PSA and FCA merger to keep all 14 car brands – report
With a total of 14 brands between them, the merger between the PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is sure to be complicated, and you'd expect a few clashing nameplates to …
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Tesla announces plans to build Gigafactory 4 in Berlin
Last month, Tesla released its Q3 2019 financial results, where it revealed that it was in the final stages of site selection for a new Gigafactory to be built in Europe. Company …
Honda Civic hatchback facelift – sole 1.5 RS variant, Honda Sensing safety suite, RM168k in Thailand
The Honda Civic hatchback facelift has arrived in Thailand, following the arrival of its facelifted sedan sibling earlier towards the end of last year. Launched in sole RS trim, this variant goes …
Mitsubishi Xpander Cross revealed – SUV-style MPV
Mitsubishi has revealed the new Xpander Cross, which is an SUV-inspired version of its seven-seat MPV that will be produced at the company’s Krama Yudha plant in Cikarang, Indonesia. The model will …
Hyundai is working on active road noise control tech
In a bid to reduce cabin noise, Hyundai has announced that it is currently developing the world’s first Road Noise Active Noise Control (RANC) system. An improvement from the company’s current Active …
New Skoda Octavia – bigger, more tech, new iV PHEV
Skoda has pulled the covers off the rather Audi-like fourth-generation Octavia. This five-door family notchback may look similar to the car it replaces, but the Czech carmaker promises increased connectivity and even …
Next-generation Honda City to officially debut in Thailand on November 25 – turbo engine confirmed
It has been announced that the next-generation Honda City will make its official debut in Thailand on November 25 this year, and the B-segment sedan will indeed be getting a turbocharged engine, …
Lexus to debut first EV in China on November 22
Lexus will be unveiling its first fully-electric model at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition on November 22. The location of its unveiling has likely been chosen as the luxury brand's first pure …
Maserati GranTurismo Zéda revealed – special one-off pays tribute to the end of GT production at Modena
Maserati is entering a new era at the moment, as suggested by its most recent product roadmap, and an announcement that all of new models will either be electrified or be fully …
Petronas organises first EV Fluids Symposium in Turin
Petronas Lubricants International (PLI) recently held the inaugural Electric Vehicle (EV) Fluids Symposium at its Global Research and Technology (R&T) Centre in Turin, which provided a platform for experts from across the …
2020 Kia Optima/K5 revealed in first official images
Kia has released the first official images of the all-new Optima, or K5 as it is known in its home market, and if you liked the prior sketches put forth by the …
Toyota Yaris range updated in Thailand – Phase 2 Eco Car spec, new SUV-style Yaris Cross optional kit
The Toyota Yaris range has been updated in Thailand. The eco car, and Toyota's entry level model in the kingdom, now complies with Phase 2 eco car regulations, which require improved fuel …
2021 Range Rover: Design & luxury over off-roadability
Land Rover is gearing up to introduce an all-new Range Rover model in the next two years, and it’s said to be the most road-focused crossover the automaker has made in its …
992 Porsche 911 Turbo, Turbo S nearing production
The 992-generation Porsche 911 Turbo is nearing production readiness, with the German sports car maker itself releasing images of pre-production examples undergoing development exercises in Nice, France. Our spy photographer sources have …
Bentley offers tweed hood on Conti GT Convertible
Think British style and a tweed jacket will probably be part of the ensemble. So, it's apt that Bentley is the one that came up with a Tweed Hood for its Continental …
Seat moves into two-wheeler market with eScooter
With electrification taking big strides in both the two-wheel and four-wheel urban markets, Spanish car maker Seat is not wanting to be left behind. To be presented at the 18th Barcelona Smart …
2020 Kia Optima K5 – sexy D-segment sedan due soon
Kia Motors has created a new microsite to drop more details on the upcoming fifth-generation Kia Optima, which is said to be unveiled next month in Korea. The website pays particular attention …
Fully-electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class gets confirmed
Mercedes-Benz has previously stated it plans to introduce 10 new all-electric vehicles by 2022, and it looks like the latest G-Class will be one of them. This surprising announcement was made by …
Volkswagen starts EV pre-production in Anting, China
The SAIC-Volkswagen production plant in Anting, China has been completed, and it has been built purely for the manufacture of the company's Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) electric vehicles. The start of …
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge – blackest RR yet!
In its boldest attempt to swoon the young and successful, Rolls-Royce has introduced the Cullinan Black Badge, and it's every bit as menacing as blacked-out SUVs go. Before we go on, we …
