Xiaomi debuts Bluetooth-controlled 1:16 Suzuki Jimny
Click to enlarge What doesn't Xiaomi, the smartphone and appliance brand, make these days? A car might be a long shot, but the company teased exactly that on Weibo on Sunday. After …
2021 Geneva Motor Show cancelled, event up for sale
Covid-19's impact on the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) has been far reaching, leaving the event with its future in doubt. Following the cancellation of this year's event due to the pandemic, …
Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition becomes the official safety car for the 2020 WTCR championship
The Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition has been chosen as the official safety car for the 2020 FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) season, with the announcement being made at the …
2021 Genesis G90 flagship sedan gets more kit, and 50-unit limited edition Stardust edition for Korea
Click to enlarge The Genesis G90, which surfaced as an unrecognisable facelift in November 2018, goes into the 2021 model year with new equipment and a limited edition Stardust edition. The G90 …
Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team reveals new all-black livery for the W11 ahead of 2020 F1 season opener
The Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team has revealed a new livery for its W11 race car ahead of Formula 1’s revised 2020 season opener in Austria, which is set to take place …
2020 Audi Q5 facelift debuts – updated styling; MIB3 infotainment system; mild hybrid, PHEV powertrains
It has been over three years since the second-generation Audi Q5 made its debut, and the German carmaker has now given the popular SUV its first facelift. Apart from styling updates to …
Land Rover Defender Hard Top commercial model returns; two wheelbase versions, 3,500 kg tow rating
Land Rover has announced that the Hard Top name will bring the return of commercial variants to the Defender range later this year, in Defender 90 and Defender 110 guises. The latest-generation …
2020 Mazda CX-5 in Europe – new Polymetal Grey, cylinder deactivation, improved refinement and safety
Having already received its fair share of model year updates, the Mazda CX-5 enters 2020 in Europe with several new cosmetic and functional improvements, most of which you can only find under …
VW Group ends production of combustion-engined cars at Zwickau, to be Europe’s largest EV factory
The Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel car factory has just produced the final model with a combustion engine, that being a Volkswagen Mk7.5 Golf R Estate in Oryx White Pearl. Moving forward, the plant will …
Volkswagen ID.3 R mooted for launch in 2024 – report
Volkswagen ID.3 Volkswagen senior management is close to signing off on the plans for a high-performance version of the German automaker's ID.3 fully electric hatchback, Autocar reports, and the EV hot hatch …
Daihatsu Rocky awarded five-star JNCAP safety rating
The Daihatsu Rocky has been awarded a five-star safety rating following crash testing carried out by the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP). The compact SUV, which went on sale in Japan …
BMW i8 production ends with 18 special coloured cars
The BMW i8 first made its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, and after nearly seven years of production, the final 18 units of the plug-in hybrid sports car have left …
Next Ford F-150 Raptor to arrive as 2021 model: report
2019 Ford F-150 Raptor With the unveiling of the 2021 Ford F-150, there is surely anticipation for the arrival of the more rugged Raptor variant, and it appears that the next-generation Raptor …
Skoda Octavia Mk4 gets a new G-Tec variant – 130 PS 1.5 Miller-cycle TSI engine; 500 km of range with CNG
Several months after the fourth-generation Skoda Octavia made its debut, the company has now released a new G-Tec variant of the five-door family sedan. Powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), the Octavia …
Volvo partners Waymo to develop autonomous tech
Volvo Cars and Waymo have announced a new global partnership to develop self-driving electric vehicles specifically for ride-hailing use. This partnership will also see Waymo (Google’s autonomous vehicle unit) work exclusively with …
2020 Daihatsu Gran Max and Toyota Town Ace debut in Japan – new active safety systems, 2NR-VE engine
2020 Daihatsu Gran Max Daihatsu has introduced the new Gran Max in Japan, which is set to go on sale from September 4, alongside its rebadged cousin known as the Toyota Town …
2021 Ford F-150 – 3.5L V6 PowerBoost hybrid petrol, integrated power generator, Max Recline lie-flat seats
The all-new Ford F-150 pick-up truck has been unveiled, and it arrives with a host of new productivity features for improved functionality for its core customer base. These are joined by an …
G80 BMW M3 teased while testing at the Nürburgring
https://youtu.be/1yISYPhVyMk The all-new G80 BMW M3 and G82 M4 will only make their debut in September, so there’s still plenty of time for the German carmaker to tease us until then. On …
2020 Nissan Kicks facelift debuts in Japan – fr RM110k
The 2020 Nissan Kicks facelift has finally been launched in Japan, a month after the updated B-segment SUV made its maiden debut in Thailand. Two variants - X and X Two Tone …
Nissan Ariya EV crossover teased ahead of July debut
Towards the end of May, Nissan made headlines by teasing a whole slew of upcoming models that will debut over the next 18 months. We’ve already gotten the new X-Trail and next …
