Kia Imagine to morph into large sedan-crossover EV?
It looks like the SUV trend has given Kia more ideas to defy conventions. Meet the Kia Imagine, a sedan-SUV hybrid concept that the automaker intentionally designed to not sit within the …
Citroen teases new electric vehicle for Feb 27 debut
Citroen has teased a new electric vehicle in two teaser videos that place a lot of emphasis on electrical outlets being a vital aspect of our daily lives, hinting at a new …
Toyota Racing Development, Gazoo Racing brands to coexist in the US with different approaches – report
When it comes to factory-fitted performance enhancements for Toyota vehicles, the Toyota Racing Development (TRD) sub-brand has been well established. Having built engines for the Japanese manufacturer's racing exploits in its earlier …
2020 World Car Awards finalists officially announced
The finalists for the 2020 World Car Awards have been announced, with carmakers battling out in five separate categories. The latest edition of the awards sees just European, Japanese and South Korean …
2020 Audi A3 – fourth-gen model to debut in Geneva, features fully variable quattro AWD, adaptive dampers
Audi has finally dropped the official teaser for its upcoming A3 Sportsback, and with it are hardware upgrade announcements, plus the suggestion that the car will be dynamically superior in every way …
2020 SSC Tuatara debuts in production form – 1,750 hp
First announced nearly a decade ago, the SSC Tuatara has finally made its debut in production form at this year’s Philadelphia Auto Show. A product of Shelby SuperCars, the Tuatara is the …
2020 Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4 – RM414,000
The latest addition to the Ducati Panigale V4 range is the 2020 Ducati Panigale Superleggera V4, coming in at the top of the Borgo Panigale firm's superbike lineup. To be produced in …
2020 Honda Civic Type R facelift makes its US debut
After making its debut at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, the facelifted Honda Civic Type R has now arrived in the United States for the 2020 model year. Set to go on …
2020 BAC Mono One – final edition trio out, RM850k
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) has officially launched the Mono One final edition, marking the end of the chapter for the iconic single-seater supercar. Only three examples will be made, each finished as …
2020 Ford GT adds more power, Liquid Carbon edition
Even though the Ford GT made its debut a few years ago, the Blue Oval hasn’t stopped development work on its flagship sports car, and has released a slew of upgrades for …
BMW ramps up production of electric powertrain components at Dingolfing – eDrive demand growing
BMW is expanding production capacity and increasing staff at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing faster than originally planned. Due to growing demand for electrified models, the plant expects the …
PHEVs consume 3 times more fuel if not charged
It turns out that plug-in hybrid cars are capable of emitting up to three times more carbon dioxide in the real world compared to advertised figures, and some of the cars are …
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid now in the US – 18.4 km/l
Hyundai has launched the 2020 Sonata Hybrid for the US market at the Chicago Auto Show. First revealed in July 2019, this is a conventional, non-plug-in hybrid version of the latest eighth-generation …
2021 Volkswagen Atlas debuts – 7-seat SUV refreshed
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas facelift has made its debut at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, bringing with it a number of styling and equipment revisions. Assembled at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee factory alongside …
Porsche Asia Pacific delivered 3,025 cars in 2019 – 41% growth; Cayenne, Macan cross 1,000-unit mark
Porsche Asia Pacific (PAP) has announced its sales performance for 2019, where it managed to deliver a total of 3,025 vehicles. This represents a 41% year-on-year increase, making it one of the …
Ford Bronco patents seen – telescoping side barriers, removable roof section, repackable side airbags
A recently published patent that was filed in February 2018 shows a design for side barriers and a hinge and latch assembly for removable doors that could be applied to the forthcoming …
Bosch says autonomous vehicles are ready, but faces non-technical hurdles like sceptics and regulations
Bosch has come out saying that the delay with introducing autonomous vehicles is due to a "jungle of red tape" and a wave of consumer scepticism, other than technological limitations of the …
A90 Toyota Supra GRMN reportedly set to debut this year – 400 PS, carbon-fibre parts, tuned suspension
According to a report by Japan’s Best Car Web, a faster version of the A90 Toyota GR Supra could make its debut this year. The model will apparently wear the “GRMN” badge, …
Toyota Camry S-Edition for Russia – revised exterior and interior trim, gains T-Mark anti-theft identifier
Toyota has released a special version of the Camry dubbed the S-Edition for Russia, which the company calls "the most daring model" in its history for the Russian market. The eighth-generation D-segment …
Skoda Octavia RS iV previewed in sketches ahead of Geneva debut in March – sporty PHEV with 245 PS
After the debut of the fourth-generation Skoda Octavia in November last year, the Czech carmaker is now preparing to introduce the sporty range-topper for the model range called the Octavia RS iV. …
