GALLERY: Mazda 3 facelift showcased in Japan
Earlier in the week, Mazda held a press test drive event for the ASEAN media at its Mine Proving Grounds in Japan, where journalists were able to sample various Mazda vehicles. One …
Nissan Kicks – Brazil starts the ball rolling in August
The Nissan Kicks, which was unveiled in May, will begin selling in Brazil on August 5. Following its retail debut there, the B-segment SUV will be introduced by the end of the …
Samsung purchases a US$449 million stake in BYD
Last week, it was reported that Samsung was in talks to purchase a stake in BYD, China’s largest EV manufacturer. The deal has now been concluded, with a unit of South Korea’s …
Honda Sonic Civic sedan – celebrating that hedgehog
Honda - working together with video game company Sega - has come up with the Sonic Civic, a one-off special to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 25th anniversary. The customised offering, which is …
Ford taking flak in Australia for Focus RS Drift Mode
Safety experts in Australia are up in arms over the Ford Focus RS' Drift Mode, a drive mode which allows drivers to initiate and hold a sustained drift with help from the …
Suzuki S-Cross facelift launched in Italy with turbos
Earlier this month, the facelifted Suzuki S-Cross made its debut in Hungary; now, the refreshed rugged hatch has been launched in Italy, and finally with official press photographs too. This gives us …
Takata airbags: all current US-market Ferraris recalled
The US Senate has released a report that all of Ferrari's current model line-up in the United States are fitted with potentially faulty Takata airbags. Prior to this, the Italian marque faced …
Nissan Teana facelifted for Chinese market; includes Apple CarPlay, LED headlamps
Nissan has released images of the facelifted Teana sedan for the Chinese market, which is set for market release in this remaining half of the year; the current L33 Nissan Teana was …
‘Proton Ertiga’ CKD kits ready for export to Malaysia
Not long now before Proton unveils a new MPV. The model in question is based on the Suzuki Ertiga, as confirmed last month by Proton CEO Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Kenali, who added …
Audit: Takata altered test results before sending to Honda, set for auction amidst ongoing scandal
Early results from an internal audit allegedly point towards Takata providing incomplete data for airbag inflator test results, according to Brian O'Neill, audit investigator who told Automotive News. "We have found examples …
BMW M5 Competition Edition – 600 horses, 200 cars
The F10 generation of the BMW 5 Series is making its final laps in what has been a productive life, and the M5 is set to bow out too. This car, the …
Lamborghini Aventador gets Liberty Walk treatment
Liberty Walk is a name associated with outlandish bodykits on Japanese and latterly European cars; now it has turned its attention to the Lamborghini Aventador. This particular example put together by EXE …
Mitsubishi to unveil small crossover MPV concept at GIIAS 2016 – seven-seater Honda BR-V rival?
Here's a surprise – Mitsubishi is set to unveil a new small "crossover MPV" concept at the 2016 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), happening between August 11 and 21. Described by …
VIDEO: Hyundai i30 N hot hatch – listen to the engine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLajMuDMdYE Hyundai's entry into the performance car arena previously named illustrious cars such as the Volkswagen Golf GTI and the BMW M3 as benchmark targets, as the South Korean brand's N sub-brand …
SPIED: G30 BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid seen testing
Development of the next-generation G30 BMW 5 Series continues ahead of its expected unveiling next year. Our spy photographers have caught the executive sedan yet again, but while we've seen prototypes like …
Volvo to move away from fully-autonomous driving in urban environments – report
While some car companies are looking to build fully-autonomous vehicles that can handle both highway and urban environments in the near future, Volvo is apparently steering clear of the latter. According to …
Samsung in talks to purchase stake in BYD in order to spur electronics supply to China EVs – report
You can currently buy Samsung smartphones, TVs, fridges, washing machines and even cars – but what about a Samsung electric vehicle? South Korea's largest chaebol is apparently scratching that itch, as, according …
VIDEO: Jeep celebrates 75 years of evolution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdXSe1J_oE4 The American maker of off-road vehicles turns 75, and is celebrating with a video showcasing selected models in the 75-year timeline. Kicking off with the 1941 Willys MA, it goes on …
Apple reportedly in talks to buy over Formula 1
Apple has previously been rumoured to be developing an autonomous electric vehicle, codenamed Project Titan. While the autonomous EV project has been an open secret - albeit still a closely guarded one …
SPYSHOTS: 2017 Honda CR-V – next-gen caught again
Along with the next-generation 2017 Honda Accord, our spy photographers have also caught the 2017 Honda CR-V being tested in hot weather. This is the second time we've seen the upcoming fifth-gen …
