Low sun angle may have caused Tesla crash – report
Tesla is once again in the hot seat following a fatal Autopilot crash incident that claimed the life of 38-year-old Walter Huang in California. Apparently, the Model X was engaged in Autopilot …
Hyundai eight-seat SUV to be called the Palisade?
Based on previous spyshots, we know Hyundai is developing an SUV with up to eight seats that will be positioned above the Santa Fe. While the model has yet to be named …
Tesla under investigation for fatal Autopilot crash incident – driver’s hands weren’t on the wheel
On March 23, 2018, 38-year-old Walter Huang was killed when his Tesla Model X crashed into a freeway divider on Highway 101 near Mountain View, California and proceeded to catch fire – …
SPYSHOTS: 2019 Renault Clio spotted – baby Megane
The Renault Clio IV has been around since 2012 and is certainly due for an update, especially since other B-segment rivals like the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza have all …
Kahn Design owner lists ‘F 1’ plate for sale – RM65.5m
In July 2016, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) released tender results for the F number plate series, where the coveted ‘F 1’ plate went to the Sultan of Johor, DYMM Sultan Ibrahim …
Women could hold the key to realising the VW Tanoak
We have just witnessed the global unveiling of the Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak concept, which is a mid-sized pick-up truck that rides on the brand's versatile MQB platform. It's a 5.4 metre-long ute …
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, …
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 …
