G30 BMW 5 Series diesel gains 48V mild hybrid tech
BMW has announced a slew of model update measures for autumn 2019, with the first being the adoption of mild hybrid technology for the G30 5 Series. According to the German carmaker, …
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Tesla ‘Plaid’ Model S seen running track tests again; four-door EV Nurburgring record attempts this week
Tesla has certainly been making the effort at the venerable European vehicle testing grounds, the Nurburgring Nordschleife, having previously run tests at the 20.6 km-long circuit. The American EV manufacturer has now …
Mercedes-Benz EQS, W223-generation S-Class to get Level 3 self-driving, distinct design languages: report
The forthcoming flagships from Mercedes-Benz, the W223-generation S-Class and the fully electric EQS will certainly pack plenty of new technology, and now the German manufacturer's range-toppers have been reported to bring a …
2019 Toyota Corolla officially goes on sale in Japan – three body styles; 1.8 NA, 1.2 turbo, 1.8 hybrid
The 12th-generation Toyota Corolla has been launched in Japan, and just like in Europe, three body styles will be offered there – Corolla (sedan), Corolla Touring (wagon; previously known as the Corolla …
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ – 30 units, RM16 mil
It’s been a few weeks since Bugatti took a modified Chiron to a record top speed of 490.484 km/h (304.773 mph), becoming the first carmaker to break through the mythical 482.803 km/h …
Audi e-tron Sportback set to debut at LA Auto Show
It was a busy time for Audi at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, with the reveal of the AI:Trail Quattro Concept and the new RS7. In the midst of all that, the …
Volocopter conducts its first urban flight in Europe
https://youtu.be/oseaC_fcPTM Volocopter has successfully completed the first urban flight of the VoloCity air taxi at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, which was the highlight of the two-day “Vision Smart City” event. The …
Lotus to strengthen dealer network in the east, hires David McIntyre as director for China and Asia Pacific
Lotus has just appointed David McIntyre as its regional director for Asia Pacific and China, with hopes of creating a strong and comprehensive retail network across these markets. The British carmaker, now …
Porsche strengthens collaboration with Gran Turismo Sport – Taycan, 917 Living Legend and new Vision GT
https://youtu.be/uV4Yjb1UrHc The new Porsche Taycan is certainly an exciting sports car, even if it is the first fully electric one from the German carmaker. However, with prices starting from US$150,900 in the …
Toyota GR Supra GT500 – 2020 Super GT racer shown
Alongside the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT500, Toyota has also pulled the wraps off the most highly-awaited Super GT racer of all, the GR Supra GT500. Set to make its racing debut in …
992 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, Carrera 4 Cabriolet debut
The 992 Porsche 911 line-up has been expanded again to now include the new Carrera 4 Coupe and Carrera 4 Cabriolet, which are essentially the base Carrera models but with the sure-footedness …
Kia appoints ex-BMW man Karim Habib as design chief
Kia has bagged another big name in car design. The Korean carmaker has appointed Karim Habib as senior VP and head of Kia Design Center. The 49-year old Canadian of Lebanese descent, …
2020 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT500 – Super GT race car
Click to enlarge Nissan and Nismo (Nissan Motorsports International) has taken the veils off the new 2020 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT500 race car. It's built based on the existing Nissan GT-R Nismo, …
BMW M working on all-new, standalone model – report
BMW M has a standalone model in the works, Top Gear reports, though the overall direction of the forthcoming car at this point is still very much open-ended. There is, however the …
Lego Technic 2020 Land Rover Defender debuts – 2,573 pieces, straight-six, low-range gearbox, RM900
LINK: Buy the Lego 42110 Defender at Shopee Alongside the full-sized 2020 Land Rover Defender, popular Danish toy brick maker Lego has also introduced the Lego Technic version of Solihull's reborn off-roader, …
There is really nothing cool about SUVs, says McLaren
Shots have been fired. McLaren has gone on record saying that it will never create an SUV, because "there is nothing cool about an SUV," the director of McLaren’s Sports Series, Darren …
Tesla Model S beats Laguna Seca sedan lap record
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hmdmYRYt9A As pictures of Tesla's modified Model S surface in an apparent Nurburgring lap record attempt, the electric vehicle maker has claimed the four-door sedan lap record at the Laguna Seca circuit …
Porsche increases stake in Rimac Automobili to 15.5%
Porsche has just increased its stake in Croatian hypercar manufacturer Rimac Automobili, up from 10% to 15.5%. As Porsche ventures deeper into the world of electric mobility, the newly-strengthened partnership will see …
Volkswagen introduces new ID. Charger, from RM1.8k
In a bid to make electric mobility more attractive for as many people as possible, Volkswagen will be rolling out a range of wallbox chargers, called ID. Charger, as soon as its …
BMW Group Thailand commences local assembly of high-voltage batteries for plug-in hybrid models
BMW Group Thailand has begun local assembly of high-voltage batteries at its dedicated plant located in WHA Chonburi Industrial Estate 2, which will be used in the production of plug-in hybrid models …
