Tesla Cybertruck to be built at new plant in central US
Tesla is looking for a new location in central US, likely in Texas, to establish a new Gigafactory. Company CEO and founder Elon Musk took to Twitter to announce this, adding that …
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PSA reduces Vauxhall’s UK plant to a four-day week
It has been reported that France's PSA Group, which owns Opel/Vauxhall, will reduce the Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port to a four-day working week from March 23. A letter sent to staff …
Tesla rolls out Model Y as one millionth car, becomes first EV manufacturer to produce one million vehicles
Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk posted two images in a Twitter post below celebrating the American electric car maker's milestone of having produced its one millionth vehicle, a red Model Y …
Koenigsegg says new Jesko Absolut will go “way, way over 500 km/h” – no more top speed records after that
Last week, Koenigsegg presented the Jesko Absolut, which is essentially a low-drag version of the regular Jesko that made its debut in March 2019. Billed as the fastest Koenigsegg ever made, the …
Ferrari continues factory operations despite lockdown
Ferrari has confirmed that its operations in the Maranello factory will continue despite the Italian government's strict quarantine measures. A new law has been enacted in areas most affected by the Covid-19 …
2021 Hyundai Elantra teased ahead of March 17 debut
Hyundai has announced the imminent debut of the seventh-generation Elantra, which will celebrate its global premiere on March 17 at The Lot Studios in West Hollywood, California. With more than 13.8 million …
New York Auto Show postponed due to coronavirus
The 2020 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), originally set to run from April 10-19, has been postponed due to coronavirus fears. "We are taking this extraordinary step to help protect our …
Honda Clarity Electric discontinued due to poor sales
The Honda Clarity Electric, which debuted alongside its plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell counterparts in 2017, will be headed to the chopping block. According to USA Today, the Clarity Electric failed to …
Mercedes-Benz is world’s most valuable car brand again, Ferrari strongest brand, says Brand Finance
The latest Brand Finance annual report has once again named Mercedes-Benz as the most valuable car brand, while Ferrari has followed suit with a repeat performance of being the strongest automotive brand …
Mercedes-Benz EQC receives Hofele styling package
As fully electric vehicles gain increasing mainstream acceptance, demand for personalisation will follow suit eventually, and German tuning firm Hofele has unveiled its latest selection of parts for the Mercedes-Benz EQC fully …
Ruf Rodeo Concept – Safari 911, Pfaffenhausen-style
As customers continue to demand more and more SUVs, carmakers are starting to make rugged, jacked-up versions of every other car, including hatchbacks, wagons and everything in between. Even sports cars are …
Lexus LM launched in Thailand – LM 300h offered with four or seven seats; priced between RM739k-RM873k
First revealed back in April last year, the Lexus LM has now gone on sale in Thailand, with two variants of the ultra-luxurious MPV being offered to customers there. Prices start at …
Driver assist technology needs standardised failure warning in case of faulty systems, sensors – Thatcham
United Kingdom-based insurance firm Thatcham has called for all cars with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to be fitted with a standardised warning light to alert drivers in the event that the …
VIDEO: Lexus LS 500 ad recreates brand’s first ever “champagne tower” commercial, stars Akio Toyoda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nfTtgOzAL4 We don't usually cover regional TV commercials from other countries, but this one caught our eye. You may remember Lexus' first ever advertisement in the United States, Balance, which featured a …
Cadillac Lyriq unveiling delayed due to coronavirus
It isn’t just motor shows that are affected by the coronavirus, as Cadillac has decided to cancel the debut of its new crossover electric vehicle - the Lyriq - which was originally …
BMW iX3 “not suited” for the US, may not make it there
BMW's plans to introduce its first electric SUV, the iX3, into the US market have been put on hold. According to Automotive News, a spokesman said BMW has "no plans to bring …
Volvo flags off new battery assembly line in Belgium – production of XC40 Recharge EV starts this year
Volvo Cars inaugurated a new battery assembly line at its Belgian manufacturing plant last week. Ghent is where the company will start building its first fully electric car, the XC40 Recharge P8, …
2021 Honda Odyssey revealed before New York debut
At the 2020 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Honda will present the 2021 Odyssey, which gets a number of visual and equipment updates as part of its first facelift. The fifth-generation …
Bentley Mulsanne was killed due to slow sales & SUVs
Two months ago, Bentley released the Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner as a final nod to the brand's most luxurious sedan. It's been phased out, and even the company's CEO Adrian Hallmark …
Next-gen G42 BMW M2 confirmed, baby M line-up to get over 420 hp; new AWD M2 Gran Coupe a possibility
For those worried about the fate of the next-generation BMW M2, well, we bear great news. BMW has just given the green light for the second-generation M2 Coupé, and it's due in …
