2019 Kia Optima facelift makes its European debut
Ahead of the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the facelifted Kia Optima has been revealed for the European market, which will be available in sedan and Sportswagon forms. Set to go on sale …
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New Hyundai Kona Electric – 64 kWh, 470 km range EV
The promised electric-powered Kona has arrived. The Hyundai Kona Electric is a battery-powered EV version of the compact crossover that first surfaced in June 2017. It's the first full-electric compact SUV in …
2019 Audi A6 officially revealed with mild hybrid tech
The eighth-generation (C8) Audi A6 celebrates its world premiere today with an all-new design and host of new technologies, the latter including those found in larger stablemates like the A8 and A7 …
Top court allows German cities to ban older diesel cars
Another month, another blow to diesel, and this one is big. Following a landmark court ruling, German cities will be allowed to ban older diesel vehicles from some areas. The Federal Administrative …
Mitsubishi sends vehicles to Indonesian EV research
The Indonesian government is now on board the electric vehicle bandwagon, having received 10 electric vehicles from Mitsubishi Motors today. Comprising eight units of the Outlander PHEV, two units of the i-MiEV …
Nissan Terra SUV set for second half 2018 Thai launch
We've already seen the first official images of the new Nissan Terra, which is set to make its world debut soon in China. The Terra is a pick-up truck-based seven-seater SUV that …
F90 BMW M5 launched in Thailand – 13,339,000 baht
BMW Thailand has launched the new F90 BMW M5, marking the first time an M5 model is sold officially in the kingdom. The performance sedan, which is priced at 13,339,000 baht (RM1,665,641), …
Lexus UX compact SUV – first image, video revealed
With the upper end of Lexus' SUV range now consisting of the NX, RX, RX L, GX and LX, it's time for Toyota's luxury offshoot to expand downwards, and this UX is …
SPYSHOTS: 2019 Porsche Macan facelift in the cold
The Porsche Macan is set to get a mild refresh for the upcoming model year, as these spyshots from a very cold Europe show. Two units of the Macan mules are sat …
Toro Rosso and Force India reveal their 2018 F1 cars
The last two teams competing in this year’s Formula One World Championship have revealed their race cars for the upcoming season. The first race on the calendar will be the Australian Grand …
Alpina XD3 revealed with 3.0 litre quad-turbo diesel engine – 388 hp and 770 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 4.6s
Alpina is no stranger when it comes to modifying BMW cars, and has revealed its take on the latest G01 BMW X3. This is the Alpina XD3, which is likely the sportiest …
SPIED: G20 BMW 3 Series M Sport – first appearance!
The upcoming G20 BMW 3 Series has just been spotted once again by our spy photographers, and going by the state of progress the Bavarian giant is making, the next-generation model looks …
Toyota reveals new 2.0L Dynamic Force Engine, 2.0L hybrid system, Direct Shift-CVT, 4WD systems
https://youtu.be/X__JTmVJ9ug Toyota has revealed a whole host of new technologies that will be featured with the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), which include new transmissions and engines. This is another step in …
BMW-Great Wall Motor JV to produce electric MINIs
If the future of MINI is electric, the brand will have to make strides in what BMW describes as the world’s largest market for electromobility. Making battery-powered MINIs in China is crucial, …
Next-gen Toyota Corolla hatchback set to debut at Geneva show with new 2.0L Toyota Hybrid System
The next-generation Toyota Corolla hatchback (known as the Auris in Europe) will make its debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, and the company has released its first teaser of the model. …
Toyota to build mini-Nürburgring test track in Japan?
In a bid to accelerate development of a broad range of environmentally friendly vehicles, Toyota is set to create a huge new new research and development centre in Japan – its first …
Nissan Terra – first photos of seven-seat SUV revealed
Ahead of an official launch in China, Nissan has revealed the first few photos of its new Terra – a body-on-frame, seven-seat SUV based on the Navara. The model will be the …
Volvo trademarks XC50 nameplate – new SUV coming?
Volvo is looking to expand its product line-up further with a new model reportedly called the XC50 (already trademarked), according to a report by Auto Express. However, the XC50 won’t be arriving …
Volkswagen T-Roc cabrio confirmed, coming in 2020
So far, Land Rover is the only carmaker currently in the SUV convertible market with the Range Rover Evoque Convertible. Nissan was the first to take a stab at it with the …
Li Shufu, Zhejiang Geely Holding founder is now Daimler’s largest shareholder with 9.69% stake
Daimler AG has announced that Li Shufu, chairman and founder of Zhejiang Geely Holding (ZGH), is now its largest shareholder with a stake of 9.69%. This places Li ahead of the Kuwait …
