Nissan to partner with Mercedes-Benz for new Z-car?
Now this is a big one. Nissan is reportedly planning on a successor for the ageing 370Z sports car, and word is that the automaker will team up with Mercedes-Benz for the …
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Peugeot eM02 FS Powertube – RM22k eMountain bike
Peugeot has released a new electric mountain bike, called the eM02 FS Powertube (e=electric M=Mountain, 02=mid range, FS=Full Suspension). The bike, which is wholly designed by Peugeot Design Lab, made its world …
No plans for Audi R8 replacement: R&D boss Mertens
There are currently no plans for a direct replacement for the Audi R8, the Ingolstadt automaker's R&D chief Peter Mertens said to Car & Driver during the Geneva Motor Show. This comes …
Aston Martin’s ultra-luxury SUV to be called Varekai?
In the present day of car-making, the road to profitability often comes in the form of three words - Sport Utility Vehicle. At least for super luxury marques that is, whose brand …
Ford Bronco, Mustang Shelby GT500 and small SUV teased; new 2019 Kuga and Explorer also confirmed
There's big news over at Ford, which has confirmed and teased a slew of new models that will be offered in showrooms in the United States by 2020. The vase majority of …
Mercedes confirms plans for new compact 7-seater
The Mercedes-Benz model range is more diverse now than ever before, no doubts about that. But the world's most valuable car brand never really had a proper seven-seater compact car to rival …
Mazda to develop 12-volt lithium-ion starter batteries
Mazda has announced that it is entering into a joint-venture project with Elity Power and Ube Industries to develop durable heat- and impact-resistant 12-volt lithium-ion batteries for vehicles. Meant as replacements for …
VIDEO: Toyota Direct Shift-CVT functionality explained
https://youtu.be/HanImTejIVM In late February 2018, Toyota revealed a whole range of new technologies that will be used in future vehicles based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). One of those technologies …
2018 Mercedes-Maybach Pullman debuts with 630 PS
It’s time now for the Mercedes-Maybach Pullman to get its facelift, after the Maybach and regular S-Class models received theirs. Apart from an updated design, the VV222 also gets an updated equipment …
China’s K-One electric car copies Mercedes-Benz GLA
Here comes yet another China-made copycat, this time taking full design inspiration from the Mercedes-Benz compact car range. Dubbed the K-One, the all-electric SUV looks like a weird blend of the W176 …
2018 MotoGP: Dovi cuts up Marquez on final lap for win, Rossi third, Malaysian Hafizh Syahrin comes 14th
Pipping incumbent MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez (#93) of Repsol Honda on the final lap, Andrea Dovzioso (#4) of Ducati Team took the initial win of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season. …
Audi to drop W12 engine from its line-up after D5 A8
The Audi A8 has been offered with a W12 engine since 2001, but that may all change going forward. According to a report by Car and Driver, the current-generation A8 (D5) will …
VIDEO: Lexus LC 500 takes on the Honda Civic Type R
https://youtu.be/O7NHV7fVUPc As most of you are aware, Top Gear is back for Series 25, and episode three was certainly a treat for all you fans of Japanese cars. Thankfully, the good folks …
Petronas opens new global R&T centre in Turin, Italy
Petronas recently launched its new global research & technology (R&T) centre in Turin, Italy, which was officiated by Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. The US$60 million (RM235 million) facility will be the …
2018 K900 interior officially revealed in sketch form
Kia is continuing its preview of the next-generation K900 with a sketch of the luxury sedan’s interior, which was created by its design studios in Korea and the United States. According to …
2019 Subaru Forester to debut at New York Auto Show
The 2018 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) will see the debut of the fifth-generation Subaru Forester, which is being teased here. Based on the sole image presented, the Forester will feature …
Volkswagen Group to produce EVs at 16 locations by the end of 2022, reveals strong financials in 2017
The Volkswagen Group will set up 16 production sites for electric vehicles by the end of 2022, a move that reinforces its commitment to its Roadmap E initiative. This was announced by …
Mercedes-Benz EQ trademarks EQA and EQB names
Mercedes-Benz has already presented quite a number of models parked under its EQ sub-brand, and is now widening its trademark on a number of names. Such a move is pretty common among …
Polestar 1 – pre-order for PHEV opens in 18 countries
Polestar has announced that its Polestar 1 - which was unveiled last October before making its first public showing in Geneva - is now available for pre-order in 18 countries around the …
Lamborghini celebrates production of its 10,000th Huracan after four years; details of successor revealed
Just four years after making its debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, the Lamborghini Huracan has achieved another milestone with the production of the 10,000th unit of the V10-powered sports car. …
