Nissan Kicks – new global crossover to debut this year
Nissan has announced that it will be introducing a new crossover later this year - the Nissan Kicks, which will first be sold in South American markets, will be built in Brazil. …
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Facelifts now more extensive, pricier in the US – report
2016 Nissan Altima It seemed only yesterday that a typical mid-life facelift amounted to nothing but slightly revised bumpers and rejigged trim levels, but fast forward to 2016 and a more thorough …
Renault Alpine “A120” sports car to debut on Feb 16
February 16, 2016 is the date that Renault-owned company Alpine will be revealing its production sports car - likely to be similar to the design patents seen earlier. Labelled as the “A120,” …
Hyundai Motor Group cuts 2016 sales target to 8.13 mil
In view of challenging market conditions both at home and abroad, Hyundai Motor Group has announced that it ls setting a lower sales target for 2016 compared to the previous year, when …
Mercedes to launch CKD plug-in hybrids S500e, C350e in Thailand this month – BMW 740e, 330e later in 2016
As Mercedes-Benz Malaysia prepares for an SUV blitz, the company's Thai counterpart is set to roll out two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) later this month. Bangkok Post reports that the two models …
VIDEO: Lexus IS, GS, RC F Sport get the drift in new ad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dymfA7mlZLQ Lexus has been pushing for a more dynamic image for itself for some time now. Most will identify with the full-on F Performance models like the IS F, RC F and …
VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz shows off its SUV line-up
https://youtu.be/FCthpFW1QIQ Mercedes-Benz has recently reinvigorated its range of SUVs that carries the carmaker’s proprietary 4Matic all-wheel drive system. Now comprising of the G, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLE Coupe and GLS, the German …
MINI ALL4 racing crew lined-up for 2016 Dakar Rally
A total of 12 MINI ALL4 Racing cars are currently taking on the 2016 Dakar Rally in Argentina, the brand recently announced. In what is seen as a record entry, the 15-day …
Mercedes-Benz design boss talks styling turnaround
Mercedes-Benz is on a roll lately – starting with the W222 S-Class in 2013, it has unveiled a slew of models to replace its entire lineup, from all-new models like the W205 …
Ford SYNC adds Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4G LTE
Ford has announced that its SYNC infotainment system will be getting a host of additional features this year. The SYNC 3 connectivity system - which replaces the relatively new SYNC 2 - …
VIDEO: 2016 Honda Civic stars in new, fun animation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwdkmimkfp0 Honda has revealed a new video of its 10th-generation Honda Civic. Titled “The Dreamer,” the minute-long clip shows the new Civic in a fun, light-hearted animation of how the car was …
Lexus committed to turbo option for future models
The Lexus NX was the first model by the premium automaker to feature a turbocharged engine. Since then, several other models in Lexus’ line-up has followed suit, including the IS, RX, RC …
Aston Martin says it won’t be returning to Formula 1
Aston Martin has announced that it will not be participating in Formula 1, ending speculation of a return. Last year, reports were rife that the British luxury sports car maker and Force …
VIDEO: Drift on Turnpike Hakone II – don’t spill the tofu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeMJugzbDU4 In December 2014, Toyo Tires put up a video titled “GT-R Drift on Turnpike Hakone". In December 2015, they put up a second episode, above, but this time featuring a showdown …
Rocky start to Top Gear and new host Chris Evans?
Apparently, Chris Evans and Top Gear are not gearing up very well. According to The Sun UK, a number of issues have reportedly cropped up, even before its airing - well, that’s …
Gumpert resurrected, renamed as Apollo Automobil
Another name saved from oblivion - this time, it's Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur, the boutique sports car company behind the Apollo and Apollo Speed. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2013 and was liquidated …
Lamborghini founder, Ferruccio to get his own biopic
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. has been in existence since 1963. Founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini, a new biopic titled Lamborghini – the Legend will be produced by the Ambi Group to chronicle the life …
Volvo V90 estate revealed ahead of Geneva debut
Having seen the handsome S90 already, here is the coming Volvo V90 making a bit of an unexpected appearance ahead of its official debut. Unmasked by Swedish website, Teknikens Varld, here are …
W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class teased via sketch, video
Just a week before the world premiere of the W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show on January 11, Stuttgart has kicked off the new year by releasing a new …
2016 Pagani Huayra BC – first teaser pic released
Pagani has released a teaser photo of the upcoming Huayra BC, the upgraded version of the plain jane Huayra, if any Pagani can be called plain. The Huayra BC has been spotted, …
