Volvo and Geely planned merger temporarily on hold
Volvo Cars, which reported an operating loss for the first six months of 2020, says its planned merger with Geely Auto has been temporarily put on hold due to the Chinese company's …
Tesla Model S, Model X updates in ‘Palladium’ project?
American electric vehicle maker Tesla has a project in the works dubbed 'Palladium', which is said to entail major updates to the Model S and Model X, reports Electrek. The website has …
Toyota Corolla Sedan GR Sport – look-faster four-door
Remember the rumours about a possible Toyota GR Corolla? The go-faster model that's supposed to be the GR Yaris' larger sibling, potentially offering a similar engine and drivetrain setup? This...isn't it. Instead, …
Skoda Slavia – a convertible ‘Scala Spider’ by students
Not bad right? This is the Skoda Slavia, which is essentially a convertible version of the Skoda Scala hatchback, or a "Scala Spider" if you like. No, this is not a production …
Rimac C_Two goes drifting for development testing
We first got a good look at the Rimac C_Two at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, but the company has yet to release the production-spec version since then. Don’t worry, because the …
Volvo records staggering 80% PHEV sales growth in 1H 2020, but YOY sales down by 21% at 269,962 units
Volvo has just released its first half report, stating that it sold 269,962 vehicles during the first six months of 2020. That is a 20.8% drop compared to the same period last …
Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 prototype – seven electric motors, 1,400 hp; 1,044 kg of downforce at 256 km/h
Unveiled last November, the Ford Mustang Mach-E was revealed at the beginning of this month to be endowed with more power than announced at its launch. Gains are found across the board, …
2020 F60 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman facelift debuts – updated styling; new kit; 306 PS and 450 Nm
Following the debut of the F60 MINI Countryman facelift in May this year, the company has now released the performance-focused John Cooper Works variant that is set to go on sale in …
2021 Jeep Renegade and Compass 4xe debut – 1.3L dual-motor PHEV, up to 240 hp, better off-roadability
Jeep has introduced the new plug-in hybrid Renegade and Compass 4xe in Europe, both sharing the same electrified 1.3 litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine sourced from the FCA Global Small Engine (GSE) …
Tesla job listings sighted for Singapore aftersales; Malaysia-based owners to benefit from expansion?
The Tesla website has been found to have listed several aftersales job positions for Singapore, with vehicle service technician, vehicle readiness specialist, service advisor and service manager listings posted last week, and …
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 …
