QUICK LOOK: Apple CarPlay in iOS 13 – what’s new?
https://youtu.be/JIR6dy4IMvA The world's spotlight may be on the new iPhone 11 and 11 Pro, but Apple has also introduced its latest mobile operating system, iOS 13, to go with them. Released to …
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Bentley’s latest product is honey, straight from Crewe
We checked, and it's not April 1. Known for making luxury cars, British carmaker Bentley's latest product is honey. And this isn't some logo and name licensing job either - the honey …
Toyota Land Cruiser surpasses 10 million unit mark
Toyota's long-selling vehicle, the Land Cruiser has passed the 10 million-unit mark in global sales at the end of August according to the automaker's own data; this production run originated at the …
Renault Zoe e-Sport Concept: 462-hp electric hot hatch gets strong public interest, but still far from production
Remember the Renault Zoe e-Sport Concept from two years back, the 462-hp all-wheel drive electric hot hatch in matte electric blue paint? Well, according to the automaker's EV chief Gilles Normand, that …
Jaguar devoted to making sedans despite SUV craze
Jaguar's new chief of design, Julian Thomson, has pledged to continue making sports cars and sedans, despite the ever increasing demand for crossovers and SUVs, Autocar reports. Thomson, who recently took over …
Volkswagen T-Roc gets 2.0L TDI, Black Style in Europe
The Volkswagen T-Roc range has been enhanced with the addition of a new 2.0 litre four-cylinder TDI turbodiesel engine in Europe, making 190 PS and 400 Nm of torque. That's as much …
Volkswagen, Porsche to recall 227k units in Germany for airbag, seatbelt pre-tensioner fault – report
German brands Volkswagen and Porsche will have to recall approximately 227,000 vehicles due to issues with airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners, German newspaper Stuttgarter Zeitung reported. Affected vehicles include 203,400 units of the …
Pure electric Kia Picanto may be introduced in Europe
Kia plans to have a pure electric variant for every model that it makes, and the tiny A-segment Picanto hatch is no exception, if the automaker can find ways to reduce costs …
Kia Stinger sales below expectations, sequel affected?
Kia has admitted that the Stinger is not doing as well as hoped, casting doubts on whether there will be a sequel to the Korean carmaker's rear-wheel drive halo car. Speaking to …
Mercedes-AMG A45 engine to be used in larger models
With up to 421 hp and 500 Nm of torque from just 2.0 litres of displacement, the new M139 turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the latest Mercedes-AMG A 45 and CLA 45 is …
2019 Toyota Calya, Daihatsu Sigra facelifts launched in Indonesia – updated styling, revised equipment list
First introduced in August 2016, the Toyota Calya has now been given a facelift in Indonesia, where it is being offered in two variants – E and G. As a quick refresher, …
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 – permanent connectivity, predictive powertrain, two GTE variants: report
The next-generation Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in hybrid will offer two levels of output when it makes its debut, Volkswagen research and development board member Frank Welsch has told Autocar. “Today’s GTI is …
Toyota invests RM1.6 billion in its Texas truck factory
Toyota hasn't had the smoothest of relationships with the Trump government, but this might help things moving forward. The Japanese carmaker has announced that it will be investing US$391 million (RM1.6 billion) …
Ford Performance Parts now offering aftermarket off-road lift kits, Fox shocks for F-150 and Ranger
Ford Performance Parts is for the first time ever offering official aftermarket lift kits for the Ford Ranger and Ford F-150 pick-up trucks. The off-road leveling kits with tuned suspension will be …
2020 Honda CR-V facelift revealed in the United States – updated styling, Hybrid variant added to line-up
After nearly three years since it was first introduced, the fifth-generation Honda CR-V has received its first mid-cycle refresh in the United States. Featuring updated styling and a revised list of available …
Mitsubishi teases new PHEV SUV concept for TMS
For this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Mitsubishi will present a small plug-in hybrid SUV concept, which it says “pulls together the company's electrification and all-wheel drive control expertise and technologies.” Unsurprisingly, there’s …
BMW i3 will likely not be renewed for a next generation
The BMW i3 will likely not be renewed for another generation, at least according to Pieter Nota, who is a member of the board of management of BMW Group, Customer, Brands and …
BMW engine development expert Duesmann to assume Audi CEO role from April 2020 – report
Board member as well as engine development and purchasing expert at BMW, Markus Duesmann will be leaving the Munich-based brand for fellow German automaker, Audi where he is set to assume the …
Ferrari SUV – preliminary technical details revealed
Like it or not, Ferrari will be making a SUV (currently codenamed Purosangue and internally known as the 175), and we’re now getting more information about the upcoming model, which is said …
Mazda to unveil full EV at next month’s Tokyo show
Mazda isn't a pioneer in electric vehicles, having previously insisted that there's still plenty of life in the internal combustion engine, which the company is striving to improve. But the Hiroshima-based carmaker …
