FIA WEC to replace LMP1 with road car-based formula
A new set of regulations have been signed off by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council for the top of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) class for the 2020/21 season, which will …
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FCA recalls 4.8 million cars over faulty cruise control
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has issued a recall involving approximately 4.8 million vehicles over a defect that could prevent drivers from turning off the cruise control feature. The company also warned owners outside …
GM and Honda to build advanced batteries for EVs
GM and Honda have announced a partnership to build next-generation batteries for electric vehicles. Both major automakers will co-develop advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module to accelerate their respective …
Porsche Taycan – all-electric sports car gets a name
https://youtu.be/2q_o4Pl-AuY The Porsche Taycan will be the brand’s first fully electric sports car, which was first previewed by the Mission E concept from 2015. According to the German automaker, the name (pronounced …
2018 Honda HR-V facelift to debut in Thailand soon
The Honda HR-V facelift will find its way into the region real soon, after a teaser picture was posted on Honda Thailand's official Facebook page. There's nothing but a frontal silhouette and …
2018 Kia Cerato in Australia – AEB standard, fr RM60k
Kia has revealed the new Cerato sedan for the Australian market, bringing with it the new style and features that were first unveiled in the United States early in the year. What …
Volvo expects half of all sales to be fully electric, one third autonomous driving cars by 2025 – CEO
Electrification and autonomous cars are the biggest buzzwords in the automotive industry today. Volvo Cars is wasting no time in meeting the challenges, and has laid out clear targets to reach by …
Nissan pulls plug on development of diesel engines
Nissan has revealed that it plans to pull the plug on development of diesel engines, choosing instead to devote management resources to electric vehicles. According to the Nikkei, the decision comes after …
Hyundai Grandmaster concept previews all-new SUV
Hyundai has unveiled a new concept at the 2018 Busan Motor Show, which serves as a preview for an upcoming full-size SUV. The show car is the second to follow the brand’s …
2019 Mazda 3 – new SkyActiv-Vehicle Architecture; supercharged 2.0 litre SkyActiv-X, 190 hp/230 Nm?
The third-generation Mazda 3 has been in service for over five years, having debuted in 2013 and subtly refreshed in July 2016. The Hiroshima-based carmaker is currently developing its successor, and according …
Tesla Model 3 slow production – 23% orders cancelled
When Tesla first began taking orders for the Model 3, it was a huge success. Hundreds of thousands of people in the US placed their pre-orders, but the company started facing one …
Michelin tyres close to reaching 482 km/h threshold
There's an increasing number of top-end hypercars vying for glory in the race to break the 300 mph (482 km/h) record for a production car, with automakers like Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Hennessey, Dubai-based …
Being fastest in the world really matters – Hennessey
The Hennessey Venom F5 was introduced in November 2017 with one goal in mind, that is to bag the title of the world's fastest production car. The custom-built F5 packs a monstrous …
Feng Qingfeng new Lotus CEO, Jean-Marc Gales quits
Geely has announced that Feng Qingfeng, the vice president and chief technical officer of Geely Auto Group, will succeed Jean-Marc Gales as chief executive officer of Group Lotus. Feng first joined the …
Maserati Alfieri – 300 km/h EV coupe targets Tesla; electrification expansion, SUV below Levante planned
Looks like the Maserati Alfieri is happening after all. First announced as a 2+2 concept to rival the Porsche 911 back in 2014, the coupe has had troubles making way to production. …
Tesla Model Y gets teased again – debut in March 2019
Even though Tesla is facing quite a number of challenges at the moment, the company is pushing forward with its plan to introduce more models in the future. During a recent shareholder …
Hyundai Tucson facelift – 48V mild hybrid in Europe
It's been just over two months after the facelifted Hyundai Tucson made its world premiere at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), and the refreshed Honda CR-V-fighting SUV has now landed …
New Peugeot 508 SW – stylish estate makes its debut
Peugeot has presented the new 508 SW, which is the estate version of its D-segment model that was revealed earlier in the year. According to the French automaker, the 508 SW will …
G05 BMW X5 – fourth-gen big SUV officially revealed
The SUV that started it all almost 20 years ago has entered the fourth generation, after over 2.2 million units sold. This is the 2019 BMW X5, codenamed G05. The X family …
International Engine of the Year 2018 – Ferrari for three
Ferrari has emulated Ford's feat in becoming a triple crown winner with its F154CB, which bagged the International Engine of the Year award for the third time. The 3.9 litre twin-turbo V8 …
