2025 Audi A6 teased – sixth-gen sedan debuts April 15
Audi’s rollout of the sixth-generation (C9) A6 began with the Avant (wagon) version back in March this year. Now, the German automaker is preparing to introduce the A6 in sedan form by …
JLR pauses US shipments for a month over tariffs
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is pausing shipments of its UK-made cars to the US - its biggest market - for a month as it considers how to mitigate the cost of President …
Toyota to offer 15 EVs by 2027, up from just five – targets 7x increase in production to 1 million units
Previously a laggard in the electric vehicle stakes, Toyota is entering the market in a big way, aiming to increase its EV portfolio from just five models currently to a massive 15 …
Chinese firm being probed for allegedly smuggling substandard tyres into Thailand for resale – report
Image from The Nation A Chinese tyre maker is being investigated by Thailand's industry ministry for allegedly smuggling defective tyres into the country and modifying them for resale as new tyres, reports …
United Kingdom revises ZEV mandate, low-volume carmakers exempt from 2030 target of 80% EV mix
The United Kingdom government has revised its zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate to include an exemption for "small and micro-volume" manufacturers from ZEV targets, reported Autocar. This definition of small volume applies to …
China retaliates against reciprocal tariffs announced by Donald Trump with its own 34% tariff on US imports
China wasted no time in responding to the reciprocal tariffs announced by United States president Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 2, 2025). On Friday (April 4), China announced an additional tariff of …
Nissan e-Power 3rd-gen hybrid powertrain detailed – up to 15% lower fuel consumption, reduced noise
The new X-Trail will debut the third-gen e-Power system in the US Nissan is fighting back from its financial crisis with a brace of new models, powered by revised electrified powertrains. One …
Hyundai to roll out next-gen interior design in 2026; buttons to stay, infotainment screens may get smaller
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 facelift cabin Hyundai will begin rolling out its next-generation cabin designs for models that will debut next year, with physical buttons set to stay in a bid to …
Rolls-Royce Phantom Cherry Blossom is a one-off sakura-inspired chariot for a Japanese client
This isn't just any Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended you're seeing - it's a one-off that's been commissioned by a Japanese client to evoke formative memories of sakura - the cherry blossoms that are …
2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition debuts in the US – handling and styling tweaks, same 387 PS 3.0T
With production of the Toyota GR Supra set to end, the United States is getting swansong variant to celebrate the two-door sports car that debuted in 2019 to mixed reactions. Called the …
2026 Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition revealed for the US – 860 units; throwback to limited-edition Scion FR-S
Toyota has revealed the new GR86 Yuzu Edition, which is a new variant of the two-door sports car that will be offered in North America for the 2026 model year. The limited-edition …
Ford Ranger Super Duty – hardcore work truck with off-road tyres, steel bumpers, snorkel, higher GVM
Teased back in November, the Ford Ranger Super Duty has finally been revealed, imbued with some serious muscle. Designed first and foremost for the worksite, the Blue Oval pick-up has been beefed …
McLaren Group Holdings formed from McLaren-Forseven merger; to go beyond mid-engined cars
McLaren Automotive will merge with British start-up firm Forseven following the acquisition of the British supercar maker by Abu Dhabi government-owned investment firm CYVN Holdings. This merger results in McLaren Group Holdings, …
Volkswagen plans to add import fee to price of CBU vehicles sold in the US due to Trump’s auto tariffs
According to a report by The New York Times, Volkswagen has informed its dealers in the United States of plans to add an import fee later this month. This will impact the …
Bangkok 2025: MG IM6 – EV SUV rival to the BYD Sealion 7, Xpeng G6; up to 634 km range; fr RM181k
Here's yet another Chinese electric SUV from the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), but unlike the MG S5 EV - which plays in the crowded class that includes the BYD Atto …
2026 Toyota GR Corolla variant teased – new aero package, increased torque, unique suspension tuning
Some interesting news coming out of the Formula Drift Long Beach weekend as Toyota has teased a new high-performance variant of the already red-hot GR Corolla. The car sports some eye-catching aerodynamic …
Ford offers employee discount to all new car buyers in the US as Donald Trump’s auto tariffs go into effect
With United States president Donald Trump’s tariffs sending shockwaves through the auto industry, the expectation is that car price will go up as a result. Ford is looking to mitigate this by …
Stellantis temporarily halts production at Canada, Mexico plants due to tariffs – US sites also affected
Stellantis said on Thursday (April 3, 2025) it was temporarily suspending operations at one assembly plant each in Canada and Mexico as well as five facilities in the United States, report Associated …
Genesis X Gran Coupé, Convertible Concepts revealed – 2-door show cars based on G90 luxury sedan
On the other end of the spectrum from the Insteroid concept and facelifted Ioniq 6, the wider Hyundai group is also showcasing two show cars from its flagship Genesis brand, aimed at …
2026 Polestar 2 gets faster infotainment, Bowers & Wilkins; larger base battery boosts range to 554 km
The Polestar 2 is six years old now and has already been through a number of mid-cycle refreshes, so why not one more? For the 2026 model year, the electric sedan gains …
