Ford Focus Mk4 gets pothole detection technology
Ford first announced its pothole mitigation technology in early 2016 with the Mondeo, and to this day remains as the only company so far to remain committed in minimising damages caused by …
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Bentley Bentayga Sport due in 2019 – report
The Bentley Bentayga will be next to adopt a coupe-SUV silhouette following the launch of fellow Volkswagen Group stablemate, the Audi Q8, according to a report by Auto Bild. The Crewe, England-based …
2019 Chevrolet Blazer – SUV resurrects an old name
Chevrolet has resurrected an old name plate on a modern midsize SUV - slotting in between the Equinox and Traverse models in the brand's North American line-up, the 2019 Blazer is set …
Volvo XC90 to get Level 4 autonomous driving by 2021
Volvo has announced that it plans to introduce an SUV with Level 4 autonomous driving in 2021, and it'll likely debut with the next-generation XC90. The company will build the new XC90 …
Renault will never dominate Mitsubishi, Nissan: Ghosn
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance will always remain a partnership, with no one party dominant to the point that it completely owns the others, according to Carlos Ghosn, the chairman and CEO of the …
Future Lamborghini supercars to be PHEV – no turbos!
It looks like Lamborghini is planning to stick with naturally-aspirated engines for its super-sports models, resisting the downsizing and turbocharging trend that its rivals are adopting. According to Autocar, the Italian carmaker's …
Mercedes-AMG C53 name trademarked – over 400 hp?
Daimler has applied to reserve the 'C 53' nameplate with the World Intellectual Property Organisation, a move that falls in line with Mercedes-Benz's efforts to replace the existing AMG 43 suffix with …
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance reports cost savings of €5.7 billion from improved cooperation
The Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance has reported that as a result of closer cooperation between alliance members, annual synergies climbed to €5.7 billion (RM26.5 billion) last year from €5 billion (RM23.2 billion) in 2016, …
Volvo XC40 EV confirmed, due 2019; XC90 EV by 2021
Volvo's electrification aspirations will soon reach another level. According to Autocar, company design chief Thomas Ingenlath has confirmed that Volvo's first fully electric car will be a version of the XC40, and …
Singapore’s EV push continues – SP Group announces public charging network, to have 500 locations by 2020
The push for electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Singapore continues to widen with the introduction of another public EV charging network. Earlier this week, utility company Singapore Power (SP) Group announced plans …
Volvo opens first US factory in S.Carolina, builds S60
Volvo Cars has inaugurated its first US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. The new factory follows Volvo's 'Build where you sell' strategy and complements its two manufacturing plants and an engine …
Volkswagen and Ford announce strategic alliance – partnership to develop a range of commercial vehicles
Strategic alliances are becoming more common these days, and why not? Sharing expertise, tech and build makes a whole lot of sense from a cost and efficiency point-of-view, and the more heads …
Polestar 1 – use of carbon-fibre saves up to 230 kg!
The upcoming Polestar 1's extensive use of carbon-fibre has been detailed, with the Swedish plug-in hybrid sports car said to use carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) for most body parts, potentially contributing to …
Genesis, Kia and Hyundai top J.D Power quality study
Global market research firm J.D Power has released the results for its 2018 Initial Quality Study (IQS), a US-based survey which measures initial car quality by the number of problems experienced per …
2019 Jeep Renegade facelift – new engines, too cute
The smallest Jeep has received a facelift, and it's now cuter than ever. Introduced in 2014, the Jeep Renegade is unlike most 4x4s carrying the famous badge - jointly developed by a …
2019 Volvo S60 revealed – petrol powertrains only, optional Polestar Engineered upgrade, up to 415 hp
This is the new 2019 Volvo S60, which is making its launch debut alongside the reveal of Volvo’s first United States manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. As the sedan sibling to …
VIDEO: Mazda celebrates 40th anniversary of the RX-7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaOtLK4hDF8 The rotary engine is a fascinating - if polarising - powerplant configuration in automotive applications. Last year, Mazda marked 50 years of rotary engine development which saw the engine begin service …
Mazda MX-5 update detailed – 2.0L jumps from 160 to 184 PS; lower emissions, improved active safety
Mazda has officially announced details of the improved MX-5 roadster for the 2019 model year. As we've previously reported, the product update gives the larger 2.0 litre engine option a significant power …
Britain committed to its 2040 new petrol, diesel car ban
Last July, Britain announced that it was set to halt sales of new diesel and petrol-powered vehicles by 2040, and the British government says it remains steadfast in its aim to achieve …
Porsche acquires a 10% stake in Rimac Automobili
It appears Mate Rimac’s company has done enough to impress Porsche, as the German automaker has acquired a minority stake of 10% in Rimac Automobili. According to Lutz Meschke, deputy chairman of …
