Kia Seltos to gain all-electric version in Asia – report
The Seltos is Kia's big bet in the burgeoning B-segment SUV market, and according to theKEEA, the car will receive an all-electric variant to add to the fierce competition in the sector. …
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Proton Iriz R5: Why does it use the Evo X’s 4B11T mill?
Last week, we learned a great deal about why Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) chose the Proton Iriz as its R5 rallying machine. As it turns out, the Iriz platform was exactly what …
BMW i3 Urban Suite officially revealed for CES 2020
At the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2020, BMW will display the i3 Urban Suite, which it says provides a “a mobility experience tailored entirely to the passenger’s individual needs.” …
Mazda to shift Thai CX-3 production to Japan due to strong baht, forex affecting carmakers’ profits
Mazda may be planning to allocate around one billion baht (RM137.1 million) to upgrade its factory in Thailand next year, but future production at the AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) plant in Rayong won't …
IBM discovers cobalt-free battery that can outperform lithium-ion in cost, charging time and efficiency
International Business Machines (IBM) says it has developed a new battery with technology that doesn't require the use of heavy metals such as nickel and cobalt, instead utilising materials extracted from seawater. …
VW to launch 34 new cars in 2020 – 12 SUVs, 8 hybrids
Volkswagen is gearing up for what appears to be a very busy 2020, with plans to introduce 34 new models globally, of which includes 12 SUVs and eight pure electric or hybrid …
2020 Volkswagen Caddy teased before February debut
Volkswagen has previewed the next-generation of the Caddy in a number of sketches ahead of an official debut set to take place in February next year. The light van will be offered …
Hyundai Aura revealed, new sub-4m i10 sedan for India
Click to enlarge Hyundai has revealed the new Aura sedan for the Indian market. The Aura is a small booted version of the Grand i10 Nios hatchback, which is India's version of …
2020 Tata Nexon EV – full electric B-SUV debuts in India with over 300 km range, 0-100 km/h in 9.9 secs
Tata Motors has just taken the veils off the Nexon EV, a brand new, full electric version of its B-segment SUV that’s powered by its latest Ziptron technology. It’s pretty well equipped, …
Volkswagen receives fine for emissions breach, civil suit against financial services arm in Australia – report
The hits just keep on coming for Volkswagen. In Australia, the German automaker now has to weather a fine and a civil lawsuit against the automaker's financial services arm in the country, …
Volkswagen ‘ID Entry’ small EV teased in greeting card
Volkswagen has teased an entry-level electric vehicle in a Christmas card that has been circulated, Autocar reports. Known internally at Volkswagen as the ID Entry, this electric vehicle will be positioned below …
Toyota GR Yaris detailed – 1.6 litre turbo 3-cyl with over 250 PS/350 Nm, AWD, rear double wishbones!
Toyota may still be keeping mum with regards to details of its upcoming GR Yaris, but a recent first drive report from Autocar has shed some light on the hot hatch's key …
Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase Limited Edition revealed for China – limited to just 15 units
China’s appetite for luxury cars is an insatiable one, and Bentley is looking to capitalise on that by launching the new Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase Limited Edition. Only 15 units will be offered, …
Proton Iriz R5: Uncovering the truth with Chris Mellors
When news of the Proton Iriz R5 first surfaced in 2016, it generated an incredible wave of hype surrounding Proton's new hatch, particular for those who are fans of the automaker's exploits …
Toyota commercial vehicles to get advanced self-driving first, passenger cars need more time – report
Toyota plans to first deploy its advanced autonomous driving features in commercial vehicles before rolling them out in passenger cars meant for personal use. This is because it is easier to implement …
Mercedes-AMG line-up could be hugely scaled back
As European emission standards become stricter in the future, Mercedes-AMG may have to take extreme measures to ensure compliance. This goes beyond just electrifying its entire line-up, as it may involve cutting …
2020 Honda Jazz, Freed Modulo X concepts for TAS
The 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon is set to take place in January, and Honda has announced its line-up for the event, which is separate from the one set up by is Access …
Indonesia to produce EV batteries by 2022 – report
The Indonesian ministry of industry is aiming to produce electric vehicle batteries by 2022, Autonetmagz reports. Director of maritime industries, transport and defense equipment Putu Juli Ardika said that the ministry of …
Lexus confirms new twin-turbo V8 – LC F imminent?
Ever since the IS F was unveiled to the world in 2007, the backbone of Lexus' high-performance F division has been the 2UR-GSE, a 5.0 litre naturally-aspirated V8 engine. With the exception …
BMW iX3 first model to get fifth-gen BMW eDrive tech – compact drive unit, 74 kWh battery, over 440 km range
The BMW iX3, which is due in 2020, will be the automaker's first pure electric vehicle to get its fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. According to BMW, both the drive system and high-voltage …
