Audi Q8 e-tron concept teased ahead of Detroit debut
The 2017 Detroit Auto Show will see the unveiling of the Audi Q8 e-tron concept, as seen in these teasers revealed in an interview with Ingolstadt design boss Marc Lichte in the …
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Tesla acquires Volvo’s head of interior engineering
The interior of the Volvo XC90 is certainly a very special place to be, and the man behind the SUV’s living space is Anders Bell, who is now the former head of …
Volvo Red Key – eliminating out-of-sight insecurities
If you've ever had to hand your car over to someone else to operate, you'll be familiar with the sense of having a slight anxiety over your pride and joy being handled …
VIDEOS: 2017 Honda CR-V gets detailed deep dive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX_5EWRnMAM You’ve probably seen plenty of the 2017 Honda CR-V by now, and if you haven’t, here’s our mega gallery post for your perusal. First making its debut in the United States …
Honda R&D, Google Waymo enter discussions on technical collaboration in autonomous driving
Honda has announced that its research and development arm has entered formal discussions with Google's autonomous driving division Waymo, in a bid to integrate the latter's self-driving technology into its vehicles. Such …
Skoda Octavia Scout facelift shown, new 2.0 TDI model
Hot on the heels of the recently-updated Skoda Octavia RS is the facelifted Octavia Scout – the jacked-up off-road version of the Octavia Combi wagon comes with many of the same enhancements …
BMW wins trademark lawsuit against Chinese firms
In a land where trademark violations are rife, BMW has won a lawsuit against two firms in China for registering trademarks which are similar to that of the German automaker, according to …
Suzuki Ignis previewed in India, Jan launch – RM30k?
The new Maruti Suzuki Ignis has been previewed in India ahead of its launch there on January 13, with the order books opening on January 1. The small, quirky runabout, which slots …
SPYSHOTS: G07 BMW X7 now seen testing on road
Earlier seen on a trailer, the upcoming G07 BMW X7 has been spotted road testing. To recap, the X7 will be built in Spartanburg, South Carolina alongside its other X model SUV …
Massa to stay at Williams; Bottas to replace Rosberg
In what is fast becoming an unusual post-season musical chairs game for Formula One drivers, Felipe Massa has reportedly reversed his decision to retire at the end of the 2016 season, contracted …
Car sales in Europe highest since 2007 – VW is top
There may be a cloud of uncertainty hanging over Europe (and we all know that uncertainty doesn't encourage people to spend) and the continent's economy isn't out of the woods yet, but …
Dieselgate: VW settles on buybacks for US, Canada
The Dieselgate saga has taken another step towards a resolution in North America, according to a Reuters report. The Volkswagen Group has agreed upon a settlement to buy back more than 83,000 …
Skoda Octavia RS facelift arrives – now up to 230 hp
The Skoda Octavia RS has been given a comprehensive facelift, bringing it in line with the standard car that was revamped in October. The upgrades consist of changes to the design, some …
Toyota recalls 86 in the US, ignition key interlock issue
Toyota Motor North America has announced that it is conducting a safety recall of certain model year 2017 Toyota 86 cars in the US. 94 units are involved. The issue is that …
Volvo raises over RM2 billion from sale of shares
Volvo Cars has raised five billion Swedish kronor (RM2,391,967,500) from the sale of newly-issued preference shares to a group of investors, the company announced. The investors include two Swedish pension funds, AMF …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG GLC63 Coupe spotted
While we’ve seen spyshots of the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 previously (with more photos below), this is our first sighting of the SUV’s sleeker-looking sibling – the GLC 63 Coupe. This prototype was …
VIDEO: Faraday Future’s crossover races a Bentley Bentayga, Ferrari 488, Tesla Model X to 96 km/h
https://youtu.be/rm_CCR5tnRQ Faraday Future (FF) is back with a follow up to its previous teaser, whereby the company’s first crossover goes up against Bentley Bentayga, Ferrari 488 GTB and Tesla Model X P100D …
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Edition 1 – 555 units
For a while now, certain Mercedes-Benz models have had special edition variants at launch – these cars, called the Edition 1, come with a few unique touches inside and out, with only …
Electric GT Championship to use Tesla Model S P100D
Just a few months after the Electric GT (EGT) Championship was first publicised, the zero-emissions race series has now announced that the Tesla Model S P100D will replace the initial Model S …
Dieter Gass replaces Dr Wolfgang Ullrich as Audi’s head of motorsport – focus on Formula E and DTM
There's no more Audi in Le Mans. Now, the man behind the brand's 13 victories at Circuit de la Sarthe is stepping down. Out goes the great Dr Wolfgang Ullrich (pic below) …
