2020 Hyundai Sonata to get bold styling, coupe look
As more and more buyers continue to desert the humble sedan in favour of the crossover, carmakers have been left with a difficult choice to make – to ditch the three-box body …
Mercedes-Benz to expand plug-in hybrid offerings
Mercedes-Benz will roll out a number of plug-in hybrid models this year, according to a report by Autocar UK. The move is part of the company’s multi-billion euro strategy to electrify its …
Ferrari V8 hybrid supercar to debut later this year
Ferrari will be introducing a mid-engined V8 hybrid supercar this year, as revealed by CEO Louis Camilleri during an earnings call late last month, Automotive News reports. Camilleri said the car will …
JLR seeks US$1 billion in funding after shock losses
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), after revealing the figures for its worst quarterly loss in the fourth quarter of 2018, has said that it's seeking alternative funding because conditions aren’t right for it …
2019 Land Rover Defender interior mock-up revealed?
A tweet posted by UK-based designer Robert Charles (now deleted) has revealed what is possibly the interior of the next-generation Land Rover Defender, which is set to make its debut later this …
Changan world record with self-driving 55-car parade
Changan has recently set a record for the largest parade of autonomous cars, according to Guinness World Records. A total of 55 vehicles were driven autonomously at the automaker's test facility in …
Singapore is tops in Asia – and No. 2 in the world – in terms of readiness for autonomous vehicle adoption
For the second year running, a study reveals that Singapore remains the leading country in Asia in terms of readiness to embrace autonomous vehicles (AV). The second edition of KPMG’s Autonomous Vehicles …
Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ get the Liberty Walk touch
Liberty Walk is no stranger when it comes to modifying cars for more visual impact, as their long portfolio of projects clearly demonstrate. Recently, the company rolled out its latest creations that …
Skoda Vision iV previews electric crossover “coupe”
It's indicative of state of the automotive landscape today that the electric crossover-cum-coupé has become the latest industry trend. We've already seen vehicles like the Jaguar I-Pace and Audi e-tron go on …
Bentley Bentayga Speed debuts as world’s fastest SUV
Eager to prove a point, Bentley has revealed the new Bentayga Speed, which it claims is the world’s fastest luxury SUV. There’s plenty of figures to go along with that claim, with …
Polestar 2 teases its LED taillights – debuts on Feb 27
The Polestar 2 continues to be teased before its official debut at the end of February. This time, we are given a glimpse of the electric vehicle’s rear, specifically at one side …
Renault denies Carlos Ghosn his severance package
Renault’s board of directors has decided to forgo paying any compensation to Carlos Ghosn following his resignation as chairman and CEO at the French carmaker. According to Bloomberg, Ghosn won’t benefit from …
Volkswagen T-Roc R teased ahead of debut in Geneva
It has been long rumoured that Volkswagen will introduce an R version of its T-Roc crossover, and we will see just such a model at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The carmaker …
Tesla introduces Dog Mode to keep furry friends cool
https://youtu.be/T2rbdMlmpYY Leaving your pet (or child) in a car on a hot day while you're off running errands is a big no-no, as temperatures inside a car's cabin can often reach dangerous …
Hyundai N halo model could be AWD hybrid – report
Hyundai's recently-formed N performance division will likely use a petrol-electric powertrain for its halo model, according to Autocar. Sources within the Korean automaker told the magazine that the range-topper will likely be …
Tesla introduces Sentry mode following break-ins
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has introduced a new Sentry mode for its entry level car, the Model 3, in order to better curb attempted theft and break-ins. This will also be applied …
Takata airbag recall strikes another 1.7 million vehicles
The Takata airbag recall saga continues, and now it has been discovered that a further 1.7 million vehicles have been recalled for potentially faulty airbag inflators, according to the Associated Press. The …
Audi Q4 e-tron concept teased – debuts in Geneva
Audi will present a compact SUV concept at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, which previews a series production vehicle due in late 2020/early 2021. Called the Q4 e-tron, the model is smaller …
Mazda to introduce two new SUVs in the US – report
It's safe to say that Mazda's lineup is teeming with crossovers right now. Not only does it have three core models to suit every market – the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9 – …
Porsche now has nearly 50k charging points in Europe
Very few would think of Porsche when electric vehicles is mentioned, especially since the long-awaited Porsche Taycan isn't on sale yet; but the maker of the 911 has been actively laying the …
