Toyota 86 “draws” its own logo – visible from space
https://youtu.be/lh8eq1aEJNs What is the best way to promote the “supreme handling qualities” of the Toyota 86? A billboard? A video homage to Initial D? For Toyota UK, only a message that could …
Mitsubishi Xpander rendered with Nissan X-Trail bits
The Mitsubishi Xpander made its world debut at this year’s 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), and will reportedly also be sold as a Nissan model in the republic. If you …
New MG6 unveiled, goes on sale in China in November
After seven long years, the first model from the reborn MG brand, the MG6, has finally received a replacement. The Chinese concern with a British badge may have branched out to superminis …
Uber loses licence to operate in London – safety and deception among the issues raised by authorities
Uber will not be issued with a new private hire operator licence after the expiry of its current license on September 30, Transport for London (TfL) said last Friday. The local government …
Suzuki e-Survivor concept to make its debut in Tokyo
Suzuki will show off a future compact SUV concept at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. Break out that Destiny’s Child album, and say hello to the e-Survivor, a ladder frame-based vehicle with …
Suzuki Xbee concepts to make their debut in Tokyo
For the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, Suzuki is presenting a selection of crossover wagon concepts known as the Xbee (pronounced as “crossbi”). Based on the Hustler, three different takes on the Xbee …
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz X-Class X220d and X250d
The huge Mercedes-Benz showcase at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show last week included displays of the X-Class, which had its own little area outside Hall 2 in addition to the usual fare …
GALLERY: Ferrari Portofino, Maranello’s new drop-top
Ferrari gave its Portofino its world debut last week at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the replacement for the California was every bit the looker at the show, the form especially …
Volvo XC40 officially revealed – CMA platform, Drive-E engines, first model offered in ‘Care by Volvo’ service
This is it, meet the new Volvo XC40, which celebrates its launch debut today in Milan. The compact SUV is the smallest XC model offered by the Swedish carmaker, positioned below the …
McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo gets revealed
https://youtu.be/sO1oN5_DjhY This is the McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo, the carmaker’s entry in the Vision Gran Turismo project organised by game creator, Kazunori Yamauchi. You’ll get to take the virtual race car …
Infiniti standalone electric vehicle to debut in 2019
Infiniti, Nissan's premium brand, has plans to launch a standalone electric model in 2019, Autocar reports. The car will be previewed in concept form at the 2018 Detroit Motor Show. According to …
Mercedes’ new F1 motor hits 50% thermal efficiency
Mercedes-AMG has achieved yet another breakthrough in furthering development of the internal combustion engine, this time achieving a 50% thermal efficiency rating for its Formula One engine. The figure was achieved during …
Proterra Catalyst E2 max electric bus achieves a new world record – travels 1772.2 km on a single charge
https://youtu.be/slDCwWnpQV0 Proterra, a company that produces heavy-duty electric vehicles, has announced it has set a world record for driving the longest distance ever travelled by an electric vehicle on a single charge. …
Land Rover Discovery Td6 tows 110-tonne road train
https://youtu.be/9DsK0SH0h9s When carmakers want to demonstrate just how capable their vehicles are, towing heavy objects is one of the more preferred activities of choice. Land Rover is no exception to this, and …
Hummer H1 transformed into an EV – 300 km range, 120 km/h top speed, Arnold Schwarzenegger-approved
After making an electrified Mercedes-Benz G-Class for Arnold Schwarzenegger last year, Kreisel Electric has now fulfilled the Hollywood superstar’s dream of driving an electric-powered Hummer H1. You read it right, a H1 …
2018 Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Evo revealed
Lamborghini Squadra Corse, the motorsport arm of Automobili Lamborghini, has unveiled the new Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Evo in Sant'Agata Bolognese. The event also saw the firm announce a new partnership with …
Uber embroiled in bribery scandal in Asia – Malaysian, Indonesian businesses implicated in allegations
Ride-hailing service Uber is in hot soup in the United States over its dealings in Asia. The San Francisco-based startup is under federal investigation into allegations of overseas bribery in the world's …
Ford files patent for retractable table with airbag
Less than a month after filing a patent for a self-levelling cup holder design, Ford submitted more schematics of a retractable table design (with airbags!) for patenting. According to the Blue Oval, …
Era of boring, bland Toyotas is over – designer
If it seems obvious to you that Toyota is finally making better looking cars, well, then it's finally on the right track, more so for a design-conscious market like ours. The person …
Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept teased ahead of Tokyo debut – nameplate returns on performance hybrid SUV
The Evo is back! Well, sort of – Mitsubishi has teased the e-Evolution Concept that will make its world premiere at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show next month, but the car on …
