Tesla recalls 11,000 Model X over rear seat issues
Tesla has issued a recall for 11,000 of its Model X SUVs globally over a faulty locking mechanism in their rear seats, Reuters reports. The automaker said the affected part could lead …
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McLaren MSO R Coupe and Spider officially revealed
If money is no object, McLaren’s bespoke division MSO will be more than happy to build you a one-off car just for you. That’s exactly the case with one McLaren customer, although …
Netherlands to ban sales of petrol, diesel cars by 2030
The Netherlands has joined the move towards zero emission mobility - following the plans outlined by France and Britain to ban sales of all new petrol and diesel powered passenger vehicles, the …
Volkswagen Scirocco production ends after nine years
It appears the sun has finally set on the Volkswagen Scirocco after nine years in production, according to Car & Driver. A message on the company's German website said, “The Scirocco cannot …
Shell buys electric car charging company New Motion
Royal Dutch Shell has announced that it is buying New Motion, which runs one of the largest electric vehicle charging networks in Europe. The purchase marks the multi-national oil and gas company’s …
New Infiniti QX80 set to debut at Dubai Motor Show
Infiniti will reveal the next-generation QX80 at the 2017 Dubai International Motor Show, which is set to open on November 14. As you’d expect, there are a few teasers to go along …
MINI 1499 GT – special edition One unveiled for the UK
It may seem borderline asinine to commemorate the sportiest Mini of the 1970s, the 1275 GT, with a special edition of the company's cheapest and slowest model, but that's exactly what MINI …
BMW X5 Special Edition, X6 M Sport Edition unveiled
The BMW X5 and X6 in their current F15 and F16 iterations have been around for a few years, and development for the next generation sports activity vehicle (SAV) is well underway. …
New Volvo XC60 receives IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award
The second-generation Volvo XC60 has been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ award, the highest honour a car can receive from the non-profit organisation. Scoring “Good” scores …
Porsche Passport subscription programme launched in the US – on-demand access to 22 different models
In today’s world, most people would prefer to have a Spotify subscription rather than purchasing several dozen albums, as this will allow them to be more flexible with their music consumption. Porsche …
Honda Sports Vision Gran Turismo debuts in GT Sport
https://youtu.be/lNG5sef7Sog Some time ago, patent images of a mysterious Honda concept got a lot of people excited at the prospect of a baby NSX (or even a successor to the S2000). As …
Range Rover facelift gets PHEV variant, added luxury
After the introduction of the facelifted Range Rover Sport last week, it's now time for the full-fat model to get a nip and tuck. The Range Rover gets many of the same …
Nissan GT-R /C – driven with a DualShock 4 controller
https://youtu.be/jxKTBRcVROw Nissan’s involvement with the Gran Turismo series is pretty well known (look at the number of Nissans in GT5), and to celebrate 20 years of that partnership and the release of …
Kobe Steel scandal to impact Japanese automakers
An emerging scandal concerning a major Japanese steel manufacturer is set to have a major impact on automakers. Over the weekend, it was reported that Kobe Steel acknowledged it had fabricated data …
Elon Musk’s self-driving claims “full of crap” – GM
The director of autonomous integration at General Motors, Scott Miller, said Elon Musk's claims on Tesla's autonomous driving capabilities are "full of crap" and entirely false, according to a report by Car …
Rezvani Tank tactical urban vehicle – ballistic armour, night vision, 6.4 litre V8, 500 hp, on-demand 4X4
This is the California start-up's beefiest of beefcakes yet - the Rezvani Tank 'extreme utility vehicle', an (optionally) armour-plated, night vision-equipped, 500 hp 6.4 litre V8-engined truck with prices starting from US$178,000 …
Volkswagen Virtus teased, to debut January 2018
We already know that the Volkswagen Virtus will be launched in South America, but it has now been revealed that the model (aka the next-generation Polo Sedan/Vento) will debut in Brazil in …
Mercedes-Benz to launch 10 electric vehicles by 2022; ICE engines and plug-in hybrids still to feature
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its product strategy for the next five years – a three-pronged approach to future mobility. The company has big plans for electric vehicles, but it is still placing an …
Daihatsu DN TREC concept shown before Tokyo debut
As the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show draws closer, Daihatsu has unveiled one of several show cars that will be put on display at the event. This is the DN TREC concept, a …
Mazda to unveil two new concept models in Tokyo
Mazda has announced its exhibits for the upcoming 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, which includes two new concept models. According to the Japanese carmaker, one of the concepts “heralds the company’s next-generation products” …
