Tesla to roll out ride service program to take on Uber
Tesla looks set to introduce a ride service programme similar to Uber in 2017, which was first hinted as part of the company CEO, Elon Musk’s “Master Plan, Part Deux” released back …
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Nissan’s equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors might lead to jointly-developed Navara and Triton, new Lancer
Nissan's purchase of a 34% equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is expected to see the two companies cooperating on a wide-ranging synergy of programmes, one of which could possibly be …
Pick-ups to replace Aussie utes in V8 Supercars series
Low-riding V8 utes are set to be replaced by dual-cab, turbodiesel SuperUtes in Australia's V8 Supercars racing series next year. The more traditional trucks, which is said to have greater relevance to …
Toyota Land Cruiser 70, Prius get 5-star ANCAP rating
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W_9au0hkJg Usually when a car has been around for as long as the now 32-year-old Toyota Land Cruiser 70, there comes a point when its safety performance falls out of sync with …
VIDEO: Carbon-fibre construction allows Koenigsegg Regera wheels to gain aesthetic element to design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvwY4LCJLiE Along with its unique direct drive transmission which allows it to accelerate to its top speed without gearchanges, the Koenigsegg Regera also employs carbon-fibre construction for its wheels. In this video, …
VIDEO: Mercedes-AMG range takes a family photo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fcRFbdbXBs The Mercedes-AMG vehicle line-up has grown to be a pretty sizeable one, so when it comes time for a family photo, you know it’s going to be something special. The company …
VIDEO: Lynk & Co 01 SUV’s ‘Share’ button in action
https://youtu.be/qydaNhBUOp8 If you've been keeping tabs, there's a new car brand in town and it's rather unique. Designed and engineered in Sweden, with cars to be made in China, Lynk & Co …
Ford goes to SEMA with six modified Focus, Fiestas
Ahead of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show which starts November 1, Ford is previewing six customised vehicles that will be on display at the Las Vegas event, comprising a Focus …
Honda UR-V revealed – Dongfeng’s Avancier for China
Honda has two joint venture partners in China, so sometimes there will be two faces of the same car in the world's biggest auto market. This time, it's Dongfeng Honda with the …
Mercedes-Benz pick-up concept teased, debuts Oct 25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTnGHGvwJfE The Mercedes-Benz pick-up truck is only set to go on sale in 2018, but Stuttgart is getting the party started way early by teasing a concept version that will be unveiled …
The Escape – new BMW film starring the G30 5 Series
https://youtu.be/jzUFCQ-P1Zg At long last, the latest instalment in BMW Film’s The Hire series - The Escape - is finally here, and it is an excellent “perk-me-up” for the day. Clive Owen returns …
VIDEO: Tesla shows off its new fully autonomous tech
Tesla recently announced that all its future electric vehicles made from now on would feature the company’s new-generation full self-driving hardware, which allows for up to Level 5 autonomy (fully autonomous driving …
Toyota to produce hybrid transaxle, engines in Poland
Toyota Motor Europe will be producing a hybrid transaxle at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (TMMP) in Walbrzych, as well as two petrol engines at Toyota Motor Industries, Poland (TMIP) in Jelcz-Laskowice. Production …
Dendrobium – Singapore’s first-ever electric supercar
https://youtu.be/hZLlg34cYCA There’s another supercar that will make its debut at next year’s Geneva Motor Show, and it’s not only going to be electric, but is also designed by a Singaporean firm – …
Mitsubishi Motors joins the Renault-Nissan Alliance – Carlos Ghosn named as chairman-elect of MMC
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has announced that Nissan has become its largest shareholder following the completion of the purchase of a 34% stake in MMC for 237 billion yen. It was also …
Honda StepWGN with Modulo X styling kit launched
Honda has launched the StepWGN in Modulo X spec for the Japanese domestic market, which comes with a host of visual enhancement to inject some sportiness into the practical MPV. For starters, …
Aston Martin RB 001 to do 0-320 km/h in 10 seconds
Aiming to surpass the performance of cars such as the Ferrari LaFerrari, Porsche 918 Spyder and McLaren P1, Aston Martin's hypercar collaboration with Red Bull - the AM-RB 001 - aims to …
Mercedes-Benz pick-up truck concept to debut Oct 25
Mercedes-Benz will reveal a concept version of its much-awaited pick-up truck on October 25 in Stockholm, Sweden. This is big news as it will mark the German carmaker's entry into a new …
VIDEOS: Toyota C-HR – crossover’s charm offensive
https://youtu.be/Z1fL3szztvk Toyota has released a series of new videos of its C-HR, as the compact crossover's roll-out continues in major markets. Unveiled in March, specs for the C-HR in the UK, Australia …
Lexus IS facelift – minor change goes on sale in Japan
The Lexus IS facelift has gone on sale in Japan, half a year after the minor change made its debut at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. The FR sports sedan is available …
