Lotus partners Centrica for EV ownership model
Lotus has announced that it is working with British energy services and solutions company Centrica to develop a new ownership model that will fully integrate future mobility and energy. This aims to …
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Volvo XC100 Recharge – flagship SUV due in 2024?
Volvo's upcoming flagship XC100 model will reportedly take on a sleeker SUV coupe look, and according to Motor Trend, it will be designed as a super luxurious four-seater SUV. The car won't …
Mazda seeks RM12 billion loan to weather coronavirus
Carmakers are still reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, with prolonged global shutdowns of factories and dealers causing a severe impact on their bottomline. Mazda is no different, having requested …
2021 Toyota Highlander revealed for European market
The fourth-generation Toyota Highlander first broke cover at last year’s New York International Auto Show, and it has now been announced that the seven-seat SUV will go on sale in Europe from …
C257 Mercedes-Benz CLS 260 launched in China – 1.5 litre turbo four-cylinder with 184 PS; from RM354k
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a more affordable variant of the C257 CLS in China dubbed the CLS 260, which slots in below the CLS 300 and CLS 350 4Matic in the local line-up. …
Indonesia may offer lowest EV battery-making cost yet
It appears that Indonesia's efforts to turn itself into an EV battery production hub may be supported by the fact that it could offer the lowest manufacturing costs in the whole of …
BMW i4 to be more powerful than next M4 – report
The BMW 4 Series range is set to be topped on the output numbers chart by the forthcoming BMW i4, with 530 PS and around 813 Nm of torque from its electric …
2021 Toyota Prius 2020 Edition debuts – 2,020 units
This is the 2021 Toyota Prius 2020 Edition, which is a special edition model meant to commemorate 20 years of the hybrid model’s introduction to the United States for the 2021 model …
Nissan e-NV200 XL Voltia – 90% more storage volume
Nissan has revealed the new e-NV200 XL Voltia, which is a larger version of its fully-electric e-NV200 panel van. The goods transporter will be produced in three European countries by various partners, …
Lotus Elise Classic Heritage Editions debut – 100 units
Lotus has just launched four new limited edition versions of the Elise Classic Heritage Edition, which pays tribute to the automaker's racing history. As you can tell, they all feature familiar Lotus …
Skoda Enyaq iV teased – electric SUV with 500 km range; 302 hp RS gets from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 secs
Skoda has revealed the first details of the Enyaq iV, the first electric SUV from the Czech carmaker. Essentially a rebadged version of the forthcoming Volkswagen ID.4, it will be built on …
Musk delays Tesla Roadster – Model Y, Cybertruck first
Makes business sense, this. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that the new Tesla Roadster will be put at the back of the new model queue, behind the Model Y SUV and …
Toyota Prius Albermo SP42 – Ferrari Portofino clone
Just a few days ago, we showed you Albermo’s XR51 body kit for the Toyota RAV4 that transforms the SUV to look more like a Lamborghini Urus. However, not everyone is drawn …
Volvo to use roof-mounted LiDAR sensor on next-gen models in 2022 – full highway autonomous driving
Carmakers are racing each other to deliver full autonomous driving to the buying public, with many promising to bring the technology to market within the next few years. This increasing automation will …
German institute designs polymer camshaft module
In a bid to reduce engine weight and lower manufacturing and assembly costs, the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT has designed a camshaft module made from fiber-reinforced thermoset polymers. Currently available …
Ford to restart US production operations from May 18
Ford has announced that it will resume production at its North American facilities from May 18 after temporarily shutting them down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The resumption will be carried out …
Renault ordered to halt production at Sandouville ‘until further notice’ after re-opening on April 28 – report
Renault has been ordered by a French court to suspend production after the French automaker had resumed operations at a manufacturing plant that had been found to have insufficient precautions against the …
Ferrari delays new model launches due to Covid-19
According to a report by Automotive News Europe, Ferrari plans to launch two new models this year. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected the company’s production schedule, it has …
2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Quadrifoglio debut – subtle styling enhancements and improved safety kit
Alfa Romeo has launched the updated Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio in Europe, featuring better levels of equipment and safety. To start, both cars get a new pair of dark tinted LED tail …
Toyota hints at hot hatch for US in tweet; GR Corolla?
2020 Toyota GR Yaris The Toyota GR Yaris made its official debut at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon earlier in January this year, arriving as a production car that forms the basis …
