TAS 2020: Daihatsu Taft Concept previews kei SUV
Adding to the unusually high number of new car reveals at the Tokyo Auto Salon was the Daihatsu Taft Concept, which previewed a crossover-style kei car due to be introduced in the …
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Nissan recalls 345,700 cars in latest US Takata batch; 10 million inflators recalled for 14 automakers – report
Nissan is recalling a further 345,700 vehicles for the replacement of faulty Takata airbag inflators, Automotive News reported, the latest in a long line of recalls for airbag inflators from the Japanese …
G20 BMW 318i announced – 156 PS 2.0 litre four-pot
The G20 BMW 3 Series lineup is being expanded in 2020 with the introduction of the 318i. Offering a lower entry point to the petrol-powered range, it has been shorn of the …
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8 to debut in Geneva in March
Following the debut of the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf in October last year, the German carmaker will next reveal high-performance versions of the hatchback – the GTI and GTD – in March during …
Next Toyota Land Cruiser to arrive August 2020, 3.5 litre V6 hybrid/CVT to replace 4.6 litre V8 – report
The current-generation Toyota Land Cruiser made its debut in late 2007, and the venerable 4x4's forthcoming successor appears set to make its arrival in August this year, according to Japan's Best Car …
Geometry C leaked ahead of Beijing debut – EV hatch
Last year, Geely revealed its new electric vehicle brand called Geometry in Singapore, which also saw the debut of its first vehicle, the Geometry A. Now, images of the brand’s second offering, …
Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster GTS 4.0 revealed – 400 PS 4L flat-six, manual, 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds
The hits just keep coming. After introducing the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder in June last year, the carmaker has now revealed GTS 4.0 versions of the 718 Cayman and …
2020 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year winners revealed – Chevrolet Corvette, Kia Telluride
The winners of the 2020 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACOTY) were announced recently, with American carmakers snapping up most of the awards up for grabs. Unlike previous …
2020 Genesis GV80 flagship SUV debuts – 3.0 litre diesel for South Korea, petrol engines for US market
Genesis has finally launched its first-ever SUV, the GV80 in its home market of South Korea, after releasing a series of teaser images earlier this month. The GV80's styling is the result …
Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner – 30 units!
This is it, the final nod to Bentley's long-serving flagship sedan, the Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner. Only 30 examples of this model will be made, after which the new Flying Spur …
Toyota GR Supra 2.0L variant launched in Europe – 258 PS/400 Nm, Fuji Speedway edition limited to 200 units
The Toyota GR Supra is headed to the European market with a 2.0 litre engined variant, the Japanese automaker has announced, and production of this smaller capacity version is 'due to commence …
Toyota confirms Yaris-based SUV, to slot under C-HR
SUV is the answer to everything, it seems. Toyota has just confirmed that it will be making a smaller crossover to slot below the C-HR in terms of price and size, which …
TAS 2020: Nissan Skyline 400R Sprint Concept debuts – 3.0 litre twin-turbo V6 engine with 405 PS and 475 Nm
Last year, Nissan introduced the facelifted Skyline in Japan, which included a performance-focused variant called the 400R. At the recent Tokyo Auto Salon, the carmaker unveiled a unique show car based on …
Maserati Royale Quattroporte, Levante and Ghibli – special edition trio launched, limited to 100 units only
Maserati has introduced a new Royale special series, with the Quattroporte, Ghibli, and Levante being given exclusive treatment for 100 keen customers. Only the V6 models will get the Royale touch, which …
TAS 2020: Subaru Levorg Prototype STI Sport revealed
After a brief teaser campaign, Subaru officially unveiled the Levorg Prototype STI Sport at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, and we have live photos of the sporty wagon. Visually, the LP STI …
Nissan considering split from Renault, plans for standalone engineering and manufacturing – report
Nissan executives are making contingency plans for separating from Renault, Automotive News Europe quoted the Financial Times as saying. The backup plans included Nissan returning to independent efforts in engineering and manufacturing …
TAS 2020: Toyota 86 Black Limited Concept and AE86 Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex Black Limited on display
Aside from the debut of the Toyota GR Yaris at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, the Japanese carmaker also had another model on display called the 86 Black Limited Concept. Where the …
Geely Auto 2019 sales down 9.3% from 1,500,838 units in 2018 to 1,361,560 units, but still top of China market
Geely Automobile Holdings reported cumulative sales of 1,361,560 units for 2019, which represents a 9.3% drop from the 1,500,838 units sold in 2018 (itself a huge increase from the 1,247,116 units sold …
Proton Iriz, Persona, Saga facelifts launched in Brunei
Last Friday, Proton launched its range of facelifted models, the Iriz, Persona and Saga, in Brunei – making the Borneo country the first export market for these cars. The market availability of …
Geely Haoyue: VX11 SUV named – 1.5T & 1.8T mills?
Geely has just officially announced the name for the VX11 SUV, and the upcoming three-row SUV is called the Haoyue, meaning heroic or luxury SUV. Rumours are rife with this one, especially …
