Honda sets new production record for H1 2017 period
Honda Motor Company has announced its worldwide production results for the month of June 2017 and the first half of the calendar year (H1 2017). Starting with the former, Honda managed to …
2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom – eighth-gen model debuts
When it comes to luxury cars, the Rolls-Royce Phantom always appears to operate on a different plane from the rest of pack. The seventh-generation model, which has been around since 2003, is …
Porsche expected to leave WEC by end of year: report
The exodus continues, following Audi's departure from top-flight World Endurance Championship competition in the LMP1-Hybrid category at the end of last year; now, Porsche is expected to follow suit, with its departure …
Britain to ban sales of new petrol, diesel cars by 2040
Earlier this month, France had announced that it was set to ban the sale of petrol and diesel powered vehicles by 2040, and now, Britain has pledged to do the same, with …
PSA to set up ASEAN plant in Vietnam by 2018
Groupe PSA has big plans afoot for the ASEAN market, and it will incorporate an SUV-centric product offensive. The French automotive group of brands has sealed a joint venture partnership for this …
VW Arteon could spawn shooting brake, V6 – report
The Volkswagen Arteon has only recently been unveiled, but that hasn't put a damper on considerations for future variants. “I would like to make an Arteon shooting brake — these plans are …
Volkswagen Arteon attains five-star Euro NCAP rating
The Volkswagen Arteon has won a five-star rating in Euro NCAP, and with the highest score for pedestrian protection achieved by an executive car to date. In the Adult Occupant Protection category, …
Waze finally arrives on Android Auto, in-car GPS app
Mobile navigation application Waze has now broadened its reach, extending into Android Auto-equipped cars, joining sister navigation app Google Maps. As of yesterday, the mobile navigation app can be used in a …
Ferrari introduces New Power15 extended warranty programme, up to 15 years of coverage available
Ferrari has introduced the New Power15 extended warranty programme for new and existing customers, providing up to 15 years of coverage for cars from the date they are first registered. The programme …
Pagani Zonda Fantasma Evo – 760 hp, manual gearbox
For lovers of free-breathing engines, there is no replacement for displacement, and in the case of some very well-heeled enthusiasts, there isn't for the Pagani Zonda either. The Zonda has soldiered on …
Toyota working on faster-charging solid-state batteries
Toyota is working on a new solid-state battery which promises to increase driving range and reduce charging times, according to Japanese daily Chunichi Shimbun. The Japanese automaker said it aims to commercialise …
VIDEO: BMW M8 GTE heads out for first official test
https://youtu.be/kln6vwMoHO8 BMW has released a new teaser video featuring the upcoming M8 GTE, which will race at Le Mans 24 Hours in the LMGTE class from 2018. The video comes a few …
Bosch and Mercedes-Benz premiere automated valet parking service – pilot project begins in Stuttgart
Bosch and Mercedes-Benz have premiered an automated valet parking system, which will allow drivers to automatically park their cars in assigned spots without having to monitor the vehicles’ movements. The driverless parking …
MINI EV to be based on 3 Door hatch, go on sale 2019
The larger BMW Group has laid out its forthcoming electrification strategy, announcing – to precisely nobody's surprise – that the next MINI battery electric vehicle will be a variant of the standard …
Volvo XC40 teaser leaked, shows rear end of new SUV
A post shared by Marcel P. Kilz (@mkilz) on Jul 21, 2017 at 1:37am PDT Leaked images surface all the time, but it's pretty rare to see a teaser photo being leaked …
Mercedes-AMG GT4 – entry-level race car unveiled
The Mercedes-AMG GT3 is already being fielded in numerous race series around the world, and Affalterbach has now followed it up with a new entry-level car that will slot under it, called …
2018 Ford Mustang GT now makes 460 hp and 569 Nm, goes from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in under 4 seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1hyJceAW-s Many things can be done in under four seconds, so goes the video depicting the facelifted 2018 Ford Mustang GT. In the case of the Blue Oval's latest V8-engined pony car, …
Mercedes-Benz to exit DTM after 2018, join Formula E in 2019 – reaffirms commitment to Formula 1
Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will be departing the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) touring car series after next year's season, as it moves to Formula E to join rivals Audi and BMW. …
Aprilia 1,000 cc V-four powered Griiip G1 single-seater takes maiden win in Formula X Italian race series
Using a lightweight motorcycle engine in a four-wheel racing chassis is a good way to keep costs down and produce lots of horsepower, and the Griiip G1 single-seater does just that with …
Mazda CX-8 SUV – first official exterior photo revealed
Mazda has released the first official exterior photo showing the side profile of its upcoming three-row SUV, the CX-8. The people-carrying crossover, expected to be sold only in Japan, is set to …
