Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years – limited to 1,974 units
The Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years has been unveiled to commemorate five decades of the high-performance, turbocharged version of the Porsche 911 which emerged in 1974. Based on the 911 Turbo S …
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The Grand Tour finale to air on Sept 13 – Clarkson, May and Hammond’s last adventure together
https://youtu.be/vQB8RzwxtKE For some of us, the trio of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are what got us interested in cars. For over two decades, the group has introduced some of …
Korean EV owners angered by Seoul gov’t plans to ban fully-charged EVs from basement parking after fire
The much-publicised August 1 electric vehicle fire in Incheon, South Korea – in which a Mercedes-Benz EQE spontaneously combusted and torched around 140 nearby cars – has resulted in an immediate reaction …
BMW EVs outsold those from Tesla in Europe for the first time in July 2024 – 14,869 units, 35% YoY increase
According to data from analytics firm JATO Dynamics, BMW electric vehicles (EVs) outsold those from Tesla in Europe for first time in July 2024. The German carmaker delivered a total of 14,869 …
smart #5 interior sketches shown; to debut August 28
Interior sketches of the smart #5 have been released by the manufacturer, which come after homologation images of the model's production version from the Chinese ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) …
2025 Volvo XC90 facelift to debut on September 4
The upcoming Volvo XC90 facelift is set to debut early next month on September 4 at the marque's 90/90 Day event that will be livestreamed online, according to the manufacturer, where the …
Aletra MPV based on Geely/Livan Maple 80V L to be launched in Indonesia – EV with up to 515 km range
Indonesia is set to welcome another Chinese electric MPV from Geely that will be sold under the new Aletra brand, which is a part of PT Sinar Armada Globalindo (PT SAG). Referring …
SAIC’s MG to invest in hybrid production in Thailand as segment booms, CKD MG3 Hybrid+ in the works
It's somewhat ironic that in the age of EVs, the good old conventional non-plug-in hybrid car is having a renaissance of sorts. It's the entry level to electrification, the first step of …
Rimac Nevera R debuts – track-crushing EV with 2,107 PS; 0-300 km/h in 8.66 seconds; only 40 units planned
Rimac has revealed the new Nevera R, which is a lighter and even more powerful version of Nevera that made its debut in production form over three years ago. According to the …
Toyota releases three-hour ASMR-style video; Subaru boxer engine sounds with STI aftermarket exhaust
Having committed to a renewed effort towards developing next-generation internal combustion engines, together with Subaru and Mazda as part of its multi-pathway commitment to carbon neutrality, Toyota has turned the spotlight - …
2024 MG3 Hybrid+ launched in Thailand – B-segment hatchback with 194 PS; two variants; from RM72k
The MG3 Hybrid+ has been launched in Thailand, just a few months after the electrified hatchback made its global debut in March this year. The model was also previewed in neighbouring Indonesia …
Zeekr X to launch in Australia in October – RWD and AWD from RM177k, 009 end-2024; Malaysia next?
Zeekr is continuing its Asia-Pacific push with an upcoming expansion into the Australian market. Geely's premium electric vehicle brand is launching its Zeekr X SUV there in October and has already released …
BMW brings Uno Car Party! to vehicles featuring AirConsole in-car gaming platform via OTA update
BMW Group is adding Uno to the list of games available through the AirConsole in-car gaming platform, which first made its debut in the latest G60 5 Series. Partnering with Mattel, the …
2024 MINI Aceman SE launched in Thailand – smaller than Countryman; 405 km WLTP EV range; fr RM255k
Following its world debut in April this year, the MINI Aceman has now been launched in Thailand. The compact SUV, which sits between the Cooper and Countryman in the brand’s line-up, is …
Acura Performance EV Concept previews first Honda-developed EV – production in late 2025 at new EV hub
It's no secret that after dragging its feet when it comes to EVs, Honda is finally taking electric vehicles seriously. The company is pivoting hard, introducing the forthcoming global 0 (Zero) and …
Tesla Semi big rig truck catches fire in the US – road only reopened to public after 16 hours of firefighting
A Tesla Semi went off the road on Interstate 80 (I-80) in California, United States and crashed into some trees before going up in flames at around 3am on Monday (August 19, …
2025 Audi RS3 facelift debuts – sedan/Sportback; 400 PS 2.5T five-cylinder; 7:33.123 min Nürburgring time
Following the reveal of the Audi A3 facelift in March this year, the German carmaker has now revealed the full-fat RS version of the compact model. Still offered in sedan and Sportback …
Jaecoo J7 gets a Range Rover Evoque face as the Chery Tiggo 7 Sport – inspiration for local buyers?
Every once in a while, the Jaecoo J7 gets levelled the accusation of being a Land Rover copy. While this assertion is a little wide off the mark (although not entirely without …
Tesla Model 3 base variant gets fabric seats, single-colour ambient light; no more rear seat screen
The Tesla Model 3 range has been updated to get a reduced-specification variant that takes the place of the existing Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive variant for Mexico, and this is the …
Lamborghini Temerario – Huracán replacement is a 920 PS PHEV; 4.0L twin-turbo V8 spins to 10,000 rpm!
It may have been unthinkable just a few years ago, but Lamborghini's entire lineup is now electrified. The final piece of the puzzle is the new Temerario – the brand's second plug-in …
