Nissan production goes past 150 million vehicles
Nissan, a company founded 84 years ago, has just built their 150th million vehicle. The Yokohoma-based company took 57 years (1933 to 1990) to build the first 50 million, then another 16 …
Bentley Bentayga Le Mans Edition by Kahn Design
You’re probably familiar with Kahn Design, the British tuning company that modifies exotic and luxury vehicles, which attract different opinions depending on who sees them. The company has now turned its attention …
Bugatti Chiron 0-400-0 km/h run – behind the scenes
https://youtu.be/PkkV1vLHUvQ Earlier this month, Bugatti released a video of the Chiron as it completed a 0-400-0 km/h run in just 42 seconds. The feat is no doubt impressive, and an excellent demonstration …
G30 BMW 530d is Victoria Police’s new patrol car – 80 units to join fleet by end-2018, all with ‘police pack’
Australia’s Victoria Police have decided to go with BMW to facilitate a fleet of new highway patrol cars, which will see 80 units of the 5 Series (in 530d guise) joining the …
Dubai introduces 50 Tesla vehicles to its taxi fleet
In a move that aims to transform Dubai into the smartest city in the world, the country’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a 50-strong taxi fleet featuring new Model S …
Ford and Mahindra announce strategic partnership
Ford and Indian automaker Mahindra have entered into an agreement to explore a strategic alliance that will focus on a number of key areas, including electrification and product development. The two companies …
Toyota launches new GR brand in Japan with sportier models – Yaris GRMN and 86 GR coming soon
Toyota has been working on building a sportier, more driver-focused image for itself over the past few years, and the launch of the GR brand today is a big step in that …
McLaren 570GT receives MSO treatment – inspired by the F1 XP GT ‘Longtail’; limited to only six units
McLaren’s bespoke division MSO has unveiled its latest creation based on the 570GT, which will be produced in limited numbers of just six units in total. The special 570GT is inspired by …
Lighter, hardcore 400 hp BMW M2 CSL in the works
With all the talk about EVs and autonomous drive, here's some much needed respite for fans of the traditional BMW performance car. According to Autocar, Munich is preparing a hardcore version of …
BMW plans to get rid of car keys – what do you think?
BMW is the latest carmaker to reveal imminent plans of ditching the conventional car key altogether, according to a report by Reuters. It's a matter of convenience, apparently, which is interesting coming …
2018 Honda Accord – production begins at Ohio plant
Honda of America Manufacturing (HAM) has celebrated the start of mass production of the all-new 2018 Honda Accord, a nameplate that has been sold in America for over four decades, with over …
VIDEO: Jaguar XJ L stars in ‘Game of Drones’ race
https://youtu.be/RXSviP1HqWg Jaguar has decided drone racing is the best way to demonstrate just how spacious the long-wheelbase XJ L really is. Therefore, the carmaker rounded up three units of the XJ L, …
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan, GLC LWB confirmed
Buried in Daimler's presentation of its second quarter interim results is a timeline of the German conglomerate's future products. Not only does the slide reveal when Mercedes-Benz's upcoming cars will be unveiled, …
Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi target annual synergies of €10b in 6-year plan – focus on EVs, autonomous cars
Mitsubishi joining to make it three members in the Alliance calls for a new plan, and the just-unveiled Alliance 2022 six-year plan is a big one with eye-popping numbers. Objectives include the …
BMW to use a flexible platform for all cars by 2020
From 2020 onwards, BMW vehicles will be built around a flexible vehicle architecture, which can accommodate a wide range of powertrain and drive setups. This is according to Robert Irlinger, brand chief …
Mazda to unveil new rotary concept at Tokyo show
At the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda got many people excited by unveiling the RX-Vision concept, which is said to feature a next-generation SkyActiv-R rotary engine. The prospect of a successor to …
Genesis G70 – Korea’s 3 Series rival finally revealed
Hyundai is taking the Germans head-on with its premium brand Genesis, and nowhere is the South Korean conglomerate's ambitions more apparent than in the new Genesis G70, which is set to do …
Shelby Baja Raptor revealed with 525 hp and 827 Nm
Shelby American has introduced the new Shelby Baja Raptor, which is based on the latest Ford F-150 Raptor pick-up truck. This being a company that has a history of making fast Fords …
Tesla shuts AEB functions pending validation, update
Having updated its autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to react at highway speeds, Tesla has temporarily switched off the system in select new Model S, Model X and Model 3 units, promising owners …
Aston Martin wants to be more involved in Formula 1, currently studying future engine regulations – CEO
Unlike endurance racing, Formula 1 isn't losing appeal among carmakers. Le Mans champions Porsche is interested in joining the circus, and Aston Martin - currently an "innovation partner" of Red Bull Racing …
