It seems that Volvo’s upcoming 40 series vehicles, previewed by the 40.1 and 40.2 concepts, won’t be the company’s smallest models after all. In a conversation with Car and Driver, Lex Kersemakers, who is the U.S president of Volvo, had the following to say: “It’s pretty straightforward: The 90 is […]
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2017 Hyundai i30 Australian prices announced, sporty SR turbo added
Hyundai Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the all-new 2017 i30 range, just weeks before its local launch. Five main variant lines will be offered in Australia, spanning from the Active, SR, SR Premium, Elite, to the top Premium. Most come with a 2.0 GDi petrol engine producing 120kW […]
Chevrolet FNR-X concept unveiled at Shanghai show
Two years ago at the Shanghai motor show, General Motors captivated audiences with an intensely futuristic concept called the FNR. It looked like something off the set of Men in Black, with its chrysalis-like body with ‘dragonfly doors’ that hinged off the wheels and reveal a portal that transports you […]
2018 Lexus NX facelift brings adaptive suspension, ‘200t’ now ‘300’
The Lexus NX has come in for a mild facelift for MY2018, after initially being introduced in 2014. The finished product made its debut at the 2017 Auto Shanghai motor show. They might be hard to spot but there are some styling revisions for model year 2018, including new triple-projector […]
Toyota Fengchao Fun concept debuts at Shanghai show
Do you want to know what Toyota’s future sedans will look like? This Toyota Fengchao Fun concept should give us some clues on what to expect. The Fun concept was unveiled at the Auto Shanghai event, currently underway, with many suggesting it could preview the next-gen Camry for the Chinese […]
BYD unveils new Dynasty electric SUV prototype
Chinese carmarker BYD (Build Your Dreams) is known for advanced battery electric vehicles and hybrids, as well as the fastest car made in China; the Lexus RX 450h-like BYD Tang. The latest creation from the company is the Dynasty electric prototype, which is a large crossover roughly around the size […]
Volvo will produce its first electric vehicle in China
Volvo has confirmed it will produce its first fully-electric vehicle in China in 2019. Confirmation was made at the Auto Shanghai event, just getting under way now. The Geely-owned Swedish brand’s first electric vehicle will be based on its new Compact Modular Architecture, which will also be used to underpin […]
BMW M4 CS revealed; limited edition, more power
BMW has revealed the new M4 CS, sitting between the top GTS and the regular M4 with the Competition Package. It brings more power and some visual tweaks. The M4 CS is distinguished by a unique carbon fibre bodykit, with a carbon bonnet and ‘powerdome’, carbon roof, lip spoiler on […]