2019 Volkswagen Jetta teased ahead of Detroit debut
The automotive world's focus may be on tomorrow's Los Angeles Auto Show, but Volkswagen is already looking forward to the next big expo, the Detroit Auto Show. The company has started teasing …
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2019 Hyundai Veloster – Detroit debut for second-gen
The next-generation Hyundai Veloster will be making its debut soon in the US, although it won't be at the Los Angeles Auto Show that's just around the corner. The sporty Hyundai will …
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS – official images leaked
Official images of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS have been leaked, and they show a sleek four-door coupe that's very much inspired by the original CLS of 2005, more so than the second-generation …
Toyota exports pick-up trucks from Thailand to Japan
The Toyota pick-up truck has made a full circle, with the Hilux being exported from Thailand to Japan for the first time. Toyota phased out pick-up truck production in Japan in 2002, …
Mazda to upgrade Thailand powertrain plant: report
Mazda has plans to channel more investment into its engine and transmission manufacturing plant in Rayong, Thailand before 2020 in order to handle greater capacity and newer powertrain technologies, according to the …
2018 European Car of the Year – the seven finalists
The finalists for the 2018 European Car of the Year award have been revealed, and the list has been whittled down to seven candidates after a first vote from the 60 jury …
BMW reveals details of next-gen electric powertrains – up to 700 km range, set to go on sale in 2021
The BMW Group has released first details of its next electric powertrains – the fifth-generation family is set to be incorporated into production vehicles starting from 2021. Munich promises optimised interaction between …
J.D. Power 2017 Malaysia Initial Quality Study (IQS) – more problems reported; younger owners fuss more
Click to enlarge. According to the J.D. Power 2017 Malaysia Initial Quality Study (IQS), new-vehicle owners under than the age of 30 report a greater number of problems with their rides than …
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS – teaser video of third-gen
https://youtu.be/VqMJPAITa1Q We've seen some teaser pics last week, now here's a video that previews the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS. The third-generation four-door coupe will make its world debut at the 2017 LA Auto …
Honda EVs to get 240 km range, 15-min charge: report
The race to improve battery range and charging times continues, and Honda aims to roll out vehicles capable of fully charging their batteries in 15 minutes by 2022, according to the Asian …
Toyota Alphard facelift spotted with new front fascia
It may not seem like it, but the current Toyota Alphard is already two years old and ready for its makeover. Right on time, Toyota is preparing a facelift for the luxury …
New Suzuki Swift – Thai eco car launching early 2018
The new Suzuki Swift will be launching in Thailand early next year, the Bangkok Post reports. The fourth-generation B-segment hatchback made its home market debut in December 2016 and the Swift Sport …
Mitsubishi Triton Athlete unveiled ahead of Thai debut
The Mitsubishi Triton Athlete has been unveiled ahead of its public debut at the Thai Motor Expo set for the end of this month, and as discovered with earlier leaked images, the …
Nissan introduces Nismo Heritage programme for R32 Skyline GT-R in Japan – 80 parts to go on sale in Dec
Maintaining an old performance car can be quite a tall order, especially if you need to find replacement parts that may no longer be produced. Nissan is well aware of this, which …
Toyota: We lost 2017 WEC championships to Porsche
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team has admitted that it lost the World Endurance Championship (WEC) titles this year despite winning five of the nine races, practically handing them over to rival Porsche. …
VIDEO: Stunt driver auditions for The Grand Tour slot
https://youtu.be/ddnnGMPxVZY As it turns out, Mark Webber wasn’t a very suitable candidate to be the new test driver at The Grand Tour. However, Richard Hammond thinks he may have found the perfect …
Renault SM3 Z.E. – Fluence EV gets increased range
Renault Samsung Motors has unveiled the new SM3 Z.E. at the Daegu International Future Auto Expo in South Korea, which now comes with an enhanced electric powertrain and some minor visual changes. …
UK to impose extra VED tax on diesel cars next year
Diesel cars, fast gaining pariah status in the West because of the NOx they emit, have received another big blow by one of its most important markets. The UK will hike Vehicle …
Wey P8 plug-in hybrid SUV unveiled in Guangzhou
Great Wall Motors (GWM) is wading into the luxury SUV market with its Wey brand, and at the Guangzhou Motor Show this week the company unveiled its first plug-in hybrid model, the …
Xing Mobility Miss R – 1,341 hp Tesla Roadster killer?
Another day, another bold claim. Taipei-based startup Xing Mobility has just announced a 1,341 hp rally-inspired supercar, which the company claims is the world’s first electric supercar with on-road and off-road capabilities. …
