C118 Mercedes-Benz CLA to debut at CES 2019, Jan 8
The Detroit Auto Show may be the first major motor show of 2019, but Mercedes-Benz isn't waiting that long to debut its new CLA, preferring to unveil it a week earlier at …
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Apple hires ex-Tesla senior designer Andrew Kim
Tech giant Apple has hired former Tesla senior designer manager Andrew Kim, sparking speculations that Apple will once again attempt to build its own car. The timing of Kim’s hire also seems …
Aston Martin to build own straight-six, replace AMG V8
Aston Martin is currently leaning heavily on its engine deal with Mercedes-AMG, with the latter's 4.0 litre twin-turbocharged V8 being offered on both the DB11 and the brand new Vantage. However, Gaydon …
Mitsubishi returns to Dakar Rally with Eclipse Cross
When you hear "Dakar Rally", what comes to mind? I'm pretty sure the image for most is of a Mitsubishi Pajero with a brown background of desert sand. Right? MMC has strong …
Volvo’s next-gen Android-based Sensus system to debut in Polestar 2, third-gen XC90 to follow suit
The Polestar 2, Volvo's forthcoming Tesla Model 3 rival will be the first from the Swedish manufacturer to have the Android infotainment operating system embedded when it enters production in 2020, according …
Maybach brand to stand on its own – Mercedes CEO
The Mercedes-Maybach nameplate currently represents the most luxurious segment within the German automaker's range of offerings, with the likes of the Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman. The luxury brand made its modern-day comeback in …
Maserati debuts Edizione Nobile pack for America – 150 units for Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante
Maserati has announced the Edizione Nobile pack for the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante, and there will be just 50 units of each model for this limited edition run, for a total of …
Nio ES6 electric SUV unveiled – 536 hp, 510 km range
Electric vehicle start-up Nio has unveiled its new ES6, the electric SUV making its global debut over the weekend at the company's annual Nio Day event in Shanghai. The ES6's introduction comes …
Euro 6 diesel cars might face ban in Paris and Madrid
The onslaught against diesel, which started with older and more polluting cars, could start to engulf much newer Euro 6 compliant cars registered before September 2018, which can now be banned from …
Tan Chong loses rights to import, distribute Nissan cars in Vietnam – no reason for contract termination
Tan Chong Motor Holdings has announced that it will lose the rights to import and distribute Nissan vehicles and parts in Vietnam, starting September 10, 2019. In a recent exchange filing, Tan …
Carlex Design introduces range-topping Exy Yachting conversion kit for Mercedes-Benz X-Class – RM313k!
Earlier this year, Carlex Design introduced the Exy Off-Road, Exy Extreme, Exy Urban and Exy GTX conversion kits for the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class, and all were limited edition items. This time around, …
Infiniti teases electric crossover concept, Detroit debut
The world's major carmakers are gearing up for the first big motor show of the new year in Detroit, with Infiniti announcing that it will debut a preview concept of its first …
Next BMW M4 to retain manual, AWD likely – Fröhlich
Commmonly deemed a defining feature of an enthusiast's car, the manual transmission will remain in BMW's line-up with the next-generation M4, said the automaker's head of board of development Klaus Fröhlich to …
BMW, Porsche present 450 kW FastCharge prototype – 100 km range in three minutes, 15 mins for full charge!
BMW Group has revealed that its FastCharge charging station prototype is now capable of providing an unprecedented ultra-fast charging capacity of 450 kW. The ultra-fast DC charging station - located in Jettingen-Scheppach, …
First A90 Toyota Supra will be auctioned off for charity
Toyota USA is giving one lucky individual the chance to own the very first retail example of the all-new 2020 Toyota Supra by bidding for it at Barrett-Jackson's annual auction in Scottsdale, …
Carlos Ghosn will remain as CEO at Renault – report
Carlos Ghosn will remain as chairman and CEO of Renault, despite being removed from positions in both Nissan and Mitsubishi. The French carmaker's board came to the decision after an internal investigation …
The Grand Tour gets renewed for a fourth season – studio format will be ditched for big-budget specials
Good news! The Grand Tour has been renewed for a fourth season and possibly for "many years to come," according to a tweet posted on the show's social media channel. However, there …
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport leaked ahead of debut
In March this year, Volkswagen unveiled the Atlas Cross Sport Concept at the New York International Auto Show. Fast forward a few months, and we now have our first unofficial look at …
Aston Martin Valkyrie’s 6.5L NA V12 makes itself heard
This is the V12 engine that will go into the Aston Martin Valkyrie, and if you hit the play button on the accompanying YouTube video, you'll get to hear it being put …
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport – three-tier UUHP tyre
It's a busy month for Goodyear, with the American tyre company announcing another new model just a week after introducing its new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5. The latest to arrive is the …
