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When we learned that Chevrolet would auction the first retail 2023 Corvette Z06 for charity at this month’s Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction, we figured there’d be another Corvette record in the making. The last charity Corvette the auction house sold was the first 2020 C8 Corvette, which NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick bought for $3 million. With his winning bid, […] February 01, 2022 at 06:46AM

The 2022 Toyota Camry stays the course as an all-around excellent family sedan. Few changes have been made for this model year, but there didn’t need to be many. It remains distinctive looking, offers a plethora of powertrain and trim options and is comfortable without being dull to drive. Overall, we think the 2022 Camry […] February 01, 2022 at 06:15AM

The Rolex 24 at Daytona is over, and the pretty pictures are coming in. We’ve assembled a medley of images for you to pore over to see the best of the race. In case you missed it, Acura won the overall race, finishing both first and second and beating out the highly competitive Cadillacs. The […] February 01, 2022 at 06:05AM

Photos: Zac Palmer / Autoblog DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Acura staged its Integra Prototype at a display at the Rolex 24 at Daytona this weekend, inviting enterprising amateur and professional photographers alike to sneak a peak at the interior thanks to the bright Florida sun. The photos you’re looking at here are ones we took […] February 01, 2022 at 06:05AM

IRVINE, Calif., January 31, 2022 – Kia America has released a :15-second teaser of the brand’s Super Bowl ad featuring the all-new, all-electric Kia EV6 and an adorable – and remarkably curious – robotic dog that embarks on a journey to find its true companion. The spot is part of an integrated marketing campaign that […] February 01, 2022 at 05:45AM

The award ceremony took place on January 17 on the campus of Vlerick Business School in Brussels. Since 1995, 15 top European universities and business schools have been assessing the management quality and competitiveness in industry and services in the context of the Industrial Excellence Award Belgium (IEAB). Ann Vereecke, professor of operations management at […] January 31, 2022 at 05:30AM

AMG special edition in green hell magno for the most powerful production model from Affalterbach Affalterbach.  With a system output of 620 kW (843 hp) and a maximum system torque of more than 1400 Nm, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE (fuel consumption weighted, combined: 7.9 l/100 km; weighted, combined CO2 emissions: 180 g/km; power consumption weighted, […] February 01, 2022 at 05:31AM

Pulsar 200 Hero MotoCorp’s Splendor + entry-level commuter motorcycle topped the list with Honda Activa in a No.2 spot Two wheeler sales in India have been facing uncertain times. The segment as a whole posted a 9.43 percent de-growth on a YoY basis in December 2021 with leading two wheeler makers Hero, Bajaj, TVS and […] January 30, 2022 at 06:02PM

January has started with a bang for the auto sector with some of the most awaited launches. Let us have a look at cars that have already gone into the waiting period immediately after their launch. Facelifted Skoda Kodiaq Skoda’s flagship SUV, the Kodiaq, has made a comeback in India after discontinuing its diesel version […] January 30, 2022 at 05:05PM

Royal Enfield Himalayan 650cc Modified UK-based Cooperb Motorcycles has converted a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 into a Himalayan which has been named Interlayan Royal Enfield is probably the most popular Indian motorcycle brand in overseas markets. The bike maker is also very popular in the aftermarket industry both in India and abroad. We often come […] January 30, 2022 at 12:40PM

New Maruti Baleno While engine options in the new Maruti Baleno will be the same, the company might offer an optional AMT gearbox instead of a CVT Maruti Suzuki has lined up multiple new launches this year starting with the new Baleno which is slated to be launched next month. The new and heavily updated […] January 30, 2022 at 09:35AM

Mahindra XUV700 Pickup Truck Luxury – Render In its stock form, Mahindra XUV700 is available as a front-wheel-drive SUV as standard with the option of an AWD setup in the top-spec AX7 trim Mahindra has struck gold with the launch of the new XUV700 a few months back. Demand for the SUV has resulted in […] January 30, 2022 at 08:48AM

2022/01/30 DIRIYAH, Saudi Arabia – Nissan e.dams showed flashes of qualifying pace this weekend in the opening rounds of the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The inaugural Season 8 double-header night races saw the Formula E Gen2 race cars delivering more performance than ever, with power increased by 20 kW […] January 31, 2022 at 07:30AM

DETROIT — General Motors and Ford are expected to report next week they turned solid profits for the last quarter of 2021, but rarely has past performance mattered less to investors. The two Detroit automakers are in mid-leap between a combustion-powered present, and a future they have promised will be defined by electric vehicles and […] January 31, 2022 at 06:46AM

Daytona. The first 24 Hours of Daytona (USA) proved to be a tough test for the BMW M Motorsport teams and the new BMW M4 GT3. After a race full of challenges, BMW M Team RLL’s two MOTUL BMW M4 GT3s crossed the finish line in seventh and ninth places in the GTD-PRO class. Both […] January 31, 2022 at 06:02AM

Husqvarna India Husqvarna sales and exports stood at a total of 26,077 units in CY 2021 averaging at 2,173 units each month Husqvarna production operations are conducted via the Bajaj Auto’s plant in Chakan, near Pune. The same plant where the KTMs are also produced. It is only the Husqvarna Vitpilen and Svartpilen 250 that […] January 29, 2022 at 01:20PM

Image for reference. Credit Arsh Jolly Tata Altroz is offered with three engine options- one diesel and two petrol units, all paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard A modern car is loaded with many creature comforts. While these features enhance the in-car experience of the driver and occupants, some believe they also increase […] January 29, 2022 at 11:41AM

2022 Force Gurkha 5 Door SUV 2022 Force Gurkha will challenge the upcoming Mahindra Thar 5 door – Larger Gurkha is scheduled to launch this year The 2022 Force Gurkha 5 door is in the making. It is based on the 3 door Gurkha, which is currently on sale in India. Success of the 3 […] January 29, 2022 at 09:25AM

American car shoppers looking for a full-sized hardtop coupe in 1962 couldn’t go wrong with the offerings from The General. Chevrolet would sell you a snazzy new Bel Air sport coupe for just $2,561 (about $23,800 today), but those Joneses next door wouldn’t have felt properly shamed if you put a new proletariat-grade Chevy in […] January 30, 2022 at 06:41AM

The Lamborghini Huracán will soon launch a novel navigation system that can take you to any point on the globe with incredible specificity. It relies on a geocoding system called What3Words that, as the name implies, uses a combination of just three words — rather than building numbers and street names — to describe locations. […] January 30, 2022 at 06:20AM

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is working with Japan’s space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and then go live on Mars, company officials said Friday. The vehicle being developed with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is called Lunar Cruiser, whose name […] January 30, 2022 at 06:15AM

Learning day for the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team: After the team’s one-two win in the season-opening round of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Stoffel Vandoorne and Nyck de Vries finished seventh and tenth in the second race at Diriyah Nyck set the fastest time in Group A in qualifying and progressed through to […] January 30, 2022 at 05:30AM

The current generation of the popular Toyota RAV4 crossover entered the market in 2018. Last fall, the company introduced an updated version of the model 2022 Toyota RAV4. The novelty has already gone on sale in the American and Japanese markets . Now she has reached Europe. 2022 Toyota RAV4 [embedded content] Restyling brought crossover […] January 28, 2022 at 10:53PM

Honda CB350 Honda has reported de-growth both in terms of domestic sales and exports in the past month Two wheeler sales in India have been dismal over the past month. Every major two wheeler maker has reported de-growth while it has been makers of electric two wheelers who have been reaping rich rewards. Honda Motorcycle […] January 28, 2022 at 06:45PM

Ola Electric Scooters At FutureFactory Ola Futurefoundry will be based out of Coventry in United Kingdom which is home to many facilities including those of Jaguar and Aston Martin Ola plans to make giant leaps in the field of future electric mobility in coming years and hence adding necessary infrastructure to its armoury. Ola Electric, […] January 28, 2022 at 05:58PM

Record global sales for 2021, with Florida as the second largest sales region in the company’s largest global market Sant’Agata Bolognese /Miami, FL, January 28, 2022 – Automobili Lamborghini has unveiled its new design aesthetic with the reopening of the Lamborghini Miami showroom. The remodeled facility asserts the brand’s commitment and new design direction for […] January 28, 2022 at 08:30PM

Successful season-opener under the floodlights of Diriyah: Nyck de Vries and Stoffel Vandoorne finish as winner and runner-up in Round 1 of the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Diriyah saw the first use of a new qualifying format in which the drivers go head-to-head at the end of the group stage. Stoffel clocked […] January 29, 2022 at 05:31AM

2022/01/27 The 2030 roadmap focuses on pure electric vehicles and connected mobility. Aims to enhance usage of common platforms to reach 80% in 2026. Mitsubishi Motors to reinforce presence in Europe with two new models based on Renault best-sellers. To invest 23 B€ in the next five years to support its offensive strategy in electrification. […] January 27, 2022 at 01:35PM

Munich. The BMW Group is underlining its corporate responsibility in the field of sustainability, by becoming the second automotive manufacturer worldwide to join the Leather Working Group. The aim of the not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder organisation is to ensure uniform environmental and social standards for leather supply chains worldwide and to certify manufacturers. The Leather Working Group […] January 28, 2022 at 06:01AM

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 27 January 2022 – Auction details for the first-ever NFT (non-fungible token) of Automobili Lamborghini are now confirmed. Lamborghini has partnered with NFT PRO and RM Sotheby’s and will receive bids on the five pairs of physical and digital artworks by the renowned artist Fabian Oefner between February 1st, the first day of […] January 27, 2022 at 02:37PM

The inaugural Dream Commission by artist Sondra Perry will be premiered at Fondation Beyeler Lineage for a Phantom Zone will be exhibited 13 February – 13 March 2022 at Fondation Beyeler in Basel, Switzerland The newly commissioned work is an immersive audio-visual installation exploring the idea of dreams as a space to reconfigure history The […] January 28, 2022 at 05:36AM

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Singapore unveils ‘one of one’ Phantom Orchid Created by the marque’s Bespoke Collective at Goodwood in collaboration with artist Helen Amy Murray The ‘one of one’ Rolls-Royce Phantom Orchid has been designed for Singapore. The orchid was selected as an inspirational theme for resilience, beauty and strength. Orchids have long been a […] January 28, 2022 at 05:35AM

25 years ago, Mercedes-Benz breaks new ground with the automatic emergency call system Crash sensors, GPS and mobile phone are key technical prerequisites A spirit of optimism in the early years of telematics Stuttgart. The connected car is taken for granted today. 25 years ago, things were very different. At that time, Mercedes-Benz broke new ground with […] January 28, 2022 at 05:30AM

Stuttgart.  From the manufacture of the raw materials and the production of the vehicle through to driving operation and then recycling at the end of a vehicle’s life, the life cycle assessment (LCA) undertaken by Mercedes-Benz examines all environment-related aspects of a vehicle model. Independent assessors audit this extensive documentation. As the first model based […] January 28, 2022 at 05:30AM

Mercedes-Benz and ProLogium deepen technology development cooperation for solid-state batteries Mercedes-Benz to make high double-digit million EUR investment in ProLogium Mercedes-Benz to take a seat on ProLogium’s board of directors Stuttgart, Germany.  Mercedes-Benz and ProLogium, a leader in solid-state batteries, have signed a technology cooperation agreement to develop next-generation battery cells. The first Mercedes-Benz test […] January 28, 2022 at 05:30AM

The all-new 2023 Toyota Sequoia has a lot of work to do if it has any chance of catching up with the sales leaders in the full-size SUV segment. As is the case with the 2022 Toyota Tundra upon which it’s based, the Japanese automaker’s biggest vehicles just don’t come close to the sales figures […] January 27, 2022 at 06:16AM

A new approach to vehicle development In launching the all-new NX, Lexus has done more than deliver a new car – it has brought about a revolution in its approach to vehicle development. The second generation of Lexus’ mid-size luxury SUV is the first model to be developed using new techniques and strategies, targeting even […] January 27, 2022 at 06:11AM

Daytona. For BMW M Motorsport and BMW of North America, this weekend’s Rolex 24 At Daytona (USA) represents one of the highlights of the season, even this early in the year. The new BMW M4 GT3 is set to make its debut at the endurance classic in Florida. BMW M Team RLL and Turner Motorsport […] January 27, 2022 at 06:01AM

IRVINE, Calif., January 26, 2022 – Kia America’s return to the Super Bowl will feature the all-new, all-electric Kia EV6. Arriving in showrooms in early 2022, EV6 is the first model to be launched under Kia’s Plan S strategy which puts electrification at the forefront of the company’s future. Kia’s first dedicated electric vehicle also […] January 27, 2022 at 05:46AM

Bentley has been steadily dripping details on its electrification plans through the rest of the decade. It’s going fully electric and carbon neutral by 2030, and its first all-electric car is coming in 2025. Today, the company provided a few more details on its electric product rollout and how it will start phasing out internal […] January 26, 2022 at 11:15PM

Seven official drivers confirmed in the most important GT3 championships; Lamborghini debuts with Bortolotti, Caldarelli and Mapelli in the GT Daytona Pro category and extends partnership with IMSA Sant’Agata Bolognese, January 26, 2022 – Lamborghini Squadra Corse has unveiled the seven drivers which will form its official Factory Driver roster for 2022, contesting the most […] January 26, 2022 at 02:29PM

Stoffel Vandoorne and Nyck de Vries ready for the start of Season 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Nyck de Vries: “This is a new year, new season and that means that it will be all to play for again – for everyone, not just us. Above all, I’m motivated to start […] January 27, 2022 at 05:30AM

The LO 1112 from 1969 in “fileteado porteño” style is the most colourful exhibit in the Mercedes-Benz Museum In 2015, UNESCO declared the art style an intangible cultural heritage – like the tango before it Mercedes-Benz Museum Close-Up: Cars, Architecture and Exhibition Design – No. 2/2022 Stuttgart. Close-up – the name of the series by the Mercedes-Benz […] January 27, 2022 at 05:30AM

With striking design modifications to the exterior and an interior that has been further developed in numerous details, premium carmaker BMW has honed the profile of its luxury sports cars. A redesigned front section makes for an exterior look that is as dynamic as it is elegant. In addition, all model variants of the new […] January 26, 2022 at 06:01AM

Munich. The highly distinctive design of the BMW X2 projects a sense of athleticism that accurately reflects the car’s sporty driving properties. It also ensures the X2 cuts a visually alluring figure and stands out from the crowd in the premium compact segment. The Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) fuses individual lifestyle attributes with modern functionality […] January 26, 2022 at 06:00AM

2022/01/25 YOKOHAMA, Japan – The Nissan e.dams Formula E team returns to Saudi Arabia for the fourth consecutive year for the opening races of the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The tight and twisting street circuit set at the Diriyah World UNESCO Heritage Site will once more play host to this spectacular double-header, […] January 25, 2022 at 01:30PM

Munich. Parallel to the launch of the new BMW 8 Series, the new BMW M8 model family, the BMW iX M60 (power consumption combined:  24.5 – 21.9 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km) and the special edition BMW X2 Goldplay, BMW is increasing the appeal of numerous other models with additional drive variants […] January 26, 2022 at 06:00AM

Munich. BMW M Motorsport’s real-time video documentary MBEDDED once again offers exclusive insights behind the scenes of the racing programme in the 2022 season, following the main protagonists closely and offering viewers a totally new perspective on the big decision-making process. Episode four shows the new BMW M4 GT3 at its first big test in […] January 26, 2022 at 06:00AM

EV6 starts at $33,400 (factoring in available federal tax credit) Eligible for sale in all 50 states Available in Light, Wind and sporty GT-Line trim configurations State-of-the-art 77.4kWh high-density lithium-ion battery allows up to a 310-mile1 range Innovative Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function turns EV6 into a mobile power source for the world around it (IRVINE, Calif.) […] January 26, 2022 at 05:45AM

Kia’s first dedicated EV signals the beginning of the brand’s transformative ‘Plan S’ electrification strategy  New Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) underpins all-new model in RWD or Dual-Motor e-AWD State-of-the-art 77.4kWh high-density lithium-ion battery allows up to an EPA-rated 310-mile1 range for road trips and excursions; a 339-mile range was achieved in independent testing2 World’s first […] January 26, 2022 at 05:45AM

From the first to the last edition, three generations together to celebrate a timeless icon   Sant’Agata Bolognese, January 25, 2022 – For the first time since its unveiling at Pebble Beach on August 13, the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 is taking to the road. On this special occasion, the brand-new super sports car was accompanied […] January 25, 2022 at 02:34PM

Chevrolet confirmed Monday that a 70th Anniversary Edition package will be available for the 2023 Corvette and Corvette Z06. The name of the package pretty much tells you everything you need to know about its origins, and like similar offerings in decades past, it will be almost universally available across the Corvette lineup.  Yep, this […] January 25, 2022 at 06:46AM

Lamborghini set an all-time delivery record in 2021, and almost all of its production capacity for 2022 is already spoken for. It plans to keep the momentum going by releasing four new models in 2022, according to a recent report, including updated variants of its best-sellers. Speaking to British magazine Car, Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann […] January 25, 2022 at 06:21AM

NX 450h+ crowned Plug-in Hybrid of the Year by the leading UK media What Car? Judges praise it as an electrified car that can be enjoyed “without compromises” LC 500 convertible also honoured as the Best High-end Convertible, “an unspeakably desirable” car The Lexus NX 450h+ has been named the Plug-in Hybrid of the Year […] January 25, 2022 at 06:10AM

Munich. If Alec Issigonis could design the classic Mini again today, the iconic small car would have an electric motor. After all, the original launched in 1959 was created during an oil crisis and based on the idea of saving fuel and transporting four occupants and their luggage in the smallest possible footprint. To this […] January 25, 2022 at 06:00AM

2022/01/24 New partnership between JUKE Kiiro and The Batman movie New Ceramic Grey body colour off-set with yellow details for sophisticated but playful look Matching grey interior with yellow accents PARIS, France – Building on its pioneering heritage of bold design, Nissan will offer a special version of its iconic JUKE crossover called “Kiiro”. The […] January 24, 2022 at 02:30PM

The project Space Time Memory is made of two different components, a physical and a digital one Sant’Agata Bolognese, 24 January 2022 – Automobili Lamborghini discloses further information about the recently announced first NFT (non-fungible token) project in the company’s history. The artist behind the five pairs of a physical and a digital piece of […] January 24, 2022 at 05:45PM

Affalterbach. For Mercedes-AMG Motorsport and its customer racing teams, the race schedule already has a very special endurance racing highlight in store in January: the long-standing Daytona 24-hour race again serves as the season opener of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and has its 60th running this year (26-30 January). In the classic endurance race […] January 25, 2022 at 05:31AM

The electric vehicle segment is increasing significantly in the Indian two-wheeler industry. From Ola S1 to Hero Electric Atria, scooters under ₹ 1 lakh now offers good driving range along with multiple features. Let us take a look at electric scooters priced under ₹ 1 lakh. Ola S1 In Delhi, the on-road price of the […] January 23, 2022 at 09:08PM

Modified rickshaw image Total three wheeler retails increased two fold in the past month with every OEM posting a YoY growth except for Piaggio and TVS Motor Three wheeler, autorickshaw sales increased by 59.50 percent in December 2021. Retails as announced by Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), stood at 44,288 units, up from 27,766 […] January 23, 2022 at 05:24PM

New Bajaj Pulsar Hero Splendor continued to hold its supremacy in the market – Was the only motorcycle in Dec 2021, to see sales above the 1 lakh unit mark The month of December 2021 was difficult for the two wheeler segment as every leading two wheeler manufacturer posted sales de-growth. The ongoing impact of […] January 23, 2022 at 12:17PM

Maruti S-Presso SUV Modified Render by Bimble Designs Built for city commutes, Maruti S-Presso is known for its sporty design, compact size, agile performance and affordable pricing Launched in September 2019, Maruti S-Presso has been positioned as a ‘mini-SUV’. It’s for folks who want a better-looking entry level car at an affordable price point. While […] January 23, 2022 at 10:00AM

First owner of Mahindra XUV700 AWD LUX takes delivery. Mahindra XUV700 MX and AX3 petrol variants face the least waiting period of 22-31 weeks, which is still over six months Mahindra XUV700 has seen outstanding demand ever since it was launched. This new SUV, available in a price range of Rs. 12.95 – 23.79 lakh, […] January 23, 2022 at 08:46AM

The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has completed a strong debut event for the new GR YARIS Rally1 with Sébastien Ogier claiming second overall and Kalle Rovanperä finishing fourth at Rallye Monte-Carlo.  Ogier had been on course to claim a record-extending ninth win on the famous event before a cruel late twist in the […] January 24, 2022 at 06:15AM

The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team won every stage on Saturday at Rallye Monte-Carlo with its new GR YARIS Rally1 as Sébastien Ogier took back the overall lead with one day remaining.  During the day the crews faced a total of five stages located further west in the mountains around Digne-Les-Bains, which hosted the […] January 24, 2022 at 06:15AM

For the twelfth year in a row, Acura is a presenting sponsor and the official vehicle of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Acura created a four-part anime series called Chiaki’s Journey combining the medium Sundance celebrates, Japanese anime, the automaker’s fuller Type-S lineup, and the new Acura Integra hatch. Unlike most of […] January 24, 2022 at 06:06AM

New Mob-ion AM1 Electric Scooter Launched Mob-ion AM1 gets a simple design with fairly easy-going ergonomics and two iterations- a single-seater and a double-seater Electric scooters are not only in demand in India, but also globally. Mob-ion is a French mobility startup that has been in the news quite often recently. They have now revealed […] January 22, 2022 at 07:34PM

New Yamaha R15 Yamaha domestic sales increased by 14.05 percent while exports dipped YoY by 3.32 percent Yamaha Motor India noted increased domestic sales with double digit growth both in terms of YoY and MoM basis. Exports on the other hand dipped YoY but increased in MoM shipments. Domestic sales in December 2021 stood at […] January 22, 2022 at 05:53PM

The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team continues to have two of its brand new GR YARIS Rally1 cars inside the top three after the first full day of competitive action on the season-opening Rallye Monte-Carlo. Team-mates Sébastien Ogier and Elfyn Evans were closely-matched and ended the day in second and third overall respectively.  Today […] January 23, 2022 at 06:16AM

Image – Vishal K Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi India report sales growth in 2021 on the back of a spectacularly difficult 2020 The top 3 luxury car auto manufacturers have collectively reported numbers at just over 22.5k units through 2021. Sales numbers are trailing behind, when compared to the numbers from previous years. Though sales […] January 21, 2022 at 07:17PM

New Skoda Kushaq Both Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun no longer offer automatic electric folding ORVMs across the entire lineup The global shortage of semiconductor chips has taken a big toll on almost all automobile OEMs across the world. With the crisis not nearing an end anytime soon, we believe OEMs will have to face […] January 21, 2022 at 06:20PM

New Tata Harrier in Bhutan. Image – Karma. The New Forever range of passenger vehicles from Tata Motors are under the ‘Impact 2.0’ design language Tata Motors has launched its New Forever range of passenger vehicles in Bhutan. This range, consisting of the new generation Tiago, Tigor, Altroz, Nexon, Harrier and Safari, will be sold […] January 21, 2022 at 04:23PM

Upcoming Benda 300cc Sportsbike The patent images haven’t confirmed the presence of a turbocharger, but the elaborate side fairing could be used to hide it from naked eye Around the same time last year, Chinese bikemaker Benda teased three new motorcycles namely LFS-700, VTC-300, & VTR-300 Turbo. Prior to that, the brand was relatively unknown […] January 21, 2022 at 03:43PM

The Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 leads on its debut at Rallye Monte-Carlo after winning the first two stages of the FIA World Rally Championship’s thrilling new hybrid era in the hands of reigning champion Sébastien Ogier. Elfyn Evans is third overall to make it two cars inside the top three for the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing […] January 22, 2022 at 06:15AM

Birthday on 22 January 1922 in Stuttgart Numerous international triumphs in long-distance rallies within just five years in the 1960s Successful chef and hotelier in his main profession The Swabian died in 2013 at the age of 91 Stuttgart. Long-distance rallies over several thousand kilometres were his speciality: for example, Eugen Böhringer won the toughest of […] January 22, 2022 at 05:31AM

In many ways, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is the pickup version of the Tucson compact SUV. They share a common platform, their faces are awfully similar and their interiors from the front seat forward are identical. Behind the front seats are totally different, and I’m not just talking about the bed. It was quite […] January 21, 2022 at 07:00AM

It wasn’t even two weeks ago that Ford’s VP of sales for the U.S. and Canada decided he needed to tell the dealer body to stop squeezing 2022 F-150 Lightning buyers for more reservation money. The shenanigans risk alienating the very important new customers of a very important new truck. Corvette Action Center reports that […] January 21, 2022 at 06:45AM

Cadillac sent out a whopper of a teaser video Thursday, doing everything short of confirming the existence of the long-rumored Escalade V. Even better, this video clip makes it pretty clear that this new range-topping performance model will be powered by an old-fashioned V8. The unmistakable upright lighting signature and sheer height above the other […] January 21, 2022 at 06:45AM

The Drive‘s source inside Toyota’s dealer network has been spilling secrets again. Last time, the source told the outlet that a Toyota Supra with a manual transmission is “confirmed” and could be here as soon as this year. This time the subject sticks to the sporty side and with confirmation of rumors, these having to […] January 21, 2022 at 06:15AM

United Arab Emirates – January 20, 2022 – Luxury automotive brand, Genesis has today announced a five-year sponsorship agreement with Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, representing Genesis’ commitment to golf sponsorship and unique brand experiences. In partnership with Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the DP World Tour, the 17th edition of the tournament will be held […] January 20, 2022 at 11:30AM

Stuttgart/Orlando.  Today, Mercedes-Benz and Luminar Technologies, Inc., a leading global automotive technology company, announced a partnership to accelerate development of future automated driving technologies for passenger cars. A central component of this is the optimal access to new technologies and global competencies. The new partnership with Luminar underlines Mercedes-Benz’s policy of continuously expanding its network […] January 21, 2022 at 05:31AM

World premiere at the NAIAS in Detroit from 11 to 19 January 1992 Top models of the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range based on the S-Class Exclusive modern classics (or “youngtimers”) are among the contenders for H-plates (reserved for historic vehicles) in 2022 Stuttgart. With a confident design, the 140 model series Mercedes-Benz SEC luxury coupés entered the automotive […] January 21, 2022 at 05:30AM

The Lamborghini Urus appears to be due for a well-deserved mid-cycle refresh. If we use Lamborghini’s most recent naming conventions, it’s likely that the Urus will gain the name “Urus Evo” with the update. These spy shots give us a relatively clear picture of what we should expect from the updated Urus from a design […] January 20, 2022 at 06:21AM

Back in the summer of 2019, which seems like so much longer than two and a half years ago at this point, Lamborghini showed an interesting concept called the Huracán Sterrato. It was a lifted, widebody version of the mid-engine supercar, and its name literally translated to dirt. It was quite cool, and surprisingly grounded. […] January 20, 2022 at 06:21AM

The new regulations coming into effect for the 2022 season of the World Rally Championship (WRC) bring together two of Toyota’s areas of expertise: hybrid technology and racing. The Japanese firm unveiled the gasoline-electric Yaris it designed to compete on dirt, snow and ice. Loosely shaped like the Yaris hatchback sold in global markets, the […] January 20, 2022 at 06:17AM

BERLIN — Germany’s Transport Ministry has criticized a stunt that saw a Czech millionaire drive his high-powered sports car along a public highway at speeds of up to 414 kilometers per hour (257 mph). A video posted online this month shows Radim Passer pushing his Bugatti Chiron to extreme speeds on a stretch of Germany’s […] January 19, 2022 at 10:15PM

Rouven Mohr new Chief Technical Officer, Maurizio Reggiani is appointed Vice President Motorsport Sant’Agata Bolognese, 19 January 2022 – Automobili Lamborghini announces an organizational change in the Research and Development Department. Rouven Mohr is appointed Chief Technical Officer of Lamborghini and leaves his role as Head of Verification / Validation Whole Vehicle at AUDI AG […] January 19, 2022 at 02:44PM

Stuttgart. For the second time, two German design icons combine their creativity in a unique design idiom: Inspired by the flowing aesthetics of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, eyewear manufacturer ic! berlin is launching a new eyewear collection for 2022 in cooperation with Mercedes-Benz. The prescription eyeglasses developed for the first time with the extremely light, almost rimless […] January 20, 2022 at 05:31AM

Lexus unveiled pricing for the 2022 LX 600 SUV by uploading the new truck’s configurator. Financially, there’s good news for American shoppers who want the 300-series Toyota Land Cruiser but can’t have it: the LX 600 isn’t much more expensive than the outgoing Toyota. Last year’s two-row, entry-level Land Cruiser started at $85,665 after destination. […] January 19, 2022 at 06:12AM

Honda is celebrating the new year with a teaser for the 2023 model year HR-V , which is expected to debut in late 2022 and is a redesigned model. in a sporty crossover style Versatile Only for North America market This will be completely different from other marketable models launched in 2021. 2023 Honda HR-V […] January 18, 2022 at 08:40PM

MALIBU, Calif. – When I first moved to New York City in the early 1990s, two careers before I became an automotive writer, I worked as a preschool teacher in Brooklyn. I rode my bike to work from Manhattan each day, over the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the most bountiful opportunities for car-spotting in a […] January 19, 2022 at 05:31AM

Audi is making it easier for its customers to personalize a new car without turning to aftermarket solutions. It expanded its color palette with two matte shades called Python Yellow and Dew Silver, respectively. Both are available on several variants of the TT and the Q3. The move reflects a growing trend in the car […] January 18, 2022 at 08:06PM

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 18 January 2022 – Automobili Lamborghini announces the first NFT (non-fungible token) project in the company’s history. Social media posts around the theme “To the Moon” have been hinting at it, now the space-themed artwork – the so-called Lamborghini Space Key – has been officially revealed and will soon be auctioned. At the […] January 18, 2022 at 02:30PM

The second production vehicle of the 1990s product campaign In 1993, the coupé study had already presented design elements to the public Bold and successful transformation of the brand with new vehicles in new segments Stuttgart. Twenty-five years ago, the first phase of the Mercedes-Benz product campaign was in full swing: following the compact roadster […] January 19, 2022 at 05:30AM

New CFMoto 250 CL-X CFMoto could launch the 250 CL-X Neo-Retro bike in India after it has been launched in other international markets CFMoto has unveiled its latest offering globally in the form of the 250 CL-X which borrows inspiration from the larger 700 CL-X. The Chinese automaker will be launching the motorcycle later this […] January 17, 2022 at 01:19PM

With the diversification of generator use, including as a power source for various outdoor and recreational activities, and backup power supply during emergency situations such as a disaster, the needs for high-output yet compact, lightweight and portable generators have been increasing. To fulfill such needs, EU32i, an all-new generator equipped with a newly-developed dedicated GX130 […] January 18, 2022 at 07:10AM

Not long ago, I wrote a story about a pony car tuned with a supercharger. The blower install had been done properly. Then the car’s owner bolted on a set of great looking wheels wrapped in good looking but inexpensive rubber. On my first test drive, I couldn’t get any of that supercharged sweetness to […] January 18, 2022 at 07:01AM

There’s currently an arms race going on among grille designers of full-size pickups. From the Chevy Silverado to Toyota Tundra the theme seems to be, the more frontal area you can occupy with a grille, the better. But, what if that same concept was applied to a smaller car, like a compact minivan? Worry not, […] January 18, 2022 at 06:15AM

Brussels, 17 January – The FCH2RAIL project, already launched in January 2021, is pioneering in the field of emission-free bi-mode trains, which combine normal track use and emission-free rail travel without overhead lines. The FCH2Rail consortium is developing a Fuel Cell Hybrid Power Pack and integrating into a demonstration bi-mode train. Toyota has built, tested and […] January 18, 2022 at 06:15AM

2022/01/17 Guillaume Pelletreau appointed Vice President, Electrification and Connected Services Stacey Levey appointed Director, Governance and Sustainability PARIS, France – Nissan has appointed two experienced leaders to new positions to accelerate its journey to electrification and carbon neutrality in the Africa, Middle-East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region. Guillaume Pelletreau, currently Managing Director of Nissan’s […] January 17, 2022 at 04:30PM

The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team will begin a bold new era in the FIA World Rally Championship when the 2022 season begins and the GR YARIS Rally1 makes its debut on the legendary Rallye Monte-Carlo from January 20-23. The GR YARIS Rally1 is the successor to the all-conquering Yaris WRC, which claimed a […] January 18, 2022 at 06:15AM

Back in 2020, Maruti Suzuki launched the BS6-compliant Dzire sedan with a starting ex-showroom price tag of INR 5.89 lakhs. It is one of the best-selling cars in the Indian market and competes with compact sedans like Honda Amaze, Ford Aspire, Hyundai Aura, Toyota Etios, and the Tata Tigor. KitUp Automotive from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, […] January 16, 2022 at 06:22PM

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is undoubtedly the most value-for-money product around its segment. It comes with a price tag of INR 1.39 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi) and the streetfighter is equipped with a 2-channel ABS unit as standard. TVS Motor also retails the Apache range in Indonesia and one of the owners has perfectly modified […] January 16, 2022 at 05:05PM

Yamaha RX100 Gunmetal Grey Edition (Details and Photos) – The legendary Yamaha RX 100 can still be seen running around the town with its unique exhaust note. The immense popularity attached with this bike forced Yamaha to bring back the RX moniker with the launch of the Saluto RX 110, though it never witnessed a […] January 16, 2022 at 04:59PM

Image – SKR Yezdi Adventure matches spec to spec with its closest competitor Royal Enfield Himalayan Classic Legends recently revived the Yezdi brand by dropping three bombs- Scrambler, Roadster and Adventure. Out of these three, Adventure is garnering a lot of attention for the sheer fact it looks so similar to Royal Enfield Himalayan which […] January 16, 2022 at 11:46AM

Ather Electric Scooter Hero MotoCorp has revealed that Sustainability and Emerging Mobility is priority area for the company Hero MotoCorp is leaving no stone unturned in creating a wider presence for itself in the electric vehicle (EV) segment in India. The world’s largest two-wheeler producer is looking for broader stakes in the electric mobility space […] January 16, 2022 at 09:58AM

Ola Electric Only Making S1 Pro – S1 Production Delayed Customers who have booked S1 have received communication that S1 variant will be manufactured only in late 2022 Even as Ola Electric has commenced deliveries since December last year, not all customers seem to be happy. In the latest development, S1 buyers have been informed […] January 16, 2022 at 09:00AM

Munich. MINI is growing and electrifying. The British premium car brand was able to increase worldwide vehicle sales by 3.3 percent to 302 144 units 2021. The MINI models with electrified drive systems experienced a real boom in demand. Their sales figures climbed by 64.3 percent to 53 243 vehicles – around 18% of total […] January 17, 2022 at 06:00AM

10 Quick Bike Mileage Tips in India: Mileage is a strong decision-maker when it comes to buying a new bike in India. Many bike owners are left with no value, although they own a great product, just because of the low mileage figure of their bike. Here are 10 quick tips that can help you overcome the daily loss, […] January 15, 2022 at 03:06PM

Mahindra Thar 6×6 by SD Offroaders: When die-hard car fans get bored with the 4×4 rush out of their SUV, they simply shift to the 6×6 for an eye-popping response. You must be guessing on the Mercedes G63 AMG 6×6 but things are way more different than imagination. Here is a Thar 6×6 by SD […] January 15, 2022 at 02:55PM

Some motorcycle modifications are bound to blow your mind with the overall result. One such modification of Bajaj Pulsar NS200 into Kawasaki Z1000 by LeeAT Motor from Vietnam has entered our “worth-mentioning” list. The modifiers have offered a quite aggressive look to the motorcycle that matches perfectly with the highly-aggressive Kawasaki Z1000 naked sports machine. […] January 15, 2022 at 02:38PM

San Francisco — The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday that it is discussing heating issues of some Tesla vehicles with the automaker and evaluating “potential safety concerns.” A number of Tesla owners have complained that heat pumps are failing in extreme cold temperatures, according to Drive Tesla Canada. The report said the heating […] January 16, 2022 at 07:40AM

To everyone,I am enormously grateful for our cars’ strong performance: the Hilux, Land Cruiser, and Hino.  To Nasser,You maintained the top position in all the 12 stages! It was perfect. Congratulations on this long-awaited victory, repeating your success of 2019!  To Yazeed,Congratulations on achieving a podium position with 3rd place overall!  To Sugawara-san of Hino […] January 16, 2022 at 06:15AM

Imagine you’re an American Mercedes-Benz salesman during the winter of 1989-1990, looking over your inventory of majestic W126-chassis 560 SELs… and then you glance across the street at that brand-new Lexus dealership and flinch at the sight of your rivals gloating over a lot full of futuristic-looking big luxury sedans priced at less than half […] January 16, 2022 at 06:10AM

Dubai. The new flagship from BMW M Motorsport has passed the endurance test in the desert. Following test races last season and successful FIA homologation, the 24H Dubai (UAE) from Friday to Saturday marked the first race appearance for the new BMW M4 GT3 in the hands of BMW M Motorsport teams. ST Racing and […] January 16, 2022 at 06:00AM

There’s a new Doctor in endurance-racing town, his name being Valentino Rossi. The 49-year-old Italian motorcycle racer won two World Championships in 125- and 250-cc before ringing up seven top-class World Championships in 500-cc and four-stroke MotoGP over a 26-year professional career. Retiring from the saddle at the end of the 2021 season did not […] January 15, 2022 at 09:50PM

Following the 1-2 in the 12-hour race at Abu Dhabi last weekend, Mercedes-AMG Motorsport has also successfully completed the next endurance race of the year. In the Hankook 24H Dubai with a high-quality entry, the #75 Mercedes-AMG GT3 run by Customer Racing Team Sun Energy 1 by SPS automotive performance secured third place, just ahead […] January 16, 2022 at 05:30AM

Connectivity is one of the top priorities for luxury car customers, the ability to access information, communication and entertainment with seamless ease, at all times. Lexus has transformed performance in its all-new NX SUV with a new multimedia platform with 3.6 times faster operation and a 14-inch High Definition touch screen – one of the […] January 15, 2022 at 07:55AM

Tesla will accept meme-based cryptocurrency Dogecoin as payment for its merchandise such as the “Giga Texas” belt buckle and mini models of electric vehicles, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said in a tweet on Friday. The move, which sent Dogecoin prices 14% higher, comes a month after Musk said Tesla would test out the digital […] January 15, 2022 at 07:41AM