Hyundai next-gen hydrogen fuel cell vehicle revealed
Hyundai has pulled the covers off its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in Seoul today – the SUV, set to go on sale early next year, is part of the …
Volkswagen Taigun back on track, renamed T-Track?
Remember the Volkswagen Taigun? The entry-level SUV that was reportedly canned last year? Well, Wolfsburg must have thought its demise was premature, as development has been restarted on course for a 2020 …
Toyota and Lexus to showcase next-gen automated driving features at 2020 Tokyo Olympics – report
As a top global sponsor of the Olympics, Toyota is set to showcase its next-generation automated driving features – set to appear in Toyota and Lexus models starting next year – at …
Chery to launch new nameplate for Europe – new compact SUV to be its first model, debuts in Frankfurt
Chinese carmaker Chery will begin selling passenger vehicles in Europe within the next few years, but it won’t be doing so under the ‘Chery’ nameplate. Instead, it will introduce a new brand …
Geely’s Q1 profit more than doubles with Volvo input
Chinese carmaker Geely has reported solid sales and profit for the first half of 2017. Q1 2017 profit more than doubled, the sharpest jump in eight years, thanks to well-received China domestic …
VW, Tata end talks for emerging markets joint venture
The Volkswagen Group and Tata have ended talks for joint development of a car model for emerging markets, according to a Reuters report. Skoda was the brand commissioned by Volkswagen to lead …
Continental to showcase inductive wireless charging for electric cars and bikes at Frankfurt 2017
Automotive components maker Continental has big ambitions to make the life of an electric vehicle driver easier – it will be showcasing its inductive wireless charging solution at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor …
Eco Car segment going strong in Thailand, could reach 25% market share in a few years – Toyota
Toyota is expecting the Thai eco car segment to continue to rise, and eventually reach 25% of total auto sales in Thailand, the Bangkok Post reports. The fuel efficient and affordable segment …
GIIAS 2017: Honda Brio RS CVT Special Edition debuts
Honda had the Brio RS CVT Special Edition on show at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), and if the car looks familiar, it is - the regular RS CVT …
BMW 1 Series Sedan may come to Australia – report
During its debut, it was revealed that the F52 BMW 1 Series Sedan will be sold exclusively in China, its biggest market. However, CarAdvice reports the front-wheel drive model could make its …
VIDEO: Volkswagen T-Roc teaser vid – interior shown
https://youtu.be/eq5i9TuTvqM The Volkswagen T-Roc isn’t ready to make its global debut just yet, but it is willing to star in another video teaser, and here it is. Volkswagen says its upcoming compact …
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Speedster and Shooting Brake announced – join existing Coupe and Volante
The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato family is just getting bigger and bigger. Joining the coupé and Volante roadster bodystyles are the Speedster and Shooting Brake, announced at the Monterey Car Week in …
Indonesia to reduce ‘luxury tax’ on sedans, aims to grow local production and boost sales
Indonesia is a market dominated by MPVs. Besides the fact that the people carriers can well, carry more people, why aren't sedans more popular in ASEAN's biggest auto market? In 2016, sedans …
BMW Z4 Concept teased, reveal set for August 17
Ahead of this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, BMW has dropped a teaser image of a new roadster concept that will be revealed on August 17. This is the second teaser of …
GIIAS 2017: Nissan Note e-Power, a unique JDM hybrid
Nothing new from Nissan at the ongoing 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), but the maker of the GT-R has two cars on showcase duty. One is the BladeGlider prototype and …
Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition – new Le Mans homage
As another homage to its racing heritage, this is the new Ford GT ’67 Heritage Edition, a limited-edition model created to celebrate the Blue Oval's 1967 Le Mans win. That year, the …
GIIAS 2017: Mercedes-AMG GT R, the Green Hell beast
The Mercedes-AMG GT R lent star power to the three-pointed star's booth at the 2017 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Unlike every other car present, the AMG brand's performance flagship was …
VIDEO: F90 BMW M5 teased, debuts on August 21
On August 21, BMW will unveil the all-new F90 BMW M5 and to get the hype train rolling, here’s a teaser video of the upcoming Mercedes-AMG E 63 competitor. The new M5 …
New Toyota Yaris Ativ launched in Thailand – 1.2L, 7 airbags standard, priced from 469k baht (RM60k)
The new Toyota Yaris Ativ sedan has made its launch debut in Thailand, a few days after an official teaser video was first released. The car is based on the current Vios …
GIIAS 2017: Wuling Confero MPV is SAIC-GM’s first Indonesian-made product – 1.5L MT, from RM41k
Indonesia's budget MPV market has a new player other than the new Mitsubishi Xpander. The Wuling Confero is the first fruit of SAIC-GM-Wuling's Indonesian factory, which started operations in Cikarang last month. …
