Toyota’s newest concept car the FT-4X has bowed at the New York auto show. It’s a rugged compact SUV with an outdoor adventure theme that telegraphs serious off-road capability. Based on the teasers, many other media outlets assumed this would be the successor to the Prado-based FJ Cruiser, but dimension […]
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Lexus tops 2017 J.D. Power U.S. Customer Service study, Fiat at bottom
Another day and another customer survey study Lexus has topped. J.D. Power’s 2017 U.S. Customer Service Index results have been released, with some surprises at the top and some regulars near the bottom. The survey is broken down into two categories, including mass market brands and luxury car brands. Scores […]
Haval confirms autonomous vehicle by 2020
The inevitable march towards autonomous cars is getting closer and closer, with more manufacturers than ever committing to developing the technology with each passing day. Even Chinese manufacturers such as Great Wall’s SUV offshoot HAVAL are now on the ball, with the brand mooted to produce its first autonomous vehicle […]
Volkswagen officially a felon in the US, pleads guilty to criminal conduct
Volkswagen Group has pleaded guilty to three felonies in the United States, including conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and introducing imported merchandise into the USA by means of false statements. This essentially makes Volkswagen Group a felon. The automotive giant pleaded guilty on Friday in U.S. District Court, following the uncovering […]
2017 Haval H6 revealed with new platform & interior
Haval looks to have taken a big leap forward with the design of the all-new, 2017 Haval H6, which is the Chinese company’s mid-size SUV offering. Styled by ex-BMW designer Pierre Leclercq, the H6 breaks new ground for the company, with a very clean and upmarket design. Leclercq’s credits include […]
2017 Ford Fiesta ST officially revealed, gets 1.5T 3cyl
The Ford Fiesta ST has a well-earned reputation as one of the most fun-to-drive and best value-for-money performance cars money can buy. After the seventh-generation Fiesta was revealed last November, Ford has now taken the wraps off the new 2017 ST version, which in place of a 1.6-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder […]
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn stands down, focus on alliance expansion
Long-time Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn will be standing down as chief of the brand as of April 1, while resuming as CEO of Renault and chairman of the board for the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Under the recommendation of Ghosn himself, the current co-CEO and former chief competitive officer Hiroto Saikawa will […]
Lotus creates one-off Evora inspired by Esprit S1
Remember the Lotus Esprit from the 1970s? This might help you reminisce. It’s a special one-off creation by Lotus Exclusive, based on the the Evora 410. The car showcases what is possible through Lotus’s Exclusive program, which gives buyers the option of customisating their vehicles to suit a wide variety […]