Carmakers looking forward to 1m Thai sales in 2020
It's going to be a hat-trick of Thai auto sales topping one million units, if the optimism of carmakers based in the kingdom comes true. They are predicting that car sales will …
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Hyundai Nexo sets a new distance record of 778 km
Hyundai has set a new world record for the longest distance travelled by a series production, hydrogen-powered vehicle, as a Nexo managed to cover 778 km on a single tank of hydrogen. …
New BMW M4 GT3 to get S58 straight-six, over 500 hp!
BMW has officially dropped its first teaser of the M4 GT3, which is set to be the new range-topping model in the customer racing offering. The M4 GT3 will succeed the current …
Aston Martin officially opens St Athan factory for DBX
Aston Martin has officially opened the doors to its brand spanking new factory in St Athan, Wales. The plant will produce the DBX SUV and a range of electric vehicles under the …
Jetta sub-brand for VW launched in China – 30,000 units sold in three months; 80% comprised of VS5 SUV
Jetta VS5 SUV. Volkswagen has announced launch of the entry of its sub-brand, Jetta into the China market, following the delivery of nearly 30,000 units from the new sub-brand in the country. …
Toyota RAV4 wins 2019-2020 Japan Car of the Year
The fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 has been named Japan Car of the Year 2019-2020, marking the first time the carmaker won the award since the Prius took the top prize back in 2009-2010. …
F1 team owner Lawrence Stroll leading consortium to buy major stake in loss-making Aston Martin – report
Tycoon Lawrence Stroll is preparing a bid to buy a major stake in Aston Martin, according to a joint investigation by Autocar and RaceFans.net. Yup, that's the father of F1 driver Lance …
Mercedes-Benz begins battery production in Thailand
Mercedes-Benz has begun local production of plug-in hybrid-batteries in Thailand with the opening of its new battery plant, which is located at the company's vehicle manufacturing plant in Samut Prakan. The new …
New Mercedes-Benz GLA shows off its practical seats
Mercedes-Benz is continuing to tease the second-generation GLA, which is set to make its debut on December 11. This time, we’re introduced to the compact crossover’s new rear seat layout, and it …
McLaren to debut all-new platform, V6 hybrid in 2020
McLaren will officially announce its next-generation platform in spring next year, according to company CEO Mike Flewitt in a report by Car and Driver. The new platform will be used to underpin …
Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign – deliveries from end 2020
Deliveries of the limited-run Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign to customers will commence in late 2020, with the first customer vehicle to be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show in March next year. …
Bentley named as Britain’s most admired car company
Bentley Motors has been named Britain's most admired car company, and the automaker also bagged the coveted top spot in the category for Best Quality of Products. These feats were the results …
2020 Vauxhall Insignia facelift – better tech and safety
Vauxhall has revealed the first batch of photos for its facelifted flagship sedan, the Insignia. The full-sized premium car competes against the likes of the Volkswagen Passat and Peugeot 508, and the …
2020 Volkswagen Nivus teased – first debut in Brazil
Volkswagen has teased the upcoming Nivus in a teaser video, with the “Urban Coupe” set to make its debut in 2020. The crossover will ride on the MQB platform, and will first …
Ford turns McDonald’s coffee waste into headlights
Many automakers are looking to incorporate sustainable materials in vehicle production, and Ford is not excluded from this. The company recently announced that it will collaborate with McDonald’s to use coffee beans …
Next Range Rover to share MLA base with Jaguar XJ
The next, fifth-generation Range Rover will continue to deepen the extent of its electrification when it arrives, and it is expected to feature a version with a zero-emissions, fully-electric powertrain alongside plug-in …
Porsche reveals new software-based torque control system for EVs – drive through snow as if on rails!
Porsche Engineering has developed and begun testing a new torque control system for an all-wheel drive electric SUV that will apparently provide maximum stability and safety when driving, all without using additional …
2020 Toyota Yaris GR-4 teased with all-wheel drive
https://youtu.be/O_tJYpjA-h4 The Toyota Yaris GR-4 was originally meant to make its global debut at the season-closing Rally Australia but due to unforeseen circumstances, the reveal had to be postponed. While a new …
Global car sales to undergo steepest decline since ’08
Global car sales are expected to fall by roughly 3.1 million units in 2019, the steepest year-over-year decline since the 2008 financial crisis, CNBC reports. This is based on findings by Fitch …
Thailand to establish a national EV panel within three months, to drive policies and speed up development
In an attempt to speed up development of its electric vehicle market ahead of its neighbours, Thailand is aiming to establish a National New Generation Vehicle Committee, and this will be accomplished …
