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Honda's first V8 engine produces 350 hp and features VTEC

Honda has never built a V8 engine for one of its road cars, but what it has just done is create a V8 with VTEC for the marine industry.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 28, 2023, 5:36 p.m.
New Peugeot E-208 EV now available from 36,775 Euros

The latest Peugeot 208 is now available across Europe, including its updated all-electric version. Sharing many similarities with the Opel Corsa, this updated 208 comes with a distinctive design, the i-Cockpit interface and the latest driver assistance technologies from Stellantis' parent company.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 28, 2023, 5:13 p.m.
Mitsubishi to stop manufacturing cars in China: Report

Mitsubishi Motors has decided to withdraw from automobile production in China, Nikkei reported. The company has entered final withdrawal talks with China's Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), a major automaker with which Mitsubishi has a joint venture.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 28, 2023, 2:30 p.m.
Next-generation BMW X2 teased for first time with illuminated grille

BMW has released the first teaser of the new X2, which - although short and shadowy - reveals interesting design details.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 28, 2023, 1:53 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz hydrogen truck travels over 1000km on one liquid hydrogen fill

A public road approved prototype of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck completed Daimler Truck’s #HydrogenRecordRun covering 1,047 km of distance driven with one fill of liquid hydrogen.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 28, 2023, 12:47 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz crash-tests other brands' cars to make its own models safer

Before putting their future models into production, automakers conduct internal safety tests. But Mercedes says it's going one step further by crash testing vehicles designed by its competitors. Finding out how the rivals' cars fare helps the German luxury brand improve the safety of its own models.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 28, 2023, 11:48 a.m.
Refreshed Mazda2 Hybrid offers revised styling and a more eco-friendly driving experience

Mazda has recently introduced its 2024 Mazda2 Hybrid to the European market, with an updated design and a new color called Glass Blue. But the most important update is the streamlined configuration process, which now features rearranged trim options: Prime-line, Centre-line, Exclusive-line, Homura and Homura Plus.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 28, 2023, 11:27 a.m.
Chinese carmaker Chery to launch both EVs and combustion models in Germany

Most Chinese automakers are focusing their European expansion on all-electric powertrains, or at least plug-in hybrids. Chery, however, wants to launch cars with a "broad powertrain mix".

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 28, 2023, 10:48 a.m.
Everrati transforms classic Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda into EV with over 200 miles of range

Everrati has converted a carefully restored classic SL "Pagoda" into an all-electric car. The iconic vehicle has swapped its original six-cylinder engine for a custom-designed electric drivetrain. In keeping with Everrati's previous work, the modification is fully reversible, preserving the car's original value and uniqueness.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 28, 2023, 10:22 a.m.
Lucid opens Saudi Arabia's first automotive manufacturing facility

Lucid Motors has officially opened the first-ever manufacturing plant for vehicles in Saudi Arabia. The EV maker announced that the facility will produce Lucid Air electric vehicles for the local market and export them overseas.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 27, 2023, 8:23 p.m.
Volkswagen halts production of ID.3 and Cupra Born for two weeks in Germany over week demand

The Volkswagen Group has announced that production of the electric VW ID.3 and its sibling, the Cupra Born, will be suspended for the first two weeks of October. The reason is the declining demand for both models.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 27, 2023, 8:06 p.m.
Chery Jetour Traveller SUV, which "doesn't look like a Land Rover Defender at all," starts at $19,100 in China

Chery has introduced its new light off-road SUV, the Jetour Traveller, in China. The vehicle is styled by Hakan Saracoglu, a designer formerly associated with Porsche. The SUV is available in six different configurations, priced between 139,900 and 184,900 yuan (equating to 19,100 - 25,200 USD).

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 27, 2023, 3:07 p.m.
Custom Land Rover Defender EV can be fitted into a superyacht

UK-based Everrati's latest bespoke EV conversion has been designed specifically for the task of transporting people on the ground after traveling on the multi-million dollar superyacht.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 27, 2023, 2:06 p.m.
Nissan Leaf challenges jet aircraft in close drag race

Nissan showed a duel between the Leaf EV and a jet plane. What for? Just so you know, you don't have to buy a whole plane to experience "real acceleration."

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 27, 2023, 1:25 p.m.
Genesis unveils 415-horsepower GV80 Coupe with 27-inch display

In April, during the 2023 New York Auto Show, Genesis first showcased the GV80 Coupe Concept and announced its intention to mass-produce the vehicle as a competitor to BMW's X6. The luxury arm of Hyundai has now revealed the production version of the car for the South Korean market.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 27, 2023, 1 p.m.
BMW i5 features security recorder similar to Tesla's Sentry Mode to deter car thieves

The BMW i5 incorporates an 'Anti-Theft Recorder' that utilizes both interior and exterior cameras of the car to record anyone attempting unauthorized entry.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 27, 2023, 12:30 p.m.
Nissan Versa, USA's cheapest new car, enters model year 2024

Holding on to its title as the cheapest new car sold in the U.S., the Nissan Versa enters the 2024 model year priced at $17,225, including $1,095 for destination charges. For that money, the Versa offers class-leading front headroom and legroom as well as a five-speed manual transmission.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 27, 2023, 11:25 a.m.
?koda reveals exterior sketches of the all-new Kodiaq

One week before its world premiere, ?koda has released the exterior sketches of the new generation ?koda Kodiaq. Highlights include a sculptural front end, distinctive squared-off wheel arches, 17- to 20-inch wheel sizes, a massive rear bumper and second-generation TOP LED Matrix headlights with crystalline design elements.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 27, 2023, 10:53 a.m.
Honda to produce 60 tiny EVs called Shogo for hospitalized children

Designed for children between the ages of 4 and 9, these small EVs will transport children to medical consultations and treatments on the hospital campus.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 27, 2023, 10:16 a.m.
Bentley introduces upgraded climate seats and eco-friendly carpets for Bentayga

Bentley has introduced several upgrades to its second-generation Bentayga luxury SUV. While this statement isn't completely accurate — the model first appeared in 2015 and received an update in 2020 — the Bentayga is set to offer an extended array of exterior modifications, updated interior amenities, and advanced safety features.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 26, 2023, 5:16 p.m.

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