BMW outlines its future drive technologies roadmap
BMW has presented a roadmap of possible drive technologies that it will deploy in the future, saying that it will be a mix, with no single mobility solution being prevalent. This was …
Mitsubishi restructures sales operations in Indonesia – new company to focus on passenger car market
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and business partners Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), PT Krama Yudha (KY) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) have reached a basic agreement on restructuring MMC-brand vehicle sales …
SPYSHOTS: Lamborghini Aventador facelift spotted
Lamborghini is working on an update for the Aventador, and these spyshots reveal just what’s in store for its V12-powered flagship model, in both coupe and roadster guises. The changes are indeed …
VIDEO: Volkswagen Golf GTI – meet the magnificent 7
https://youtu.be/WszO0NzleTc When the first-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI appeared around 40 years ago, the world took notice of the hot hatch and its main attraction - practical performance for the masses. The Mk1 …
GM invests in Chinese car-sharing start up app Feezu
General Motors has made its first investment in a Chinese car-sharing start up, as its attempt to reshape itself as a mobility solutions company spreads around the globe, Reuters reports. The US …
UK research project reveals 55% of respondents are uncomfortable with autonomous driving vehicles
While carmakers are busy preparing more advanced autonomous driving vehicles, how accepting are the public when the new technology arrives? That is what a research project by Goodyear and the London School …
G30 BMW 5 Series unveiled – market debut in Feb 2017
The new BMW 5 Series, of which the first official images were leaked yesterday, has finally been unveiled. The seventh-generation G30, which will make its market debut in February 11 next year, …
Mercedes to scale back on spending after EQ debut
After a massive push to prepare its EQ electric vehicle sub-brand, Daimler AG is looking to reduce annual investments in plants, equipment and new technology from a peak this year in order …
Honda reveals 3D printed micro EV for Toshimaya, maker of the famous ‘Hato Sable’ cookies
Unveiled at the CEATEC Japan 2016 show in Tokyo, this little electric car is one of the largest products made in Japan using 3D printing technology. The Micro Commuter is a joint …
SPYSHOTS: C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 – a closer look
We’ve seen the early aerial shots of the upcoming, C7-generation Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, which has been spotted with rear wing uprights on its bootlid, indicating the presence of a rear wing on …
Ken Block’s Hoonicorn V2 – 1965 Ford Mustang gets 1,400 hp thanks to twin turbochargers, methanol fuel
Despite sitting out of two of Ken Block's latest Gymkhana videos, the mad four-wheel drive, sideways-all-the-time 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR – featured in Gymkhana Seven – isn't quite out of it …
Audi discontinues production of all-electric R8 e-tron
The Audi R8 e-tron is no more, as the company has pulled the plug on its all-electric sports car, Car and Driver reports. The car was introduced in production form at the …
Toyota recalls 340k new Prius for parking brake issue
Toyota Motor Corp said yesterday it was recalling around 340,000 units of its latest Prius hybrid globally to fix a parking brake issue, according to Reuters. The recall covers the fourth-generation Prius …
PSA Peugeot Citroen and NGOs publish test protocol for real-world fuel consumption figures
Following the official release of real-world fuel consumption figures for 30 Peugeot, Citroen and DS models in July, the PSA Group, Transport & Environment (T&E), France Nature Environnement (FNE) and Bureau Veritas …
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus reveals the SCG003S
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) has revealed new images of its upcoming SCG003S, which will debut at next year’s Geneva Motor Show. The ‘S’ in its name stands for “Stradale,” meaning street, which …
VIDEO: Mazda RX-8 “Badbul” drifts Franschhoek Pass
https://youtu.be/ErgLZvtabcs South Africa is known for its scenic vistas and gorgeous scenery, along with some of the best wines to grace the dining table. It is also known for the Franschhoek Pass, …
Toyota and Suzuki to explore business partnership
Nearly nine months after denying that such a tie-up was taking place, Toyota and Suzuki have announced an agreement to explore ideas pertaining to a business partnership. This comes months after the …
Toyota named as world’s most valuable automotive brand in Interbrand’s 2016 Best Global Brands list
According to the 2016 Interbrand Best Global Brands list, Toyota is the world’s most valuable automotive brand, beating the likes of IBM, Samsung and Amazon. The Japanese carmaker also managed to become …
Drivers prefer phone navigation over in-car systems
In-car navigation systems have been found to be the least satisfactory aspect of new car ownership, according to JD Power's 2016 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study of new vehicle owners after …
Bengala Ferrari F12 Caballeria – got carbon-fibre?
Ever gazed upon a Ferrari F12berlinetta and thought, “I wish it looked more aggressive”? Well, your prayers have been answered by Spanish designers Bengala with the new F12 Caballeria. Based on the …
