2020 Ford Escape for China – Kuga gets massive grille
The new Ford Kuga has only just been unveiled, but the midsize SUV has already given a makeover, this time for the Chinese market. The Escape, as it's known in the Middle …
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Pininfarina Battista – 1,900 hp, 2,300 Nm pure electric hyper GT; 0-100 km/h in under 2 secs, 150 units only
Meet the Pininfarina Battista. When it arrives in 2020 in full production form, the pure electric hyper GT will be the single most powerful road-legal car ever designed and built in Italy, …
Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series officially revealed
This is the new Bentley Bentayga V8 Design Series, which is essentially a glitzier version of Crewe’s only SUV model. Based on the Bentayga V8, the variant features a number of unique …
VIDEO: Honda celebrates Red Bull, Toro Rosso engine partnership, showcases full range of products
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4sXv91xKlQ Four years after returning to Formula 1 as an engine supplier, Honda is finally partnering up with a top team in the form of Red Bull, in addition to supplying its …
Ford trademarks Mustang Mach-E name in Europe, US
Following the patent filing for the Mach E and Mach-E monikers in December 2018, Ford has taken a step further by trademarking the Mustang Mach-E name, suggesting that an electrified Mustang is …
BMW to continue offering a V12 engine up until 2023
While it would appear that Mercedes-Benz is planning to stop shoving a V12 engine into its S-Class, the folks over at BMW won’t be going down the same path. The V12-powered 7 …
Ford Puma teased – small crossover, sports car name
It seems that carmakers are running out of ideas for model names and are having to pilfer through their back catalogue, with evocative sports car names being the first casualties. First, Mitsubishi …
Audi AI:ME concept tipped for Auto Shanghai debut
Audi is set to present a new concept at this year’s Auto Shanghai, which it describes as an “automated driving compact car for the megacities of tomorrow.” To go along with the …
Volkswagen I.D. Roomzz teased, Auto Shanghai debut
Volkswagen is heading to the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show with the sixth model from its I.D. family, the I.D. Roomzz. Like its stablemates, the I.D. Roomzz is based on the automaker's MEB …
Toyota opens up 24,000 hybrid technology patents, offers royalty-free access for everyone till 2030
In a move to promote hybrid cars, Toyota will be offering royalty-free access to its hybrid vehicle technology patents with immediate effect, and it is to last until 2030. According to a …
McLaren reveals more of its new grand tourer model
At this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the “McLaren of Grand Tourers” was announced, which is the fourth model in the company’s Track25 business plan after the Speedtail, 720S Spider and 600LT Spider. …
Bentley Continental GT V8 models unveiled – 542 hp
For those who can make do with four less cylinders, Bentley has introduced V8-powered versions of its Continental GT in both coupe and convertible guises. Prior to this, the latest Continental GT …
Hyundai’s virtual cockpit gets two steering displays
Hyundai, in pursuit of making cars more "perfectly intuitive and user-friendly," has released a working prototype of its virtual cockpit, featuring two huge display screens instead of physical hard buttons. The idea …
Volvo XC60 and V60 gain Polestar Engineered versions
For its 2020 model year line-up, Volvo Car USA will offer customers a wider selection of cars with the Polestar Engineered treatment, which was first made available with the 2019 S60 T8 …
Bangkok 2019: G20 BMW 3 Series – 330i for RM428k
The G20 BMW 3 Series was launched in Thailand in late February, ahead of its public debut at the 2019 Bangkok Motor Show. The seventh-generation sports sedan was launched in Malaysia last …
Mercedes-Benz Concept GLB teased – Shanghai debut
Over the past few months, we’ve seen plenty of spyshots of the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz GLB (codename X247), which will be yet another addition to the company’s line-up of compact cars that includes …
2019 Ford Kuga unveiled: mild, full and plug-in hybrids
While Ford has seen fit to abandon its sedans and hatchbacks – at least in the United States – it's been churning out SUVs at an unabated pace. Just three months after …
2019 Nissan Leaf gets aggressive look by Kuhl Racing
If you're a fan of Kuhl Racing, then what you're about to see might challenge the conventions of an everyday electric car. The Japanese aftermarket tuner, famous for its slammed, wide-body designs, …
Infiniti Qs Inspiration – sports sedan concept teased
For this year’s Auto Shanghai, Infiniti will introduce a new sports sedan concept that previews an upcoming production model. Called the Qs Inspiration, the vehicle is built on a modular platform that …
G28 BMW 3 Series Li – stretched model to debut soon
In continuing tradition, BMW will be introducing a long-wheelbase version of its latest 3 Series for China. The G28 BMW 3 Series Li will make its debut at the upcoming Auto Shanghai …
