Volvo XC40 now offered with an exterior styling kit
The Volvo XC40 is a pretty neat-looking small SUV, but that hasn’t stopped the Swedish carmaker from introducing what is calls an “Exterior Styling Kit’ for the model. As the name suggests, …
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Geely Borui GE – 1.5L plug-in hybrid to debut April 9
This is the Geely Borui GE, which is essentially a plug-in hybrid version of the Borui sedan sold in China that will officially debut on April 9, before going on sale in …
Bangkok 2018: FOMM One EV – 160 km range, RM74k
The household names of the auto industry are introducing hybrids and plug-in hybrids in Thailand, riding on the Board of Investment's (BoI) fresh electric vehicle incentive programme for carmakers to build hybrids, …
2019 Cadillac XT4 – brand’s first compact SUV debuts
Cadillac has introduced a new addition to its SUV line-up with the new 2019 XT4, which recently celebrated its world premiere at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. The compact SUV …
Lincoln Aviator previewed in New York – three-row SUV with plug-in hybrid option, production next year
Crossovers, especially large ones with at least seven seats, are big business in America – which is why Ford's luxury division Lincoln is giving the public a preview of its upcoming Aviator …
Mercedes-Benz customers confident in diesel – report
The future of the diesel engine had, at one point, seemed bleak, especially when the controversial Dieselgate saga broke out. But certain factions, like Mercedes-Benz, think otherwise. Company boss Dieter Zetsche said …
VIDEO: BMW X4 – G02 versus F26, what’s different?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWLT3iNgPok The original F26 BMW X4 lived a rather sweet but short life, having served the premium mid-size Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) scene for a mere four years. Then, on Valentine's Day …
All-solid-state battery cells developed by UT Austin researchers – safer, higher energy density than Li-ion
A team of engineers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed the first all-solid-state battery cells, which could lead to safer, faster-charging and longer-lasting rechargeable batteries. These can be used …
BMW i3 and i8 successors still up in the air – report
The BMW i3 and i8 may have spearheaded Munich's foray into electric power, but while the i brand will be pushing on with the i4, the iNEXT and pure electric versions of …
2019 Ford Focus Mk4 teased in video, April 10 debut
Ford has released a teaser video of the new 2019 Ford Focus, which will make its debut on April 10. The video shows close up details of the fourth-generation Focus, which will …
Mercedes-AMG C63 replacement to become a hybrid
Mercedes-AMG is remaining committed to V8 engines for the C 63, but that may all change going forward. With emission standards on the rise and electrification being in vogue, the eight-cylinder may …
SPIED: Bentley Flying Spur plug-in hybrid spotted
The next-generation Bentley Flying Spur is close to being completely unveiled, but the Crewe-based company is not without a few tricks up its sleeves. Seen here is quite possibly a plug-in hybrid …
Classic Mini Electric – retro EV debuts in New York
As teased earlier, an all-electric MINI model did make its debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, but it isn’t what you might expect. What you’re looking at here is …
Bangkok 2018: Chevrolet Colorado in Orange Crush
The Chevrolet Colorado High Country Storm isn't a new model. We saw the range-topping facelifted pick-up truck at last year's Bangkok Motor Show, but this High Country Storm, in the new Orange …
Genesis Essentia Concept – EV, 0-96 km/h in 3.0 secs!
Genesis has unveiled the Essentia Concept at the ongoing New York International Auto Show. It's an all-electric, high-performance concept that embodies the “Athletic Elegance” design language, and the company says it sets …
Subaru to play the driverless car game the smart way – says other brands are rushing out immature systems
While many automakers continually push the envelope of autonomous driving, Subaru says it will play it the smart way and wait for the driverless technology to mature further before equipping it into …
SF Motors SF5 and SF7 – up to 1,000 hp, 500 km range
Electric vehicle start-up SF Motors has unveiled a pair of crossovers, the SF5 and SF7 at an event in California, United States. The unveiling follows the company's acquisition of the former Hummer …
Maserati Levante Trofeo revealed with 590 hp V8 power
Given that Maserati is still very much seen as a sports car brand, you may be surprised to find that the company has so far only seen fit to offer its Levante …
Bangkok 2018: Nissan Leaf EV all set for Thai launch
On Nissan's 2018 Bangkok Motor Show stage sat two icons that represent the extreme ends of the carmaker's range - the Nissan GT-R and the Nissan Leaf. The latest version of the …
Mercedes-Benz to reveal EQ sedan – no C-Class EV
The next addition to the Mercedes-Benz EQ line-up will be a sedan, but it will not be an all-electric version of the current W205 C-Class. Instead, the EQ sedan will be built …
