Volvo will stop developing new diesel engines – CEO
The latest generation of diesel engines by Volvo could be its last, as the cost of reducing emissions of nitrogen oxide is becoming too expensive. This was revealed by Volvo CEO Hakan …
Proton Iriz R5 set to compete in 2018 World Rally Championship with Mitsubishi Evolution X engine
A post shared by Furancho Racing (@furanchoracing) on Oct 13, 2016 at 8:42am PDT Proton will make its return to the World Rally Championship in 2018 with the new Iriz R5, according …
StoreDot showcases FlashBattery for EVs that charges fully in five minutes, provides up to 483 km of range
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkMMxmPfWVA We've heard of fast-charging technologies for electric vehicles before, such as Tesla's Supercharger network that is able to provide up to 273 km of range in 30 minutes. But how about …
G30 BMW 5 Series gets IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award
https://youtu.be/i4m5orYr82Q The G30 BMW 5 Series earlier secured a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in April 2017, and now, the sedan has claimed another accolade in the form of the Insurance Institute …
BMW outsells Mercedes-Benz and Audi in China – April 2017 sales at 48,869 units, 39% YOY increase
It was a good April for BMW (and MINI) in China, as the carmaker managed to outsell both Mercedes-Benz and Audi, as reported by Autonews. In the previous month, the marque shifted …
MINI One and One D Countryman revealed, 2017 model year revisions announced – wireless Apple CarPlay
MINI has revealed a swathe of 2017 model year updates for its entire range, following in the footsteps of parent company BMW. These include a pair of entry-level models for the new …
Maserati Levante gets the Novitec tuning treatment
Novitec has set its sights on the Maserati Levante for its latest tuning package, which introduces plenty of aesthetic and performance components to the premium SUV. The former is as you’d expect …
Ford plans to cut 10% of workforce in bid to increase profits and boost stock, US and Asia affected – report
Ford is planning to cut around 10% of its jobs worldwide in a bid to increase profits and boost its stock price, which is close to a five-year low, CNBC reports that …
Elextra EV concept – 680 hp, 0-100 km/h in 2.3 seconds
It seems like everyone is out to make a fast electric vehicle (EV) these days, and here’s another one. This is the Elextra, a concept EV from Classic Factory - a firm …
VIDEO: Nio EP9 breaks Nurburgring lap record with 6 minutes 45.9 seconds run – fastest road-legal car
https://youtu.be/c4MRydmz86E Ladies and gentlemen, meet the fastest road-legal car to lap the Nurburgring – the Nio EP9 – which was first unveiled back in November 2016. At the time, its makers claimed …
Peugeot 308 GTI facelift revealed ahead of schedule
When Peugeot unveiled its facelifted 308 earlier this month, the French carmaker didn’t include the high performance GTI variant. However, it appears the 308 GTI is set to make its global debut …
F90 BMW M5 first details – AWD, eight-speed auto
The first mouthwatering details of the new F90 BMW M5 have been revealed ahead of its official unveiling later this year. The benchmark sports sedan has been fundamentally altered under the skin …
DS7 Crossback serves as ceremonial vehicle for new president of France, driven in public for the first time
The all-new DS7 Crossback was driven in public for the first time during the inauguration of the new president of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron. This comes just a few months after …
Audi to showcase Q8 sport concept with Android OS
Earlier today, we reported that Volvo is switching to Android as the basis for its next-generation infotainment systems, and now Audi is also joining in on the fun. Ingolstadt is showcasing a …
Mercedes-Benz E350e plug-in hybrid launched in Thailand – E220d replacement starts from RM437k
Mercedes-Benz Thailand (MBT) has launched the E350e plug-in hybrid. With the incentive-attracting PHEV in place, the W213 E220d will no longer be sold in the Kingdom. It may be for cost reasons …
VIDEO: Luxury car “vending machine” in Singapore
https://youtu.be/0OBciQhVu24 It may look like a supersized Hot Wheels car pack, but this is the "world’s largest luxury car vending machine,” which is owned by Autobahn Motors, a dealership based in Singapore. …
Next Mercedes-Benz CLA to get fastback look – report
As the upper echelons of Mercedes-Benz's sedan lineup get a shake-up with the new AMG GT4 joining the CLS four-door coupé, so too will its entry-level offerings. With the advent of the …
VIDEO: Hyundai i30 N hot hatch road tested in UK
https://youtu.be/tjO8ztJYLFo After its winter testing programme in Sweden, where it was driven by WRC driver Thierry Neuville, the upcoming Hyundai i30 N was brought to the UK for road testing, and this …
Toyota invests 40 million yen in flying car company
Flying cars appear to be the next big thing, as Toyota has agreed to invest 40 million yen (RM1,520,122) in Cartivator, according to Nikkei Asian Review. The group is currently working on …
Honda S660 gets the Liberty Walk widebody treatment
The Honda S660 is a rather adorable thing to behold, but perhaps you'd like it to be a bit more butch? Liberty Walk is stepping in with its widebody kit, dubbed the …
