Honda R&D Innovation Lab Tokyo to open in Sept ’16
Honda R&D Co Ltd, a research and development subsidiary of Honda, recently announced plans to establish Honda R&D Innovation Lab Tokyo in September. The new lab, which will be in Akasaka in …
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Subaru WRX STI sets new Isle of Man track record
Bikes form the vast majority of proceedings at the annual Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. That, however, hasn't deterred three-time British Rally Championship winner Mark Higgins from taking to the 37.73-mile (60.37 …
DAMD Dark Knight Mazda MX-5 – a sinister Roadster
The Mazda MX-5 is no stranger to going under the tuner's knife, and this is the latest kitted Miata by Japanese tuner DAMD, short for Dream Automotive Development and Design. Named Dark …
Mercedes-Benz G350d Professional – for the purists
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class received a facelift a year ago, and the press photos that accompanied the announcement shocked this writer a little. Never mind that the iconic 4X4 could be had with …
SPYSHOTS: Volvo V90 Cross Country spotted testing
Volvo’s latest addition to its 90 Series range could be the Cross Country version of the V90 estate, according to these spyshots of prototypes undergoing testing. The Volvo V90 Cross Country should …
Diesels to remain popular, says Jaguar Land Rover UK
Diesel power plants will continue to be the majority means of propulsion for Jaguar Land Rover products in the future, said the company’s UK managing director Jeremy Hicks in conversation with Autocar. …
Aston Martin files for DBZ trademark, future model?
Aston Martin has filed an application to trademark the ‘DBZ’ nameplate in Europe, which could hint at a new model joining the British carmaker’s line-up. However, the company has yet to confirm …
Volkswagen up! GTI hinted – rival to Fiat Abarth 595
Volkswagen GT up! Concept According to Autocar UK, Volkswagen is looking to make a GTI version of its entry-level up! Should the German carmaker conceive such a model, the hot city car …
GM recalls 1.9 million Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac trucks over Takata airbags; says it may not be necessary
The Takata airbag saga continues to expand. General Motors is the latest in a growing line of automakers affected by defective Takata airbag inflators since the National Highway Transport Safety Administration (NHTSA) …
McLaren 570S M2B – celebrating 50 years in Formula 1
At the 1966 Monaco Grand Prix, the McLaren Formula One team made its debut with the M2B racer. For this year’s edition of the iconic street race, the British carmaker decided to …
2017 Audi A5 and S5 Coupé – all-new under the skin
After a series of odd and confusing GIF teasers, Ingolstadt has finally pulled the covers off the new 2017 Audi A5 and S5 Coupé. Based on the B9 A4, the handsome two-door …
Hyundai RM16 N Concept – evolution of the rolling lab
One year on, one ringgit more! This is the Hyundai RM16 N that is on display at the 2016 Busan International Motor Show in South Korea. The latest RM concept (for Racing …
Ford launches new ST-Line range for Fiesta and Focus
Ford has launched a new ST-Line range for the Fiesta and Focus, which forms the middle ground between the regular models and the full-blown ST versions. The ST-Line features styling inspired by …
Tesla Model 3 – Supercharger usage may cost extra
The Tesla Model 3 is proving to be commercial success, notching up around 115,000 pre-orders in the first 24 hours of its reveal. However, the most affordable Tesla, which has a starting …
Second-gen Audi A5 gets teased wearing full camo
Audi is only hours away from revealing the second-generation Audi A5 Coupe, but that hasn’t stopped the German carmaker from uploading more teasers of the car ahead of its global premiere. Here, …
F34 BMW 3 Series GT LCI facelift – new looks and kit
Following last year’s mid-life facelift for the BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring models, it’s time for the larger 3 Series Gran Turismo (GT) to go through a facelift of its own. …
Ferrari’s 3.9L biturbo V8 is the 2016 International Engine of the Year, best new and performance engine
There would be no two in a row for the BMW i8's 1.5 litre three-cylinder turbo hybrid powerplant, as it had to bow to Ferrari's new 3.9 litre twin-turbo V8 engine in …
Volvo may stop offering diesel engines in the future
Volvo may consider dropping diesel engines altogether due to more demanding emission standards, as reported by Car&Driver. Additionally, the Swedish company’s new generation of high-efficiency petrol hybrids may further promote such a …
Opel/Vauxhall Zafira facelift unveiled with new face
After leaked photos of the car surfaced on the web last week, the covers have officially come off the facelifted Opel/Vauxhall Zafira. The radical design of the seven-seater MPV has been toned …
Proton Preve officially launched in Chile – 3 variants
We already know that Proton is making a comeback in Chile with the Preve. Now, the C-segment sedan has been officially launched in the South American country by Andes Motor, a subsidiary …
