Tesla issues recall for Model X in the US – 2,700 units
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for 2,700 Model X crossovers in the US, over concerns that the third-row seats could fold forward in the event of a crash. The affected units …
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Venom GT Spyder takes top-speed record – 427 km/h
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWy6GiWJxHs It’s official - the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder is now the world’s fastest convertible. Smashing the previous record of 408 km/h set by the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, the Venom …
Wi-fi roads announced in the UK, trial-run in 2017
The UK government has just announced that it will be putting in £150 million (RM829 million) to develop “wi-fi roads.” The plan highlights a connected motorway and autonomous cars to be tested …
VIDEO: Tesla’s Autopilot avoids a side collision
https://youtu.be/9I5rraWJq6E The Tesla Model S comes with the company’s new Autopilot system, which is comprised of several safety and driver assistance systems, linked to an array of advanced sensors and cameras. While …
GALLERY: Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder – the inspiration
The latest Porsche Boxster, the 718 Boxster that was revealed earlier this year, wears its "718" tag with pride. The number is a part of the car's official name and not just …
Audi A8 L extended revealed – 2,418 kg, 6.36 metre limo with 310 hp 3.0 TFSI; 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds
Remember the stretched Audi A8 limousine we sighted back in January? You know, the one that had six doors on it? Well, it has now been revealed that the unique one-off was …
Volkswagen dealer to put dieselgate scandal into film
While we know a movie of the dieselgate scandal involving Volkswagen is in the works, it appears that there’s another that'll get to the heart of the issue, Automotive News reports. It’s …
VIDEO: New Honda Civic wants you to be dominant
https://youtu.be/F8Lu02DxMQg Following the official introduction of the 2016 Honda Civic in Indonesia at the 2016 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), we are now treated to the first video advertisement for the new …
Ford announces new RM6.2 billion Mexican assembly plant – will produce upcoming ‘Model E’ green car
Ford has announced that it will invest US$1.6 billion (RM6.2 billion) in a brand-new factory in Mexico. This will be the Blue Oval’s first all-new North American assembly plant to be built …
GALLERY: Hyundai Tucson customised at IIMS 2016
Nearly five months after we received the new third-generation Hyundai Tucson, the SUV has finally been launched in Indonesia during the 2016 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). Unlike our locally-assembled models, the …
SEAT set to make its return to Singapore in July 2016
Spanish carmaker SEAT, owned by the Volkswagen Group, will begin offering its vehicles in the island state soon, marking its return there after an absence of more than 10 years. According to …
VIDEO: Clarkson, Hammond and May debate on name for upcoming Amazon Prime car show, out in autumn
https://youtu.be/7p-K34m6vuY Whether you’re awaiting for the arrival of Top Gear Season 23 with its new seven-person cast, or Amazon Prime’s new car show starring former Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, …
Honda recalls 143,000 cars in Japan with faulty airbags
Honda has recalled some 143,137 units of the Life kei car and Acty kei truck in Japan, following an incident where an airbag inflator failed to deploy in a crash, leaving a …
Toyota C-HR 2.0L CVT specs revealed: 150 PS, 193 Nm
A browse through Toyota's Japanese website revealed some key details regarding the brand's B-segment crossover, the Toyota C-HR – in particular the 2.0 litre CVT variant. This is significant, especially for our …
Ford Mustang is Germany’s best-selling sports car in March – more sold than Audi TT, Porsche 911
Looks like the Ford Mustang is turning out to be a world phenomenon, in terms of sales. According to data published by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), 780 units of …
VIDEO: Volvo XC90 T8 “steals” power from other cars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4x0w7juhtw A new video has been released by Volvo, which cleverly showcases the Volvo XC90 T8 “stealing” power from other vehicles. The stunt, called “Highway Robbery,” was done with the help of …
Renault Kadjar gets new 1.2 turbo mill, 7-speed EDC
The Renault Kadjar range in the UK has been updated with a new range-topping Signature S Nav variant, and the option of a Energy TCe 130 1.2 litre turbocharged engine and seven-speed …
Chery and JAC tease crossover and SUV concepts
Chinese automakers Chery and JAC will each be bringing concepts to the Beijing motor show later this month. Chery will be showing off its FV2030, a sleek-looking crossover, while JAC will be …
SPIED: Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV shows exterior shape
A pre-production test mule of the coming Alfa Romeo Stelvio has been spied in Italy. Unlike previous spy photos of the prototype, the anticipated Italian SUV is seen here for the first …
Mercedes-Benz to revamp compact range – A-Class sedan, 3-door to be added; GLA to become 7-seat GLB
Mercedes-Benz A 250 Sport facelift. Mercedes-Benz is reportedly working on a dramatic overhaul of its compact model line-up. Rather than rest of its current string of five variants (A-Class, B-Class, CLA, CLA …
