Chery Omoda 5 facelift revealed with updated looks
Chery has released the first photo of the facelifted Omoda 5, which receives a redesign to keep it fresh after two years on the market. The image, shared by Omoda Russia (which …
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Toyota Tundra full-sized pick-up truck approved to go on sale as RHD in Australia from November this year
Toyota has announced that the full-sized Tundra pick-up truck will go on sale in Australia in November this year once it has received final approval from Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan for …
European new car sales in August 2024 drop to lowest point in three years – EV registrations down by 44%
New car sales in Europe fell by 18.3% in August to its lowest point in three years, brought about by double-digit losses in major markets such as Germany, France and Italy as …
Waymo in talks with Hyundai for self-driving taxis; partnership with Zeekr for Waymo Driver ongoing
Zeekr autonomous taxi Waymo is in talks with Hyundai to outsource manufacturing of its self-driving vehicles, reported Reuters citing Electronic Times of Korea. According to the report, officials from Waymo and Hyundai …
Lego and Formula 1 strike new partnership – toy versions of teams starting 2025, including Duplo sets
Lego has announced it is partnering up with Formula 1 on a multi-year basis, bringing licenced products to market starting next year. The deal is a natural progression for the Danish toymaker, …
JD Power China quality survey 2024 – Chery top local brand, Geely 2nd; GAC Honda leads mass market
Did you know that JD Power conducts Initial Quality Surveys (IQS) on vehicles in China? Neither did we, but this is actually its 25th year of doing so, and the fifth since …
SAIC Maxus eTerron 9 for Europe – electric pick-up truck with AWD, 442 PS, up to 430 km WLTP EV range
Maxus, a brand under Chinese automaker SAIC, has unveiled its new electric pick-up truck for Europe, the eTerron 9. Billed as “Europe's first 4x4 electric serial pickup truck built on a dedicated …
2025 Toyota Camry launched in Australia – D-segment sedan gets 2.5L hybrid, three variants; from RM116k
The ninth-generation (XV80) Toyota Camry has now been launched in Australia, where the D-segment goes on sale solely with a hybrid powertrain, as in Singapore where it went on sale last month. …
Nissan celebrates 40 years of Nismo with historic sports and race car exhibit at Yokohama HQ
Headed to Japan soon? If you're a car enthusiast, you might want to make a stop at Yokohama, because Nissan is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Nissan Motorsports International – commonly known …
Avatr 11 launched in Thailand – Changan premium EV SUV with 313 PS, 680 km NEDC range, from RM268k
As promised, Changan has launched its premium electric SUV, the Avatr 11, in Thailand. For those of you who haven't heard of the Avatr brand, it's a joint venture with battery maker …
Toyota to enter GR Supra into Repco Supercars Championship from 2026 – 5.0L naturally aspirated V8
Toyota is set to be the next new entry into Australian touring car racing series, the Repco Supercars Championship from 2026. The Japanese brand will enter the series in 2026 with the …
2025 Volkswagen Transporter and Caravelle debut – based on Ford Transit; larger; diesel, PHEV and full EV
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled the seventh-generation (T7) Transporter, which is largely based on the Ford Transit Custom/Tourneo as part of the partnership between both automakers. At launch, the Transporter will be …
2025 Toyota Camry gets five-star ANCAP rating – 9th-gen bags record score for adult occupant protection
The ninth-generation (XV80) Toyota Camry has been awarded with a five-star rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). This rating applies to all variants of the sedan, which is only …
Ford Ranger PHEV debuts – 2.3 litre EcoBoost petrol turbo, 45 km EV range WLTP; 3,500 kg towing capacity
The Ford Ranger now gains an electrified powertrain variant with the Ranger PHEV, which has made its global debut in Germany. The PHEV variant of the Ford Ranger pairs a 2.3 litre …
MINI John Cooper Works E and Aceman JCW leaked ahead of official debut – sportier design; 259 PS
MINI John Cooper Works E The John Cooper Works (JCW) versions of the latest J01 MINI Cooper Electric and J05 Aceman have been leaked ahead of their debut thanks to China’s ministry …
Lotus Theory 1 – new-age electric Esprit concept with 1,000 PS, 402 km range, central driving position
Despite being in much ruder health than at any point in its 76-year history, Lotus is in a bit of a pickle. Sure, the company currently sells the Emira sports car and …
Geely Galaxy Starship 7 unveiled – 1.5L plug-in hybrid
The Chinese ministry of industry and information technology has unveiled details of the Geely Galaxy Starship 7, which has been disclosed to feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain. This will be powered by …
BYD now fully owns Denza after Mercedes-Benz sells off remaining 10% stake in NEV brand joint venture
Mercedes-Benz has withdrawn from its Denza joint venture with BYD in China after selling off its remaining 10% equity. This comes a few years after BYD increased its stake in the JV …
DS SM Tribute pays homage to eccentric Citroën coupé – previews new models coming end-decade
If there's one car that defines Citroën's long-lost spirit of innovation, it would have to be the SM. It's perhaps not as iconic as the landmark DS, but for sheer ambition, this …
Fiat 500e production paused due to low demand
Production of the Fiat 500e battery-electric hatchback will be paused for one month from September 13 due to low demand, Autocar has reported. The drop in sales is "linked to the deep …
