G05 BMW X5 gets catalogue of M Performance Parts
It was only a matter of time before BMW made M Performance Parts for the latest G05 BMW X5, and here they are. With these add-ons, customers will be able to stand …
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Mazda restoration programme for first-generation MX-5
Mazda launched a programme for the restoration of the first-generation MX-5 last December, which gives participating cars a full factory visual and mechanical restoration. Now, after approximately two months of restorative work, …
Volkswagen T-Cross: Wolfsburg’s smallest SUV debuts
After months of releasing teaser after teaser after teaser after teaser, Volkswagen has finally unveiled its smallest, dinkiest SUV, the T-Cross. It's the latest addition to Wolfsburg's expanded SUV range, joining the …
McLaren Speedtail revealed in full before official debut
Images of the McLaren Speedtail have been leaked (by Twitter user Autobant) ahead of its official reveal on October 26, including a view from the hyper-GT’s central seating position. The Speedtail is …
Daimler and Geely announce ride-hailing JV in China
Daimler Mobility Services and Geely Group Company have signed an agreement to form a premium ride-hailing joint venture in China. The 50-50 JV will be based in Hangzhou, and the premium ride-hailing …
2019 Lexus ES launched in Japan – world’s first side-view cameras, ES 300h hybrid only, RM216k to RM259k
Last month, Lexus shared details of its Digital Side-View Monitors system on the Japanese-market ES, making the executive sedan the world's first serial production vehicle to come with side-view cameras – replacing …
European car sales drop due to WLTP regulations; Vauxhall Corsa on top, VW Golf drops 71% – report
The car market in Europe has seen the largest drop in monthly sales of the decade so far, with the month of September experiencing a 23.4% drop year-on-year from the impact of …
Mazda’s Android Auto, Apple CarPlay retrofit will cost AUD495 in Australia, claims leaked dealer bulletin
Mazda Australia has previously confirmed that it would be offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support for models sold in the country, and that existing customers can opt for a retrofit for …
World’s longest sea-crossing bridge opens in China – 55 km in length; links Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai
The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge (HZMB) is now open to traffic, and it is the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge at 55 km. Built at a reported cost of USD20 billion, the bridge is …
Tesla reports net profit of USD311.5 million for the first time in two years – cash reserve up by USD731 million
Elon Musk has delivered on his promise to make Tesla profitable before the end of 2018, with the company’s latest financial results for the third quarter (Q3 2018) proving it. For the …
McLaren BC-03 – bespoke one-off hypercar confirmed
Since being introduced in 2011, McLaren Special Operations (MSO) has been tailoring Woking's finest supercars to the tastes of each discerning customer. Most of the time, these custom touches would be limited …
2018 Toyota Camry teased again ahead of Thailand debut on October 29 – Dynamic Force Engine seen
https://youtu.be/GKLMhf62gW8 Another teaser for the eighth-generation (XV70) Toyota Camry has been uploaded by Toyota Thailand, this time in the form of a 15-second video. The all-new D-segment sedan is slated to make …
Rolls-Royce unveils ‘Spirit Of Ecstasy’ Fabergé Egg
If you need an example of just what extravagance and a showcase of wealth looks like, I present to you the Rolls-Royce ‘Spirit Of Ecstasy’ Fabergé Egg. This exquisite creation was commissioned …
BMW diesel fire-risk recall grows to 1.6 million cars
BMW has expanded its recall for 1.6 million diesel cars to rectify a potential fire risk, an endeavour that grows from 480,000 vehicles in mid-August for Europe and Asia. The recall comes …
2019 Audi R8 gets A1-inspired front, up to 620 PS V10
The second-generation Audi R8 has been around since 2015, and a facelift is most certainly in order, as if previous spyshots and the debut of the recent R8 LMS GT3 weren’t a …
Dyson to build electric vehicles in Singapore – reports
It's no secret that Dyson is venturing into the electric vehicle market, and the latest news from multiple news sources, including BBC News, The Verge and Autocar, is that the British appliance …
Toyota Hilux Invincible 50 – UK-only special edition
Toyota has released a special edition of its pick-up truck, the Hilux Invincible 50, to commemorate the model's 50th anniversary. As you'd have guessed, only 50 units will be made, and all …
Lynk & Co 03 Cyan – 500 hp WTCR road car concept
Lynk & Co has confirmed its participation in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCR) with Cyan Racing, a collaboration that spawned the creation of this 500-hp road car concept called the …
Ford drops teaser of new Mustang hybrid in a video
Ford has curiously teased what appears to be an electrified version of the Mustang, showing a rather ambiguous vehicle with a pony badge that glows in blue. The teaser was part of …
Geely to develop 5G NR solutions for future models
With connected vehicles being a focal point for most automakers these days, Geely has announced efforts to enhance its existing 4G LTE network services while developing its 5G New Radio (5G NR) …
