Mercedes GLE, Range Rover Evoque cloned in China
Okay, some news to dispel those Monday blues. The China copycats are at it again, this time unashamedly producing two shrunken-down, pure-electric SUVs that look an awful lot like the Range Rover …
Mazda celebrates 50 million vehicles made in Japan
Mazda has announced that cumulative production in Japan reached 50 million units on May 15, when the carmaker held a commemorative ceremony at its Hofu plant in Yamaguchi prefecture. The milestone was …
Nissan Pitch-R – drawing football fields made easy
Inspired by its ProPILOT driver assistance technology, Nissan has created an autonomous robot that is capable of drawing soccer fields wherever there is space. For those who you enjoy bola padang, this …
Nissan Leaf Open Car – one-off electric vehicle shown
Since the Nissan Leaf was first introduced in 2010, over 100,000 units have been sold in Japan. To celebrate this milestone, the Japanese automaker has revealed the Nissan Leaf Open Car, an …
Toyota and Suzuki to deepen partnership in engine development, vehicle production and distribution
In October 2016, Toyota and Suzuki agreed to explore a business partnership pertaining technology sharing and the standardisation of the automotive industry. That partnership became serious with the signing of a Memorandum …
Citroen C5 Aircross – SUV finally debuts in Europe
More than a year after the Citroën C5 Aircross was revealed for the Chinese market, Europeans are finally getting the chance to own one as the SUV is headed for the Continent …
New Honda Fit EV – electric Jazz due for 2020 return
The previous generation Honda Fit, which we know as the Honda Jazz, had a battery-powered variant called the Fit EV. It made its debut in 2011 with a 20 kWh battery and …
Honda Civic Type R Pick-up Truck concept revealed
The FK8 Honda Civic Type R is a very competent car but there’s always those who feel it can be improved further. Honda UK are among those who think that way, and …
Volvo XC40 – production to expand to China in 2019
Sales of the Volvo XC40 are going great guns, so much so that Gothenburg is struggling to meet the overwhelming demand for its small SUV. As such, the company announced that is …
BP announces investment in StoreDot, maker of ultra-fast charging FlashBattery – full charge in 5 minutes!
BP's venture capital arm, BP Ventures announced that it plans to invest US$20 million (RM79.6 million) in StoreDot, an Israeli battery startup company that claims its new-generation batteries can offer five-minute charging …
DS plans new flagship – rivals BMW 5 Series, due 2020
DS Automobiles is planning to launch a flagship sedan by the year 2020. According to Autocar, a source within the company said the new luxury model will be "comparable in every way …
Hamburg first German city to restrict diesels – report
Hamburg will be the first German city to ban older diesel vehicles from selected urban areas from next week, according to a Bloomberg report. The German port city of 1.8 million people …
G05 BMW X5 officially teased, spyshots show interior
It's a big year for BMW, as the company gears up for the launch of several all-new models such as the 8 Series, Z4 and X7. Joining those vehicles is the G05 …
Honda Sensing safety suite to be standard equipment across all next-gen models in Australian line-up
Honda has announced that its Australian model line-up will feature the Honda Sensing safety suite as standard equipment across all next-generation models. Presently, the intelligent suite of safety and driver-assist technologies is …
Ferrari SP38 revealed – new one-off based on 488 GTB
Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a Ferrari made specially for you. Maranello's latest addition to its One-Off programme, the SP38, follows in the footsteps of the SP …
SPYSHOTS: G20 BMW 3 Series – non-M Sport this time
Word is that the next-generation BMW 3 Series, codenamed G20, will make its debut later this year at the Paris Motor Show in October. That's no big surprise, as production-ready test mules …
SPYSHOTS: Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Cabriolet seen?
The Porsche 911 GT3 is among the diminishing ranks of naturally-aspirated performance cars, and while the apparent advent of a Cabriolet version might lessen the 'purist' factor for some, it also opens …
SPYSHOTS: Audi RS Q3 testing at the Nurburgring
The next-generation Audi Q3 was most recently spotted running trials last month, and judging by the sighting of what appears to be the new RS Q3, it seems like Audi is aiming …
Mercedes-Benz G-Class production begins in Austria
With the launch of the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class, it's clear that the iconic model has gone through the biggest transformation in its 39 years-old history. The tri-star company is showing no signs …
Dieselgate: Porsche Europe recalls 60,000 diesel SUVs
Porsche, after recently coming under fire for allegedly installing defeat devices in its diesel-powered cars, has issued a recall for its diesel-powered Macan and Cayenne SUVs at the request of German authorities. …
