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 …
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, …
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 …
