-unit mark
Just over two years after the Hyundai Kona Electric was first introduced to the world, the zero-emissions crossover has now reached a new milestone with over 100,000 units sold globally. According to …
Honda to make India a strategic export hub, to ship left-hand drive models to Europe for the first time
Honda has decided to make India a strategic export hub, with plans for its operations there to begin vehicle shipments to left-hand drive markets in Europe by the end of the year. …
Porsche Taycan is the world’s most innovative car
Scientists from the Centre of Automotive Management (CAM) have officially declared the Porsche Taycan as the most important innovation driver in the global automotive market. The high-performance electric car features 27 new …
Hennessey Venom F5 – production-spec version teased ahead of Nov debut; 1,817 hp twin-turbo V8
Hennessey Performance first announced the Venom F5 back in 2014, which was then followed by a mock-up that made its debut at the 2017 SEMA Show. We’ve yet to see the production-spec …
Toyota Harrier gets 45,000 orders for first month in Japan – 15 times projected monthly sales volume
The Toyota Harrier is certainly well received in the brand's home market. It has accumulated around 45,000 orders for the Harrier in the first month since its launch in Japan, or 15 …
BBS Wheels files for its third bankruptcy in Germany
Following rumours of BBS Wheels' insolvency, the company released a statement confirming that it was forced to file for bankruptcy in Germany, at the district court in Rottweil. "This was a necessary …
Renault Zoe Van – LCV with up to 394 km of range
Renault is expanding its Pro+ line of commercial vehicles with the introduction of the new Zoe Van, which joins the existing Kangoo ZE and Master ZE. Based on a regular Zoe but …
Ariel Nomad R debuts with supercharged Honda Civic Si engine – 335 hp and 330 Nm; limited to just 5 units
Ariel Motor Company has unveiled the new Nomad R, which is a limited-edition version of its barebones, speedy off-roader that will be sold in extremely small quantities – just five units will …
Jaguar Land Rover – more than 1.5 million Ingenium engines produced; hydrogen fuel cell concept to come
The inline six-cylinder Ingenium engine arrived in 2019 with the Range Rover Sport HST Jaguar Land Rover has arrived at a production milestone for its Ingenium range of engines, with more than …
2020 SEMA Show – annual tuner show to go on in November despite worsening Covid-19 situation in US
The coronavirus has claimed all major motor shows this year, with stalwarts such as Geneva and the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit cancelled due to Covid-19. However, the SEMA …
Bugatti details the Chiron’s air-conditioning system – powerful enough to cool a small apartment at 400 km/h
The Bugatti Chiron has been around for more than four years and in that time, we’ve already seen several variants of the Chiron, including the Sport, Super Sport 300+, Pur Sport, Noire, …
Car sales in Indonesia pick up, but a far cry from 2019
Indonesia's automotive industry reported improved sales numbers for June, but the 12,623 units sold during the month was still 78.8% below that managed in the same period last year, reflecting the severity …
2021 Toyota Avalon – now with AWD 2.5L Dynamic Force drivetrain; Hybrid gains new lithium-ion battery
The fifth-generation Toyota Avalon for North America has received updates for the 2021 model year, and the full-size sedan gains all-wheel-drive for the first time, along with a lithium-ion battery pack for …
J.D. Power 2020 US Automotive Brand Loyalty Study – Lexus and Subaru have the most loyal customers
Retaining the loyalty of customers is something that is very important to automakers, but which brands are more successful at doing so? To find out, J.D. Power analysed transaction data on vehicles …
Nissan Magnite Concept revealed – production global B-SUV set to debut early 2021, smaller than Kicks
This is the Nissan Magnite Concept that previews an upcoming small SUV that sits below the Nissan Kicks. The Magnite - portmanteau of the words "magnetic" and "ignite" - is aimed primarily …
2021 Bentley Bentayga Four-Seat Comfort detailed
Shortly after unveiling the Bentley Bentayga facelift, the folks at Crewe have decided to launch the Four Seat Comfort Specification, which is essentially business class on wheels. Bentley says one in every …
