News30th Oct 20182 min readMercedes-Benz GLE300d on sale in the UK…News30th Oct 20182 min readMercedes-Benz GLE300d on sale in the UK…
News30th Oct 20182 min readVolkswagen planning new small SUV for the US - report…James WongVolkswagen's North American division is reportedly working on a new 'sub-compact' SUV to sit below the Tiguan, though it won't be the recently-revealed T-Cross or T-Roc. Car and Driver claims the German brand is keen to introduce a new model in the US to compete with the Honda HR-V and Jeep Renegade, though this new crossover looks to be specific to the US market – much like the larger Atlas, though that is also sold in China as the Terramont. …
News29th Oct 20182 min readFBI investigating Tesla's Model 3 production targets…Derek FungThe US government is reportedly looking into whether aggressive production targets for the Tesla Model 3 were misleading for investors. Sources have told The Wall Street Journal the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is investigating whether the electric car maker misled investors with its ambitious production targets for the Model 3. The FBI has reportedly asked for information from and issued subpoenas to several Tesla employees regarding this issue. …
News29th Oct 20182 min read2020 BMW M3 may gain wagon variant - report…News29th Oct 20182 min read2020 BMW M3 may gain wagon variant - report…
News29th Oct 20183 min readHyundai, Kia launching smallest and largest SUVs in 2019…James WongThe bosses of Hyundai and Kia have shed light on each brand's upcoming SUV rollout, set to complete their respective line-ups by the end of next year. Speaking with industry journal Automotive News, Woonhee Lee, CEO for Hyundai Motor Group, said two new crossovers and a light pickup truck are in the brand's plans, which should help grow Hyundai's market share in North America. …
News29th Oct 20182 min readSemi-autonomous systems significantly increase repair costs - study…Scott CollieModern cars are safer than ever before, but the complex sensors and cameras required to make features like autonomous emergency braking and lane-keeping assist work can be seriously costly to fix. That's according to a new report from the North American AAA, which found minor accidents damaging only the bumpers, door mirrors or windscreen can cost up to US$3000 ($4200) more when semi-autonomous technology is involved. …
