Samsung allowed to test autonomous cars in Korea
Samsung is looking to join the ranks of Apple and Google in developing its own autonomous driving technology, and the South Korean government has just paved the way for the chaebol to …
International News · Page 667
PSA joins nuTonomy in S’pore autonomous car testing
Groupe PSA has announced a strategic partnership with nuTonomy, described as the the leading developer of software for self-driving cars. With this, nuTonomy will integrate its software system into customised Peugeot 3008 …
Tesla more than doubles revenue, but losses increase
There's no stopping Tesla's meteoric rise, it seems – according to Reuters, the electric vehicle manufacturer has more than doubled its revenue in the first quarter, on the back of record sales …
Seat to debut Ateca FR and 600 concept in Barcelona
Seat is preparing to showcase the Ateca FR and the 600 BMS concept at its home city international motor show, Automobile Barcelona 2017, next week. The Ateca FR is a sporty version …
Mercedes-Benz CLA180 Star Wars Edition – Japan only, white and black versions, limited to 120 units
It's only a couple of hours until May the Fourth, or Star Wars Day – and what better way to celebrate it than with a limited edition Mercedes-Benz CLA? Never mind that …
IIMS 2017: Vibrant custom, classic scene in Indonesia
Besides the new cars on display at the 2017 Indonesia International Motor Show, there were plenty of interesting sights and a carnival-like atmosphere at Jakarta's annual "city motor show". There were halls …
SPIED: G02 BMW X4 – next-gen activity coupe spotted
The next-gen G02 BMW X4 has been sighted - our spy photographers caught a camouflaged prototype on a transporter, sharing a ride with a number of BMW/MINI evaluation mules. The replacement for …
VIDEO: 2018 Lexus LC 500 shows feats of amazing
https://youtu.be/sclZFddqRxw Lexus has released an ad for the 2018 Lexus LC 500 and the "Feats of Amazing" spot touts the performance of the coupe and the engineering work that went into it. …
Mercedes-AMG G 63, G 65 Exclusive Edition and G 350 d, G 500 Designo Manufaktur specials introduced
The Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen is now available yet another batch of luxurious special editions, this time as the G 63 and G 65 Exclusive Edition as well as the G 350 d and …
Special Autohome two-man tents for MINI Countryman
A new special edition of the Autohome AirTop roof tent has been launched in conjunction with MINI. The Italian specialist in automobile roof tents teamed up with MINI to develop a two-man …
VIDEO: G30 BMW 5 Series with M Performance parts
https://youtu.be/2R_B3UzxnSk The G30 BMW 5 Series recently received a host of M Performance parts, which are now being featured in a new video by the German carmaker. In the one-minute spot, we …
IIMS 2017: Mitsubishi XM ‘Low MPV’ coming this year
Besides the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport that's now assembled in Indonesia, MMC has the Mitsubishi XM Concept on display at the 2017 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). It's essentially the same concept car …
VIDEO: Elon Musk proposes taking it underground – solution will offer faster travel and ease congestion
https://youtu.be/u5V_VzRrSBI The idea is novel - taking it underground to offer faster travel between places. That's the premise of Elon Musk's latest idea, which aims to build an underground network of tunnels …
VIDEO: Security researchers demonstrate fast and cheap relay hack of keyless entry system in cars
https://youtu.be/bXfp8F4J2eI Keyless entry systems are not uncommon in cars these days but they are also the target of unscrupulous hackers who are able to spoof the signal from a car key fob …
Honda Jazz facelift leaked via Japanese brochure
Leaked brochure images, which purportedly show us the Honda Jazz facelift, have made their way onto the internet thanks to Twitter user @Ren_games_ and CarDrive. The new Jazz (or Fit as it …
IIMS 2017: Suzuki Ignis – a funky city car that we want
Of the many cars vying for customers at the 2017 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), the Suzuki Ignis was the one that this writer wished he could buy. Sure, there was a …
Kia Cerato Koup discontinued in US due to poor sales
According to a report by CarsDirect, Kia will discontinue the Cerato Koup (known as the Forte Koup in other markets) in the United States due to poor consumer demand for the model. …
2017 Russian GP – Bottas secures first career win
Formula One welcomed its 107th Grand Prix winner on Sunday, as Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas clinched his maiden victory at the 2017 Russian Grand Prix. The Finn finished just ahead of Sebastian Vettel, …
Mercedes-AMG cars to adopt plug-in hybrid tech
The upcoming Mercedes-AMG Project One won’t be the only plug-in hybriid model in the company’s line-up, according to its CEO Tobias Moers. In a report by Automotive News, Moers said the technology …
IIMS 2017: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport now CKD Indonesia
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is yet to arrive in Malaysia, but in Indonesia, the Triton-based SUV is in its second phase. The seven-seater is now locally assembled in the Republic, and the …
