Tesla Model S gains Novitec personalisation, tuning
German tuning and accessories company Novitec has released tuning parts and accessories for the Tesla Model S, which apply to both the car's exterior as well as under its skin. For post-2016 …
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Toyota and Panasonic eyeing joint EV battery business
Toyota and Panasonic have just announced an agreement to begin studying the feasibility of a joint automotive prismatic battery business. It's intended to address the growing demand and expectations for electrified vehicles. …
Ares Project Panther – a modern take on an Italian icon
Italian coachbuilder Ares Design has unveiled its latest project, which marries the underpinnings of the modern Lamborghini Huracan with styling inspired by the classic De Tomaso Pantera. It is called Project Panther, …
VIDEO: How Volvo overcomes turbo lag in its engines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr5mksh68A4 Turbo lag, or the delay between summoning acceleration via the car's throttle and the response from the engine, is a perennial challenge for engineers developing turbocharged engines. With the latest PowerPulse …
Bugatti recalls 47 units of the Chiron for faulty welds
The Bugatti Chiron may be quite the machine, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t susceptible to recalls. Recently, the French carmaker announced a recall involving 47 units of the Chiron for faulty …
2019 Mercedes G-Class – official pics of new interior
Mercedes-Benz has released official interior images of the new 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which we first saw via leaked pics last month. They confirm that the cabin of the Geländewagen has received a …
2019 Volkswagen Jetta – more teaser images shown
Yesterday, Volkswagen gave us a glimpse at what the next-generation Jetta will look like with a sketch showing the side of the car, and now the world's largest carmaker has released a …
SPIED: Next-gen Mercedes-Benz B-Class seen again
The second-generation W246 Mercedes-Benz B-Class has been around for some time now, having first made its debut back in 2011, and receiving a facelift later in 2014. We already know an all-new …
VIDEO: Ford Ranger Raptor teaser reveals Baja and Sport drive modes; diesel engine a strong possibility?
A second teaser for the Ford Ranger Raptor has been released, which now focuses on one of the drive modes that will be available on the “ultimate performance off-road truck.” In the …
BlueSG EV car-sharing service begins in Singapore
Singapore has officially launched its first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) car-sharing programme with the introduction of the BlueSg service, with initial deployment through a fleet of 80 cars and 32 charging stations …
China’s BAIC will stop making internal combustion engine vehicles by 2025, going fully electric
Some of us, me included, are still hoping that the internal combustion engine will go on to live a long and prosperous life. But that looks increasing unlikely, as all signs point …
2019 Toyota Avalon teases aggressive front grille
The current fourth-generation Toyota Avalon has been around since 2012, and in that time the full-size sedan market in the United States has declined sharply even with newer rivals such as the …
Mercedes-Benz to unveil new MBUX infotainment system in Las Vegas, debuts in next-gen compact cars
Mercedes-Benz has announced it will unveil a new infotainment system at the next year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which it calls the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX). The company says the …
Mitsubishi to work with Indonesian government on expanding EV development in the republic
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced that it will be working with the Indonesian government to expand the use and availability of electric vehicles (EV) in the republic. The two parties have …
Toyota C-HR receives Kuhl Racing styling makeover
For the 2018 Tokyo Auto Salon, the ‘love them or hate them’ team over at Kuhl Racing will present a modified version of the Toyota C-HR pictured here. This one certainly commands …
Volvo XC60 is the 2017-2018 Japan Car of the Year
The Volvo XC60 has been named 2017-2018 Car of the Year Japan, ending a three-year winning streak for Japanese marques – Subaru Impreza (2016-2017), Mazda MX-5 (2015-2016) and Mazda 2 (2014-2015). The …
Singaporeans can now send their cars to independent workshops without voiding warranty – Malaysia next?
Our neighbours across the Causeway can now send their vehicles to independent service centres without voiding the warranty, as major car dealers in Singapore have agreed to remove restrictions on vehicle warranties …
McLaren Senna – 789 hp road-legal track monster
When a car is named after a late three-time Formula 1 world champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest racing drivers ever to have lived, it had better be a good …
Renault and Daimler unveil new 1.3 litre turbo engine
Renault has introduced a new 1.3 litre turbocharged petrol engine, which was co-developed as part of a partnership between the Alliance and Daimler. The mill is currently being offered for the Scenic …
2019 Volkswagen Jetta teased again in sketch form
Volkswagen has released another teaser of the 2019 Jetta, this time giving us a better look at the sedan’s profile in the form of a solitary sketch. Volkswagen North America CEO Hinrich …
