F40 BMW 1 Series begins stripping – will debut soon
BMW has literally begun taking the wraps off of the all-new F40 BMW 1 Series, as seen in this post on its Instagram page. This “strip show” is in preparation of the …
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Thailand govt plans to convert used cars into EVs
Now here's something rather novel. Instead of waiting for carmakers to slowly introduce electric vehicles, the Thai government - via the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) - is planning to …
2019 Honda Accord Thai prices confirmed: RM194k for Turbo EL, RM216k for Hybrid, RM237k for Hybrid Tech
At long last, Honda has finally confirmed prices for the new Accord in Thailand, as deliveries for the highly-anticipated D-segment sedan kick off today. The tenth-generation model is offered in the Land …
BMW M hybrids “not too far in the distance” – report
It's been said for some time that BMW M cars will eventually be electrified, with reports dating back as far back as November 2017. This time, though, new BMW M boss Markus …
2020 Hyundai Elantra gets CVT, AEB as standard in US
Just a year after the facelifted Hyundai Elantra was introduced in the United States, the C-segment sedan is being given a small but significant revision for the 2020 model year. The updated …
Hyundai Kona Electric gets 11 kW onboard AC charger
Hyundai has decided to give the Kona Electric an update, which comes just a year after the model went on sale in Europe. The updates largely involve the car’s electric powertrain and …
smart ForTwo Final Collector’s Edition #21 announced
smart has revealed that by 2020, it will completely switch its entire portfolio over from combustion engines to electric drives. Before that, in a farewell bid, the automaker decided to release this …
Hyundai partners Rimac, invests RM355 mil for brand new midship sports car and high-performance FCEV
Hyundai Motor Group and Rimac Automobili have entered a strategic partnership which will allow both companies to develop prototypes of high-performance electrified vehicles. The Korean firm also plans to enhance its status …
McLaren GT – grand tourer à la Woking with 620 PS
The McLaren brand may be all about scintillating performance, but the company is going the opposite direction with its new grand tourer, imaginatively called the GT. Okay, maybe not completely the opposite …
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 to debut in October – official sketches revealed; interior exposed in new spyshots
There’s been a huge influx of information recently about the all-new Volkswagen Golf Mk8, both from official sources and our spy photographers. As one of the world’s most popular models, and with …
Mercedes-Benz GLB to be launched as seven-seater
The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLB is tipped to make its world premiere this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and according to a blog post by Mercedes-Benz Passion, the SUV will be offered …
Mercedes-Benz to be carbon-neutral by 2039, chairman encourages policy-makers to adopt ‘tech neutrality’
Mercedes-Benz aims to have a passenger car fleet that is carbon-neutral within the next 20 years, the German automaker has stated. It plans to have plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles comprise …
Porsche Cayenne S Coupe unveiled with 440 PS V6
Porsche has introduced another variant of the Cayenne Coupe – the Cayenne S Coupe – that slots in between the base and Turbo models, both of which were revealed back in March …
New MINI John Cooper Works Clubman, Countryman unveiled – 306 PS, 450 Nm; 0-100 km/h as low as 4.9s
MINI has unveiled the new John Cooper Works versions of the F54 Clubman and F60 Countryman, which now come with a lot more performance than their respective predecessors. In fact, MINI says …
B9 Audi A4 gets a second facelift – revised styling and equipment list; new 12-volt mild hybrid engines
The B9 Audi A4 has been given another facelift, and this one appears to be more substantial compared to the updates the model received last year. Revisions include a new exterior design …
Kia drops first sketches of upcoming B-segment SUV
Kia has released the first sketches of its upcoming compact SUV, which will only be unveiled later in the summer. Essentially, it will be production version of the SP Signature Concept that …
BAIC Group looking to buy a 5% stake in Daimler AG
The BAIC Group is looking to buy a stake of up to 5% in Daimler AG, which is the parent company to Mercedes-Benz. According to a Reuters report, the move is means …
Mercedes-Benz Concept EQV – first public drive for electric MPV, production version debuts in Frankfurt
The Mercedes-Benz Concept EQV, which made its debut in Geneva, will debut as a series-production vehicle in Frankfurt later this year. Ahead of that, the automaker gave the study its first public …
Opel/Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4 – brands’ 1st PHEV
Opel and its UK brand Vauxhall have introduced the new Grandland X Hybrid4, which is the brands’ first-ever plug-in hybrid model based on its existing compact crossover. As a refresher, the Grandland …
Peugeot named most dependable brand in the UK – infotainment systems a big issue for most carmakers
As automakers compete with one another to pack in more and more features into their cars' infotainment systems, the outcome is that audio/communication/entertainment/navigation (ACEN) systems turn out to contribute half of 10 …
