News19th May 20182 min readThe week's top news stories: May 20…Scott CollieThe automotive news wheel is always turning. If you’re not constantly checking CarAdvice – which you should be doing, by the way – it can be easy for some headlines to slip through the cracks. To make sure you haven’t missed anything important, we’ve gathered what we reckon are the hottest news stories from this week, right here. Check them out, and let us know what caught your eye. …
News19th May 20181 min readBMW iX3 to commence Chinese production in 2020…James WongThe upcoming BMW iX3 electric SUV has been confirmed for production in China from 2020, alongside the combustion-powered version. During the company's annual general meeting this week, CEO Harald Krüger confirmed BMW will extend its partnership with regional partner Brilliance Auto. For the Chinese market, the current X3 will be produced in Shenyang from mid-2018, with the all-electric iX3 to join it in 2020. …
News18th May 20182 min readHonda S660 in Australia: 'We could totally sell it, if only...'…News18th May 20182 min readHonda S660 in Australia: 'We could totally sell it, if only...'…
News18th May 20181 min readBMW Group first global carmaker awarded Chinese autonomous test license…Scott CollieBMW Group has become the first worldwide carmaker to obtain a Shanghai Intelligent Connected Autonomous Driving Test License, allowing it to put self-driving vehicles through their paces on Chinese roads. Although it has demonstrated Level 3 autonomous technology under closed, Government-supervised conditions on a stretch of Chengdu highway in 2016, the license opens the door for more advanced testing. …
News18th May 20182 min read2018 Seat Tarraco teased…Scott CollieSeat has teased its three-row Tarraco crossover, essentially a Spanish take on the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace and Skoda Kodiaq, ahead of a full reveal later in the year. A spate of leaks mean we already have a good idea of how the seven-seat, er, Seat will look, but this is one of the first official looks at the car. Shame it's under an orange sheet, right? …
